This is a great user friendly site and it has already opened doors for me, doors to enter the realm of other people’s work and have other…
This is a great user friendly site and it has already opened doors for me, doors to enter the realm of other people’s work and have others enter mine. I am fascinated and heartened. As to digital art, there seems to be no limits once one gets fingers on the keyboard/mouse. Pixels are an extension, not a substitute for oils, acrylics, pencils or brushes; the monitor is an extension, not a substitute, for a canvas, board or paper. My love is oil on canvas and the camera and now I find delight in this new technology.
2007 has turned out to be such a great year, looking back, especially in terms of opportunities for expanding my creative outlets. Fi…
2007 has turned out to be such a great year, looking back, especially in terms of opportunities for expanding my creative outlets. Finding Artellaland was totally fabulous and has had me doing some really enjoyable work with collage and digital art techniques. And discovering Artists’ Trading Cards has been immense fun, too: I really enjoy the challenge of working inside such a small space. Perhaps my one intention this year is to become more involved in the community side of things, interact more with the other artists there. And there is a tutorial I want to write and share with others there. It shall be done! And of course getting into Redbubble has made such a difference for me in terms of my view of my own work. I have also learned so much from others and been inspired to keep going with this hobby of mine. Most of all, I love the opportunity to just immerse myself in the gorgeous work that comes out of the RB community. I intend to keep on experiencing and enjoying this nexus. I’m not very good at getting into and becoming involved in the forums here, either, though. I enjoy reading them and have gained lots. What and how to give back, though. I shall ponder this! And starting pottery classes has allowed me another opportunity for “beginner’s mind”, even though I did some pottery classes when I was a teenager. I am finding it quite difficult to take in all the intricacies of this new craft. But after only six months, once a week, I can’t really expect to be a master yet. I started this class with a view to making just one item and then more and more ideas came as I continued, so I will just have to keep on going!!! I have missed the classes during the holidays and I don’t start back until February. I have tried to do some work at home, but it isn’t really the same. However, I did have a great time dealing with my resistances on the couple of occasions I did work at home. So maybe next time will be better for me. I shall schedule an extra day per week or fortnight to spend some time on projects at home this year. And I shall make a point of continuing to enjoy what I have already created. I feel really satisfied with my creations so far. Finding cheap wool on ebay has allowed me to do much more knitting than I would ordinarily be able to afford to do. I couple this with my love of movie-watching. I do so like to see how both the movie and my knitting turn out in the end! And finding free patterns on the net has also allowed me more choice of projects. What a great hobby. I’m so glad I learned how to do it all those years ago and I am soooo grateful to those who have provided those lovely freebies for my crafting pleasure. I shall attempt to design a knitting pattern myself this year and share it with others for free, in return for what I have received. Even being involved in renovating our house has been a wonderful creative act. The spaces we have designed work really well and our house is becoming more and more of a pleasure to live in each day. And if I ever have to have anything to do with builders again, I will do a lot better than I did this time!!! Landscaping the backyard is the next project there. Should be a hoot…. Well, that lot ought to keep me going. It’s going to be a busy year, I think. Must intend some holidays and downtime, too, to recharge those batteries now and then. Still, I’m enjoying the view from this end of the stretch of time ahead called 2008. Here’s to all you Redbubblers for a happy, safe and fulfilling New Year!!! Cheers….and thanks for being there and doing what you do so well.
Now here is a book that I can’t wait to get my hands on. For all those who had the privilage of poking around in the chemical world, Kat…
Now here is a book that I can’t wait to get my hands on. For all those who had the privilage of poking around in the chemical world, Katrin Eismann and Seán Duggan have brought together a book that tries to duplicate the old darkroom effects in Photoshop. THE CREATIVE DIGITAL DARKROOM Anyone who has an interest (as I do) in photo restoration and retouching will know who Katrin Eismann is. Considered one of the leaders in her knowledge of photo restoration using Photoshop. KATRIN EISMANN Must go search Amazon :-)
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http://i38.tinypic.com/35d27u9.jpg / / / 01. Do you consider yourself more of a photographer or digital artist? / Both . . .I consider myself a photographic/digital artist. I started out doing traditional photography and then my father gave me a digital camera and introduced me to the wonders of Adobe Photoshop. I then fused digital and traditional together. Eventually the digital camera and darkroom came to be my preferred way to create images. . I don’t use 2 or 3-d rendering programs, vector graphics or a graphics tablet – just a standard mouse. My techniques are more about using, images i photograph with a digital camera and layering and/or modifying them. There is a lot of refining, alternating, blending and manipulating involved in many of my more surreal and conceptual artography. 02. Most of your work revolves around self-portraits. Why is that? / I originally did self-portraits because of the content of my book, “Haunting Hands”. I felt it necessary and appropriate. After that, it became a matter of convenience as I was always available for a shoot and there were no limits or boundaries when using myself as a model. Everything I wished to express felt personal and intimate. I wasn’t sure how I would use someone else to express my vision. As time went on, I developed a desire to fold others into my photography. However, I discovered that I still needed to be the main focus of my images. Or I would inevitably pick a model who photographed like another version of me. I also cherish my privacy and solitude. It is difficult for me to open up my little universe and invite someone else into my creative process without it feeling intrusive or overwhelming. Even though photographing other people has always proved to be a richly rewarding experience for me. The struggle has always been getting to the point where I commit to doing a shoot with someone, as part of me always wants to back out and cancel. Most of the models I have photographed have been friends, the shoots unplanned and spontaneous. The other models were people persistent about working with me. They nudged me enough to make the shoot happen. 03. Much of your work tends to be very stark or surreal. Why do you think this appeals to you? / I feel like a wanderer between worlds most of the time. One foot barely in reality and the other foot placed firmly in the land of dreams and nightmares. I think the starker more surreal aspects of my work appeal to me because these images mirror the way I experience my world. It is kind of stark, isolated, dreamlike and marked with intense highs and lows. The images feel like the ethereal world, in which I, choose to live. 04. When you start an image, do you have an end-result in mind, or does it evolve as you work? / There are times that I have an end result in mind. My ideas are planned out, well-crafted and defined. Other times the idea pops into my head and I will do a spontaneous photo-shoot and see what develops. Either way, the end result never matches my original imagery or vision, but it makes for a wonderful starting point. 05. How do you know when something is done? / When in the processing stage of an image it is a feeling I am chasing after. When I look at an image and it “feels right” I know I am done. 06. Where do your ideas come from? Do you ever suffer from a creative block? What do you do to keep yourself creatively charged? / Inspiration comes from tapping into a source greater than myself . . . the universal thread . . . the collective consciousness . . . Spirit . . . God . . . LOVE – whatever you prefer to identify it as. It is the of opening/expanding . . . receiving of creative energy, surrendering to it, embracing it, channeling it, processing, expressing and outputting it through my unique personality and soul imprint. I never suffer from a creative block because images, creative connections, words, and poems are spinning in my fast, hyper-active mind, 24/7. I do suffer from periods of depression, angst or high anxiety, at these times I lose my drive to create and will experience a block of inactivity. I don’t do anything to keep myself creatively charged but I have observed that when I allow other people into my world, it becomes more high-stimulus and I, in-turn, more productive. 07. Many of your images appear within the context of a series,what is it about the series that appeals to you? / I find that doing my individual images in the context of a series allows for a broader emotional canvas. I can let an idea, thought or feelings evolve, progress and move through me and in turn my images. I like the sense of completion I receive when taking a series from conception to birth. 08. Are you trying to convey a specific emotion with your work? / Most of the time i am just chasing after an image in my head and it is only in hindsight that i reflect upon the meaning/emotion. Recently, i have become more interested in making a conscious choice in choosing what message i wish to convey and what kind of feelings i want to bring to the surface. I have recently become more purpose orientated with my work. I want my images to do more than entertain the imagination. I am now at a place in my life where i desire to create art for purposes of inspiration, healing and connection. 09. What do you find the most rewarding about what you do? / I find sharing and connection to be the most rewarding aspects of what I do. My art is my link to the outside world. Sharing it feels like an intimate experience for me. I like the idea that something I created from a personal place can be a vehicle for allowing pain, joy, sensuality and creativity to surface and be experienced by others. I also like how sharing my work puts me in touch with other artists. It gives me a chance to experience new perspectives and different types of creative energy. 10. What is the role of the erotica in your work? / When it comes to erotica, I put the emphasis on sensuality. I like to take the sensuality to the edge of what would be considered erotic but not quite go over that edge, perhaps just blur the line a bit. I like pushing boundaries without quite crossing them. I feel that the most erotic feeling to be experienced is that of anticipation. For me the image of two people just about to kiss, lips so close but not quite touching, faces tilted, eyes closed – is more tantalizing than an image of two people already engaged in a kiss. The suggestion of . . . is very stirring for me as opposed to portraying/photographing some act that is sexually explicit. 11. I’m curious about your technique, can you tell me about your process for creating an image? / In the way of studio photography my technique for creating an image is a lack thereof. I do a lot of experimenting. I’m not one to document, craft or develop various techniques, it feels too tedious. How I create an image depends on my mood and materials at hand. When I first started out, I was using house lamps positioned very close to me – it was all I had at the time and I was using my sheets, comforters and table cloths for backdrops. Then I acquired one halogen lamp, purchased some backdrop materials from a fabric store and began experimenting with B/W 400 CN film. Eventually I got some halogen work lights, constructed a simple home studio and mostly shot with a digital camera. I like to keep things as simple as possible it makes the creative process feel more enjoyable for me if I am not tied up in technical aspects. I find those things tend to work themselves out. And in the way of the digital dark room . . . i do, do a lot of finishing work in Adobe Photoshop. 12. What would you identify as some of the key milestones in your evolution as an artist? / The influences of others have manifested as key milestones in my evolution as an artist, including; models I’ve worked with, along with friends, love relationships and fellow creatives. Each person offered me new ways to approach my photography. They provided me with a link me to the outside world and gave me different ways to look at and live my life. Another milestone was almost four years ago when I took time off from relationships’ and went into seclusion for several years. During that time I started taking good care of myself emotionally, spiritually and mentally. I opted for a natural, holistic approach to my overall health. I became a vegetarian, then a vegan and embraced the benefits of yoga and meditation practices. I gradually worked through my destructive behaviors and the reasons behind them. This changed the creative process for me. I let go of the belief that I needed to create from a place of dysfunction, darkness and despair. 13. How did you become a photographer? / Quite by accident . . . . in my early twenties I had dreams of being a writer, perhaps a great novelist dreamy sigh. Around that time I started putting together the book, “Haunting Hands”. Initially intended to be a collection of poems I had written about surviving incest. I decided it would feel more personal if I created the cover for the book myself. I purchased a camera and turned my living room into a makeshift studio. I did a series of self-portraits and then another and another. The process of creating and putting myself in front of the camera was cathartic, liberating and healing. The photographic medium opened up a whole new world for me and ignited a kind of passion within that I didn’t even know I was capable of experiencing. My book transformed into a photographic essay and that started me down the path to becoming a photographic artist. 14. I see that you have a book out now. Can you tell me a little bit about it? / Yes, I am very excited about it! J A E D A – shades of the soul was published in December 2008. Through my poetry and artography i bare my body and unravel my soul. It is comprised entirely of my self-portraits and in it, i share my spirituality, sexuality, pain and triumphs. 15. From your web-site, it is clear that you are a survivor of childhood sexual abuse. How has this influenced your work? / What does it feel like for this to be public knowledge? My earlier work greatly consisted of survivor-related photography. It is a recurring theme for me. Yet as I progress, heal and evolve my work has started to reflect other aspects and themes. Having it public knowledge has been an empowering experience. It took away the negative power incest used to have over me. Negative power such as keeping secrets, keeping silent, unsuccessfully trying to repress and bury my feelings. I no longer felt isolated or alone in my experience. I was able to let go of the shame. It gave me a chance to turn my pain into something productive instead of destructive. 16. So, would you say that, to some degree, your work is therapeutic? / Yes, my work provides me with a safe way/place to express and store my pain. The process of creating is cathartic in and of itself. Once my feelings and experiences are expressed through images or words . . . I feel this tremendous sense of relief as i release my feelings out into our loving universe. Then our universe is able to shoulder some of my pain, which in turn, helps pave the path to healing. 17. Do you see a relationship between emotional pain and your creativity? What about love, when you are in love how does that impact your work? / Yes, for the most part, pain has been the prod when it comes to my creativity. In my earlier works I created from a place of destruction and dysfunction. It has only been within the last couple of years that I have been able to create from a place of peace, balance and awareness. When I am in love, my creativity goes into overdrive, most noticeably when in the initial stages of infatuation. I am in a blissfully altered state, feeling euphoric as my emotions and senses heighten – combined with a pace that is frenetic. 18. Can you tell me a bit about your book, “Haunting Hands”? / I published a small run of, “Haunting Hands” back in 1996. I was in my mid-twenties and at that time, i felt a desperate need to process what happened to me in some tangible form, such as poetry. Then came the need to get this story to others and raise awareness to childhood sexual abuse/incest, from an adult survivor perspective. I also wanted to feel connection to other survivors. The book is visceral, raw and dark. It mostly expresses what it felt like to be victimized and to try and live day in and out with the pain attached to being victimized and the destructive ways in which I tried to numb or manage that pain – as an adult. I created more survivors related photographic art and poetry after publishing that book. In hindsight, the book feels incomplete to me. 19. What would you like to say to your viewers and readers of your artwork? / I would like to let my viewers know that i feel blessed to serve them with my passion. And I hope my art serves them emotionally, spiritually and mentally. I want to reach into their hearts, invite deep emotions to surface and inspire them. My art is about being one of the connecting factors in the universal thread we share. / Purpose + Passion = BLISS :) 20. How do you like living in Seattle, Washington? / I love living in Seattle, it is the perfect city for me. I love the melancholy lullaby of the rain and the overcast skies. / /
Hi All, I have just discoverd the work of Angela Barnett on RB & am completly blown away! / Her work is incredibly beautiful, creati…
Hi All, I have just discoverd the work of Angela Barnett on RB & am completly blown away! / Her work is incredibly beautiful, creative & inspiring. Here is the link if you would like to check out her work for yourself : ) Angela Barnett Cheers, / Leeo.
Thanks to the Abstract Digital Art and Writing group for featuring another of my works. Great…
Thanks to the Abstract Digital Art and Writing group for featuring another of my works. Greatly appreciate the recognition, TeriLee and Lina :-))))
Hey everyone!! The wonderfully creative Jo O’Brien has just begun a chain of interviews to …
Hey everyone!! The wonderfully creative Jo O’Brien has just begun a chain of interviews to bring all of us closer to some of our favorite artists!! The first ball was given to MuscularTeeth who interviewed the famous Karin Taylor and Butchart. Karin then proceed to interview me and Mui-Ling !! What an honor!! Yay!! So now presenting Midori Furze!!! ....................................................................................................................................................... How does being a creative person and pursuing your creativity affect other aspect of your life? I carry a timer set up as an alarm clock. / When I am in the mode of creativity I often forget the time, so I set the timer for whenever my next important time will be e.g. picking up children, start cooking dinner or phone call someone. / When the bell goes, I switch myself and remember where I am and do what I’m suppose to do so I can manage my days on this planet. / I also have a diary which tells me what I must do on that day. / If the diary has a blank space, I smile and go straight to my studio and stay there all day but these days I always have something on it. : ((( / I am lucky to have a husband who accepts me as I am. I hope he does. / He might believe that it’s normal because I am Japanese. Hehehe… / By the way I thought he was a bit different from others but I liked him as he is and I thought “Well… he is an unusual guy. I guess because he is an Australian!!” After we moved to Australia I realised he IS a unique, even from others in Australia. Tell us about one person or moment that has made your time on redbubble particularly special or meaningful I am a great fan of Karin Taylor and Frozenfa. I know many wonderful people on Red Bubble and I love them too, but Karin and fa are soooooooooooooo special to me. / They are special to many people on RB and I am proud I know them too. / Oh, it has to be one person? / OK then, that will be TIM ( the Twisted Inner Monster is a Frozenfa’s creation). / I know he isn’t really a person, but I think he is close enough. / He makes me smile. / He makes me laugh. / Hug~! Show & tell us about five works on redbubble that have moved or inspired you I have been on RB for 6 months, and I have met a lot of wonderful people and seen great artworks. It is very difficult to choose only 5 works. Can I put 50? No? Oh, it is soooooooooooooo tough!! OK, here it is… / The Band! by Ellen / Ron Carter 02 by Jean M. Laffita / Shoreline by kafka / Dead Friends 5 by John Douglas / Imaginary Life 2007 by Paul Ruiz If you see their works, you will understand why I choose them!! / I’m also inspired by these lovely people and their works, – hahpistuff, Ken Mucke, Tine Wiggens, yanmos, Matt Tworkowski, vladstudio, girlinthestars, Cailean, Ronald wigman and of course Karin Taylor and Frozenfa. Sorry I can’t mention all of you. : ((( / Thank you for reading. / Lots of loooooooove and a biiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiig hug! ....................................................................................................................................................... Thank you SO SO much for your time and effort, Midori!!!! Thanks for letting me do this interview with you! Hugs!! XD / I think Midori is a wonderful artist who’s great in both painting and digital work! you should really check out her gallery here Have you seen her portfolio of the exhibitions she’s been involved in? I think she’s really great, not to mention so very kind and friendly!! Thank you so much for doing this interview with me, Midori!! =D And of course thank you everyone for reading!! do me and Midori a favor and help journal about this interview to let all your friends know, will ya? am quite a small fry with not many ppl watching me, so it’d be great if others can read this interview too! Hell, am so broadcasting this interview into my blog for everyone to see. Is it ok, Midori? =D PS: Tim is squealing like a lil school girl in my head, it’s so funny.. ahahahah.. XD / Tim: Am NOT SQUEALING!! squeal!!! oooh i’d so glomp Midori-sama!!! XD
Hey everyone!! The wonderfully creative Jo O’Brien has just begun a chain of interviews to …
Hey everyone!! The wonderfully creative Jo O’Brien has just begun a chain of interviews to bring all of us closer to some of our favorite artists!! The first ball was given to MuscularTeeth who interviewed the famous Karin Taylor and Butchart. Karin then proceed to interview me and Mui-Ling !! What an honor!! Yay!! And so yesterday i’ve managed to interview Midori Furze!! am so so thankful that she’s willing to take the time to answer. Please do read her interview here!! =D Now presenting one of my favorite artist on RB, BarbBarcikKeith!!! / / ......................................................................................................................................................... My Creativity How does being a creative person and pursuing your creativity affect other aspects of your life? You know, the first thing that popped into my head with this question is “don’t clean the house very much”!! I do what I have to do only.. nothing extra. The house still manages to get clean (with only 2 of us here, it’s not that hard!) though. / Actually, I don’t get out much. I have deadlines and things that I have to get done so I’m at the drawing board as often as possible. I do take breaks because my hands won’t allow me to stay at it as long as I would like to. BUT.. I am married to a man that does the wash.. cooks the meals.. does the shopping and even runs the vacuum every once in a while and THAT really helps a lot. He does hate my headphones though… Tell us about one person or moment that has made your time on redbubble particularly special or meaningful One person??? You must be mad! I’ve been on RB for about 8 months now and I don’t think I’ve ever met a more caring, considerate or complimentary group of people in my life! The encouragement is wonderful and the camaraderie and extremely helpful. I’ve recommended the Bubble to other artists on other sites as well and the ones that have actually joined have found it a lot like home… Show & tell us about five works on redbubble that have moved or inspired you / In no particular order: / The Letter by Roz McQuillan touched me with the way the painting is done just enough to let you know that something important is happening. Love the way she did it.. and find it inspiring in many ways. / Temptress by Lindseyh blew my mind the first time I saw it! I thought the execution exceptional but the idea of it all was just too cool.. (you sure I can only have five?) / Then there is Falcon Studies by eric shepherd is simply PERFECT! I love the way he put all if it together.. the colors, the background.. everything about it is inspiring.. / I Drew Drew by alleycatsgarden which is really superb pencil work and has given me a lot of ideas for future works. / Ruffled Gold by John Houle shows what you can do with a simple pencil. The way he did the feathers.. mind-blowing!! Now, I would like to mention some others that have equally inspired and awed me: Brian Towers, Carlos Solorza, Terry Dunnett, Matthew Thornburg, L.K. Southward, Randy Jones, Bec Winnel and I could go on forever but there’s only so much space. / Numerous artists, photographers have made a difference either in me or in my art. This is a great place to be!! / ......................................................................................................................................................... Thank you so so much, Barb!! Thank you for the honor. i really love your works! i’m especially touched by how you’re helping the Noah’s Lost Ark Animal Sanctuary.. and i really find you an inspiration because of how you can create such magical piece even with all the pain in your hands. it’s really encouraging. i believe anyone who’ve had RSI or is having one will be amazed to see how strong you are. Everyone, please do check out her wonderful drawings!! And do check out her shots and drawings of some of the Big Cats saved by Noah Ark, they’ll sure to blow you away !! So sorry i can only interview 2 person.. i have so many fav artist here on RB and i can only interview 2?! waaaa… T_T i can’t wait to read the interviews of the rest of you!! I think Jo will be coming up with some forum to gather all the wonderful interviews together. that’d be awesome eh? Love you all!!! (= ^ . ^ =)
_*Aloha, mahalo nui loa to the Hosts for including and featuring this in many groups, and to all the members who have added this to your …
_Aloha, mahalo nui loa to the Hosts for including and featuring this in many groups, and to all the members who have added this to your favourites. If you favourite this, it would be so kind of you to leave me a note and let me know you are here. Today (24 August 2009) my journal has 1871 views. Today 28 September 2009 my journal has 2063 views. Check back often for additions and updates. Mahalo, thank you so much!_ Sharon Mau RedBubble Homepage Blogspot RedBubble Newsletters Chilling Effects Clearinghouse story on Derivative Works Tips for creating a Triptych in Lightroom Sell your images at Veer Marketplace ~ Stock Images Create an eye catching montage Adobe Photoshop Lightroom Killer Tips Time and Date World Clock Photographers’ Voices Heard at Congressional Briefing on Copyright 10 ways to take stunning portraits Certified Professional Photographer Ashley Riddell ~ ranash1995 Excellent Photoshop Tutorials Metallic BW portrait toning Lipo’s Photo Effect Tips – Portrait Photography Retouch Digital Makeup by Christian Reppen Ship Speedpaint Waterfall Speedpaint Basic Retouch and Makeup Glamour Glow Skin Retouch Facial scrub for even, glowing skin Body Reshaping with Liquify Applying Texture Without Looking Like a Douche IceflowStudios Awesome Eyes Photoshop Tutorial “Excellent Photoshop Tutorials” was accepted into the How To RedBubble group Google AdWords Keyword Tool Google Search Based Keyword Tool# Google Search Based Keyword Tool Help – How It Works
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I’d like to thank Navybrat for his surprise masterpiece he created for me, of me LOL. / I have always been awestruck with his talents and …
I’d like to thank Navybrat for his surprise masterpiece he created for me, of me LOL. / I have always been awestruck with his talents and decided to see what he could do with my photo, he did ask me what it was I’d like to be, but I thought of nothing so suggested he just surprise me.. and that, he did! I encourage everyone to look at his profile, you’ll be amazed at what he can do! Thank you so much for a lovely surprise Navybrat sincerely / Kaz aka StarKatz Riding the tide by Navybrat
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So I’m playing in my collage journal the other day, just pla…
So I’m playing in my collage journal the other day, just placing things this way and that on acrylic-painted Fabriano paper, and I get in a groove. Something manifests that I like. Really like. But I’m thinking “G-yod, I wish I had some Photoshop skills. What could this piece become if I knew my way around alpha channels, masking tools and clone stamps?” Dang. So I look up from my desk to gaze at my gorgeous husband Silas, who is, (guess what?) a Photoshop guru. Now I’ve been with this guy for six years and if I haven’t learned Photoshop yet, I ain’t gonna learn it. It’s my own lazy fault, ‘cuz Silas has been a professional Photoshop teacher since 1997. But marrying a digital art guru has its perks. “Hey! Wanna challenge?” And thus it begins. Silas takes my journal, scans in the collage and starts playing. An hour into it, I’m so excited by what I see on his screen my brain begins inspiration-reeling with ideas. “Wonder what Aimee would do with this same image?” Aimee is a dear friend and also a highly skilled digital artist in the Duirwaigh crew. So I jump onto my chat program: “Hey Aimee! We’ve started a collage project and want to challenge you to participate. Did you just hear that? It was the sound of the gauntlet falling to the floor. Pick it up or die of shame.” And with those words, the Seven Day Digital Collage Smackdown was born. Well, to be perfectly clear, it didn’t start as a seven day smackdown, but we all liked what we did so much we just kept going. The rules? Each duelist was given a physical mixed-media collage and had one day to shape, mold, stretch, chisel, whittle, arrange, rearrange or derange said piece. Other than the time limit, and the fact that each artist had to use my physical collage as the basis of their work, there really were no limitations. It was like that scene in the movie Grease, when Danny Zuko shows up to drag race that creepy pock-mark faced guy in the souped-up black car with the flames on it? He turns to Danny and says with a snarl: “One rule. There are no rules.” That pretty much sums it up. ‘Cept we weren’t snarling. Not really. Well, maybe a little. But we were smilin’ too. The Seven Day Digital Collage Smackdown is being showcased on Deviant Art where we’ll post the original art once a day for seven days, just as they were created. The physical collage by Angi Sullins, plus the two “smacks” by artists Silas Toball and Aimee Stewart will be shown, and viewers can vote for their favorites and leave comments. Angi DAY ONE: / Aimee Stewart / / / Here is Silas’ version: / / / And here is Angi’s original art collage that we worked from: / DAY TWO: / Aimee Stewart / / / Here is Silas’ version: / Here is Silas’ second version: / / / And here is Angi’s original art collage that we worked from: / DAY THREE: / Aimee Stewart / / / Here is Silas’ version: / Here is Silas’ second version: / / / And here is Angi’s original art collage that we worked from: / DAY FOUR / Aimee Stewart / / / Here is Silas’ version: / / / And here is Angi’s original art collage that we worked from: / DAY FIVE: / Aimee Stewart / / / Here is Silas’ version: / / / And here is Angi’s original art collage that we worked from: / DAY SIX: / Aimee Stewart / / / Here is Silas’ version: / / / And here is Angi’s original art collage that we worked from (unfinished): / DAY SEVEN (final day) Aimee Stewart: / Silas’ entry: / Angi’s entry (the original handmade collage): / You can read more about the project on: www.MessagefromtheMuse.com / www.foxfires.com
Mahalo nui loa for your gift of Aloha! _Thank you so much to the buyer for your purchase this morning of a framed print of this love…
Mahalo nui loa for your gift of Aloha! Thank you so much to the buyer for your purchase this morning of a framed print of this lovely Hibiscus! / I very much appreciate your kindness and I sincerely hope you enjoy this displayed in your home. Please let me know how it looks when you receive it. I would love to know who purchased this, but if you prefer to remain anonymous I understand. Thank you so much!! Mahalo!! E pili mau na pomaika`i ia `oe! Aloha e Malama pono Sharon Mau
Aloha kakahiaka, mahalo nui to the anonymous buyer who purchased three of my prints Monday 11 May 2009. I very much appreciate your k…
Aloha kakahiaka, mahalo nui to the anonymous buyer who purchased three of my prints Monday 11 May 2009. I very much appreciate your kindness and I sincerely hope you enjoy these images displayed in your home. Please let me know how they look when you receive them. I have other images as well. There are many colours and varieties on Maui so if you would like another colour you only need let me know. I would love to know who purchased the lovely Hibiscus, but if you prefer to remain anonymous I understand. Thank you so much!! Mahalo nui loa!! E pili mau na pomaika`i ia `oe! Aloha e Malama pono Sharon Mau 1x Laminated Print: Aloalo ~ Tropical Hibiscus / Medium / Black Border with Artist’s Details / 1x Laminated Print: Tropical Hibiscus / Medium / Black Border with Artist’s Details / 1x Laminated Print: Ula Aloalo Hanohano for a Tropical State of Mind / Large / Black Border with Artist’s Details /
Aloha, mahalo nui loa, thank you so much to the anonymous buyer / who purchased one of my matted prints this morning! I very much app…
Aloha, mahalo nui loa, thank you so much to the anonymous buyer / who purchased one of my matted prints this morning! I very much appreciate your kindness, thank you so much! / I sincerely hope you enjoy my image of the beautiful Moose displayed in your home. Please let me know how it looks when you receive it. I would love to know who purchased this matted print to thank you personally, but if you prefer to remain anonymous I certainly understand. Thank you so much for your gift of Aloha!!_ Mahalo nui loa!! E pili mau na pomaika`i ia `oe! Aloha e Malama pono Sharon Mau Copyright © Sharon Mau 2009 SOLD / 1x Matted Print A beautiful cow Moose and her yearling Calf browsing near North Pole Alaska ~ Winter Scenics
Mahalo a nui loa to all my cherished family, friends and group members for your kindness and wonderful encouragement. I very much appreci…
Mahalo a nui loa to all my cherished family, friends and group members for your kindness and wonderful encouragement. I very much appreciate your gifts of Aloha and every single message. This morning someone purchased a greeting card. Mahalo nui loa, thank you so much! He pua laha ‘ole / A rare, prized blossom / Hau’oli, Hau’oli’oli / Joy, Happiness Tropical Plumeria / Ke’anae Peninsula Maui Hawai’i Copyright © Sharon Mau 2009 / My images do not belong to the public domain. / Reproduction is strictly prohibited / All rights reserved
Aloha ‘oe, mahalo nui loa, thank you so much to the anonymous buyer who purchased one of my calendars. It means so much to me that you en…
Aloha ‘oe, mahalo nui loa, thank you so much to the anonymous buyer who purchased one of my calendars. It means so much to me that you enjoy my work, thank you!! / / Aloha e Malama pono, / Sharon / / / /
Mahalo a nui loa to all my cherished family, friends and group members for your kindness and wonderful encouragement. I very much appreci…
Mahalo a nui loa to all my cherished family, friends and group members for your kindness and wonderful encouragement. I very much appreciate your gifts of Aloha and every single message. I wish you all a beautiful holiday season from Maui with love and may you be surrounded and embraced by those you love :)))) And to my cherished and beloved children, I love you more than my own life and I miss you so much!! SOLD 1 Calendar 24 November 2009 / / Aloha djphoto / Mahalo nui loa, thank you so much. It means so much to me that you purchased one of my calendars as a gift for your wife. :))) I wish you a beautiful holiday season. / / Aloha e Malama pono, / / Sharon / Hau’oli, Hau’oli’oli / Joy, Happiness Copyright © Sharon Mau 2009 / My images do not belong to the public domain. / Reproduction is strictly prohibited / All rights reserved
Sold 1 Calendar 24 November 2009 Aloha to the anonymous buyer who purchased one of m…
Sold 1 Calendar 24 November 2009 Aloha to the anonymous buyer who purchased one of my calendars, I am delighted you enjoy my work. Mahalo nui loa, thank you so much for your wonderful gift of Aloha :))) / / Aloha e Malama pono, Sharon Copyright © Sharon Mau 2009 / My images do not belong to the public domain. / Reproduction is strictly prohibited / All rights reserved
Sold 1x Matted Print / 29 November 2009 Aloha to the anonymous buyer of “_Enchant…
Sold 1x Matted Print / 29 November 2009 Aloha to the anonymous buyer of Enchanted Rocks ~ ‘Aina Aloha Koki / Mahalo nui loa, thank you so much for your purchase, It pleases me so much and I very much appreciate your kindness and your generous gift of Aloha. I am so happy you enjoy my image of Koki Beach Hana Maui Hawai’i and hope you enjoy displaying it in your home or office. :))) / / Aloha e Malama pono, / Sharon / / Copyright © Sharon Mau 2009 / My images do not belong to the public domain. / Reproduction is strictly prohibited / All rights reserved
Exciting times! Mariska and I are currently working on a new type of calendar which we hope will bring fresh inspiration when it comes t…
Exciting times! Mariska and I are currently working on a new type of calendar which we hope will bring fresh inspiration when it comes to Christmas/New Year and Birthday Gifts…Much work will have gone into these carefully chosen selections which we are doing our best to put in something you as the the viewers have selected as your favorites through the year…We hope you will like them. The moment we have finished – which is not far away now, I shall release the link for you to view for yourselves. Mariska’s artworks are beautiful, they are definitely pieces by an artist I believe is one to watch, – I’m guessing in future we shall be saying we knew her starting out! Take a look at some of her works to see what I mean, I’m sure you will agree. Seasonal Greetings to all who view, hope it will be a peaceful and prosperous one for you all here! Thanks for your continued support this year, hope you will be encouraged to view further works next year! xxAnna-Marie.xx
_*Aloha to the wonderful hosts of the following groups who have featured my work and thank you everyone for your kind notes and wonderful…
Aloha to the wonderful hosts of the following groups who have featured my work and thank you everyone for your kind notes and wonderful encouragement Mahalo for your gifts of Aloha! Thank you to everyone who has purchased my images and calendars, favourited and commented on my work. I very much appreciate your wonderful encouragement and kindness! E pili mau na pomaika`i ia `oe :))) The images below are live links. Please click on them to view the image full size in my portfolio. Mahalo! :)) Chosen and Featured in a Christmas holiday ecard by Maui Economic Development Group 02 December 2009 Mahalo nui loa, thank you so much Maria :))) / Ula Aloalo Hanohano for a Tropical State of Mind / / The World As We See It /> Featured Art 04 December 2009 / Aloha Bekyy and Fiona, thank you so much for featuring my work in Going Green / / Featured Art 02 December 2009 / A Place To Call Home / Aloha Lori and Laddie / Thank you so much for featuring my Aurora image in your lovely group. The Polar Aurora ~ Northern Lights ~ Aurora Borealis Autumn Equinox / Featured Art 02 December 2009 / Around the World / Aloha Susanne thank you so much for featuring my work. / Araras Aloha Wahinepe’e Pohakumoa / Featured Journal 01 December 2009 / The World As We See It / Aloha, thank you so much Judy POP’s and Vivian for featuring my journal. It is still open for friendly discussion :)) / Copyright Issues and the purpose of personal Journals / As well as featuring many of my images. Thank you! / Look how much a dollar buys ~ Blue sky and clouds / / Lapiz Lazuli Stone Aloha Pa’ako Aviaka / / which was also featured in the wonderful group Islands of the World / Mahalo nui loa, thank you so much Tenia Featured Art 01 December 2009 / Aloha, thank you so much Judy POP’s and Vivian for featuring my work :)) / Aloha Aina The Beloved Land ~ Sunset Kama’ole Beach Maui Hawai’i Aloha Island Dreams ~ This is Pa’ako / Featured Art 01 December 2009 / Polynesian Connection / Mahalo Ken for your continuous encouragement and wonderful support, thank you so much :)) / Aloha Na’au Pa’ako Hana kalai Makena i Ki’i Mau Mau Ki’ie’ / Featured Art 01 December 2009 / Islands of the World / Mahalo nui loa, thank you so much Tenia / Ahu Ko’i ~ Ko’i Kahiko ~ Ko’i Auana ~ Hoku Wailea / / Jacob Mau ~ A`u e ho`oheno nei, mea Aloha / Featured Art 01 December 2009 / Many of my Hibiscus images were featured in The World As We See It />Thank you so much to the hosts :)) / Aloha Aloalo Aheahe Tropical Hibiscus Ha’iku / Kamali’i Pa’ani ma Ho’okipa Keiki hanau o ka ‘aina Maui Hawai’i /> Aloha / Featured Art 01 December 2009 / Backyard Photography / Aloha Karen thank you for featuring my work in your wonderful group :)) / A beautiful cow Moose and her yearling Calf browsing near North Pole Alaska ~ Winter Scenics / Featured Art 30 November 2009 / Wild Nature Photography / Mahalo to all the wonderful hosts, thank you so much for featuring my work :)) / The Sanctuary of Self ~ Aloha Pa’ako / Featured Art 29 November 2009 / National Parks of the World / and / Colours of the Wind / both featured my image A Return to Love ~ Chena Slough Alaska North Star / Thank you so much to all the hosts, this is one of my personal favourites and I am delighted that you enjoy it :)) Featured Art 29 November 2009 / Colour Me a Rainbow / North Pole Christmas in Ice ~ Alaska North Star Winter Scenics Featured Art 29 November 2009 / Sensational Sun / Aloha Ken mahalo nui, thank you so much for featuring my work. Silence of Devotion / There are many more, but I’ve run out of time. / I’ll add them tomorrow. Thank you! :))) Sun Pillar ~ Autumn Sunset over a Permafrost Forest ~ Alaska North Star / Akeakamai ~ Lover of Wisdom / Featured Art 21 November 2009 / Friends of Bangor and North Down Camera Club, Northern Ireland / Aloha Mark and Alan / Thank you so much for featuring my work :)) / The Polar Aurora ~ Northern Lights ~ Aurora Borealis Autumn Equinox / Featured Art 21 November 2009 / ROAD PHOTOGRAPHY – your dashboard point of view! / Aloha Ruth thank you so much for featuring my work. I very much appreciate your kindness :))) / Entering Kahului on the Haleakala Highway traveling west at sunrise Maui Hawai’i / Featured Art 21 November 2009 / Colour and Light / Aloha Ranald and Rémi / Mahalo for featuring my work in your wonderful group :))) / He Pua Laha ‘Ole Ke’anae Melia Aloha Ke’anae Tropical Plumeria Maui Hawai’i Featured Art 20 November 2009 / “Mornings & Evenings—Sunbeams & Storms / Aloha to all the wonderful hosts of this dynamic group, mahalo for featuring my work :))) / Rhythm of the Island /
SOLD 1 Calendar 15 December 2009 Aloha mai e dearest Rosie...
SOLD 1 Calendar 15 December 2009 Aloha mai e dearest Rosie / Thank you so much for purchasing one of my calendars. I cherish the beautiful message you left for me. The calendar you chose is a collection of my personal favourites and I am so happy you enjoy my work. Mahalo for your gift of Aloha. I wish you a bright and beautiful holiday season with much love :))))) / / Aloha e Malama pono, / / Sharon / Mele kalikimaka me ka Hau`oli makahiki hou / E pili mau na pomaika`i ia `oe / Hau’oli, Hau’oli’oli
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