Duskflyer Visions Bio:
TOMMIE FLANNERY BASKIS
Tommie Flannery Baskis began painting at an early age. A native of Southern Indiana she was inspired by the Ohio River, the beautiful hills she hiked and camped upon and the variety of trees, flowers and insects that were abundant throughout the seasons.
Since childhood, Tommie has always been intrigued with exploring the" rural path ". She has a great curiosity for old, abandoned places and the fragments that are left behind from people's lives. Tommie's photographs reflect an ethereal composition which illuminates the spirit in nature. This also brings to light the timeless soul and story that has been forgotten.
During school, Tommie was encouraged by her family and teachers to pursue and hone her talent. While attending Indiana University she decided to pursue the path of self-study, abandoning the rigid structure of traditional art classes. During painting several national and local mural designs she continued to develop her own style of painting and photography.
In her paintings she utilizes a dry brush effect with much layering to achieve the fine detail prominent in her work. She chooses to mix with three primary colors to attain the many hues that are present.
Alongside her paintings, Tommie pursued her photography of abandoned places, natural landscapes,and unique objects that have shaped and cultivated her vision of the forest and river towns of the Midwest.
At the present, Tommie's plans are on the study of the natural environment along the Ohio River and the rural Midwest region by photographing and painting the communion of the past's story as it unfolds into the present.