Kimarie Chartier here- 43. I live in Canyon Country /Newhall area , Southern California. I have always been an artist . I started drawing at age two. My Mother said when I was a child I always had something to draw with in hand and I would cry when the paper ran out (LOL) ..I went to art school for a short while and have taught art to elementry school kids. I have done many oil paintings , pastels and watercolors , but recently , have been intrigued with digital photography and computer photo art in paint shop pro. now, I mainly work in Paint shop pro 7 and 11. I now also just beginning to work in ADobe photoshop cs2 ! I also am a full time Mom with three girls ( who are all over my gallery) Annie 16, Janel 13, and Christina 10. Between my parenting, photoshoots, Renderosity and playing in paint shop/ photoshop I keep very busy ! I also have a sweet, loving cocker spaniel named Candi who is very needy of much love and attention lol She goes with me on photoshoots-oh- 'cept when I am shooting birds haha cause she is a bird hunter by nature!!
 I LOVE any kind of art .like to draw and paint with basically anything I can get my hands on (LOL)!
I have fallen in love with photography
opening up light and dark and seeing the limitless possiblities! But I do still love to paint too!!  Works like Nightfears , came from nothing but my immagination -drawing/ painting with only a mouse paint and smudge tools from a blank page in paintshop 7. I started out with a Nikon 7900 pocket cam and am at the moment working in photography..now also have two other canon pocket cams a sl900
and sx 100is - mainly all my work in my gallery is done with my little pocket cams - they go with me everywhere and is an an extention of my right hand!! I have a canon rebel as well but it isnt working all that great so manly using the pocket cams for now . Learning..growing and sharing on here is the best!! I don't know what I would do without this site it has helped me learn so much..( this site motivates me so much ) I love it here ! yeah so I got the photography bug ..and I also love to do photo art...!! I, every now and then I will do a painting or a smudging as I call it.( you can see most of my smudge painting works hand done with a mouse on the first two pages of my gallery!!)
 Here is the link to an older webpage of mine ( need to seriously get it updated )... ! http://www.kimarie.xoom-arts.com
Feel free to email me or say hi anytime my everyday email is kimarie_davis@hotmail.com ! always love to hear from you!
 Thanks for stopping by .. .
Comments (50)
gwfa
it's a poodle indeed ;-)
uniquedreamer
YUP!! I sure do,It's amazing to see many of nature's scenic sculptures. Excellent capture!
nathalie06
Lol ! A giant and so cute big little dog !!! I love always more your serie ;o)))) Incredible how Mother Nature make so magic sculptures ! It must be very impressive and interesting to visit this valley. Each point is a suprise ! Fantastic Kimmers ! Have a wonderful evening. Hugs. V
Zacko
Poodle-poop even! LOL. Kimmie promise me one thing okay? When i go to the states...will you show me 2 things? These landscapes of yours and your mom. #:O) This is just beautiful. The colors are amazing!!! And again i think youve done exceptionally well with the sharpening of the rocks. Have a wonderful evening!!!! #:O)
hewee
Wow there is a dog.
claridad
I see the poodle & a heart, and more, but don't think the early Indian's named it that, unless you found a gyph. LOL! I love this because of the sun reflecting on the rock face. How glorious!
kimariehere
lol poodle poop only YOU ANdreas would think of such a thing-haha you must see allot of it with ejia on those long doggie walks bet they are frozen poop now!! LOL!! ..
odie
Yup...I see it! Nice job, Kimmie! :0)
BertDes
It's a nice dog. A Redbull. Excellent capture.
cbender
I C :)) really nice shot!!!
Ensomniac
Definately a poodle. The worlds goofiest looking dog. But great shot. I wonder if other dogs look at poodles and wonder if they're part of some weird religious cult.
Digimon
Canus topiarus! Yes, thanks to your wonderful photographic skills! I am seeing poodle!! Striking against that blue!!!
lafayette
original and funny! the nature is even interesting and make us some surprises like this! Great evening.
Gor111
Yes I do! He is looking towards the right side. If you ask what else to see - I can see an alien just underneath of the dogs lower jaw! It's the head only! LOL Brilliant photography with a real fantastic light setting and contrast. Thanks so much for this posting! ***
brycek
Oh, I love the shots from Valley of the Fire. Beautiful work, Kim!! V
Nath06
Great capture and wonderful colors!!! Bravo...
TwoPynts
I sure do, and the Egyptian Sphinx. It was easier to see it in the thumb. Great find and photo!
PhotoSmith
Geeze, washing poodles is always such a chore, don't you know? Especially when they're so BIG and dirty!!! Just kidding. Beautiful shot, Kimmer. It reminds me of where I grew up in Arizona and a place nearby called the Wonderland of Rocks. You've done this series so well, and I for one, love it.
Georgy
Kimarie this is beautiful! yep I see a dog alright very cute. But wonderful color and textures. GREAT SHOT!!!!!!!!!
miladyblu
Hello! Very impressive and singular capture!!This image is absolutely extraordinary! This rock resembles really a dog!I love the brilliant and warm colors and the solendid light!!I really enjoyed this your stunning masterpiece my dear Kimmie!My compliments!Excellent work!V!Have a very nice evening!A big hug!
SophiaDeer
How beautiful!! I can see a face in it.
Richardphotos
must be a rock hound dog! this place is so impressive to me. I am in a hurry to return
2Loose2Trek
Another fantastic shot Kimmers ... and, Yep!, it does indeed look like a poodle. the only thing missing is a person nearby for a sense of scale. Excellent work! V
jocko500
at first i saw a lion roar faceing almost to us then I saw the dop with it head turn away from us. i love how nature make things
rayburg
Definitly a dog..reminds me more of Lady from Lady and the Tramp cartoon..another wonderful shot..such an awesome area for photographers..glad you're there to share this place with us..
hotracer2
This image is most interesting, perfect name:):):)...V
evielouise
Yes it is a poodle and ahve you ever seen the elephant rock in gaspe Quebec Canada?? wow it a beauty also and stands out like this one thanks for sharing
Blush
There is a dog in this rock Way to go sis Love it:) Vote n hugs Susan~
sharky_
Uhoh? Someone else sees faces too, lol. Excellent shot and enjoying it....dont stop. Aloha
romanceworks
These rocks aren't boring at all - they're fascinating and your photos are really exceptional. And I sure do see the doggie profile - totally cool! :o) CC