New Zealand
Nightfall Last sighs / of the blackbird / lament as the city lights / flicker their electric hues, / ghostly silhouettes bejewel / the serene air, blankets of / hinterland clouds drift, / hearten indoors / to cocoon by Silvia Manuela Floral Copper Song is an acrylic composition
This one has copper leaf and metallic pigments…doesn’t really show up in the pic though. / /
Behold his beastly majesty. / / A big new addition to my bestiary – watercolour, pen, chalk pastel, copper leaf on canvas. He is biggish…35×28cm. As well as on the crown there are little bits of copper throughout. / / / / Crappy shot but it shows the scale: / / / / Shiny shiny / Shiny beast with feathers!
Crown Jewel ~ inspired by the Taj Mahal, which is often referred to as / ‘Poetry in Stone’ The History of Lost Love / Shah Jahan of the Mogul dynasty was yet to accede the throne when he heard about the unsurpassed beauty of Mumtaz. He took Mumtaz as his third wife in 1612. For the next 18 years Shah Jahan and Mumtaz were inseparable. Shah Jahan took his wife along on every journey and war campaign. Over the years Mumtaz came to be his best friend, his critic and a canny political adviser. Mumtaz was expecting their 14th child when Shah Jahan embarked on a campaign against the Lodhi Empire in 1631. In the heat of the Indian summer, the army traveled to the Deccans. Mumtaz, who had accompanied the emperor, went through a rigorous childbirth. She died in Burhanpur. On her deathbed, she asked her husband to promise her that he would build a monument to their love. Legend has it that he locked himself in his room for eight days without food after Mumtaz passed away. After burying Mumtaz temporarily in Burhanpur, Shah Jahan went about constructing the Taj Mahal in right earnest. He summoned the best architects and artisans from far away lands like Multan, Kannauj, Lahore, Iraq and Persia. He arranged for the best marble from all around. It took 22 years, 22,000 people, 400 elephants and 32 million rupees to build the Taj Mahal. The result: an awe-inspiring structure, which is one of the most globally recognized symbols of grace and beauty. The Magnificent Monument / Built on a raised, square platform it is as tall as a 20-storey building. You enter through an imposing gateway. The complex consists of an elaborate garden set in the typical charbagh style, a mosque, a guesthouse and several other charming buildings. The mausoleum itself stands at the farthest end of the complex, right along the Yamuna River. The signature central dome (58 ft in diameter and 213 ft high) is truly magnificent and is echoed in the smaller domed chambers on all sides. The four slender minarets that rise from the corners of the mausoleum complete the picture of symmetry. The undisputed majesty and beauty is further reflected in the exquisite artistry created by inspired artisans from Baghdad, Shiraz and Bukhara. Exquisite floral patterns and calligraphy on both the exterior and interior were inlaid with precious stones such as jasper and agate. Quotations from the Koran were etched into stone archways; a pinnacle was set on the central dome; and thus came to life the most splendid resting place a lover could ever hope to find on this planet! By Ravi Kunjithai / Beautiful intricate abstract design bursting forth in hues of light blue and gray, yellow / orange, and even a hint of rose, all interspersed with lovely metalic golds. All artwork is © Rhonda L. Hall, All Rights Reserved. You may not use, replicate, manipulate, redistribute, or modify this image without my express consent.
In quiet light, a golden glow / lasting a hundred perfect heartbeats… Artist’s notes: I have had the wonderful chance of seeing herons actually sunning themselves like this. In fact, there was one day that absolutely struck me with awe about the playfullness of these birds. I was working with a sheetrock crew, and the house we were at was on the banks of the Columbia river. We’d had a series of strange weather incidents in the valley, all of which flooded the river, and actually made a huge mess of it with countless trees/logs, branches, etc. being swept down the mountains and into the water. So for a couple of days, there was an endless log jam floating down the river. I was taking a break at the house during one of those days, and noticed herons standing on the logs floating down the river. They had their wings held out like in my picture above, and they were facing the sun. They would float down just so far, then turn and fly back up river. Next thing you know…here they’d come again… on a new log. All day long these herons kept repeating that cycle, catching rides on the logs while they could…and sunning themselves in the process. I thought that was so interesting and cool. Plus, I love herons anyway…so, it just seemed fitting to add one to this piece. :) (Original, 11×17 300dpi) / FULL VIEW RECOMMENDED* —-—- Stock Credits: model: mjranum-stock http://mjranum-stock.deviantart.com/art/Little-Black-Goth-5-59785430 / Boat and water: sxc.hu http://www.sxc.hu/photo/937674 / wing brushes: faeth-design http://faeth-design.deviantart.com/art/Wing-Brush-74055731 / textures: my own ©2007-2008 Aimee Stewart, Foxfires / My artwork and photos do not belong to the public domain
Done in Photoshop / Used the liquid brushes What happens to the Earth-Happens to the People / Mother speaks / all feel her / all hear her / all know her / Few respect her Featured in the SISTERHOOD / Featured in PEACE,LOVE & TRANQUILITY / Featured in Globes, Spheres and Curves From my Mother I rise /
Photo of peacock feathersput into photoshop / Featured in All the Colors of the Rainbow Thought I would brighten the day with a color array. These feathers came to me yesterday, / in the mail from far away / Sent by a special friend. No harm was done all were gifts / from our feathered ones. / We honor them each day they fly / They always grace the skies.
In the bestiary there’s also a garden. It’s walled off though, so the beasts can’t trample it! I loved painting the undulating fin shapes of this piece, so I had to do another. 15×30cm, watercolour, chalk pastel, ink, conte, iridescent pigments and copper leaf on canvas. In this one you can see the shiny copper:
Hand drawn, painted and put into photoshop to do fans layers. / Featured in Music Inspired Art (M.I.A) / Featured in Back in Black / Featured in Paintings Modern and Beyond / Featured in The Healing Journey / Featured in All the Colors of the Rainbow / Featured in Digital Artists United / Featured in THE SISTERHOOD / Music In the quiet hours I so enjoy the Music. / The shadows swallow the view and the / Music plays on..Echoing down the halls / letting me know the rooms are empty.
This was done by hand with a Wacom pen and pad in paint. My peoples were gathered and moved over the Trail of Tears. To this day have not returned to their origional lands. / When I think of my family past and present I remember. and hold dear their ways. Unseen / As Sophie did painting for all the tribes of the Cherokee on this day. Video / not for the light hearted Featured in Spirit of the Native American / Featured in *Music Inspired Art (M.I.A) music links/lyrics required *
Done by hand put into GIMP to finish to do the digital work. The colors of September,the fading Blue sky of summer,I can feel the cooler winds as they pass by. So mighty is the Tree of Life such life it brings to all. By Owlspook wrap me in a gown of silk / and slip me into bed / so beautiful your art work is / the greens the blues the red / a touch of yellow orange too / to bring it all to life / most precious tree for all to see / from the land of no more strife Featured in C.O.R.E. / Featured in Color Me A Rainbow
Another slightly deaf creature, like this one Watercolour, chalk pastel, ink, conte, iridescent pigments and copper leaf on canvas. In this one you can see the copper on the suckers:
Apophysis to Photoshop For HeartCougar, my Friend and Brother LISTEN When I fly / I see how high / I can go. / / When I Fly / I go as far / eyes see.
Surfing just before dawn. The water color comes from the dawn light reflecting off high clouds in the sky. Canon 1Ds Mark II / 600 mm focal length / 1/15 second / f/4 / ISO 50 Panning and trying to keep the surfer in one spot in the frame produces the fluidity and quality to the water.
Hand drawn and painted edited in Photoshop Through time fading, / As time and years go by different views and old memories pass. The face of time is no one and everyone. As we grow older time is different and this piece is my thoughts of time passing inspiring a vision of strength and wisdom the answeres found to which I seek. Featured in Digital Artists United / Featured in Spirit of the Native American
Mr Robin complaining about the great weight on his head, no wonder he needs an aspirin. / Robin Sony H9 090608 untouched / Small Copper Sony H50 / 120808 background removed / Attempt number 2 at blending with PSE7. Butterfly extracted with PSE7 & superimposed on the robin’s head, a totally daft example of photomanipulation. / 031208 / The robin was photographed at Kilburn Road Allotments and the Small Copper on the campus of the University of York. All profits from my sales will be donated to Butterfly Conservation. My Images Do Not Belong To The Public Domain. All images and writing are copyright © jesika 2005-2008. All Rights Reserved. Copying, altering, displaying or redistribution of any of these images without written permission from the artist is strictly prohibited. picasaweb
Apophysis / MUSIC / For you Sis / This came from the experience at the Doctors today, I was so happy that they are going to wait till after the first of the year to operate. Driving home in the snow today it was like fireworks ….............
Art work on a rock face. Done in Apophysis and Photoshop / Brushes, soft # 45,22,7 smudge stick #35,burn tools # 45,15, She who guides the Summer in / She who guides the Wind / She who cries the Rain / She who suffers with pain MUSIC
Collaboration with…TK Rosevear link below to the writing she did for the Art. This was started in Apophysis then put into Photoshop and worked on with wacom pen and pad..I used basic brushes # 15,7,10,burn tools # 15 and saaturation tool#35 Featured in, Dragon’s Fire / Featured in,Digital Art Compilations / Featured in Sisters in Arms / Featured in Digital Brushstrokes / Featured inPaintings Modern and Beyond / Featured in * Creative Cards* / TK Rosevear / A collaboral combo with Sisters / / Alison Pearce / Who did The Poem for the Paper Princess. /
This was done in Photos first, put into photoshop , art work done, sized down and put into place. Back into photoshop to finish… This is for all the peacock lovers out there… /
Done in Apophysis and then finished in photoshop with wacom pen and pad. The Nature of the Spirit / Bold yet so Tender / Dancing yet standing still. MUSIC Featured in CORE / Featured in Digital Brushstrokes / Featured in THE SISTERHOOD / Featured in ABSTRACT DIGITAL ART AND WRITING / Featured in True Potential / Featured in Color Me a Rainbow / Featured in Paintings Modern and Beyond-PiMT / Featured in Sisters in Arms / Featured in EMI Illistrated
A clockwork squid! Watercolour, ink, chalk pastel and metal leaf on canvas. I used my new airbrush on this one. Shiny bits: /
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