When I was a child growing up in southwestern Montana, girls had to wear dresses to school, even when it was twenty degrees below zero. During recess, in the bitterness of winter, only on the very coldest of days were we allowed to stay inside. Those were the days I went out. Alone. Pumping the swing and watching my legs turn a lovely navy blue, I knew I was flying. Flying when everybody else stayed grounded.

I am fortunate to count as my friends and mentors people who remind me that I need to keep pumping the swing in order to fly, even when my legs turn blue and my hands freeze to the chain.

I am an artist. I always have been. But it has taken most of my almost fifty years, three separate careers, and much deep and sometimes agonizing personal introspection to acknowledge this. It is my desire to create art that evokes an emotive response from you, the viewer. While I enjoy creating in many different mediums, it is photography that stirs the passion in my heart. There is an undeniable compelling urge. . .

I shoot with a Nikon D3 these days. Wonderful machine. Feels just right in my hands. But I am aware that it is the machine, the tool, for my expression. It's me, my spirit, that speaks through it.

It is with great joy that I am updating my profile (April 26, 2010) with news of a business venture. Torchiere Arts is a multi-faceted photography service provider. I am, with my friend Eric Zippe, a founding member of this company, and you can find us here: torchierearts.com/.

Enjoy, and be richly blessed.

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  • Untitled_11-10-2010 by KT Shiue
  • Angus, winter by TorryBattery
  • Old Fishmarket Close by TorryBattery
  • Orange Cream Panorama by ©haddock(away)
  • Cute Redhead by The Spouses
  • waiting for the great leap forwards by lasofabunny
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    Photo-Bomber says:

    "Trula's work is simply astounding. I have to say- I'm constantly trying to figure out how she manages to pull such amazing texture and presence out of her photos. Some of them simply LEAP off the screen at us. Clearly- an exceptionally worthy stream to add to your list of great photogs! -Andy"

    29th August, 2009

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    The Spouses says:

    "There is certainly no shortage of pretty pictures to digest in this, the Flickr universe. One of the attributes that makes Trula special, and there are many, many things, is her ability to observe and capture the world around her in a way that often leaves me speechless. She is not simply a photographer... that title is far too banal. Trula is a master artist in the vein of the Old Masters.

    I am also blessed by her friendship. Take a moment to get to know her and you will be as well."

    9th July, 2009

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    Amy Sperry Faldet says:

    "Divinity reigns and she allows...
    She is an artist, not only because she creates, but, because she sees!
    Blessings beautiful girl!"

    12th June, 2009

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    MandyJayneBeck says:

    "This testimonial is a long time overdue ~ Trula, you have the heart and soul of an artist, you see nature in your own distinctive and elegant way, each of your still life's are reminiscent of an old masters painting ~ your ability to get colour, textures, shape and light never cease to amaze and inspire me, and every time I go back and look at them (which I very often do) I see another small perfect detail that I hadn't seen before.

    When your photos appear on my contact page whether they be landscapes, portraits, old barns or still life, I instantly know due to your unique trademark style, that they belong to you. Thank you for sharing your world with us."

    24th February, 2009

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    FotoRojo  (BeautyHunter.es) says:

    "Testimonio sobre Trula Blize.
    ¿Qué es arte? , ¿qué es un artista? Esta es la pregunta que miles de seres humanos llevan siglos haciéndose y que se redefine constantemente, pues no existe ni una sola respuesta ni una sola verdad, hace varios siglos, te convertías en artista, si un Rey o un mecenas apostaba por ti; hace ya muchos años, si un galerista famoso, apuesta por ti, decide auparte a la fama, no importará nada si tienes talento o no, en muy poco tiempo, estarás disfrutando de la dulce miel del éxito. En la actualidad Internet ha conseguido democratizar el Arte y que mediante nuevos canales, no dependientes, todos podamos exponer nuestra obra.
    Arte por tanto, tiene tantas definiciones, como cada uno quiera aplicarle, pues dicho todo esto he de decir que Trula Blize es una autentica ARTISTA, sus fotografías están llenas de creatividad, pasión, de belleza y trozos muy significativos de su emotividad visual.
    Si situamos a cualquier fotógrafo, en el desfiladero de Petra (Siria) al atardecer obtendrá una bella foto, pero… ¿lo convierte esto en un artista? en mi opinión no, ser capaz de buscar la belleza en lo pequeño, en lo cotidiano e incluso entre lo vulgar y feo es esa visión que diferencia al artista del artesano. Internet está lleno de “artesanos de la fotografía” que nos deleitan con sus foto que en la mayoría de los casos son fruto de la casualidad o de la suerte de estar en el momento oportuno en el lugar adecuado, lo cual no quita merito a la foto, ni a quien la ha hecho, pero esto no convierte al autor en artista.
    Por todo lo dicho y por lo que a continuación expreso, TBlize, es una ARTISTA con mayúsculas, tiene una especial habilidad para escrutar la belleza y plasmarla, con un técnica impecable, es prolífica, pues su obra es abundante, diversa e impactante, nunca deja de sorprendernos su capacidad de investigar, sorprender y crear en los más diversos estilos, un día nos regala su serie de Montana y otro nos deslumbra con una bella modelo bajo un sutil velo, nos inspira y emociona con sus composiciones abstractas, que a mi me apasionan, es capaz de tocar miles de resortes diferentes y ser capaz de conmovernos con todos ellos, es uno de sus muchos meritos.
    Despido este Testimonio, recordando que yo siempre digo que mi imaginación, mi capacidad de creación, mi cabeza en definitiva, es como una olla a presión dentro de la cual hierven a alta temperatura miles de ideas que se empujan, se comprimen y forcejean entre ellas por salir al exterior, por la estrecha apertura que el tiempo y las circunstancias permiten, pero para que una olla a presión hierva y produzca su vapor, necesita forzosamente de una fuente de calor, pues parte de ese calor, de esa energía creativa, procede de ti, si Trula eres una fuente de inspiración para mi y para muchos otros, te doy las gracias por ello, espero y deseo que toda la belleza y creatividad que rezuma tu arte, siga regando el huerto de la creatividad, de todos los que te seguimos y nos deleitamos con tu trabajo.
    FotoRojo
    Antonio Rojo"

    8th February, 2009

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    lily_bart says:

    "Trula's photography is outstanding! Her photos are diverse, creative and artistic. I find her work truly inspirational and always look forward to viewing her latest photostream additions."

    15th December, 2008

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    wizardjks [busy partying b back soon] says:

    "Awesome sounds more of a euphemistic term to describe her work (0=
    you rock Trula"

    22nd December, 2008

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    Pixelbloke says:

    "I suggest anyone, amateur or pro, should spend some time going through tkblize' collections. They are a wonderfull inspiration and the work of a very talented photographer.
    Good luck."

    20th October, 2008

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    Aleksandr © 亞力山大  says:

    "Very inspiring work, as your words are truly a fact of life...
    we all live life behind the lens!... and what we see is our reality!

    Aleksandr."

    5th July, 2008

Name:
Trula Blize
Joined:
August 2007
Currently:
MD, USA
I am:
Female
Website:
Torchiere Arts