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 .. .
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Comments (63)
bobbystahr
Well ya made my day kimmer and i only have a back ache from yard work....lovely writing you seem so able to add...makes coming to your posts twice as enjoyable...
itsumama
Hi Kim!!! That is sure a great shot!!! The flower is pretty, but I absolutely LOVE the leaves and the light coming through!!! It's a lovely dedi too. Thanks for sharing and for the information as well. :o)barbara
Svarg
Another beautiful shot, Kim, and a wonderful dedication. All the best to Susan, she'll be in my prayers.
npauling
Worth the early start as this is so clear. Beautiful shot and I love all the info.
Shari123
I must say you go that extra mile for the perfect shot! What a true gesture of friendship this treasure is. Excellent shot Kimarie!
emailandthings
Here is something I should learn from you. Detailed descriptions... :) good shot
ACS-001
Gorgeous and perfect. I like the framing, I like the cropping, I like the warm, friendly colors. Wow.
Christel
Oh WOW!! This is such a amazing shoot of a stunning red flower!! This closeup is so excellent Kimmie.. Beautiful gift for your dear friend :o) Hugs C
Digimon
Gorgeous!! The tight cropped composition really shows off the curves and textures!! Subtle and sublime light!! You are the sweetest, sharing your talents in such generous dedi's!!! You rock!!!!
2Loose2Trek
Wonderful dedication and photo ... Thanks for posting both Kimmers. Excellent work!
nattarious
Susan must be happy now and dancing up and down eh! Lovely post again honey.. Love the POV and the colours and tones just came out perfect!! EXCELLENT SHOT!! Wish you had a lovely trip today.. Have a nice day and hope to see ya soon JOE
brycek
Kim..this is just outstanding. Beautiful colors and lovely dedication!!
jocko500
thanks for the history. I read and also played the game Conan. He was to take the stuff made from the Lotus Flower and get more like . Now I see a real one here and see how lovely they areand see how they clean the water too.
lemonjim
without too much imagination it reminds me of Georgia O'Keeffe, so simple and elegant.
Richardphotos
I have never seen a lotus flower in person. you done an outstanding capture and you could not dedicate it to a finer person. I just hope with my heart that she recovers cancer free
hotracer2
Beautiful image for a beautiful person, wonderful dedi:):):):):)
CJC
I can just picture Echo Park with the little paddle boats and the little bridge!! These lotus have been there for years!!!! Excellent capture of this magical flower!!! A very symbolic and powerful dedi to Blush!!!! Warm hugs her way...... ;-)
webdancer
What a special friend you are! Beautiful!
odie
You have a great eye for this sort of thing. Hugs to you and Susan! :0)
louly
Wonderful picture and composition! I love how the light shines on and through the leaves, the translucent effect and how you chose a bud rather than the open flower. Beautiful!
Cullen
Kimmers, this is one of your best yet! The backlighting through the leaf perfectly frames the bud, giving it a life of it's own. Well done, and worth getting up early.
claudialee
lovely, the light shining thru the leaves is dramatic and wonderful.. Very nice dedi for Blush. HUGS!!!
BBarbs
Oh Kimmie, this is super gorgeous. Wonderful shot with the perfect light and design. Wow. Excellent dedication for Blush. This is just sooooo lovely. This has got to be one of the best photos of a lotus flower. WOW. Really gorgeous. Dont think I have ever seen on in person. Magnificent image sweetie !!! Absolute gorgeousness !!!!
Talt
Lovely lighting and contrast. For me, it is the upper right quadrant that pulls me. Best wishes to your friend
bentchick
Beautiful flower and wonderful dedi!!! Glad you got to spend some time with Georgy! I can totally relate to the lack of sleep thing, been battleing insomnia for over a week now! Blah!!!!
gunsan
Amazing shot, the lotus bud, the sun through the leaves...everything makes it such a gorgeous photo. Equally gorgeous is your warm loving heart, the blossom in you that is there for your friend, and reaches out to so many, spreading it's beauty. Hugs to you!
sharky_
Beautiful dedi. Aloha
busi2ness
Beautiful translucent colours and shapes - very pleasing! A great dedi to Susan.
squirrel2005
ohhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh stunning!!!!!!!!!!! Very beautiful shot!
CrAzYiNeSs
What a Beautiful Picture of a Beautiful Flower! =D