Joe Arsenian

Ever since I can remember, I was interested in and attracted to Art. At first it was just drawings. I don't know what it was that compelled me to pick up a pencil and put it to paper to try and record the likeness of a person from a picture in a magazine but, once I completed it and showed it to my mom I was hooked . Just by how she reacted to my creation.
During the latter stages of the 60's, I was introduced to photography by a friend. After viewing some of his work, I was so impressed that , I went and purchaced my very first 35mm SLR Camera. Soon after, I came to discover that a lot of the actual “creative” process happens in the darkroom.
When Digital Cameras came to market, I must admit it took me a few years to truly get enough interest to try it out. As I was not totally sold on the idea. I acquired a second hand Digital Point and Shoot type of camera. No bells and whistles here. I just wanted to see what the possiblities were. I started to use the same principle, as far as the creative process goes. Most of it was done on a computer using special Photo Editing software. My digtal camera came with a very small version of Photoshop and I used it to the max. I never really went back to the 35mm again.
I saw on several occasions where some artist's paintings were done so well, they looked like photographs. This so fascinating to me. It was done so well, I had to look at the painting long and hard to convince myself it was an actual painting.
Because of that observation, I started to see my photos as paintings. My creative thoughts started to lean that way. After several attempts, I started to attain the results I was looking for. With positive feedback from all who saw my work.
I love nature. There's so much beauty all around us. Just Happening, for us to enjoy. Flowers are my Friends. They are Cheerful, Sensual, Romantic and Comforting.
Scenic and Still Life Photos also interest me and I do these when opportunity presents itself.

Joe Arsenian joined Instaprints on April 3rd, 2013.