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 (23)
mgtcs
Wow....Perfect scene...excellent pose, expression and mood my friend! Well done!
KatesFriend
I love that owl. So devoted but wise in its own way.
NoelCan
Wonderful posing and background.. Well done..
doarte
Super Halloween seasonal! Love the entire scene! Bravo!!!!!
e-brink
A lovely warm image - well composed with great lighting and posing.
blankfrancine
Lovely figure and palette,Cathy.Love the owl!
psyoshida
Where's Harry Potter? What a wonderful scene. Beautiful lighting, posing and I really love the owl.
magnus073
Really awesome looking Halloween render here Cathy, I love it
jascorpio
Like the idea of coordination between the witch and owl!!!!!
ladiesmen
Good work, love the scene and use of colors
wannes
Beautiful scene, great character and mood! Well done!
adrie
Awesome Halloween image my friend, excellent work love it.
lucindawind
this is pretty .. excellent work ! I love the owl
thecytron
Xcellent ambiance lighting!
Miska7
Really nice scene. Great character, lighting and sky! Very well done.
tulipe
Great scene!
dakotabluemoon
Like this image very cool.
SIGMAWORLD
Excellent image!
magichild2
Excellent piece of work
Zazou
WOW ! Brilliant !
three_grrr
This is just such fun! Your witch looks like she's got the deluxe model broom, she has a devoted little owl as her familiar, and a beautiful evening to ride! What more could a girl ask for?
faroutsider
That thing looks more uncomfortable than my bicycle saddle! (I'm sure it's a lot faster, though...) Lovely pic!
Wryter
Just captures a mood nicely, loves how the colors are and how they meld so, and nice to seea witch in a mini........lol.........winks, very well done