Ruth Bernhard, she is one of the old masters of figurative work. Her lighting, respect and honor for the subject, it’s the perfect balance of power and beauty. For me it transcends space, time, and universes. One of my favorite quotes by her,
“Light is my inspiration, my paint and brush. It is as vital as the model herself. Profoundly significant, it caresses the essential superlative curves and lines. Light I acknowledge as the energy upon which all life on this planet depends.”
– Ruth Bernhard
