artist spotlight
By Sanaya Attari
An Eye for Nature Area photographer’s images tell a story
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Artwork courtesy of Sharon McConnell
n owl with purple feathers. A wolf with electric lines of neon lights running through its coat. A cat whose fur blends into the background of the image. Sharon McConnell’s digital art prints make you look at nature through a different lens. McConnell has appreciated nature’s little details, colors, textures and intricate patterns since she was young. The fine art and nature photographer believes that fine art and photography go hand in hand. She believes that we can all find common ground through this art form. “It could remind you of a place you’ve visited, a favorite encounter or fragrance,” she says. “Perhaps it stirs a memory of a loved one, or a special day or maybe it just makes you feel happy.” She uses skillful editing and photo manipulation to add dreamy, nostalgic www.pickeringtonmagazine.com
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