Hi, I'm Andrea, and I'm interested in creatures and plants both wild and tamed, and people of all sorts. I only use a compact digital camera ,as I love being able to get it into a back pocket, and not have to cart heavy kit about. I carry a Panasonic Lumix TZ series, binoculars and a hand lens almost everywhere.Most of my outings are with the dogs so I only use point and shoot.
I am getting the hang of Photoshop, thanks to some very kind folk on RR!Â
I have a wildlife garden in Bournemouth, Dorset, in the UK, and spend a lot of time there . I retired from teaching art to teenagers a while ago.
I'm now getting some good results with my digi compacts; it took me a while to make the switch from my old film camera, an 1960 ish Pentax Spotmatic, but the mistakes are much cheaper! Â
I have 4 lodgers, 3 dogs and a parrot who, as at 2017, I have had 40 years.
I has so far had 19 dogs, mostly rescues.
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Comments (24)
kgb224
This is perfect. I like it. Outstanding art work done by her. God bless.
Juliette.Gribnau
it is gorgeous ! (but I miss Rosie)
giareg
Great!
TECHNISTRATIONS
WOW! - Very well done! (But how about little Rosie?)
giulband
Very good idea to make a portrait !!!!!
CarWash-the-Cat
She is a skilled artist
Richardphotos
she is a great artist with only a great future ahead
Glendaw
Wow what a perfect portrait, just so real like. Christel is very clever and talented indeed !
pat40
Gorgeous pic
Hendesse
Fantastic portraits, they look perfect.
jendellas
WOW, how lifelike are they, I know you have to say they look like your dogs but I think they do too. Christel is very talented.
spacechimp
Beautiful pet portraits the artist did a great job!!!
jayfar
Very clever and just like the two we have come to know very well. Congratulations on your superb work Cat.
blinkings
Bloody clever stuff.
CavalierLady
Beautiful pastel portrait, and spot on Perfect! She is very good and I know you must be very proud, Andrea.
wysiwig
So, who are these guys again? Seriously, photorealistic portraits, an outstanding result. The young lady has a wonderful talent. So when do we get to see Rosie's portrait?
Mark-David-Rogers
Excellent work, the likenesses are wonderful, she really has captured the character of both Fritz and Ralph. Are You considering a Portrait of Rosie too?. Christel is an extremely skilled animal artist and I'm sure she has a great creative future ahead.
auntietk
She did a beautiful job with both of them! They fairly leap off the paper. I'm sure Christel will get more commissions ... she's brilliant!
irisinthespring
She did exceptional work!
Faemike55
Fabulous bit of art by this wonderful and lovely lady. love the other shot as well
aksirp
she did it great, wow what a wonderful work of you both!
MrsRatbag
She is amazing! What beautifully drawn portraits they are!
danapommet
The photo with CAT and Rosie is cut and funny! Fantastic creation of Rosie! She really caught Fritz and Ralphie - wonderful results!
anaber
GORGEOUS PORTRAITS!! With Zooming is a wonder to see all the little details that she did...the shine and the expression of their eyes are superb and she caught them amazingly. They are so ALIVE !!! Lol, Rosie is so surprised as we all are, i am sure:)))). CONGRATULATIONS to Christel with capitals!!! She is a Talent and she has a 'world' ahead of her. You all can be proud and Smile:))))))))))I wish her Much Success along her way!!!