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 (25)
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I don't actually think it is silly! This style really suits you - or you suit it - tremendously. The textures are wonderful and you seem a dab hand with Filter Forge. A nice general arrangement and the colours are wonderful. I've always been a sucker for rainbow colours. Anyway, it's a nice piece of art and as we say in advertising (paraphrased) "Let's roll it down the hill and see if the shell smashes".
stevey3d
Wonderful composition and concept! Superb textures too!
adrie
Fantastic Easter image, excellent work my friend.
3x3
funny and special x
amota99517
This is so cute. Happy Easter to you too.
beatoangelico
Fantastic image and superb textur...excellent work..!!!!
magnus073
Very funny Cathy and wonderful image too :)
groegnitram
thats a funny play for sure! playing is always good, for relaxation as well for new inpiration and ideas, well, thats how it works for me. and i wish you a happy easter and spring too :)
anahata.c
a lovely & funny piece, Cathy, a little egg-clock (well, there are 12 eggs all around) with bunnies & chickens & all that foil, and a few really big rooster/hens (sorry, I'm a city-person, I don't really know the difference in how they look!), and that lovely puzzle pattern underneath. I even like the outside puzzle, that little 'frame'-puzzle that almost seems like a mosaic or tile frame...A lovely holiday to you, a loving artist & soul; and thanks for all these intense & glowing hues. Hope you & all you love have a wonderful holiday & spring to follow! Lovely work.
Zazou
Well done !! Happy Easter !! :)
marcopolinski
the filter work and overall impact of this piece is extraordinary ... very creative and well done ... happy Easter!
Jollyself
LOL at the title and concept... what a fun view
Realm_Of_Illusion
A wonderful composition and I like the puzzle idea, wonderful work :)
Miska7
Very nice image. Great colours and textures! Well done.
three_grrr
Tee Hee, but you haven't given us the answer! That's okay. Just give me the chocolate bunny and no one will be hurt, grins. Awesome work on this really cute piece!!
lucindawind
awww very sweet ! great work !
magichild2
Excellent piece of work...I can't eat chocolate either...
faroutsider
Another great evolutionary puzzle... LOL! Great design and texturing.
SSoffia
EXCELLENT COMPOSITION & WORK :)
kitzie21
You know, the concept behind this image might be a bit odd, but I find those random, silly thoughts usually make the best pictures. I really like this one. Very original Easter work!
KarmaSong
A lot of freshness and originality in your composition, reminding me of some of my textbooks when I was learning to read! It's nice to experience that feeling again, through the superb work you've achieved here.
JaneEden
You have such a fabulous creative imagination, this is such fun Cathy, hugs Jane xx
popeslattz
I thought the question was, "Which came first, the bunny or the egg?". Excellent Filter Forging and other effective effectswork. Cool, fun idea, well executed.
tulipe
Amazing! Everything is great, textures, colors... Perfect!
Burpee
I love the effect...wonderful!