6 CARDS SOLD, / THROUGH MY LINK FROM MY WEBSITE TO REDBUBBLE / http://www.full-frame-gallery.net THANK YOU .... RedBubble for…
6 CARDS SOLD, / THROUGH MY LINK FROM MY WEBSITE TO REDBUBBLE / http://www.full-frame-gallery.net THANK YOU .... RedBubble for being a great place to print !!
Hi All, / Today i had some fun with my Camera Club, Pakenham Camera Club . The PCC organised a…
Hi All, / Today i had some fun with my Camera Club, Pakenham Camera Club . The PCC organised a model shoot for it’s members. / A very special thanks to Roy for allowing the club to use his studio and home, and also for all of Roy’s amazing knowledge and advice! Pakenham Camera Club has a wide range of age groups and expertise amoung these age groups… some die hard film shooters and also the new digital shooters… The camera club caters for all alike and try and encourage all members to partake where possible, if you are near or far and looking for a great club with a bunch of great members… give us a try! Ok back to the images…....I have had a play with the processing to achieve a certain style and i pretty much had this in mind when i shot them, i wanted that film noir, dark and moody dorothy in the wizard of Oz feel to them… Not sure i have got there with what i intended but i am pretty happy with the results all the same! Here are a couple from today!
*NOTE: Sadly, Charles is not currently on RB, but I’ll leave this interview in place. I have removed the links to his work, although the …
NOTE: Sadly, Charles is not currently on RB, but I’ll leave this interview in place. I have removed the links to his work, although the images I have used here, still seem to be visible. Charles Winslow is an inspiration. His RB portfolio shows extraordinary consistency, with one quality work after another. Whether Charles is creating an out-and-out fantasy, or sticking closer to reality, his skills are evidence of a craftsman of substantial ability. Spend even just a few minutes browsing his work, and you quickly realise that you are looking at something out of the ordinary, in both his choice of subject or theme and his technical expertise. I don’t often use the word awesome – it is becoming overused and in danger of having its meaning diluted – but I am more than happy to apply it to the work of this particular redbubbler. As I studied yet another amazing upload recently, I found many questions coming to mind; I also felt sure that I couldn’t be the only one to wonder how he does it: the 20-hour labours, working with a squillion layers and umpteen images, all brought together in a seamless demonstration of how it should be done. Happily, Charles agreed to divulge some of his secrets, so I asked him first where his inspiration comes from: CW: My inspiration comes from my family, friends, clients, and websites like this one. To witness the smiles on faces, tears of joy, laughter, and satisfaction, as well as reading responses of the same, tells me I touched someone in a way that brings a moment of happiness in their life. A few days ago an artist wrote that she looked at the image and started crying but didn’t understand why. Wow, made me tremble all over! To me, that’s inspiration. A good photographer should be able to see the finished work, before the eye meets the viewfinder – a skill that I always had trouble with! I wondered therefore, how much of the finished work Charles ‘sees’ in his mind’s eye first: CW: What a question! My mind and imagination has stored so much energy it’s about to implode. Most of my work consists of a memory, dream, or idea from a movie. It is my imagination and control of thought which has kept me alive and I think I use it well. I have served my country as an Army Airborne Ranger, a Criminal Investigator, a Forensic Investigator and working for the Department of Defense and seeing death was always part of my life. You cannot bring your work home to your family, so you must learn to train your mind, which means you must learn to use your imagination and control of thought. I have trained my mind well. If you have a finished work previsualised, how often do you veer away from that, and end up with something quite different? CW: Often! Normally I load up three sections on three different monitors, broken down into sections starting on screen one with background, screen two with objects, and screen three with models. After deciding what my theme is I choose the background, the objects and then the best model for the scene. Many times I will work 16 hours or more on an image and it just doesn’t catch my eye, so something’s got to go and I might replace the model or background. If I am not satisfied then I have to run out and take some shots or scrap the whole project, keep it in a folder until my mind comes up with a new idea for that image. You have remarked on the fact that you have yet to master photography (“If I ever get my photography down packed, watch out world!”); how do you think this affects your work? Would you be creating similar art to that at which you currently excel, or would you go on to astound us even further with a wider variety of subjects? CW: My problem is understanding the concepts of lighting on portraits and models in a studio setting. Currently I am assisted by 2 professional photographers whom I consider two of the best in the World. Mehmet Turgut from Turkey has worked with me providing me with the most professional highest quality portrait images for my work which includes Idol Thoughts, Time’s Passage, Transformation, Overtime (below), Bronze, / / / / and Deliver Us from Evil. Once perfecting photography myself, along with 3d rendering, my style will change completely. [To save Bubblers asking, Charles is keeping the other photographer’s name secret, for privacy reasons – DW] The skills that Charles employs would be impressive enough if he had undertaken formal study, but I suspected that he might be self-taught: CW: Yes I am; a friend gave me Photoshop CS two years ago and asked if I could use it because I was designing t-shirts for different organizations using Photo Impact. I played with the different filters, colors, and shapes for about 3 months thinking I knew everything there was to know about Photoshop. Then spotted the book Photoshop for Dummies at a garage sale and checked it out. Damn I didn’t realize how much of a dummy I was! But by the time I completed the tutorials and classes in the book, I pretty much knew what I was doing. What were your artistic endeavors before photography and/or Photoshop? CW: I learned photography in High School, along with black and white photo developing. While in the military I started playing with an airbrush, which I am pretty good at also. Which of your RB images is your favorite? Why? CW: My favorite image is _Wishful Thoughts / / / / I met the Barnes family on another website and heard about their son Rhys, who has a severe bone infection called “osteomyelitis” (bone death and degradation). I asked for several family photos to create several images for them, this was one of four. The images were made strictly from my heart and soul to this family._ One of the hallmarks of a Charles Winslow image is the rendered 3D scenes that he sometimes builds his images around. Having used 3D software for product & furniture design, I was curious about what Charles uses for his 3D work: CW: I have 3d Max, Poser, Vue6 and Bryce 7. Mainly 3d Max and Poser, the other two are so complicated. / / / / Had you used 3D before, for other than ‘pure art’? CW: I am still trying to get my feet wet. I started using rendering software about 6 months ago, never touched it before that, and have a great teacher Stewart Wood, a computer engineer and rendering master. He is also here on redbubble and a great friend. By now, I’m starting to feel like a real underachiever… Do you have a day job, or are you a starving (or well-fed) artist? CW: I do have a day job and my wife keeps me very well fed, lol. Presently I am working for the US Department of Defense on assignment in Germany. I have been serving the US Government since I was 18 years old, and have a BA in Police Science, and Masters Degree in Criminal Justice. Recently I have been offered a job with Paramount Pictures in the Graphic Design Department, I love it, and I am considering it, but also I feel like a fish out of water. It’s confirmed – I am an underachiever! Do you ever get itchy to create, but find you have nothing in mind to work on, or is there a backlog of projects? CW: I have rarely enough time these days for my own creations; last year I finished two contracts with Sony Records, and one for Loyd Records, presently I have two more contracts with Sony, one with Idol Records in Texas, Death Row Records in New York as well as private clients in the US and Europe. Take that Paramount job, Charles, I doubt you’ll be out of water for too long :-) What’s your favorite time of day for working? CW: Lunch time and late in the evening, it’s the only time I have to myself beyond work and family. If you could give someone 3 tips for creating a masterpiece in PS, what would they be? CW: First tip, get comfortable with your software. Learn it, understand it, and learn about the plug-in software that will help you achieve your goal in creating an image. Second, handle constructive criticism! There is no perfect artist, but if an artist tells you that something might be wrong in your work or in creating an image, listen to it, even if your view might be different, listen anyway and give your view as to why your work looks the way it does, or correct it. I have told several artists who were learning from me, that they should stop cutting and pasting so much; they were hurt, insulted, and posted me as a tyrant all over the net. Very childish, but also very entertaining on the readings. Don’t always think because you get criticism it’s because someone doesn’t like you. The final tip on creating a masterpiece, and the most important to me is “be original” Photoshop is like chemistry and you are the scientist, come up with your own mixture of textures, colors, plug-ins, layers, masking techniques, and ideas that makes your image like no other. Something that draws attention to the viewer. I know a well known artist who has made original masterpieces combining HDR imaging with High Key techniques … who would ever think of coming up with something like that? – but that’s why his work is in major galleries around Europe. I have to ask: do you get much sleep? CW: Not much I guess, normally in bed before 1am and up at 6:30 and ready to go. Sundays I sleep half the day to catch up. Impressive, by any standards. Here is an artist, family man, and highly educated & multi-skilled public servant; someone who is thoughtful, sensitive, caring and highly creative; who has learned to use complex software – and use it very well – apparently in a rather short space of time, and he does all of this on less than 6 hours’ sleep a night! I look forward to seeing the results of Charles getting on top of photography … should be about June 2008 … / / Eve / / “I have put together many images, and I never try to make something that the public would consider tasteless or disrespectful to anyone. This image was created showing how God sculptured Eve with the lights of Heaven.“ Thank you Charles.
Okay, the truth of the matter is… I really don’t have to pee. It was just a way to get your attention. Sort of like screaming fir…
Okay, the truth of the matter is… I really don’t have to pee. It was just a way to get your attention. Sort of like screaming fire, or crying wolf, only much lamer. You see, not a lot of people know this, but when someone tells you that they have to pee, people take note. Whether it’s only to point you in the direction of bathroom, ask you if you have a bladder problem or simply wonder why in the world you felt the need to inform everyone in the room of your need to do it, they take note. I don’t have a whole heck of a lot to report. Been busy. My wife’s birthday is coming up in a couple weeks and I’m taking her to Vegas for a couple nights to celebrate. Front row tickets at the “Phantom of the Opera.” Yep…I’m a big spender. Now go fetch my bags and maybe I’ll give you a shiny nickel! Actually the truth of the matter is that all of the husbands of her friends were throwing big parties for their 40ths and such, and because I am much to lazy and WAY to anti-social to do any such nonsense, I decided it would be better (and easier) to simply shell out and take her to see the Phantom (which she loves more than life itself). So maybe I actually sort of suck. Here’s a nickel and I’ll carry my own bags. Okay, some news. I’m hard at work on a children’s novel. I’m about three chapters in and liking where it’s going. I think the idea is fantastic. It’s been a while since I wrote a book that didn’t have pictures and it feels good to be back on the horse. I made a couple card sales, so thanks to whoever bought those. Fellow bubbler MICMAC purchased a copy of SNOW MAN IS MY FRIEND which I greatly appreciate it. Hopefully she likes it. I asked her to drop me a line after reading it and let me know…even if she thought it sucked…so there is a possibility this could end in tears, but I’m keeping my fingers crossed. Lastly, I recently started moving some designs over to Zazzle as well (though it’s been slow going because I’ve been so busy) and as luck would have it, the the zombie wizard boy on their best of the day page BEST OF THE DAY PAGE which is pretty sweet, no? If anyone on here is also in Zazzle land, feel free to zazzle me. Though not too hard. The last time I was zazzled hard I couldn’t walk straight for a week. (Gah…that joke was disturbing) Steve~
Next up in the sequence of interviews, allow me t…
Next up in the sequence of interviews, allow me to introduce Paul Compton! You can find out how this has all started and who has been interviewed by visiting this forum (I just discovered this). It would have been nice if I could’ve interviewed Paul face to face at his dinner party. Just imagine sitting there with with Edgar Allan Poe, Oscar Wilde, Woody Allen, Leigh Bowery, Yoko Ono, Joan Rivers, Odilon Redon, Jarvis Cocker, Jim Henson, Andy Kaufman, Friedrich Nietzsche, Dolly Parton, Charles Dickens, Harry Houdini, Divine and Edward Gorey… but since I’m not in Melbourne, Australia, I don’t have that option. If I were, I could’ve also seen his solo exhibition! ___ / Dear Mui-Ling, here goes…….. How does being a creative person and pursuing your creativity affect other aspects of your life? I spend a lot of time daydreaming which causes me to lose concentration and enthusiasm for all other aspects of my life. Most of the time I feel like I can’t function properly in the real world so although I may seem to be walking around enjoying my everyday life in my mind I am some place else. Tell us about one person or moment that has made your time on redbubble particularly special or meaningful / The most special thing about my time on RedBubble was meeting and experiencing the works of the following people: invisible , Butchart, John Douglas and pinkyjain among many others. Show & tell us about five works on redbubble that have moved or inspired you. / Choosing just just 5 favourite works is impossible! I recommend taking a look at my favorites on my profile page to see more RB treasures. / 1. Dead Friends 1 by John Douglas. This works is incredibly sad and poignant and demonstrates John Douglas’ superb heartfelt and captivating style. The story attached to this image outlined in the description broke my heart. It is a work that I consider unforgettable. / / The prisoner gives in and says he’ll wait til the morning to leave by pinkyjain Pinkyjain is a unique person with a unique imagination. Her tenderness, sense of humour and creativity shine through in every work she does. Her Vampire series is epic and wonderous to say the least. This particular work shows the naiive hero of the story covering his eyes. Such an emotive and lovely drawing I can’t help but adore it. / / Idols of Worship that in Times of Desperation I have Attempted to Invoke by ellejayerose A very funny, lyrical and quirky t-shirt design. It cleverly reflects on our society’s want to look for answers and strength from pop, consumer and religious culture. Many a time I have tried to invoke ellejayerose in a time of desperation. / Sailing Along the Lifeline by Mui-Ling Teh Sheer magic is the best way to describe this. Mui-Ling is an incredibly patient and talented artist. In this photo a palm becomes a vast sea for a delicate paper boat. This piece has turned the ordinary into the extraordinary and is a true marvel. / Girl in a Fishbowl, a written piece by Yasemin Sumner This is just one example of the wonderful writing of Yasemin Sumner. Her narratives are always powerful but also delicate and vividly descriptive. They are always poignant and always surprising. Was that ok Mui-Ling? I hope it turns out well and the links work. Just tell me if you need more or less information. / Thank again ever so much again!!!!!!!! from Paul / ___ It was brilliant Paul! And I admire your thoughtful comments on each work and artist. So often we as artists create something out of our instincts, and we deep down know what we are trying to achieve but can’t bring it out through words (at least that often goes for me). Paul your words help us uncover what we have buried in our minds; you are more brilliant than the Wizard of Oz! Or is the Wizard of Oz considered brilliant? He said “I am a good man, but a bad wizard” ... Well that completes my two interviews… There are many great artists on RB I love, and I I feel sorry that I could not feature all of you; it has taken me a while to decide who to interview next; but you are all truly wonderful people whom I am thankful to have met. Some of you I just met or am getting to know better now; and I hope to continue getting to know you. Hope everyone enjoyed reading these and have a ‘WICKED’ day!
For those of you with Photoshop, here’s a simple tutorial for resizing images for print in Photoshop. Much to my surprise, I discovere…
For those of you with Photoshop, here’s a simple tutorial for resizing images for print in Photoshop. Much to my surprise, I discovered that Photoshop (CS2 is what I use) has a wizard for resizing images to print – something I had not seen before since I never ventured into the “Help” menu, which is where you’ll find it. This option is not available in CS3. I am currently printing my own images (up to 13” wide X 44” long) on an Epson R1900 and the prints I have resized using this wizard come out beautifully on that printer. I have not yet sent these off to a print-house to test them, so before you decide to sell anything sized this way, you’ll need to obtain a test-print from the printer of your choice. Download the tutorial in PDF format from here / The pdf contains screen prints of the steps, so it should be simple for anyone to follow. Since I use Photoshop CS2, I have no idea if this option is available in prior versions, or if it is available in Photoshop Elements. You’ll need to look in your programs to see. Please Note* Starting with the highest quality of image you’ve got will help result in the best quality of print.
Come and join this fab new Group, Dawnsky2 ( lauara) and myself asked Redbubble if we could start this new group, dawn / WWW....
Come and join this fab new Group, Dawnsky2 ( lauara) and myself asked Redbubble if we could start this new group, dawn / WWW
I would just like to thank the hosts for featureing my image .. thank you .. thank you .. you can see I am pleased .. smile .. hugs Angel
I would just like to thank the hosts for featureing my image .. thank you .. thank you .. you can see I am pleased .. smile .. hugs Angel
I knew this was one of my favorite days! first my ” the vision” image seen here: / !http://images-2.redbubble.net/img/art/backingcolor…
I knew this was one of my favorite days! first my ” the vision” image seen here: / / was just featured in the spirit of the native american group 2nd my “here kitty” image seen here: / / was just featured in the witches, wizards and warlocks group! thank you so much :-) Cheryl
I would just like to say thank you so much for featuring my image in the group .. I cant believe it .. I am sooo lucky .. thank you .. hu…
I would just like to say thank you so much for featuring my image in the group .. I cant believe it .. I am sooo lucky .. thank you .. hugs Angel
woohoo! a feature in the group..why thank you.for featuring my witches hut work! !http://images-1.redbubble.net/img/art/backingcolor:w…
woohoo! a feature in the group..why thank you.for featuring my witches hut work!
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Blooming Trees – 2 per day / Witches, Wizards and Warlocks. / All Things Poetic, Arti… / Petshop CS2
I am soooo thrilled to have been featured in 2 fantastic groups .. I would like to thank the hosts of these wondeful groups so much for t…
I am soooo thrilled to have been featured in 2 fantastic groups .. I would like to thank the hosts of these wondeful groups so much for the honour .. hugs Angel in the group ” witches, wizards an warlocks and in the group ” C.O.R.E “
Thank you so much dear hosts Dawn and Dawnsky for supporting and featuring my painting MARSHLAND NYMPH…....it means a lot to me and it’...
Thank you so much dear hosts Dawn and Dawnsky for supporting and featuring my painting MARSHLAND NYMPH…....it means a lot to me and it’s very appreciated !!!!! Send you all out there a shining light and a comfortable breeze of fresh ideas – creativity keeps the wheel going on !:-) Brigitte
What a wonderful Sunday surprise! “Whirling wizard” / !http://images-0.redbubble.net/img/art/backingcolor:white/product:greeting-card/...
What a wonderful Sunday surprise! “Whirling wizard” / / was featured in Globes, Spheres and Curves / Thank you so much to this outstanding group and it’s hosts for this great honour! I’m over the moon! Yaaaaaay! / Happy bubbling / Love and hugs / Carol xxxx
Two new features! Yaaaaaaay! “Freedom at Last” / !http://images-3.redbubble.net/img/art/backingcolor:white/product:greeting-card/v…
Two new features! Yaaaaaaay! “Freedom at Last” / / was featured in The Patchwork “Wizard on the Wing “ / / was featured in Witches, Wizards and Warlocks A huge thank you to these two outstanding groups and their hosts for giving me the honour of featuring these works! What a delightful start to the day! Yaaaaaaay! / Much love and hugs / from / Carol xxxxxx
Features A mega huge thanks to the hosts of the following: !http://images-0.redbubble.net/img/users/size:135×135/view:avatar/hert…
Features A mega huge thanks to the hosts of the following: (not forgetting Hertsman). ..The magic goes on …..... “I see a little silhouette of a cat, Scaramouche, Scaramouche …..” was featured in Witches, Wizards and Warlocks JULY FEATURES /
I am thinking of upgrading my flash triggers. So I am just curious what everyone else is using. I am thinking of the Cybersyncs (PW are t…
I am thinking of upgrading my flash triggers. So I am just curious what everyone else is using. I am thinking of the Cybersyncs (PW are to $$$ at the moment) / / Any suggestions?
What a wonderful Wednesday surprise! / “Whirling wizard” / !http://images-0.redbubble.net/img/art/backingcolor:white/product:greeting-card/...
What a wonderful Wednesday surprise! / “Whirling wizard” / / was featured in Witches, Wizards and Warlocks. / Thank you so much to this wonderful group and it’s hosts for featuring my work! Made my day! Yay! Hurray! / Have a great day / Much love and hugs / Carol xxxxx
As I was trying to make my way home from a very long tiring day of flights a few nights ago…..I had time to spend on the computer…..I…
As I was trying to make my way home from a very long tiring day of flights a few nights ago…..I had time to spend on the computer…..I saw an awesome shot of red shoes and it inspired me to do a Wizard of Oz collection as a suggestion for the home page!! / Well, it’s already gone…...but this was such a pleasure to see posted!! / Thanks so so much RED for picking up my suggestion for the home page yesterday!! / This is one of my all time favorite themes…..such WONDERFUL ARTISTS!! / Congratulations to all of you who made the page…....Special congrats to the Emerald City (SEATTLE) my favorite…....What an awesome shot…..I don’t think the theme would have worked with out it. / Please check out this forum here / if you want to have input on who makes the home page. / If you would like to see each image up close and personal…each has a link. I am sure they would love to hear from you!!! / Suggested theme, “There’s no place like home, there’s no place like home” / /
“The Loving spirit” / !http://images-0.redbubble.net/img/art/backingcolor:white/product:greeting-card/view:preview/2289278-2-the-loving-sp…
“The Loving spirit” / / was featured in Witches, Wizards and Warlocks. What a wonderful Tuesday surprise to be featured by this fantastic group! / A huge thank you to the hosts! / I’m truly honoured and delighted! Yaaaaaaaaaaay! / Have a great week / Love and hugs / Carol xxxxxxxxx
What a wonderful Monday surprise! / “Domain of the Empress of Pain” / !http://images-3.redbubble.net/img/art/backingcolor:white/product:g…
What a wonderful Monday surprise! / “Domain of the Empress of Pain” / / was featured in Witches, Wizards and Warlocks. A huge thank you to the hosts of this outstanding group for featuring my work! Yaaaaaaaaaay! Made my day! / Happy bubbling to all / love and hugs / Carol xxxxxx
“Bad Hair Day” / ...
“Bad Hair Day” / / was featured in Witches, Wizards and Warlocks. / What a fantastic Tuesday surprise!! Yaaaaaaaaaaaay!!!! / A huge thank you to this wonderful group and their hosts for featuring this work! What a great honour! / Happy bubbling to all / Love and hugs / Carol xxxxx
Wooooow a huge thank you to / The wonderful group Witches, Wizards and Warlocks for featuring my work / “Wizard on the Wing”. / !http://im…
Wooooow a huge thank you to / The wonderful group Witches, Wizards and Warlocks for featuring my work / “Wizard on the Wing”. / / I’m due for a revision operation to my right hip on the 18th December and haven’t been bubbling all that often so I missed this one! What a lovely surprise never the less! Yaaaaaaaay! / Have a greeeeat weekend / Love and hugs / Carol xxxxxxxx
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