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 (25)
mgtcs
Outstanding fantasy imagery, very impressive posing and environment, loved her expression, congratulations!
e-brink
A fabulous picture – very forceful, assertive, impudent and inspiring. And another great, great, great, great, great, great, great, great, great, great, great, great expression... what more can I say?
alessimarco
I agree with all of e-brink's "greats"!!!! Everything about this image is great...the textures, the morphs, the background! And the fablous expression! Bravissimo!
magichild2
It's great...looks like the recent photos of the sun eruptions and the fairy is very cute. Nicely done.
psyoshida
I have to second e-brink's assessment. The expression IS superb and the lighting just underlines it further. You are so creative and resourceful in your texture techniques and it shows fantastically in the end result. Wonderful colors and movement in the background. It's a gorgeous portrait.
Carlazzo
Fantastically well done!
magnus073
You did a wonderful job on this one Cathy, and it is a marvelous dedi to Earth Day, :)
adrie
You did a fantastic job on this fabulous scene, excellent work love it.
JSGraphics
Fantastic! Love it!
SIGMAWORLD
Excellent image.
tulipe
Amazing image! Great expression and all of e-brink's great. You are so creative !
Flint_Hawk
The results of your experimenting are impressive! Great scene!
farmerC
Shining work.
SyberianFrost
Gorgeous work
Blush
Awesome fairy image sweetie Hugs Susan~
Miska7
Very nice scene and character. Great lighting, effects and background! Excellent work!
stevey3d
Wonderful image Cathy! Superb expression and effects!
popeslattz
Keep on experimenting. This looks great. Pretty cosmic for Earth Day. Excellent pre and postwork!
Zazou
Excellent job with the morphs ! Beautiful artwork !
amota99517
Very well done! Just keep on experimenting.
zoren
this image is a nice and creative dedi for earth day!
tennesseecowgirl
Excellent
three_grrr
You're experimentations are awesome Cathy, but your facial expressions are just totally amazing. I don't think I've ever seen facial expressions done as perfectly as you do them. Not having played with poser, or more then once or twice with Daz, I cannot even imagine what it would take to get those faces just so. You seem to get the tiniest nuances across with these programs, and that just blows me away.
Jollyself
love the drama created by the rich colors... bravo
kasalin
A great mood, colours and a fantastic artwork !!!!!!!!!!!