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 (22)
mgtcs
Wonderful presentation my friend, amazing render, excellent composition, awesome work, congratulations!
magnus073
Cathy this one really is wonderful and perfectly symbolizes prosperity in both appearance and feel.
jascorpio
Wish you the same. Very beautiful and joyful image!!
faroutsider
I love the flow in your artwork. Beautiful render, Cathy. Such joy and exuberance, and such a wonderful blending of colours.
e-brink
Happiness is the real Prosperity... well done with this fine and happy image. A lovely creation. Very stylish and I love the fancy broader - rich in detail and colour.
stevey3d
Wonderful image Cathy! Superb composition and detail! A cheerful and happy mood too!
NoelCan
Great detail, love the smile..
wannes
A joyful beautiful image, very well crafted! Excellent work!!
Vanadis11
Beautiful work, love the smile on her face. Wonderful done!
Cimaira
Wonderful image, love the expression. I hope you have blessed and happy week also :)
adrie
Lovely image my friend, wonderful work.
tennesseecowgirl
beautiful work... wishing you a nice week as well.
Miska7
Very nice scene. Great character, expression and lighting! Really well done.
magichild2
Mother nature at her best. Very nice work.
amota99517
I love it! This is cheerful and fills one with delight. Super work!!!
Zazou
Splendid creation !
SIGMAWORLD
Very nice work!
Elcet
Very elegant composition with a delicate Mucha flavour!
three_grrr
This has such a feeling of joy .. after all, what good are material things if there is no joy. Wonderful warm tropical feel, a richness to this, richness in happy feelings, satisfaction, comfort, and JOY!
anahata.c
a big mythic cornucopia (literally horn/corn of plenty/copious), a big beaming goddess peering out from her private garden of riches to show us some of them and bring happiness along with it. I love Rita's interpretation. I suppose the goddess could be smiling because we grab the riches and forget the inner stuff; but it really feels more like a goddess of nature smiling just because she's happy and is coming out to see us for a bit. Another of your intuitive images, she wears branches & leaves for a necklace, flowery leaves & plants in her hair, her outfit has leaf-forms all over it and is surrounded by more growth outside it, she holds a sunflower & a bird--the bird's wings broad & beautiful & a pink light from underneath (love that touch), and what looks like a halo of sanskrit letters (though they could just be natural forms) and what looks like a rope-weave behind it all, like the interweavings of life itself. It's framed in your usual frame that doesn't stop the work, only demarcate it a bit; and it's lit with a deep reddish pinkish glow, like this goddess is coming out of a deep cavern & still has the red light from inside, on her face. And her smile is terrific, Cathy. Another of your intuitive pieces where the pieces fit naturally, and a very happy celebrating image. Could be other seasons too, but the fact that you choose it for late autumn has a very positive feel.
Jollyself
the blend work in this is outstanding
vapo
Wonderful pic! And such a lovely, happy character....