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 .. .
Comments (52)
Cosme..D..Churruca
Fabulous shot... genial 50`s glamour ! Very well done !
Blush
Can just see the smiling exhuberance of joy in this photo and so glad it gave you pleasure and you wanted to share it with us..... Indeed she does like she is on top of the world We didnt have a 4th of July parade here so thank you for sharing yours with me Love Vote n hugs Susan~
Richardphotos
there I go again and missed your first post. oh well, what the heck. I can see why you enjoyed the parade with all the people. I can not even to begin to tell when I was at a parade the last time. super foto and happy fourht to you and your family
Shardz
This is one phenomenal capture that truly embodies the spirit of celebration, especially our grand holiday of independence! The subject is very sincere and so perfectly captured that this is truly a masterpiece in escence! Absolutely fantastic work on this piece, and I enjoy your writings very much! Happy Independence Day and most excellent work on this piece!
mumbocat
This is one of those rare, magical moments in time. :)
cynlee
totally agree kimmers... this is a fabulous shot... all the details & action around her but very much focused on her happy smile & wave... like the graphic illustrative look used too, perfect for celebrating the 4th! :]
Tedz
My kind of Fairy Godmother...have a happy Indepenence Day!
GiMi53
You transmitted very well your joy and emotions ! Happy fourth of July ! :~)
DELMUR
super shots and collage!
marybelgium
This is a fantastic shot ! Bravo ...and again a very happy 4th of July !...
sossy
wonderful and creative impression of past and presence! joy in all for corners! best wishes Kimarie! ;o)
monoceroo
super collage ... great shots. excellent work!
brycek
She looks wonderful..not a care in the world. Beautifully done Kim!!
kimariehere
thanks but hehe it wasnt a collage- no postwork..just clarified and framed real quick.. but thanks!! :O)
Lissa_lei
Yes, she shines, her smile is just so real and full of fun, I think you chose the best face to show the day Kym . Love her. Eccellent. V Lina
crooster1
Excellent! I love this shot with the expression of someone having a great time and enjoying the moment.
Shari123
Oh you are so lucky, we never have parades for the fourth. The lady has a very infectious smile and I can see why you were so captivated. Nice capture!
rayburg
great smile...I hope you show the beauty queen winners sometime soon =oD
bkhook
Oh she is the essence! Wow .. wow ..wow.. you captured that and such a hard feat for sure. I see everything you have said about her, almost brings a tear to my eye.. well, maybe I've had a wee bit too much wine but still, I see everything too . Excellent capture, I love this and I'm so happy you had fun today.. That's what it's all about. Laffs.. ~shakes head~ to think kids can be embarassed (did I spell that right?) by their parents.. hehe. You go girl!
bleachfix
Now there is a professional smiler for ya, let us know if she makes it to the newspaper article abt the parade
Snow_Angel
Looks like a Grand parade and nice capture too! Smile and the whole world smiles with you! lol! Excellent work Kimarie! :)
SophiaDeer
This looks like a grand time was had by all! Beautiful shot!
tibet2004uk
U've captured her just on the right moment!! That's what I call a good timing! ;)
tvernuccio
she does have such a wonderful smile, warm eyes and face...so aglow!!!!! Wonderful capture, Kimmers!!!! i'm so happy you enjoyed your day!!!! :)
maggiemai
Excellent capture kimarie!! Wow... talk about being right in the right spot at the right time!! Fantastic and magical...she definitely looks like a fairy godmother to me! Your words have such strong emotion I do believe you may be right about her!! :-) (((Hugs))) and so glad you had such a fun 4th! :-)
maud
I agree with Lina..vote it was a grand parade Kim! :)
Gor111
Fantastic photography with this wonderful dressed and smiling lady! She must be a VIP! LOL Thanks for all the emotional words! It's a real fabulous capture! Bravo!!! V
sharky_
Bringing happiness to one can be contagious. The more the merrier. Aloha
nhirschberger
Fantastic composition and capture ! She really seems to have a lot of fun ! Excellent work !!! VOTE
romanceworks
A very beautiful woman who radiates joy! Your entire collage really captures the celebration of independence. Wonderful image and especially enjoyed your story. :o) CC