Hiboux: One of my four rescued friends
"If you talk to the animals they will talk with you and you will know each other.
If you do not talk to them you will not know them, and what you do not know you will fear. Â What one fears one destroys."
--Chief Dan George (1899 - 1981)
The avatar I use is a photo of a kitten who adopted me last fall. She came to my door one night, hungry and cold and in need of shelter. I had already adopted a rescued dog and 2 fostered cats (I have a friend who works in animal rescue), but another friend told me that being chosen by a cat was a special thing, so, here she is in her new home. I called her Hiboux (French for owl for those who don't already know), since she reminded me of a snowy owl tapping on my door.
Sorry I need a new digital camera. The one used for this photo was one of the first ones ever made that utilizes a floppy disc. I am attached to it, but thought it was more important to show off my kitty here since this is merely my "home" page and not a display of my digital art. I'll update it as soon as I can.
I live in the US Midwest, have a degree in landscape design, compete nationally (only in the US so far)Â in dancesport, and choreographed contemporary dance for over a decade. I've been writing since childhood--mainly for my own amusement. A few of my poems have been published in obscure places and I used to write many interviews which were published online for years. None of my novels have met the public eye yet and that's OK because for me "the joy is in the journey." Â
I'm hooked on creating digital art. I stumbled upon it when I worked online for 11 years as a content editor and became intrigued watching the medium grow. 3D art feels like a good niche for me combining movement, landscape, my love of nature, history, art, technology, myth and storytelling . . .  I love to experiment with software and hope to continue to grow as an artist. I'm in awe of many of the beautiful works shared on this site. I've also begun a blog here called "A Novelist's Adventures in Digital Art" where I list useful sites and tools I find along the way:
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I consider myself a beginner at digital art. We all have to start somewhere. I try to encourage other creatives on all skill levels as often as I have time. I learn a lot from the artists I favorite here and even from private emails with tips if you feel so inclined. I dont allow ratings in my gallery anymore, because I don't believe in "grading" art--it doesn't fit into my personal philosophy. That said, I do often admire many of the talented professional artists and am happy when they are showcased on the art charts here and feel the rating system--though it has flaws--is important to honor excellence.  I do appreciate any comments and appreciate constructive criticism and suggestions.
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"Every artist was first an amateur."
Ralph Waldo Emerson
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Comments (10)
CaperGirl42
Wow this is great!!! awesome Job and congrats on your first upload!!!!! Hope to see many many more!!!! this is just fatastic work hugz anne
Zazou
Excellent ! The lighting and POV are perfect !
stevey3d
Beginner... Nah ;) Superb moody horror lighting and so much detail! Excellent! 5++
DukeNukem2005
This very beautiful and surprising image. I look on this image not tearing off eyes.
e-brink
Mmmm, the dark side, eh! Great expression... and once again, great posing! You really do have a talent for it.
BlissfullyInsane
This is a wonderful piece. It brings back memories of my own. Great job!
Platin
The scene with the lighting looks great. Very good expression and placement too!!!
Elcet
Very original and poetic scene!
LBJ2
Fantastic work, Cathy. Even if it is your first. Love the composition. There a SO much atmosphere in this. The nightsky and the purple light, really does it credit.+5
anahata.c
ok I'm back at your first image, just (let's see...) one and 3/4 years late! I agree with Lars, the night sky & purple lighting are wonderful, and your lighting overall shows real sensibility for painting your scene, capturing your feeling. Your light seems to come from the side & below, and yeah, she has reason to wonder why people are late...this isn't the best place for a casual get-together! Your sense of opulent detail will grow with each image, but you sure knew how to compose a scene out of a number of elements; and the feel is both serious & eerie as well as humorous. Love how she sits boldly with her head-on-fist, a little peeved but certainly not sorry; and she has the longest cigarette holder in creation; and she's overlooking a misty graveyard. The highlighting on the lower capitals of the posts & gravestone is perfect. An eerie & sly scene & very well done! (Should I say it?) Welcome to Rosity Cathy! Hope to see more from you, lol. (Love the purples in the sky too...nice modulation & flow...)