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 (93)
emailandthings
One can only wonder how that life is..
goodoleboy
Lovely colors, clarity and variety in this great collage of when time stood still. Glad you got away before the inhabitants came upon you with pitchforks and flaming torches. They may believe that in taking their photos that not only have you invaded their territory but that you have also stolen their souls.
stolta
Very great photo and beautiful,Thank you very much for share this Wonderful image.
evielouise
to each his own as they say annd if they're are happy I will toast to them! wonderful shots and so glad your Pc survive::hugs ))
rainbows
Very beautiful shots all, Kimmers. You give a real feel for this land.. So wonderful to see a post from you!! Have the best time with your company. Hugs. Di.
BorisB
What a gorgeous and impressive composition, very well done!!
Blush
This is beautiful... Just look at that countryside...and that patchwork flower bed... Totally spectucular...love this....and not that far from old Ky:) Def a fav with me and your right zooming in on this is the best way to see it all up close and the bright beautiful surroundings....so glad your computer wasn't toast.. Hugs Susan~
brycek
Beautiful collage Kim..lovely countryside!!
DennisReed
The picture of the kids on the trampolin is too Cute! :) Wonderful collection of photos and superbly arranged! Bravo Kimmers!
OrphanedSoul
Well put together!
odie
It is a very lovely collage. I do know how much they protect their privacy. Your windows don't look dirty!!
Punaguy
Awesome shots Kimmers, takes you back to a simpler time...I think they have the right idea, living without technology and getting back to the earth...their carbon footprints are about nill with horse and buggy! Aloha~
Sivana
Very good collage of interest photos!!
babuci
Very interesting collage of Amish life. Love the clouds gathering above a town.
Mousson
Wwawwwwwww! It´s a reportage! And a big scoop! Not seems made trough a window. Great work!
PhrankPower
I really have to admire the Amish. Not only are they such a kind, positive people, they swim against the tide pop culture of public opinion. Your collage here gives a real feeling of the place. Wonderful project.
1010
They look like postcards, beautiful, each and every one!
Ionel
Very interesting and well done!!!
2Loose2Trek
Most days I think I would gladly live that life ... but without the religious nonsense of course. LOL Beautiful collection of photos ... there's something about the trampoline that gets to me. Thanks for posting this Kimmers. Up to your usual high standards.
sharky_
Wow.... Very nice collage. Love those clouds and blue skies in the background..... Excellent job. Aloha
npauling
A lovely snapshot of back in time. These are great clear shots taken through a window, well done.
Denys234
Excellent collage!!!
Richardphotos
beautiful collage Kimmers and I love the flower garden.surprised they allow their children to have a new fangled trampoline. near to Dallas in a small town they have a bakery and furniture store.I can attest to how delicious their breads are
RobyHermida
My friend!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Excellent COLLAGE! Roby ;O)
redheadgrrl
Hi Kimmers, I think you did a marvellous job with your stealthily taken pictures. Lovely scenery and as you say, people living in another time, another world. :-) Great job!
amota99517
These are great shots. Did you by any get a shoo fly pie? I think that's how it's spelled.
gargoyle84
Welcome back! This is a wonderful collage! Such beautiful shots of the area! :^)
bentchick
Wow! How cool!!! What a wonderful collage! That must have been a great vacation! I've always wanted to see Amish country! Treasure these memories! Hugs!!!
GiMi53
A great collage Kimmie : every picture is looking as an interesting postcard on his own ! Big Hugs ♥
romanceworks
It is a marvelous collage and glimpse into their unique world. I have a hickory rocking chair made by the Amish and it is my favorite piece of furniture. CC