Bobbie Goodrich (see: Western Photography Workshop)
Artist Statement (www.bobbiegoodrich.com)
As a young adult, I studied classical ballet and later my interest shifted to visual arts. I married, had a son and during those years studied drawing and painting. Later, as I became more serious about a career in the arts, I enrolled in various workshops: Carolyn Anderson, Ramon Kelly, Ned Jacob and others, whose works I admire. In 1990, after divorcing and moving to Colorado, I began to exhibit my paintings. My subject matter of choice was the American West. Needing photographic reference material for inspiration, I began photographing. At my first show, I exhibited my paintings accompanied with the photographic references. I quickly discovered that photography was my focus.
Satisfying my love of travel I set out on a worldwide journey of exploration, documenting my experiences in third world countries. I was amazed at the results of my efforts. My images were more than pictures, they intimately captured the personality of the subject. One comment I frequently heard was: " You've captured the soul ". The images also appeared painterly, which encouraged me to delve deeper into fine art photography.
I use 35 mm digital cameras. Taking my images into the digital darkroom, I impose creative techniques I have developed using Adobe Photoshop software, thus fusing technology and photography to create my ultimate fine art print.
My art has added a dimension to my life which I hope to share with the world. The art that demands an emotional response from the viewer, is the art that is the most meaningful.
These days, I reside in Scotsdale, AZ part of the year and the rest in Basalt, CO.
Honors
First Place Award - Photographer's Forum Magazine. Spring 2008 Competition. "Mud Bathers" (Tanzania, February 2008).
Second Place Award - Adobe Photoshop Competition. "Tender Moment" Fine Art Gallery.
World in Focus 2003. Honorary Award.
Gallery Representation
Norm Clasen Gallery, Basalt, CO
Magidson Fine Art, Aspen, CO
Zuva Gallery, North Scotsdale, AZ
Goldenstein Gallery, Sedona, AZ
