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
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Comments (20)
adrie
Very beautiful image, wonderful done.
blankfrancine
Lovely render with a holiday/winter theme! Brr!, it makes me cold.Better turn up the heat. "Cool" work,Cathy.
ragouc
Very good seasonal picture.
faroutsider
Oh dear, Jack looks slightly disturbed - with old stone mouth plucking at my wings, I would be too... Excellent render, Cathy. Looks really cold.
tulipe
Great winter image! Looking a bit sad, waiting for spring I guess.
mgtcs
Wonderful seasonal work, fantastic expression, excellent atmosphere!
SIGMAWORLD
Excellent image!
amota99517
Marvelous work! Have a delightful holiday.
e-brink
I like the icy sun and the vicious looking snowman. She'll soon need to wrap up warm.
tofi
Gorgeous and captivating composition, so perfect for the holiday season... I love this interpretation... the expression on both characters are wonderful and inspiring.. truly captures the essence of the story. I really do admire the way you've captured the frosty and "brrr" feeling... Excellent artwork!
psyoshida
Spectacular! I always new Jack was not as friendly as they make him out to be on song. Superb job.
magichild2
Lovely piece of seasonal art work
Miska7
Very nice image. Great expression and post work! Really well done.
magnus073
Great work on this one Cathy, this is one amazing and almost haunting image :)
Jollyself
oh he is cool.. bravo
Zazou
Splendid creation ! Love the style !
stevey3d
Superb composition Cathy! Excellent!
lior
Superbly done!!!!
three_grrr
Well this is perfect! I've always wondered about Jack Frost painting windows.. I think it's his sneaky way to be a Peeping Tom, and now I'm convinced it's true! Just look at how he's leering at the pretty little Snow Sprite, and she knows poor thing, that Jack is nothing but a dirty old man!! Better fly off little Snow Sprite, quick, before he gets a better hold of your delicate little wing! This is just SO well done!! And I do love the sly sense of humor here!
killerpumpkins
Very "Cool". Nuthin beats a good piece of art with sinister intentions. Very nice expressions on both of your subjects. I particularly like Frost's hand. Well done. John KP