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 (32)
zoren
all seeing.... nice work!! Happy new Year!!
amota99517
This is cool and brings back a lot of memories. Great image!!!!
zmarek
Cool image!
bpclarke
Very cool! Excellent work. Bunny
blankfrancine
I used to love watching that show as a kid, Cathy. Thanks for bringing back the memory. cool image.
e-brink
Brilliant idea! and nicely done. Given eye design for this 'crop-fractal' though, I'd say these aliens are pretty self-obsessed, since it has to be looking back up at space. In fact, I know they are because I once had a conversation with an alien. I said: "Why are you aliens so self-obbsessed?". It then made a noise which sounded just like: "Who said that?".
magnus073
This is so cool Cathy and I love that old show too, great job
SSoffia
BEAUTIFUL DESIGN & WORK :)
Zazou
Fascinating designs and colors !! Excellent !! And... HAPPY NEW YEAR !!!!
kitzie21
This is pretty cool. Is the Outer Limits already old enough to be considered Classic TV? My, my, I'm not getting younger. The eye design is weirdly fascinating and creepy at once, with a retro sci-fi look I kind of love. Very cool.
faroutsider
Yes, we realised that spreading fractal geometries on computer networks is more efficient than wasting good food crops. The meaning of the message you homonids still have to work out for yourselves... :o)) Happy New Year, fellow planetary traveler!
NekhbetSun
I loved that show too :o) .....would be nice if someone was watching over our antics ! Very clever image and title Cathy ~ Happy New Year & Hugs Mina
huismus
Beautiful! Happy 2009!
Miska7
Very interesting image! Very nice work.
Burpee
Here's lookin' at ya kid! Super eye you made with this fractal.
magichild2
Oh I remember that show...it was so cool...great design
lucindawind
very cool .. it does remind me of the Outer Limits also ! excellent
stevey3d
Superb Cathy! Wonderful design!
afugatt
I thought it was watching me! I love the Outer Limits. I watched the OL marathon on TV all day yesterday. Cool fractal.
ragouc
Good work. Well done.
mansco
It's like a big eye, he he. I like it ;O)
FS
Great lighting and colors.Looks fantastic!
Realm_Of_Illusion
This is hypnotic, really nice :)
JaneEden
Wow you certainly use your creative skills to the max, this is excellent! hugs Jane xx
ledwolorz
Fantastic design.
algra
Wonderful and almost spiritual image.
kasalin
Great title and very interesting fractal creation !!! 5*HUGS:)
marcopolinski
eye in the sky .... fantastic!
claude19
Fantastic and splendid design...for a great hope...your are not alone in the Universe !!! I live colors and great lighting !!!
three_grrr
Excellent!! It does so remind of that show!!