Thursday, March 31, 2011

One Drop Daily

I wish it was that easy. LOL Just a bit of fun... It is April Fool's Day tomorrow after all...
Image to illustrate a new challenge in the Pink Panther Magazine Group on Redbubble, which I co-host.

Credits
Stock
Backgrounds and Textures
Brushes
  • Tribal Kittehs - Brushes by Roxo89
All other images/textures/stock/brushes my own.

MCN: CH5RG-27D1U-YJSNU

Wednesday, March 30, 2011

I won an Award!!! Yay!!!

I won an award in one of the Redbubble groups - it's a juried exhibition and my image 'Becoming' won an award for digital excellence. How cool is that.

Check this out:




Digital Art
Dimensions: 3543 × 4724 pixels
Medium: Montage from stock images
Software: Photoshop


(see ref. in portfolio desc.)
This is an image very dear to me as it shows the way we shed our (spiritual) skin/shell as our understanding and wisdom grows and we become ‘more’ the person we are meant to be.


nominated by Anna Shaw


Robin King Award
for Excellence in Digital Art
SoJie 9, March 2011

Girl with Blackbird - Photo Manipulation

 
 

Another one in my "Girl with... " series.

I've used a blackbird this time (a baby one... but still!). Blackbirds in mythology are often thrown in with ravens, crows and magpies. Each of them has their own 'tasks' or association; tthe blackbird is associated with 'temptation' (often but not always of a sexual nature). Temptation often brings with it change and happens when we're unsettled already, hence the Autumn leaves, to symbolise the need for change, to move on.
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Model
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Backgrounds and Textures
Brushes
All other images/textures/stock/brushes my own.
MCN: CRLGF-9EXT6-WHL99

Tuesday, March 29, 2011

Some Jewellery and Mobiles for a Change

These are mostly Christmas presents I've never got around to posting... However, if you fancy a mobile or a ring, just contact me for details. Promise, I won't bite. (Click on the Contact button on the right).
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

I will be making some more rings as it was great fun to do these. They're all made with semi precious stones and sterling silver. Click on the image to see details. The new ones will be a bit different, so watch this space.... 

Sunday, March 27, 2011

Girl with Moths - Photo Manipulation

 
 
 
Subtitle: Desire

Another in my Girl with... series.


A little bit about the new series:

I've set myself a goal
  • to be inspired by old masters, 
  • never to use more than three elements (one of which is the image of a girl) and 
  • to tell a story with each one. 
Each image is 'framed' to look like it's been cut out of an old frame and made to look 'old' with crackles and lots of texture but with a modern twist in either the story telling or the way I use the three elements. It's far more complex than it looks as it takes forever to blend each element with the others and involves lots of adjustment layers to get the colour, depth and levels right to mix it all up. It also requires me to 'restrict' myself and to plan each image and its composition to the tiniest detail. 

There will be more, hopefully enough for another calendar. :-)

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Model
Stock
Backgrounds and Textures
Brushes and Actions
All other images/textures/stock/brushes my own.
MCN: CGQWF-GJ7XA-XY7BV

Thursday, March 24, 2011

Girl With Feathers - Photo Manipulation

 
 
 


Another in the 'Girl with..." series.

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Model
Stock
Backgrounds and Textures
Brushes and Actions
All other images/textures/stock/brushes my own.

MCN: CWVEK-8CXN5-JS2QK

Tuesday, March 22, 2011

More Spring Blossom

Catkins
 Credits 
L’Air Du Temps action by Apples &Sisters
Square Texture Set 19 by Shadowhouse
6 Faves Texture Sets 1-2-3-4, Set 4 by Shadowhouse
Everything else – photography etc my own.
 
MCN: CH85J-YW1BL-G7B29

 

 Remnants of Winter - Queen Ann's Lace

Credits

Valikva action by Apples & Sisters
6 Faves Texture Sets 1-2-3-4, Set 2 by Shadowhouse
Aged and Crackling Effects Texture Set by Shadowhouse
Classic Aged Tones Texture Set by Shadowhouse
Everything else – photography etc my own.
MCN: CQS1D-LM3SS-48CXP

Sunday, March 20, 2011

Girl with Red Butterflies - Photo Manipulation

 
 
Subtitle: When all choices are bad ones

Image submission for the Dark Lepidoptera Competiton on AttempteStock

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Model
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Backgrounds and Textures
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All other images/textures/stock/brushes my own.
MCN: CYPRH-Q7ACG-D7USR

Thursday, March 17, 2011

Girl with Blue Butterflies - Photo Manipulation

 
 
 
I wanted to re-create an old master with a modern twist.
It was fun to do, however, I had more problems with taking things out again than with finding things to put in... LOL There was a lot of texture work and actual painting involved with this one.

I hope the image speaks for itself, however, in case it doesn't - the blue butterflies are symbolic for all the dreams we have when we are young and the keys for all the choices and options that are open to us. I leave it up to you what you think the girl is thinking. :-)

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 Stock
Backgrounds and Textures
Brushes
All other images/textures/stock/brushes my own.

C1XQG-H1BUQ-V3VM8

Tuesday, March 15, 2011

More Spring Goodness...

Tree in my garden. I’ve been watching it like a hawk to get the first buds, now I am waiting for the blossom to arrive. It usually only lasts a few days…
 
MCN: CRE2Q-D39M3-58U2R
Credits
      All other images/textures/brushes my own.

      ... and more Spring goodness. :-)
       CHJ65-5MBWB-L756P
      Credits
      All other images/textures/brushes my own.





       

      Echoes - New Video

      And another video of a poem/illustration combo. Enjoy! :-)

      Monday, March 14, 2011

      Shelved - Photo Manipulation

      All is not as it seems... this may look like a romantic image, however, it's actually a 'rant' against all the helpless heroines in fairyland who wait for 'true love's first kiss' and Prince Charming to rescue them from a situation they put themselves in.

      For example, shouldn't Snow White have realised after the poisoned comb that maybe she shouldn't trust gifts from an old hag? Shouldn't Sleeping Beauty have listened to her parents and not run off to get herself into trouble? Shouldn't Rapunzel have worked out that she could cut her hair and climb down that tower all by herself? Not exactly the kind of role models girls need growing up. No get up and go and sort yourself out. Give me Sherazade any day...

      Thing is, these role models shape the way we think of ourselves and the way we think we should live our lives. Girls as young as 11 go on diets to look 'thin and beautiful'...

      How often do we put ourselves on a shelf, waiting for Prince Charming to make our life worth living, when we have the key to make it special and fulfilling all along...

      Credits
      Model
      • Oldfashioned Stock 9 (currently in storage) by Eli-Stock
      Stock
      Backgrounds and Textures
      Brushes
      All other images/textures/stock/brushes my own.


      MCN: CM79D-XYFL3-96VDU

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