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.  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) 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." ÂÂ
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
 Thank you for visiting my gallery!
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Comments (41)
e-brink
Now that really does hang with the best of them, when it comes to fractals. Many will know I love fractals, and this one reminds me of being inside a very,very gothic church! Beautiful work!
JaneEden
I agree with e-brink, and I adore the way lighting seems to shine through, really excellent fractal! hugs Jane xx
Vanadis11
Great fractal here! Excellent design!
vxbob
Pretty, think it looks more like blown glass
meico
Yes - I see - just like an alien gorgeous Art Nouveau glass vase. Mike
Realm_Of_Illusion
Beautiful pottery, those aliens are gifted with the art of craft, a museum piece it is! Great composition :)
Gise
this is more like light shining through glass. Excellent image!
bogart137
Yes, it creates the sensation of being inside a gothic church. Excellent.
whirlingfeather
Splendidly gorgeous!
parrotdolphin
I would like to step inside this pottery. :)
leanndra
Gorgeous chaoscope image! I thought it was Apophysis! Lea
stevey3d
BRILLIANT!!! I see organic,, almost a leaf in my mind! Wonderful colour and light! Superb image!
wannes
Original and creative fractal!! Well done!
Platin
Looks like a view in a water drop or a celtic symbol - nice and interesting!!!
algra
Fantastic flow in it, beautiful work.
RBlue
Zzyzxx bought two vases and a medalion which look an aweful lot like that from an alien vendor, while taking an interstellar break at a rest stop between galaxies. He was on his way to VayGas. (Ref to: 1358 Gallery)
carlx
Superb!!!
ldynghtwng
This is lovely, it does have a secret alien feel!!! You are doing so well on your fractal adventure!
ledwolorz
Superb fractal.
Heathcroft
I agree with eBrink- it's like being wrapped up in a stained glass window. Great effect!
VDH
Beautiful work! Superb lighting!
Anjour
Beautiful work colour and light...excellent!!!:o)
alltheoriginalnames
Man, that is one cool triped out looking piece. Like as if your trying to make something out in a distorted rflection of a droplet of water. Very very cool man, I really dig this
kimariehere
reminds me of glassswork =gorgeous light and contrast well done !!! love the design !!!!
Burpee
Awesome one!
NekhbetSun
Simply gorgeous !
atsoram
Delightful image! Wonderful done!
Fractelaar
This great love it that you have create this in Chaoscope teher are so much great tools and Chaoscope is one of them
Zazou
Fantastic shape and colors !!
Longrider
or alien brains..that came to my mind first. a nice design.