Migration

"Migration" 2020

Copyright Julie Nygaard 

Digital Photography Manipulation - Canon 

To have the freedom to leave, 

to adventure to far away lands, 

 to spread my wings and fly, 

is something I think of. 

"In a sea of human beings, it is difficult, at times

 even impossible, to see the humans as beings."

 - Aysha Taryam

Player's - Heritage Building

"Player's - Heritage Building" 2019 

Copyright Julie Nygaard 

Digital Photography - Canon

So many incredible heritage buildings to photograph. 

This one in particular is located in downtown Victoria, B.C.  

The faded advertising from years gone really makes this a special building. 

Beauty Within

"Beauty Within" 2020

Copyright Julie Nygaard

Digital Photography - Canon 

"Beauty is not in the face; beauty is a light in the heart." 

- Kahlil Gibran 

Light & The Fire Escape

"Light & The Fire Escape" 2019

Copyright Julie Nygaard

Digital Photography - Canon

Sometimes the light is just right....

In the heart of the downtown in Vancouver, B.C. 

January Tree

"The January Tree" 2020

Copyright Julie Nygaard

Digital Photography Manipulation - Canon 

"My old grandmother always used to say, Summer friends will

 melt away like summer snows, but winter friends are friends forever." 

- George R.R. Martin, A feast for Crows 

Metropolitan Mind

"Metropolitan Mind" 2019

Copyright Julie Nygaard

Digital Photography Manipulation - Canon 

 "Cities have always offered anonymity, variety, and conjunction, 

qualities best basked in by walking: one does not have to go into 

the bakery or the fortune teller's, only to know that one might. 

A city always contains more than one inhabitant can know, 

and a great city always makes the unknown and the 

possible spurs to the imagination." 

- Rebecca Solnit, Wanderlust: A History of Walking

Luminescence II

"Luminescence II" 2020

Copyright Julie Nygaard

Digital Photography Manipulation - Canon 

"It is a beautiful and delightful sight 

to behold

 the body of the moon." 

- Galileo Galilei, The Starry Messenger, 

Venice 1610: From Doubt to Astonishment"

Winter falls on the City

"Winter falls on the City" 2019

Copyright Julie Nygaard

Digital Photography Manipulation - Canon 

The bare trees stand against the steel, brick and glass, 

making the winter months seem colder than cold.

 The city is full of life, bringing some warmth to the

 urban environment despite the cold surroundings. 

-  Julie Nygaard 

What we lost in the fire

"What we lost in the fire" 2020

Copyright Julie Nygaard 

Digital Photography Manipulation - Canon

Heavy heart for all the loss from the raging fires in Australia. 

Praying for rain to help the firefighters, praying for all of the animals; there have been so many that have perished, praying for the people who call Australia home and for all the volunteers, firefighters, etc who are working around the clock to support and help those in need while trying to conquer this raging beast. 

Memories Of Ryan

A custom art piece for a family who are grieving the loss of a loved one. I incorporated a photo that they had provided and let my creativity take over. I was happy with the outcome and the family was over the moon with this. 

"Memories of Ryan" 2019 

Copyright Julie Nygaard

Digital Photography Manipulation - Canon

There is no time frame for grieving.

 Never let anyone tell you different. 

Feeling your emotions and going through the process is healing. 

I have learned through my losses that the loved ones 

who have passed are always with us. 

You are never truly alone. 

The Walk Of The Ent

"The Walk Of The Ent" 2020

Copyright Julie Nygaard

Digital Photography Manipulation - Canon

"The world is changing; I feel it in the water,

 I feel it in the earth, and I smell it in the air."

 - J.R.R. Tolkien 

Impact - The City

"Impact - City" 2020

Copyright Julie Nygaard

Digital Photography Manipulation - Canon

I had created a few pieces in regards to environmental issues for a show that is currently at Cowichan Valley Arts Council Gallery in Duncan, B.C.

This piece was made from a few photographs; one of a view of the West End in Vancouver, one of bare trees from here in the Cowichan Valley and one of the sun behind clouds. I removed all the color from the photographs and layered them and then hand painted in the color. I used Photoshop and Painter Essentials 6.  I must admit that I enjoy the creation process so much. I really never know how a particular piece will turn out and that is the exciting part.