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 (29)
alessimarco
Great character and pose! Cool background too...seemingly anachronistic...but it works well!
bigdadgib
Awesome. Very nice work.
Madbat
Excellend face on Prospero! The red theme makes him more intense I think.
magnus073
Beautiful job on this one Cathy, it is such a dramatic scene. He really is a fantastic looking character and this setting was perfect for him.
Blush
Awesome render Hugs Susan Oh PS my pharmacy does have a parking lot and drive through window as well LOL
mgtcs
This is a splendid image my friend, love the colors and poses, perfect, congratulations!
ledwolorz
Fantastic character and pose.Wonderful work.
xpersona
Duża i piękna praca. Fantastyczne oświetlenie całości. Serdecznie pozdrawiam
SIGMAWORLD
Excellent image!
Cimaira
Wonderful! I love the colors and the characters are great.
faroutsider
You have a real flair for dramatic posing and colours. Great characters and mood.
Miska7
Very nice image. Great characters, poses and lighting! Really well done.
JSGraphics
Outstanding work! Very Well Done!
drifterlee
Beautiful render!!!!!!!!
psyoshida
What an extraordinary and dramatic scene! Wonderful characters and superb posing. The finishing touch to the whole mood is your lighting. Just amazing!
e-brink
Very nice lighting and exceptional posing. Superb background adds a wonderful atmosphere. Great work.
lior
This is gorgeous!
tulipe
I love the expression on his face. Excellent image!
adrie
Very beautiful scene my friend, excellent work.
Flint_Hawk
Fantastic! Powerful render!
KarmaSong
The Prince's expression is really fantastic and true-to-life, so is the whole composition as well...I should also brush up my recollections of Edgar Allan Poe's writings, not an easy writer to read for a Frenchman!...This is superb 3D-artwork you've created here.
waldodessa
Lighting, caracter beautiful work!
amota99517
Wow! This is so great. The lighting is fantastic!
tofi
A wickedly masterful composition! I love the colours; absolutely alluring and inspiring... the expressions are magnificent.. the handsome man, so deep in thought.... makes the viewer stop and think him/herself A remarkable image, my Friend!
Osper
Great character study! Nicely done!
Sylvia
~Mysteriously Beautiful~ FASCINATING!!!
Jollyself
love the drama... well done
Zazou
Excellent scene and mood ! Bravo !
three_grrr
The colors and the lighting and the posing are just exquisite! I love the undercurrent of strangeness .. Can you believe, I don't think I've read "The Masque of the Red Death"!