Staff Susan
Hi, Elena', Almost a year ago, I bought the raven/coyote/and beverly print at your art exhibit in Tecopa. My daughter loved it. I am intrigued by your poetry and your work. Particularly I like the Birdman and Libertina on your web page. Libertina by the fire, the shaman in the water, Libertina in her animus with the red shoes on the desert.I am at home this winter(probably all of 2002), writing 2 E books mythical and metaphysical. I write from a 12th story condo where I can see only the winter sky and the birds who care to fly here. The desert of Tecopa and Virgin Valley Nevada teem with the spirits of the ancients. But the moderns in the RV park and my traveling buddy resent my writing and my spiritual searching. I hadn't heard the term contemporary symbolist. But then, I don't get around much. I would be interested in your poems and pictures. Let me know what you are doing. You said that you were going to the Sonora desert. I expect to go west again. After the 2 books are finished. With love and admiration, Susan Staff butter40fly60@aol.com
Caroline Flamme
Salut Elena !!!Your work is very impressive. I like it!!!Thank you for showing meTake care too! C
Itzhak Ben-Arieh
Hi Elena.I saw your portfolio at AbsoluteArts and itis most interesting.Especially the linkagebetween the human figure and the elementsof mythology, as in LIBERTINA(the fire),The Birdman(the eagle: air) or lizard(earth).Go ahead with success.
Sian Woodward
Your images are very beautiful and moving with an edge. They really touched me as did your accompanying poems. I am a visual artist(mostly painting and mixed media) and would like to share my studio web site with you. www.graffiticoart.com
Mallie
Hi, I really love your view. I love how mystical it is. I hope you don't mind or anything but I have some of your works stuck up on mysite to promote you. I have this site as a link so people can come here and buy it if they desire. It catches my eye...Malliep.s I hate/ strongly dislike writinglong messages-sorry
Jack Anderson
I really enjoy your work. I has so much depth and soul. As an artist myself, I know how much thought, time and effort goes into each piece. Continue to create. Jackwww.geocities.com/cryingraven2001
Renee Wilson
Elana, I like and understand your work very much. It is very interesting to me as I am an artist also. I am also an art teacher. I've also dabbled in and understand the business of art....selling and publishing. Anyway thanks for the views inside myself through you. Take Care, Renee
Bryce Brown
Hi,Tis is probabaly the most interesting, expressive and captivating figurative photography I've seen in ages, brilliant..Bryce Brown (I have a portfolio here too)
Andrea Waxman
Elena,I really like your work. I clicked on nearly every one of them to see close up. You have a strong eye for composition and design. I especially like the images that altered perspective and the ones that look as if they are lithographs. Really nice!
Mykola Kirichenko
Nice work Elena...mystical and erotic.
Michael Setter
What are you doing with a Nautilus in Ajo?
James G. Stallings II
Beautiful work Elena! Very Nice!
stefan
Your work is breathtaking. Quite erotic and visionary. Thank you Elena. Stefan
Aine Scannell
Helena - just to say I looked at your work through you being a 'featured artist ' and I think its very good work I am pleased that an artist of your calibre is receiving attention. I am also a WWAR artist at: http://www.ainescannell.org.ukI hope you gain some intertesting opportunities. best wishes from Aine in London
Natalie
I was beginning to believe I would never find a photographer who absolutely blew me away and then I stumbled upon you....WoW!! I am only a beginning ametur but loving every second ofit I am a student in Illinois and only in photo1 my teacher is unbelievable and encourages us to research artists and you will most definatly be on my list. Thank you for making these photos...it gives me hope.natalie
Craig Cherry
Hello Elena. I was down in Tubac today, checking out the variousgalleries and shops (I go down there every time I visit my parents inGreen Valley; love the feel of that little town/artist space). Whilethere, I happened to wander into the Feminine Mystique Gallery, whichhas many of your pieces on display. And I must say - I was quite takenwith your work; almost mesmerized by the supernatural quality of yourimagery.
Janine Canan
Fanatastic work! I'm the poetry editor for AwakenedWoman.com. Perhaps you could post some of your work on the site. If interested, please contact the editor, Stephanie Hiller.
Walter King
Elena, hadn't visited in a while. Epiphany is extraordinary. As much a painting as a photograph. I should stop in more often.
yigit yazici
Hello,Thank you for showing and sharing your art with as. I am artist too.I like to say that I appiciate your work.SincerelyYigit Yaziciwww.yigityazici.com
Michael Hill
Exquisite! Tender and beautiful with a splash ofmystery! You have a wonderful approach to seeingwhat you look are looking at and I love your choicesof symbology, (hard to believe it's photography)!You are truly a flower in the junk yard!
Dave Thomas
Back at you.My wife is a photographer and we both liked your work. She's old school craft oriented and has unique perspective like yourself.Keep on keepin on, if people don't get it, fuck em. Keep running. Let them catch up, if they can.peace,d.
Gordito
Como esta mi amiga. Su trabaho es briliante! Elegante! Muy bela! Gracias! El cacto danza.
Alvaro Arrosamena
our message hereElena, your work is fantanstic, you can catch the magic in realitySomething very defficult to do, very few pwople can work like thisthanks for your artalvaro
shima
amazing dear ...words are not enough to express my sennce toward your magic creation .i liked and enjoyed them ,hope to be continued , something that show you a .... ! thank you
Lindy
Elena,I love, love, love your The Origins of Taboo. There are not enough words...
Gudrun
I like your collages, not everloaded and atmospheric colors..and telling a story, all of this....greatGreetings from GermanyGudrunabsolutearts.com/artemisia
O.P.Joshi.Ph.D.
Dear Ray,Your photographs are surrealistic and very interesting. Realy you creat photographs rather than use only camera. It is your Brain which is important. I wish you all success. I convert photographs into paintings please visit my website www.artistman.net I convert photographs into portraits. Request for your comments.
Donna
I just returned from spending Christmas with my Mom who recently moved to AZ. The time we spent at Tubac was wonderful, but finding your work at The Feminine Mystique was truly special. Fertility came home with me and hangs opposite my bed where I can see her every night. I am so impressed with your portrayals of women - so unique and powerful. Thank you.Donna
Jason
Love your work... :)
Mary Burke King
Hi interesting work, but I have always loved your work. Wish we could have known each other a little longer in Shoshone. We are no longer at your studio, but are very much involved with the artist in the area. Keep working your work is inspiring. thank you
Saundra
Lady Elena
You have one of the purest
connection to Spirit that I
have ever witnessed.
Painting with one's soul which
touches another's is such a gift of healing to the world of those
who are led to your art.
Words are unable express the joy.
As time goes by I will be purchasing more art. You inspire me to begin again to flow with
my water, paint and paper.
Blessed Be
Saundra
L.R
I don't know why I like this image so much, but I do. It's beautiful. It means something.
Troy Kendal
Dear Elena Ray,
Thank you for your thoughtful comment on my blog. Your work is lovely, as an element of etherialness that I find truely beautiful. I enjoy the alternative experimental results that harness mystery and beauty.
Bravo
~Troy Kendal
Brad Michael Moore
Elena,
Endearing work, meaningful retrievals that are paintings of your spirit. I would care to say more - but, I'm overwhelmed. Best wishes in your continuing journey.
walt
Elena, Stone Giai and Everything Frees Me are my current favorites for the moment...still love the horse image.
eloe
iMAGES i HAVE BEEN WAITING TO SEE
AND CAN LOOK AT AGAIN AND AGAIN.
tHANKS.
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