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 (24)
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I like the style of this one. The background is very interesting. The poses best work when viewed all together as a full composition.
NoelCan
Super Retro..
Bossie_Boots
Incredible scene !!!
magnus073
Fun and very expressive image Cathy, I'd love to know your thoughts behind it
faroutsider
A perfect pageant or pantomime. I love the stylized poses.
Cimaira
Wonderful composition! I love that mask,lol
tulipe
Superb image! Great poses and background. I really like the dog's pose.
lucindawind
wonderful work !
mgtcs
Excellent composition my friend, great work, love everything in this, congratulations!
A_Joker_B
Great comp!!!
adrie
Fantastic composition work my friend, excellent done.
Miska7
Very nice scnee. Great characters, poses and lighting! Really well done.
blankfrancine
Everywhere my eye wanders I find new details!Love the light in this,too, Cathy.
tofi
A very unique and creative style indeed! Beautiful designs and colours, the image seems to capture such great movement and flow! Great expressions and characters! Always a treat to be exposed to your lovely and masterful artpieces!
SIGMAWORLD
Excellent image!
stevey3d
Superb image Cathy! Excellent composition and concept!
three_grrr
love the lighting, the very retro look, the colors you chose, and the hound hiding under the coffee table to take is nap. But most of all, I love the very strange, somewhat surreal and eerie feel to this. The man who is drumming has an odd expectant and almost worried look on his face, the girl with the mask give off a very weird vibe, and the shrunken head is like the catalyst to the whole scene. Wonder what's playing on the old Victrola? And what will happen next? What kind of freaky voodoo is happening here?
Jean-Luc_Ajrarn
Superb work! :D
amota99517
This is so sweet!!!!
Jollyself
great palette work..it flows beautifully
popeslattz
Like, crazy, Daddio. These beatnics are really hep cats, man. I dig the far-out background scenario and nothing beats a girl with a shrunken head. Gotta feel sorry for the poor pooch who has to put up with the Ricky Ricardo wanna-be. Wouldn't be surprised to find a copy of "On the Road" tuked under the couch cushions...
novelist
LOL, popeslattz!
Zazou
Excellent composition and style, and I love the title !!
tennesseecowgirl
very cute, love the dog under the table, so much detail in this.