Forgive Canvas Print

St. Louis is home to stunning brickwork. Some of the historic buildings also feature gorgeous glazed brick. As I was walking to lunch with friends one afternoon, I spotted the word "forgive" etched in one of the bricks. I found that sentiment quite poignant. So many of the buildings are being torn down in the name of progress. It won't be long until these historic architectural features are gone. For more information about St. Louis and the glazed bricks: http://stlcin.missouri.org/history/wabmobricksinstl.cfm This photo featured in MySLArt's 33March show, March 31 - April 9, 2017 at Old Orchard Gallery in Webster Groves, MO. (c) Copyright Holly Ross 2016, All Rights Reserved

Self-taught photographer and Best of Missouri Hands Juried Artist, Holly Ross has explored a wide variety of subjects, but always returns to the more natural elements of our world. Her photos have been described as having an “eclectic mixture of soft, near watercolor effects on florals – almost Japanese in delicacy and Zen-like in simplicity – contrasted with the sharp, clean linear architectural images.” With her photography, she seeks out vantage points that others might pass by. Another client described her work as, “visual poetry… emotions captured in ink and moments caught as if time could be glued to paper.” Holly’s intent is to seek out those more intimate ‘scapes’ and provide just a glimpse into a world,...