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 (41)
Cgaynor
You have demonstrated an impressive ability to execute your imagination. I have enjoyed seeing the development of your work!
Jollyself
wow... one of your best pieces
Elcet
Very intruiging and dreamy image. Wonderful work Cathy!
anahata.c
well, it's now about 15 minutes & 30 days since your 2 year anniversary, lol. I love the sun/moon sitting low on the horizon, and how it illuminates the image more with dream memory than real light; how the light undulates across the middle of the image like mists; how the tree bends out the left and then back into the right where it meets the house (fine motion, in other words); the mysterious house with mysterious windows (in which a figure seems to be peering out upstairs, or at least the shadow of one); the swing which cuts the vertical motion with a flower child's collection of flowers & leaves; and of course the flower child itself, whom we see only from the back, left to guess just what she's looking at and yearning for. The blend is solid yet transparent, the light is dream-light, yearning-light, there's a faint peace symbol on one of the windows, and the whole piece feels like a yearning & dream, surrounded by late day autumnal fog & setting light. It seems at one with a series of images you did around this time which were both playful and filled with remembrance; and this is the most inward of them all. Touching to anyone who feels it, I think; and a delicate musing to usher in your third year. Very sensitive work, Cathy.
Blush
Definitely a fav I havent visited your gallery lately Just too ill to sit at the computer anymore I do however have up a few new ones Drop by if you have time Hope you have a Happy Holiday Hugs Susan~
bogart137
This is an outstanding creation; I´m glad you´ve created such a delicate piece for this very special ocassion; congrats from the heart!
groegnitram
its a haunting atmosphere to find in here, almost tangible! one could climb into this scene to explore it further, it is really fascinating, touching and so beautifully done ... and thank you for stopping by in my place, i'm glad you enjoyed my latest image so much, thanks a lot!
anaber
Simply magical!All the scene is challenging! But, dreamy too. The moonlight is somehow hypnotic but protective. The old trunk, is like a window of the nature , that frame your image mysteriously and the child is a challenge to our imagination!Your image is superb and never-ending to our eyes!:-)))Thank you! And,of course! Congratulations on your 100th, and much more will come,for sure!:-))))
giovanino
love the mood on this one
Arthorius
Splendid image...Love the idea and how it is worked out. I instantly have to think about Kate Bush's Wuthering heights.
vapo
Wow... this picture is so beautiful, so sad... Amazing work!