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 (28)
SSoffia
WONDERFUL DESIGN ,LOVE THE COLORS :) LOVE & PEACE, GOOD HEALTH & HAPPINESS 2009 x ♥♥ x
lyron
Fantastic work. Happy New Year!!
magnus073
Wonderful countdown image Cathy, Happy New Year
3x3
lovely work Cathy!
e-brink
Well, it's been 2009 for nearly six hours here... so far, so good...
M2A
I love the design, very nice visual. At my home it is already 1st January 7:00 am :D
faroutsider
Another marvelous fractal design, Cathy. It's 8.30 am on January 1 and the party next door is still in full swing!
wannes
Beautiful explosion of colors!! Happy New Year!
Juliette.Gribnau
happy new year !
stevey3d
Lovely image Cathy! Happy New Year!
huismus
Beautiful! Happy New Year Cathy!
Burpee
Very beautiful indeed! ./'.¸¸.•¤¤•.¸.•¤¤•.. •. .• HAPPY NEW YEAR /.••.¸..•¤¤•.,.•¤¤•.
Jollyself
excellent title and a wild beautiful image....wishing you the best of 2009 with tons of artistic inspiration, laughter and serenity. Thank you for all of your wonderful support to my work this year. I am honored xoxoxo
amota99517
Wow! What a beautiful way to count down the year. Happy new year.
Vanadis11
Beautiful image! Happy new year!
bpclarke
Beautiful work. I like the colors you used too. Bunny
Mousson
QUE NUNCA TE FALTE UM SONHO PELO QUE LUTAR, UM PROJETO PARA REALIZAR, ALGO QUE APRENDER, UM LUGAR PARA ONDE IR, ALGUEM A QUEM AMAR. FELIZ ANO NOVO
Zazou
Splendid colors and designs !!
claudia02
.und im paralelen Universum findet man sich wieder.... Klasse !
magichild2
Whoa...I think this tops the NY Crystal ball 10 times over...Awesome design...
lucindawind
gorgeous design !
afugatt
Beautiful!
kasalin
Excellent choice of colours and the light reflections make it into something different altogether.5* Keep up the good work in 2009 !!!!!!
JaneEden
Another beautiful fractal from you with the most patriotic vibrant colours. Keep safe and well, hugs Jane xx
katy555
Beautiful colors and light, nice work...
three_grrr
Ooooh!! Cathy, this is a beauty! What a gorgeous fireworks display!! Sorry to be a bit behind, been sick and then my little Murphy-dog sick. Sigh.
clam73
another beautiful fractal work.....excellent render! :-)
Digital_Mischief
That is pretty.