Accomplished photographer and Florida native, Helyn Davenport, expands on her 25 years of award winning photography to include digital manipulation of her work. Combining years of dedication to promoting the industry, the appreciation of the arts, and leadership to art-related societies, Helyn delves into the virtual world of the Internet. She is a member of the International Association of Digital Fine Art Printers and serves as President of Pixiport.
A Psychology and Business major from St. Petersburg Junior College in St. Petersburg, Florida, Helyn's work has evolved from her journey through self-discovery and her gift of visual expression of the journey is apparent in every piece. With a diversified background that has included Television Production, Marketing and Counseling. Helyn's work has been featured in numerous publications and galleries, winning competitions for her photographic work.
"Rewarding photography comes from building on existing styles rather that repeating them. In order to develop ones own style, it is important to have the courage to think freely, expressively and inventively." Helyn Davenport
Awards & Exhibitions for Helyn Davenport
Jan 1981 First Place Beaux Art Gallery 31st Annual Photography Comp.
Jan 1983 First Place Safty Harbor Fine Arts Juried Show -Best Of Show-
March 1983 3rd Place -Daisy Fine Arts
April 1983 Beaux Art 33rd Annual Festivail of Arts 1st Place
May 1983 First Place Sunset Juried Photography Show
Sept 1983 Island Estate Juried Show "Best of Show"
Oct 1983 Tryone Juried Show First Place
1982 Accepted at Tampa Musem Juried Show
One man Gallery Shows:
1981 1982 1983 Beaux Art Gallery
1983 PPAS One man Show
1982 Gulf Coast Photography gallery
Stopped showing after 1983
INPA Award of Merit 2001 May "Cycle Of Life"
Featured Artist AGO Art-Gallery-Online April 2001
Art Challenge Award of Merit 2001
2000-2001 Online Photo Contest 3 3rd Places
CONCRETE VIRUSOnline Photo Contest
GIGIOnline Photo Contest
KISSOnline Photo Contest
Conceptual, abstracts,figurative abstracts and collages form the basis of her art. Black and white photographics reflecting a painterly effect.
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