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 (30)
waldodessa
Excellent work!
Sylvia
So ~Sweetly Beautiful~ FASCINATING!!!
alessimarco
Beautiful atmosphere!
blankfrancine
Beautiful Bryce scene,Cathy.The forest looks great. I should check out those tutorials,too.
xpersona
Polska Doskonała praca i piękna sceneria. Piękna kolorystyka. Pozdrawiam serdecznie.
Miska7
Very nice scene. Great atmosphere and lighting! Really well done.
e-brink
I think you did a really great job here. Particularly with the terrain and the texturing of it. I also like the way the Mallards are coming to the beckoning child - all very natural. The plants are great too, as is the general composition. The Governess takes centre stage and dominates to a large extent, though only as much as a governess needs to do and no more. After all, life must go on around the her (as it does here) otherwise there would be nothing to Govern. You always get these details right - a nice talent to have. It makes for good pictures.
Dark Reflections
Nicely done! good work on the textures and reflections on water!
wannes
Great Bryce scene, very well crafted. Terrain, waterplane, vegetation... they all look great! Excellent work!
adrie
Very beautiful scene my friend, excellent done love it.
mgtcs
WOW....Very sweet image my friend, lovely setting and lighting, very well done! Sorry my friend I'm behind with my comments, I had a big headache today!
popeslattz
Looks like a good start to me. I've got Bryce but haven't tried it yet. This might inspire me to give it a try. love the scenery and the ducks.
magnus073
Cathy this is such an adorable scene and it looks like she is going to have her hands full as the little girl seems like she is eager to play with the ducks and will more than likely end up in the water with them.
peedy
Lovely scene! Corrie
bebopdlx
Fine work.
TheBryster
Trying to learn Bryce? Looks like you've succeeded.
Blush
Wow I got Brcye I wanna try this Exactly how do you listen to do this at You Tube Ya got my curiousity up now This image reminds me of those old romance novels.... This scene could be right out of romance novel Love it and it's a fav I do wish you site mail me some info on this Hugzs Susan~
psyoshida
Beautiful scene, lovely and natural. Great mood too, I love the soft fog in the background. I'm very impressed. You are a fast learner. Can't wait to seem more if this is your first. Excellent job.
amota99517
This turned out really great! You're plugging right along with this program. I really like your lighting in this piece.
three_grrr
Awesome Cathy, so can you pose Daz and/or Poser figures in Bryce or do you have to do the posing in Daz/Poser or whatever prog you have before importing? The details are wonderful, the reflections in the water seem to be just right to my eye, the mist seems to just naturally hang there. Well done!
NoelCan
Terrific work.. I am sorry about the very brief comment.. The only way for me to keep up is to cut and paste.. Two days away and Life is passing by so quickly..
tulipe
Beautiful image! Great terrain and great looking water. You did an amazing work!
giovanino
Wonderful work, love the poses and composition
faroutsider
Wonderful scene, with your exceptional attention to detail. Bryce was never so good to me... :o)
Jollyself
wonderful scene fit for a painting
Zazou
Splendid !
Juliette.Gribnau
a wonderful and balanced creation
DennisReed
Adorable scene!
kasalin
Wonderful work, dear Cathy !!! I think you did a great job with both versions :) 5* Hugs Karin :)
Cgaynor
Excellent work-it seems to be a scene in a story-great use of the program.