bob bretell

My "painted” images look more like Old Masters paintings than they do photographs. "I have always had a love and appreciation for 17th century still life paintings, with wonderful use of light and shadow to create drama. I also love rich texture and try to incorporate that into my work. What I am doing is more of a modern day adaptation of that style using this unique photographic process instead of oil paint and brush".

During the past two decades, I have developed a diverse portfolio of commercial experience including the unique assignment of shooting for the esteemed flower compan...

My "painted” images look more like Old Masters paintings than they do photographs. "I have always had a love and appreciation for 17th century still life paintings, with wonderful use of light and shadow to create drama. I also love rich texture and try to incorporate that into my work. What I am doing is more of a modern day adaptation of that style using this unique photographic process instead of oil paint and brush".

During the past two decades, I have developed a diverse portfolio of commercial experience including the unique assignment of shooting for the esteemed flower company, Paul Ecke Ranch.
Most recently, Bretell was a featured artist at this year's International Exhibition of Photography in San Diego.