Check out Krisie Ramsey’s Artwork

Today we’d like to introduce you to Krisie Ramsey.

Krisie, we’d love to hear your story and how you got to where you are today both personally and as an artist.
Creativity definitely runs in my bloodlines. I was introduced to art by my mother, renowned batik artist, Katalin Ehling, who always encouraged me to unleash my creativity, regardless of medium, and supports my artistic endeavors today. In addition to her, my grandfather was a sculptor, and my aunt is a well-known artist. Growing up in an artistic family, I became imaginative at a very young age.

In high school, I dabbled in drawing and batik. My freshman year of college, I attended Arizona State University, where I majored in art. One of my favorite electives was a beginning photography class. The various assignments and the ability to process film in the dark room captivated me. Although I switched majors after my freshman year from art, to majoring in Graphic Communications, photography continued to fascinate me. After graduating college, I worked for a printing company in California and moved back to the valley in 1993 to marry my husband, Dave. After having two children, I became a stay at home mom for many years. Currently, they are both young adults and have moved away from home. Having experienced a bit of empty nest syndrome, I was in need of a hobby. This is how my renewed interest in photography began.

After purchasing a newer lens last fall, my husband surprised me with a membership to the Desert Botanical Garden, in Phoenix, where I became inspired to photograph hummingbirds. We have since created a hummingbird oasis in our backyard, where I take most of my shots, but also enjoy traveling throughout Arizona to photograph different species. I find photographing hummingbirds very therapeutic and a good way to de-stress. With the encouragement of family and friends, I have taken my photography a step further, turning my hobby into an art.

Contact Info:

• Email: krisie.ramsey@gmail.com
• Instagram: @krisieramsey

Image Credit:
Profile image credit to Katalin Ehling

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