Artist’s Journey Through The Fog
An Artist's Journey Through the Fog
Fog transforms the familiar into something rare. It softens the horizon, blurs what’s beyond reach, and insists that we linger with what’s right in front of us. For me, as a film photographer, fog is not just a subject but a reminder to slow down and breathe. My artist's journey through the fog compels me to embrace the present without the weight of yesterday or the pull of tomorrow.
The photographs in this series were created on film during moments of deep solitude. Fog narrows my vision to the essentials, forcing me to honor the beauty of being here now. There’s no looking back through the past or looking ahead to the future.
These works offer more than a visual study of weather or light. They are touchstones of mindfulness, grounding pieces meant to bring a sense of stillness into a space. Just as fog hushes the world outside, these photographs invite the viewer inward toward reflection, presence, and calm.
Artist Statement
My Living in the Fog series is a body of work born out of stillness and restraint. Each photograph is an exploration of presence, framed in the shifting opacity of air and light. By choosing film, I honor the same patience the fog requires: a deliberate process, a surrender of control, and a trust in what will slowly emerge.
These images are not about what lies behind the veil or what waits beyond it. They are about the moment itself. About pausing, standing still, and finding beauty in what is near, even when the larger view is hidden.
These images hold the magic of solitude and a rare kind of beauty often lost in the hustle.
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Resources
- Steven Pressfield wrote The Artist's Journey, one of several books I recommend by this author
- Steal Like An Artist by Austin Kleon
Laura,
The whole series and your few words put together read me a story. It took me into my interior journey. I can sense and feel the fog of my own creativity. The slow opening and clearing. Being in the present and the presence as the details slowly unfold. The reflection rising up to the focus on the tree branches. Mmmmm. So nice.
Thank you for the guided tour. I really enjoy the totality of your work.
I’m so glad you’re enjoying my work. My art continues to unfold in directions I least expected and it feels glorious. I can’t wait to see what you’re working on next.
Such beautiful photos!
Thank you, Jodi. You may even recognize the location of some of these photographs.