Wyoming Cloudscapes
This video is a collection of photographs of Wyoming clouds that I have taken over the past decade. It displays a variety of unique cloud formations for people who like to gaze upwards toward the heavens to look for signs. These photographs reflect the popular notion of the Rocky Mountain states as "Big Sky" country.
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Wyoming Artifacts: Glimpses of the Past
This video is a collection of photographs depicting various artifacts that I have discovered in Southeastern Wyoming on my numerous road trips over the past decade. These artifacts provide glimpses into Wyoming's history, portraying the connections between humans and the vast Rocky Mountain wilderness. It reminds us of the unique places in America that we should cherish and protect.
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Vedauwoo Wonders
This video is a collection of photographs that I have taken of a very special place in Southeastern Wyoming called Vedauwoo, a national forest area located off I-80, east of Laramie. The huge boulders that abound there make it a popular tourist site for camping and hiking, especially for rock climbers. It reminds us of the unique places in America that we should cherish and protect.
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Tree Patterns 1: Winter Walkways
This video is a collection of photographs that I have taken since the new year began on January 1, 2021, while walking in a local city park in Wheatland, Wyoming. As I noticed the intricate tree patterns during my leisurely strolls, I realized that, no matter what stressful events might happen, I need to take time to appreciate the beauty of the natural world.
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Tree Canopies: Seasonal Variations
This video is a collection of photographs that I have taken of trees during the past decade. I have also included several posters with quotes about the significance of trees in our lives. I have often taken time to gaze upwards into their branches to perceive the unique mosaic patterns of their canopies.
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Solitary Seascapes
This video is a collection of photographs and clips that I recently took while on vacation in Southwestern Florida. It features several beaches that display the natural beauty of the ocean environment. It reminds us of the unique places in America that we should always treasure and protect.
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Snowy Vistas: Platte County, Wyoming
This video is a collection of photographs that I have taken of snow scenery in the mountains of the Laramie Peak Range. It displays the awesome beauty of the winter season. It reminds us of the unique places in America that we should always treasure and protect.
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Snowy Range Serenity
This video is a collection of photographs that I have taken during the past several years of one of my favorite wilderness areas in Wonderful Wyoming: the Snowy Range. I have many fond memories of spending time there with my children and grandchildren. It reminds us of the unique places in America that we should always treasure and protect.
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Smoky Mountains: A White Christmas
This video is a collection of photographs that I took during the Christmas season in the Smoky Mountains of East Tennessee. The snow-laden branches created beautiful winter landscapes in one of my favorite recreational areas in Appalachia. It reminds us of the unique places in America that we should cherish and protect.
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Rocky Mountain Wildlife
This video is a collection of photographs of wildlife that I have taken over the past decade. It features antelope, bear, bighorn, bison, deer, elk, moose, and a few smaller critters in their natural habitat. It reminds us of the unique places and species in America that we should always treasure and protect.
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Western Murals: Glimpses of the Past, Present, and Future
This video features my photographs of Western murals that are scattered throughout my hometown, Wheatland, Wyoming. This unique street art conveys the optimism that many of the townspeople feel about the future of their community. These artworks portray the peaceful, rural lifestyle that farmers and ranchers experience as they "live off the land". It reminds us of the unique places in America that we should cherish and protect.
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Words of Wisdom: Kaleidoscopic Days Poetry
This video is a collection of five of my poems, with an illustration about each poem. These poems convey a sense of nostalgia about my personal experiences, with a glimpse of viewing them through a kaleidoscopic lens. The video is a reminder that each of our days can sparkle with a colorful array of visual perceptions.
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Whimsical Wonders: Flower Bear's Flying Adventure
This video tells the story of a blanket bear named Flower Bear, based on a children's book that I wrote and illustrated for my grandchildren. I also narrate the video. Flower Bear gets lost in a snowstorm one blustery Wyoming winter day, and her mishap teaches her to have faith in herself and her beloved Adele, the little girl who owns her. The story also teaches important values such as friendship and loyalty. For further information about my book, please contact me at my email address. kathywittman2016@gmail.com
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Tribute to Mary Cassatt: An American Impressionist
This video presents a summary of Mary Cassatt's biography and her role as an American Impressionist. Samples of her impressionistic paintings are included, as well as an explanation of Mary Cassatt's influence on three drawings by Kathy A. Wittman, the director of this video.
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Tribute to Georgia O'Keeffe: Her Artistic Vision
This video presents a brief summary of Georgia O'Keeffe's life and her role in the twentieth century modern art world. Some examples of her artworks are displayed: her abstracts, floral paintings and landscape paintings. Georgia's artistic vision of the world, based on her perceptions, is also presented.
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Transformations: Kaleidoscopic Images
This video is a collection of kaleidoscopic images based on artworks and photographs by Kathy A. Wittman, her daughters, Anna and Sarah, and her granddaughter, Serenity. Each image has been digitally transformed to create a unique kaleidoscopic vision of a world beyond our ordinary experiences.
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Transformations: Photographic Abstractions
This video is a collection of my photographs that have been digitally transformed as abstractions. They represent a surreal world beyond the real world that I have observed and captured with my camera.
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Transformations: Fractal Fantasies
This video is a collection of artworks and photographs by Kathy A. Wittman and her daughter, Sarah B. Logsdon, and her granddaughter, Serenity Logsdon that have been digitally changed into fractals. Through these unique transformations, the viewer is transported into a wondrous world beyond the natural world.
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World War II: The Greatest Generation
This video is an illustrated essay that I wrote a few years ago to pay tribute to my father's military service during World War II. I present a brief narrative, based on his journal, of his experiences in the United States Army as part of the 46th field artillery, 5th infantry division, that marched across Normandy to achieve victory over the German Army in 1944. He asks and answers the intriguing question: "Were we heroes?" My father's service to his country is a reminder to patriots at this point in our nation's history that freedom is never free!
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The Creative Process: My Art Philosophy
This video displays some of my abstract paintings and self-portraits, along with quotations by both artists and writers about the creative process that are relevant to each of my works. The concepts of Motion and Time, as related to the creative process, are highlighted.
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The Constitution: America's Woven Tapestry
This video, based on an essay that I wrote, presents numerous famous quotes about the United States Constitution, with my brief response to the meaning of each quote. The soundtrack includes My Country Tis of Thee, The Battle Hymn of the Republic, and America the Beautiful. It is both educational and inspirational to viewers. It celebrates our American heritage, based on the wisdom of our Founding Fathers.
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The Art of Appropriation
This video humorously presents an important topic for art students to consider in this postmodern world: Appropriation. It includes a definition of the term, with examples of appropriation of famous artworks, which illustrate the prevalence of this new art trend. It also considers the legal ramifications for artists who choose to appropriate ideas from other artworks.
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Old Rose: A Tribute to an Old-Fashioned Hue
This video discusses the historical background of the hue, Old Rose, also referred to as Ashes of Roses. It includes a variety of well-known artists' works, such as Impressionists, that display this unique color. I created this video as part of an assignment for a Color Foundations class that I took at the University of Wyoming as a requirement for my Bachelor of Arts degree in Art that I completed in Spring of 2020.
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Rocky Mountain Wildflowers: Lilies of the Field
This video is a collection of photographs that I have taken of wildflowers in the Rocky Mountain West. They often go unnoticed by most people, who are too busy to take the time to admire them as part of God's beautiful creation. It reminds us of the unique places in America that we should always treasure and protect.
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Rocky Mountain High: San Juan Mountains
This video is a collection of photographs that I took on a jeep ride during a trip to the San Juan Mountains in Colorado. I captured some beautiful scenery on this journey over extremely rough terrain. It reminds us of the unique places in America that we should always treasure and protect.
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