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 (49)
ledwolorz
Fantastic composition and super work.
Juliette.Gribnau
such a lovely design !!
SSoffia
LOL !!!! LOVELY COMPO !!!!!
sylki
Great idea and a really cute image:-)
e-brink
Lovely idea and very well done. I thought I'd seen it all, but no. "What's New Pussycat"... this!
meico
Cute and comical at the same time - just the thing for a dreary Bank Holiday Monday! Thank you. Mike
lucyjo
This is too cute!
atsoram
Wonderful funy concept, poses and background. Excellent work.
Fidelity2
Perfect.
zoren
this is great and fun!!
bogart137
I like a lot this funny and tender scene. So cute!
tofi
Oh Dear, it sounds like you certainly have been busy.... But most definitely good to have you back! A very cute, and indeed fun-loving image..... it's got a nice, unique twist to it, as opposed to cat's got your tongue? hehe ;) Most cute, and I like the background.... very creative idea, and very imaginative!
Platin
Cute and humorously - well executed too!!!
NekhbetSun
This is so cute and cool Cathy !!! ....hope Zoey's doing better too....purrrrfect image >^..^< H u g s
Flint_Hawk
This picture really made me smile! Delightful!
algra
Funny! Lovely picture!
RBlue
Mine was ruined by getting caught in a trap placed on my mouse pad. Hurt my finger, too.
kimariehere
so darling luv it !!! No but my new puppy just ran away with it earlier today lol!!!....
rds
Great scene, well done.
ldynghtwng
what a great image and how kind of you to help the poor kitty!
Optiramma
oh that's great! soooo clever! the expression on the cat is hysterical
DanB-Creations
Very original!
FS
Excellent and creative work!!!
Mousson
WOWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWW magnifique! 5!!!!!!!!!!!!
Richardphotos
lucky cat indeed and not so far fetched scenario. as cats may grab anything to play with
KarmaSong
Excellent and funny composition! I guess this could be a shot easily obtainable with a real cat and a computer mouse ! ...
faroutsider
LOL. I have a constant battle with my cats for the mouse... Excellent.
Vanadis11
Oh, thats so cute, just wonderful. Really love this work. A fav!
justme1212
To cute
Zazou
So cute and funny !! Excellent !!