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
 Thank you for visiting my gallery!
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Comments (25)
stevey3d
Superb Cathy! Wonderful pattern and contrast! Enjoy your dance class ;)
Miska7
Interesting image. Nice patterns! Well done.
faroutsider
Now there's a thing- apologising for giving us fabulous visuals to dance to... :o)) Super design!
NekhbetSun
What an interesting image Cathy ! ....I can hear those taps now :o) B*B
magnus073
Cathy I for one am thrilled to see more of your work and this one is fantastic and so in sync
SSoffia
EXCELLENT DESIGN & FANTASTIC COMPOSITION & BEAUTIFUL SYMMETRY !!!!!
bpclarke
It's been nice having you here more. This is fantastic! Great contrasts and design. Splendid work. Bunny
JaneEden
What a fabulous creative idea here Cathy, I used to love tap dancing when I was a kid. Happy new Year, hugs Jane xx
M2A
Very interesting visual effect.
carlx
Very beautiful B&W composition!!!
huismus
Happy New Year! Beautiful, well done!
farmerC
Fantastic work.
Jollyself
man...this is one of those that you just cant be drunk when ya look at it ya know? LOL
novelist
LOL
magichild2
Great design this is...fantastic
Abatar
Excellent work!!! ./'.¸¸.•¤¤•.¸.•¤¤•.. •. .• HAPPY NEW YEAR /.••.¸..•¤¤•.,.•¤¤•. 000000__0000000__0000000_____0000000 _00000000000000000000000000__00_00 _00__0000000000__0000 ____0000_00_000000__00 0000___0000_000000000 00000000_00___00 00__00__0000_00___00 _00000000000000000000000000___00 00000000000000000___00000000000000
lucindawind
wonderful fractal !
tofi
Such a stunning design! There is a lovely movement about the composition, and seems to want to take off, right from the page! The colours and the contrast are fabulous, and the symmetry is alluring and captivating to the eye! Wonderful creation!
Zazou
WOW ! Fascinating !!
afugatt
Wonderful design!
three_grrr
LOL, and when you scroll up and down, that central oval portion looks like all those little designs are dancing! Very appropriate! very cool design!
e-brink
There is a definite rhythm of dance in this one.
kimariehere
really cool back and white pattern and strong contrast effect great pop art here!!
kasalin
Great and interesting fractal creation !!! Excellent, dear Cathy 5* HUGS:)
clam73
excellent in pattern and style.....original fractal work, congrats!