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:
My Blog
ÂÂ
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.
ÂÂ
ÂÂ
"Every artist was first an amateur."
Ralph Waldo Emerson
 Thank you for visiting my gallery!
ÂÂ
Comments (32)
LBJ2
Great work, Cathy. A very beautiful fractal,fantastic an deep colouring.
SSoffia
FANTASTIC & BEAUTIFUL DESIGN :)
e-brink
A very luscious work of art. Lars is right, it has a wonderful depth of colouring and light - there's another world in there that we all want to reach - a huge, safe chasm of cosiness and spirituality. I don't know about anyone else, but I am meditating already and feeling quite relaxed. Well done, Cathy - this is a very accomplished piece of work.
stevey3d
Wonderful image! Superb colours!
Juliette.Gribnau
this beauty is definately worth the zoom-click. Gorgeous !!
NekhbetSun
I love this Cathy !!!!
magnus073
This is very lovely my friend, I really like your sacred fan idea
Zazou
Splendid design and colors ! Wonderful artwork !!
wannes
Original and creative fractal, very well crafted!! Excellent work!!
magichild2
The colors and design are awesome...alien like
farmerC
Fantastice creation.
Jollyself
stunning work.... Love the intricate detail and the colors Rock
twistedpixel
This is wonderful work. I love the colours and the depth.
Janiss
Sublim colors... a stunning work!
KarmaSong
Both mysterious and soft, this fractal composition is mind-inspiring and conveys serenity. Excellent work!
three_grrr
Ooooh! Cathy! This is gorgeous!! A wodnerful richly hued piece!!
bogart137
Great! Enigmatic, sensual and somehow fun. I like it.
ragouc
Nice
clam73
lovely done....it seems a sort of portal for other dimensions....excellent artwork, congrats!
Realm_Of_Illusion
I really like the deep colors and lighting, this is beautiful :)
zoren
awesome, beautiful.....
gunsan
This is a real beauty, love the colors and light!
Mad-Mike
Hey what a beauty!!! I really love the colors and designs you created! ^_^
kitzie21
Beautiful intriguing pattern, makes me think of painted silk. Lovely work!
tetsu-pino
Very beautiful creation my friend!!! Love the coloring and fantastic design!!! Excellent render!!!
katy555
Beautiful creation. I love the colors...
amota99517
Wow! This is beautiful. I love the colors.
alltheoriginalnames
Very cool design and use of colors, nicely done
kimariehere
intensly dramtic and spirital has so much depth and beauty to it is an amazing creation & design!!!
Richardphotos
outstanding use of fractals and post work