Kimarie Chartier here- 43. I live in Canyon Country /Newhall area , Southern California. I have always been an artist . I started drawing at age two. My Mother said when I was a child I always had something to draw with in hand and I would cry when the paper ran out (LOL) ..I went to art school for a short while and have taught art to elementry school kids. I have done many oil paintings , pastels and watercolors , but recently , have been intrigued with digital photography and computer photo art in paint shop pro. now, I mainly work in Paint shop pro 7 and 11. I now also just beginning to work in ADobe photoshop cs2 ! I also am a full time Mom with three girls ( who are all over my gallery) Annie 16, Janel 13, and Christina 10. Between my parenting, photoshoots, Renderosity and playing in paint shop/ photoshop I keep very busy ! I also have a sweet, loving cocker spaniel named Candi who is very needy of much love and attention lol She goes with me on photoshoots-oh- 'cept when I am shooting birds haha cause she is a bird hunter by nature!!
 I LOVE any kind of art .like to draw and paint with basically anything I can get my hands on (LOL)!
I have fallen in love with photography
opening up light and dark and seeing the limitless possiblities! But I do still love to paint too!!  Works like Nightfears , came from nothing but my immagination -drawing/ painting with only a mouse paint and smudge tools from a blank page in paintshop 7. I started out with a Nikon 7900 pocket cam and am at the moment working in photography..now also have two other canon pocket cams a sl900
and sx 100is - mainly all my work in my gallery is done with my little pocket cams - they go with me everywhere and is an an extention of my right hand!! I have a canon rebel as well but it isnt working all that great so manly using the pocket cams for now . Learning..growing and sharing on here is the best!! I don't know what I would do without this site it has helped me learn so much..( this site motivates me so much ) I love it here ! yeah so I got the photography bug ..and I also love to do photo art...!! I, every now and then I will do a painting or a smudging as I call it.( you can see most of my smudge painting works hand done with a mouse on the first two pages of my gallery!!)
 Here is the link to an older webpage of mine ( need to seriously get it updated )... ! http://www.kimarie.xoom-arts.com
Feel free to email me or say hi anytime my everyday email is kimarie_davis@hotmail.com ! always love to hear from you!
 Thanks for stopping by .. .
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Comments (60)
wildfire2003
Wow, she is an extremely beautiful young woman and you captured the movement and passion so wonderfully here. Gorgeous shot, superb shot!!V
sharky_
I don't know what happen. At first, I saw the image thumbnail size. Then it flash in front of me....seems like the drums got louder and BANG...its not a thumb nail anymore lol.... This girl is really into it. Excellent drum capture scene. Aloha
tibet2004uk
I'm totally speechless....I can "feel" the sound and vibration of the drums and this girl....man....she's so intense...I'm just lost for words...totally.....Thx a million for sharing this.....
logiloglu
a wonderful shot. i like her expressive dance pose.you had a great session meeting yesterday,Kim, i like the atmosphere of beats and drums. every year there is an african festival here in germany, there are similar feelings,i think.an excellent photography in b/w. vote #:O)
Shari123
A wonderful capture! You lead such an interesting life. You really should consider writing stories for the Writers Gallery here. Thank you for sharing this one!
Richardphotos
what a capture. she is so very beautiful-V
dcarvell
Nice bold pic!
monoceroo
Kimmers, all I can say is WOW! You've captured the moment in a veritable drum-beat/dance vit Excellent photograph. V
Sekadhar
Oooo, I think I know what happened to you...o, yes I know!!! This is one of most beautiful photos!!! Excellent capture!*****!!!!!
Margana
Well now...Where did this come from? I must confess, I love how you can't be pigeon-holed! That's something I strive for, too. This is just plain excellent Kimmie.Wow.Could see this in the media.An album cover perhaps?... You blew me me away today,girl.
MaryLynda
This is so intense. The movement of her shawl creates the perfect capture of her dance. This photo belongs in a gallery. Thank you for sharing your experience with the rest of us. V
idiot_sphinx
A capture of true emotion... Well shot and I am glad you let us view this inspirational photo:D Superb !!!!~***~!!!!
Shardz
Fabulous capture of this soulful event! Your words really descirbed the experience so well! It's always amazing to discover something spontaneously! I'm glad you had a fantastic time! Excellent image and words!
cynlee
of course you should post this one!! one of your best photos imo... so far... luv the expression & movement you caught... a free spirit... like you :] like the framing & softness to it too :]
DELMUR
superbe!lost in the dance!
Lissa_lei
These dancers mostly end up in a trance, they really are spiritul dances and they do transcend any normal state, , fascinatin to see, and sometimes they dance all nite and often just drop down to the ground and need to be carry away. it is very movin to watch. A fervor of such intense feelin. eccellent shot Kym. V Lina
Zacko
Wow, that is one awesome capture Kimmie!!!!! LOVE IT!!!! Should be on some billboard or something. Or as Marlene put it, on a CD cover....soooooo cooooool!!!!!!! Gorgeous work once again my friend. You are really turning into quite the pro-photographer. Well done indeed, so proud of you!!! Have a great day #:O)
kennyliu
From her expression and movement, I can tell she very enjoy dancing... Very nice capture, and I like your frame too:) V***
MaydaMason
fantastic shot! i love the moviment that you've captured there! you're talented!
Gor111
Oh that's a real beautiful looking lady with her modern outfit! What I lioke here is the fabulous contrast between her and the bright background! Fantastic B/W photo! Bravo!!! V
tvernuccio
Kimmers, it brings tears to my eyes!!!! i used to be a dancer...and i put my whole heart and soul into the music. you can see when someone is passionate about dance, and this young lady certainly is!!!! this one makes the hairs raise up on my arms!!! i luv her expression and how you caught the movement of her shawl! This is so dreamy, passionate, and just breathtaking!!!!!! i have to add this one to my favs!! this one makes me sooooo happy, and girl...i can feel the African beat, the rhythm, the and the joyful beat!!! INCREDIBLE capture, Kimmers!!! i think it's the best photo i've seen from you so far!
Zabeth
I feel the rythme!!! You captured the music in her! That's fantastic! Have a great day! Hugs
VDH
Great shot!Very impressive image!
cbender
oh wow - pure expression :) a brilliant shot!
Snow_Angel
Amazing shot! Really shows off her inner Spirit! Love the pose and mood of it! Excellent work! V
qmont
Talk about catching something at just the right moment to get a complete effect, my friend you zeroed right in on this one. The B/W creats a mood, that i think would have been lost in color, You have not only captured the Spirit of the girl , but her whole Heart and Soul, Kimmer, THIS IS JUST FANTASTIC, your eye with the camera just amazes me..............V.....John
Michelle A.
Indeed a fine shot! Beautiful!
brycek
WOW..This is just wonderful Kim. Such a magnificent shot. EXCELLENT!!!
Onslow
Love the movement you have captured to this one and the b/w to concentrate on the form andf motion without the distractuion of colour - superb job.
Syltermermaid
It looks amazing!! You have a wonderful talent to make photos about people, may be because you are so outgoing!! This picture is wonderful and she looks like she is in trance!!! You gave me just an idea!! LOL Thank you for that!!! LOl Excellent and wonderful shot. Compliment Kimmie!!