Artists Down Under - Australia and New Zealand - June 2019

DOWN UNDER Australia and New Zealand

issue 27 - june 2019 | digital artistry

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06 E D I T O R ’ S M E S S A G E

by Pam Henderson

54- B A R B A R A D U D Z I N S K A 55 - C o n v e r s a t i o n - Lost In A City

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PHOTOSHOP ARTISTRY

by Sebastian Michaels

N E W S / W H AT ’ S O N

by ADU Members - Care For Africa Raf fle - Care For Africa Foundation and WorldPix.org - Water From Ar t - Helping Women with Endometriosis

L apsley Miller - NZ AFA Winter Cash & Carr y Exhibition - Forest Bathing Exhibition - Forest & Bird Online Store - On-Line Courses

- Bird Nest

82- G E O R G E K O N C Z 83 - A S t o r m I n T h e S t u d i o

56- A N N L AV I N 57 - D r e a m

- Storm With T he Flaming Red

- Shades Of Grey

Hair

58- P E N N Y D E J O N G 59 - F e a t h e r L i g h t

84 M A R G A R E T K A L M S

60- A N N A L C O C K 61 - F i n e F e a t h e r s

85 S U E M A S T E R S O N

62- C H R I S B A R N E S 63 - G a i n i n g K n o w l e d g e

86- M I K E K A N E 87 - D a y O f T h e D e a d

64- C I N Z I A H A R T 65 - P a p e r A b s t r a c t i o n

88 M A R I S A L I B E R AT O

- Endometriosis Pelvic Pain Like Fire

- Graceful Gras ses

- Edge Of The Badlands

- Herons

- The Cleveland National Ar t Awards - A Solo Exhibition with Judi

80- M A R G O Z E R B E S 81 - W o l f D r e a m i n g

- In Bat tle Jacobean Rebellion

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- Vog ue

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- Paper Abstraction II

- Bleeding Rose - Bolton Abbey

- My Creative Still Life Cour se - For The Love Of Food - Food Photography Course - Di s c o v e r y, A C ur a t e d E x hibi-

66- S H A R O N R A N K M O R E 67 - F a n t a s y - Industrial

tion

- Light Space & Time - Achievements

- Solo Ar t Exhibition

68 K Y E T H O M P S O N - Swim

69- F E AT U R E D A R T I S T JIM MERCHANT 78

- P e r i l o u s J o u r n e y To G r a n d m a ’s

- Living The Photo Ar tistic Life

- Danger Lurks

- T he Af f or d a ble A r t F air, Ne w

- Aveng ing Grandma

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- Revenge

- Fusion Ar t

- A Happier Ending

- Spotlight Ar tist Winner

- M u r p h y ’s D a m

- Dubbo Show 2019

- Crack Of Dawn

- Ar t Sold

- T h e S h o w e r Tr e e - T he Coat Hanger Sunset

35- A R T I S T S C H A L L E N G E 51 M O N T H L Y P H O T O G R A P H I C

- Reflection On High - Me e t Your A r t i s t

CHALLENGE

- T he Stor y Behind Red Riding

By Pam Henderson

b y Tr i s h H o s k i n

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Miller

- 2019 Wildlife and Native Photography Challenge

21- A R T I S T S A C H I E V E M E N T S 34 - F a c e b o o k P a g e

52- A R T I C L E 53 G A I L E D W A R D S

89- A R T I C L E 97 b y J u d i L a p s l e y

IN T ERVIE W

Hood

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HELEN AKERSTROM - To u c h O f P a r a d i s e - Rock Dogs

98- T R I S H H O S K I N 99 - M a n i l l a - Cit y Stroll

100- C H R I S T I N A B R U N T O N 101 - S t e a m p u n k P u r p l e - Steampunk Will

102- K A R E N WA A L W Y K 103 - R u n !

- Predators - Vast

104- D E N I S E M c D E R M O T T 105 - D o u b t f u l - Which Key?

106- G I TA M A D AY 107 - B r a v i n g A S t o r m

I n A Te a c u p

- Rounding Up Duckling s

108 D E N N I S R I C K A R D - Banksia

109- F E AT U R E D A R T I S T LY N D A R L I N G T O N 118 - Hornbill - Howdy

132- C O L I N C A M P B E L L 133 - E g g s t r a c t

160- A R T I C L E 161 C H I N E S E W H I S P E R S

134- A N D R E W H AY S O M 135 - B e a c h S u n s e t S p i r i t

162- A L B A M A S S 163 - C i t y P o s t c a r d

136- A N N W E H N E R 137 - B l a c k W i d o w

164- S A N D Y B O L E S 165 - W i l t e d

- Hunter River

- Circling

- Arniwho - Lorikeet - African Elephant - Lit tle Bird - Happy Face!

138- J U L I E P O W E L L 139 - P o r t r a i t O f A L a d y

- Nuremberg - Rome ... Ruins

- Muse

- Me e t Your A r t i s t

- Tr a p p e d I n E d e n

119 M I C K R O O N E Y

140 S U E M O S S

- Blue Moon

- Splendid Blue

- Pine Gap

- Just Play ful

141- F E AT U R E D A R T I S T SUE MAPLES 149

120- M A R Y K N A G G S 121 - M e l a s t i

- T h r e e Yello w B a n k s i a s

- Forum T heatre

- Duck At Mannum

- Por t Ar thur

- Yach t Club W har f

122 C O R R I N E D AV I S

- Waipapa Lighthouse - Purukaunui Falls

- Seag ull - Tr e s s e l B r i d g e - Grevilleas

- Af ter The Apocalypse - Summer Solstice

124- J A N E L L E M E R R E T T 125 - L o s t A t S e a - Oasis

- T h e Tr a w l e r s

- Me e t Your A r t i s t

150- A L I O P P Y 151 - S o l i t u d e - Whispers

152- L O U I S E S M I T H 153 - F l o w e r G i r l - Hope This Way

Colour

- The Light

by Andrew Haysom

130- J O Y C E M A R I S 131 - O h M y H e a r t s - Pitter Patter

- Claw Jaw Sunny

154- P H I L L I PA F R E D E R I K S E N 155 - C i r c u l a r W o r l d s - Gold Coast Reflected

INSP IR AT ION

166- V I K I M U R R AY 167 - H o i s t G a l a h s - Storm

168- R O C H E L L E M A R S H A L L 169 - B o u d i c c a - Inward

170- J O H N F. K E L LY 171 - T h o m a s R i v e r , P u t n e y 172 B E R N I C E FA R G U S - Swimming

- Step Ladder

- Fungi - Single Red Flowering Gum

123 C O L I N K I L L I C K

128- A R T I C L E 129 S O M E P H O T O S H O P

by Maureen Max well

- Broken

- Beaut y In Nature

126- D E A N H O H N 127 - S t a r B u r s t s O f

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156- K E V I N S I M S 157 - N a t u r e C a l l i n g - Dreaming

158- L E A N N E M W I L L I A M S 159 - D o l l a r B i r d Tr e p i d a t i o n

173- F E AT U R E D A R T I S T ROBYN GARNE T 181

- Thief Of Time And Memor y - Look For The Beauty - Fragments From A Broken Mind - T he Merr y-Go-Round - Enchanted Serenity - Constraints Of Society - Australiana - Magic - Tr e a d S o f t l y - Dark Serenity - Me e t Your A r t i s t

182- J U L I A H A R W O O D 183 - K e e p Y o u r H e a r t O p e n

- O p e n Y o u r H e a r t To L o v e

184- J U D I L A P S L E Y M I L L E R 185 - F u n k y F l a m i n g o - Once I Dreamed

- The Dance Of The Flamingo

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186- PA M H E N D E R S O N 187 - W i l l H e C o m e - The Waiting Game - Secret Dance

188 M A U R E E N M A X W E L L - Feeding Time

- Oh No ... What Happened?

189 K AY E V I S O N - Huntress

190- C LY D E S C O R G I E 191 - W o o l l y M a m m o t h 192- D A L E B O T H A 193 - S t u d y I n B l u e

- Into The Light

194- I L O N A A B O U - Z O L O F 195 - I n F a i r y l a n d - Karma

FRONT COVER b y G I T A M A D AY

Ann Lavin - Dawn Journey

- The Lady

Andrew Haysom - Maelstrom

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Ali Oppy - Golden Dragon

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aD rOt W i s tNs U N D E R Australia and New Zealand

EDITOR’S MESSAGE Welcome everyone to our June edition of Artists Down Under. Winter is now upon us and our artists have been warmly tucked away in front of their fires madly creating some magnificent images to share with you all. This month’s edition is once again jam packed full of interesting articles, amazing achievements, spectacular art and very talented Feature Artists. Settle back and enjoy.

Once again the challenge was set for our artists in the Artists Down Under Monthly Photographic Challenge. This month the challenge was Birds. I hope you enjoy the images presented.

from the challenge entrants.

Trish Hoskins interviews one of the most amazing artists and AWAKE member, Gail Edwards.

This month our very talented Feature Artists are Jim Merchant, Lyn Darlington, Sue Maples and Robyn Garnet.

Andrew Haysom delights us with a Photoshop tutorial on Composite Colour Matching.

Our artists have had a very successful month with their achievements and exhibitions being held. If you are in the vicinity of an exhibition being held, you are very welcome to pop in and show them your support.

Judi Lapsley Miller continues to share with us all her Art Of Birding Wildlife And Nature Photography Challenge and shares with us some exceptional images

The Redlands Digital Artists group continue to amaze us with their newest image in their “Chinese Whispers” series.

Dean Hohn - The Pureness Of White

Well that’s it from me this month, I hope you enjoy this edition of Artists Down Under.

Stay safe & see you all next month.

Pam Henderson

Christine Brunton - Greeting Backgrounds: Foxy Squirrell Laitha’s Designs - Jai Johnson - White Lane Studio Copyright 2017 ©

Karen Waalwyk - Draught Horses III

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Artists in this publication are responsible for any rights appertaining to their work.

HTTPS://PROPHOTOSHOPARTISTRY.COM

Image by: Gail Edwards, Photoshop Artistry Student (Canada) Portfolio at: https://artboja.com/art/gvw704/

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NEWS

Care for Africa The raffle image has been kindly printed and donated by Print 2 Metal in Melbourne in support of the Care For Africa Foundation. A huge thank you to Marie and Frank for their ongoing support.

The raffle image is titled “Water Is Life ll”. The image is a Unique State image and a collaboration between Nigel Lazenby and myself. The image is 20”x30” printed on ultra gloss white coated aluminium with a floating frame.

The raffle will be drawn on a date TBA. Raffle tickets are available 1 for $5, 3 for $10. Tickets are available by emailing Dean at dean.hohn@bigpond.com.

You can also purchase tickets online direct from Care For Africa.

Direct deposit into: Care for Africa: BSB: 037608 Acc: 387249 or Email: jennysaunders122@gmail.com Will ship to anywhere in Australia.

Digital Art links the Care For Africa Foundation with WorldPix.org!

Never think for a minute people don’t take notice of your art and what you’re doing. Especially if it’s for a good cause!

I got noticed by Mike Goldner, at ArtisanHD, from my ArtBoja page, who in turn told Paul Lynch, the founder of WorldPix.org about the work I was doing with the Care For Africa Foundation, raising funds for drilling fresh water wells. Thank you Mike Goldner for passing my information on to Paul Lynch.

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It is coming up 12 months ago that Paul first contacted me to see if I would be interested in joining their group, who are doing similar work to what I’m doing for the Care For Africa Foundation, in various locations around the world.

I said yes and filled out the application form, but I didn’t really meet the requirements of their organization because I have never been to Tanzania and therefore couldn’t provide images of the people or animals from the villages we are supporting.

Dean L Hohn My dream is to visit the Tarime District of Tanzania and spend time with the villagers and attempt to capture their stories and include them in my gallery.

The Care For Africa Foundation, that I am raising funds for is based in Launceston, Tasmania. As a result of not having been to Tanzania, the board of WorldPix has been gracious enough to allow me to use my digital art images from around Tasmania, until such time as I’m able to actually visit Tanzania. I thank them for this privilege.

Combine that with the fact I did digital art instead of straight photography and it took a bit for the board You can see my gallery of images at https:// to work out how I could fit into their organization. worldpix.org/galleries-2/ In the end, we have overcome the hurdles and I am delighted to be a member of WorldPix.org.

Dean Hohn

Care for Africa Cont ...

WATER FROM ART As many of you will know, my “WHY”, is using my art to support the Care for Africa Foundation to drill fresh water wells in the 6 villages it supports in the Tarime District of Tanzania. These villages are off the tourist route and therefore received no form of aid until the Care For Africa Foundation heard about their plight and decided to do something to help.

It was the middle of June 2016 when a friend and fellow photographer posted some of her designs on Facebook that the idea of using my art for designs on clothing and scarves hit me. I asked her if she would mind if I copied the idea, of using my art on clothing and she said no.

The end of June 2016 I launched my Nuna Collection, with designs originating from my rock art that dated back to the Nuna Era. As a designer I receive a commission of 10% for each piece that is sold and I in turn donate all proceeds to the Care For Africa Foundation.

My designs have evolved over time and my latest designs are more contemporary and varied. You can view the collection at

https://tinyurl.com/yc5ar9gw

I also do custom designs and if you would like something created especially for you, you can contact me at dean.hohn@bigpond.com and I will be glad to discuss it with you.

The scarves are available in Modal, Cashmere Modal, Cashmere Silk and 100% Cashmere. If you find a design you would like in a fabric other than shown, please contact me and I’ll add it and let you know when it’s available to order.

I’m truly grateful for the support I’ve received to date and would appreciate any support you can give me in the future.

Dean L Hohn Below are samples of some of my latest designs.

Oblong Glass Tray

Round Glass Tray

Peaches And Cream Cashmere Silk Scarf

Spring Blossoms

Wood Wall Art

Square Glass Tray

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Helping Women with Endometriosis 50% of profit donated to endometriosis research

My compassion inspires my photoart which I show in presentations to raise awareness. I joined Awake to teach me advanced Photoshop skills, specifically to expand my photoartistic skills to create imaginative and dramatic images.

26 women with endometriosis have told me about their experiences. They spoke to me about their concerns and collaborated during the photo session. We explored meanings of body, ideas of self and impacts of illness together, agreeing which ideas we would explore photographically.

My photos are often carefully arranged, but that doesn’t mean they are fake. They represent the personal truth and experiences of 26 women with endometriosis. These women are remembering and acting out their OWN experiences. They choose their own stance and facial expression.

Women with endometriosis are the only people who truly know what endometriosis FEELS like.

My photoart opens dialogue enabling freer expression of hidden feelings, experiences too private to mention in ordinary conversation. I create photoart inspired by the concerns of women with endometriosis. Several women have said that the process of imaging their suffering has helped them to face their pain and illness. There is immense strength in being heard. I want my photoart to become visual screams!!

Unfortunately endometriosis is relatively common; an estimated 1 in 10 women living with endometriosis, being over 175,000,000 women worldwide! And an estimated 500,000 women in Australia! Their experiences are heartbreaking. Regular illness and debilitating pain result in missed education and poor career opportunities leaving them women vulnerable to poverty.

When I first heard about endometriosis I felt a deep compassion and need to do what I could to help.

Women with endometriosis suffer debilitating pain, disruptive symptoms and often endure multiple operations simply to function normally. Few people are patient when listening to descriptions of pain, symptoms or illness. This can have the effect of silencing people who are ill.

Share ‘EndoWomanArt’ with your friends on social media to raise awareness and money for women’s health!

We all need clothes & household goods. Buy yourself a treat or buy a special gift for your friends. Make your shopping count!

Remember 50% of profit goes to endometriosis research!

https://w w w.redbubble.com/ people/EndoWomanArt/shop Follow ‘Life with Endometriosis’:

ht t p s : / / w w w. f a c e b o o k . c o m / LifeWithEndometriosis See Margaret Kalms photoart, ‘Life with Endometriosis’:

http://www.endowomanart.com Margaret Kalms

Women with endometriosis need real medical progress to reduce their suffering. I passionately desire to raise money for endometriosis research so that faster diagnoses are made and more effective treatments are found. To raise money for endometriosis research, I host events and sell products on Redbubble. Recently I gave $3,000 to Canberra Endometriosis Centre!

Bunch Of Butterflies On Grevillea Sweatshirt

Butterflies False Colour Grey Stripes

Bunch Of Butterflies On Grevillea Pencil Case

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WHAT’S ON Judi Lapsley Miller The Cleveland National Art Awards Otago Art Society

4 May 2019 - 15 June 2019 Dunedin Railway Station, Dunedin, NZ

http://otagoartsociety.co.nz/event/cleveland-exhibition-2019/

THE CLEVELAND NATIONAL ART AWARDS

Judi Lapsley Miller’s image “A Quick Study (Toutouwai)” has been accepted for exhibition in the Photography/Digital Graphics category at the Cleveland National Art Awards running from 4 May 2019 through to 15 June 2019.

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WHAT’S ON Judi Lapsley Miller Visions Of Zealandia 2 Zealandia EcoSanctuary

1 July 2019 - 31 August 2019 3 Waiapu Road, Karori, Wellington, NZ www.artbyjlm.com/visions-of-zealandia2

A SOLO EXHIBITION by JUDI LAPSLEY MILLER 1 JULY - 31 AUGUST 2019 ZEALANDIA ECOSANCTUARY, WELLINGTON Following on from her wildly successful 2017 exhibition at Zealandia, Judi’s latest exhibition tells us new stories about Zealandia’s birds, with images exploring their intelligence and curiosity, their history and beauty, and what the future might hold for them. “Visions of Zealandia 2: the big idea” celebrates each bird as an individual, unique soul with a story to tell in a series of painterly portraits. Of special note is “Imagine” - a commissioned work by Jim and Eve Lynch, founders and visionaries of the Zealandia project, created especially for Jim’s upcoming book on the history and impact of Zealandia.

For many years now, Judi has advocated for birds through writing and photography, as well as field work. Her step into wildlife advocacy through creative interpretation was a natural progression. Freed from the constraints of pure nature photography, Judi exposes her interpretation of the inner world of others – their thoughts and feelings, their hopes and desires – in a form tangible to the human viewer that she hopes engenders empathy with other living creatures. Caring and understanding at an emotional level can translate into action that will ensure these precious species survive.

What is fine-art photo artistry?

For photo-artists, the photograph is just the first step in the creative process. One digital photo-artistic image can consist of hundreds of layers of photographs, graphics, scanned ephemera and textures, lighting and colour adjustments, and digital brush strokes all blended and masked together to form an image that is more painting than photograph. The image may then be Giclée printed onto archival fine-art canvas or paper or other substrates.

Archival framed and unframed limited-edition prints are available in three sizes. They can be purchased and/or ordered at Zealandia or via Judi’s website. For all the pictures in this exhibition, 10% of the artist’s proceeds goes back to conservation in addition to the gallery commission (which also directly goes to support Zealandia’s conservation work), thus both the artist and the art collector are participating in wildlife conservation.

Judi will be at Zealandia EcoSanctuary on Thursday, 4 July from -6.30pm for a special viewing with drinks and nibbles. If you would like to join us, please RSVP by 1 July. Or please feel free to contact Judi to meet at another time by arrangement, including joining her and her photographer friends for their regular Sunday morning photo-walk.

Enquiries to Phone +64 4 920 9213 Zealandia EcoSanctuary Email info@visitzealandia.com End of Waiapu Road Or Karori, Wellington judi@artbyjlm.com www.artbyjlm.com/visions-of-zealandia2

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https://www.visitzealandia.com/ Opening Hours 9am till 5pm every day

A SOLO EXHIBITION by JUDI LAPSLEY MILLER (Cont ....)

The Reckoning

Portrait Of A Tui

At What Cost Forever

It’s About Time

From Whence Cometh Evil

Sad Wings Of Destiny

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A SOLO EXHIBITION by JUDI LAPSLEY MILLER (Cont ....)

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I Shall Ride Every Storm

Professor Polly

The Collector

The Big Idea

A Quick Study

Imagine

WHAT’S ON Judi Lapsley Miller Winter Cash & Carry Exhibition NZAFA

24 May 2019 - 16 June 2019 1 Queens Wharf, Wellington, NZ

http://otagoartsociety.co.nz/event/cleveland-exhibition-2019/

NZAFA WINTER CASH & CARRY EXHIBITION

Cheeky Boy (sulphur-crested cockatoo)

Funky Flamingo

Judi Lapsley Miller is exhibiting two 8” encaustic photo-art pieces at the NZAFA Winter Cash & Carry Exhibition being held from 24th May 2019 to 16 June 2019.

Judi’s exhibition entries are Cheeky Boy (sulphur-crested cockatoo) and Funky Flamingo.

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WHAT’S ON Viki Murray Winter Cash & Carry Exhibition

5 June to 18 June, 2019

Brunswick Street Gallery Level 1, 322 Brunswick St, Fitzroy, VIC. 3065 https://www.brunswickstreetgallery.com.au/

FOREST BATHING EXHIBITION Opening event: Friday 7 June 6–9pm Forest Bathing invites the viewer along a tranquil pathway away from the other world and into the rejuvenating solace of the woods. Bouquets of cedar, maple and moss permeate dream states after immersion in the velvety greens.

Viki Murray’s combination of sumi ink work and photography is a response to sensory replenishment through complete absorption in nature. Her ethereal imagery explores dream states, waking states and the spaces in between.

Image: Forest Bathing II, metal print (art box frame), 52x39cm

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FOREST & BIRD Online Store Bird Art by Judi Lapsley Miller

Forest & Bird’s online shop now stocks four new fine-art bird prints by photo-artist Judi Lapsley Miller, featuring the beloved tūī. Sales support Forest & Bird’s enduring advocacy work for the wildlife of Aotearoa. Judi also donates 10% of her proceeds to Zealandia EcoSanctuary. Forest & Bird is New Zealand’s leading independent conservation organisation. For nearly a century they have been protecting and restoring Aotearoa’s wildlife and wild places - on land and in the sea. Judi has been a member and supporter for over 15 years and is delighted to be able to further support their efforts through her wildlife-advocacy-inspired art. https://shop.forestandbird.org.nz/bird-art-by-judi-lapsley-miller?gn=Home&gp=3

From Whence Cometh Evil

At What Cost Forever

Sad Wings Of Destiny

The Collector

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MY CREATIVE STILL LIFE JOURNEY ON-LINE COURSE Find your way to peace, quiet and creative calm in this online Still Life class. Feeling a little overwhelmed and uninspired .. life a little less than creative?

Internationally published and award winning photographer, Julie Powell has put together a self paced 12 week module online class, based on some of her most sort after and booked out Studio Workshops. * Learn to put yourself first (just for a little bit), take some time to be, see and grow as a photographer. * Learn to embrace the process of creativity and get inspired weekly. * Learn to make and take beautiful pictures along the way. * Share, be inspired and just have fun.

https://julie-powell-photography.teachable.com/p/my-creative-still-life-journey This Class is for You if: * You love still life photography, but you’ve lost your mojo? Your inspiration? Your spark?

This could be your Restart. * You have a camera and a desire to capture and create beautiful Still Life through photography. * Smart Phone, Point & Shoot or DSLR cameras are all welcome. Students are encouraged to make the most of their camera of choice. * This is something you have always wanted to try, but were never sure where to start.

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FOR THE LOVE OF FOOD - FOOD PHOTOGRAPHY

ON-LINE COURSE

Create mouth watering images that make your viewer crave your dish Come on a journey of self discovery and learn to take beautiful photos like a Pro with award winning Photographer Julie Powell.

My Hope is that the FOR THE LOVE OF FOOD class will INSPIRE YOU to: * Put yourself first (just for a little bit), take some time to be, see and grow as a photographer. * Learn to embrace the process of creativity and get inspired daily, weekly or monthly. * Learn to make and take beautiful pictures along the way. * Share and inspire and just have fun.

https://julie-powell-photography.teachable.com/p/for-the-love-of-food-food-photography This Class is for You if: * You love still life & food photography, but you’ve lost your mojo? Your inspiration? Your spark? This could be your Restart. * You have a camera and a desire to capture and create beautiful Food/Still Life through photography. * Smart Phone, Point & Shoot or DSLR cameras are all welcome. Students are encouraged to make the most of their camera of choice. * This is something you have always wanted to try, but were never sure where to start.

This class offers a variety of foods and styles in natural light. Learn to make the most of what you already have.

Learn to work on the Stories within the photos and capture magic ...

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OPEN CALL FOR EMERGING ARTISTS Creative Compass aims to help emerging New Zealand artists navigate the art world. Our first annual juried exhibition is open to all emerging artists including sculptors, jewellers, traditional artists, digital artists and photographers.

30 artists will be selected to exhibit their work at Deciduus, Tirau and online at Creative Compass.

Theme: “Discovery” open to the interpretation of the artist.

Exhibition Duration: 1 August – 18 September 2019.

Submission deadline: 20 July 2019.

Submission Fee: $15 – Up to three works can be submitted per artist. Creative Compass reserves the right to select all three or the best of your pieces.

The winning artists will have their works showcased in the “Discovery” exhibition at Deciduus, Tirau. The overall winner will receive 3 months free one on one mentoring from Creative Compass (valued at $600). The winner of each category will receive a complete set of Creative Compass downloads to help them launch their art career.

SUBMISSION: Entry is via the link below and must include one JPG image of your chosen work. Upon successful upload and submission you will receive an auto-reply with the bank account details for paying your submission fee. Works will not be considered submitted until the submission fee is paid.

Artwork must not exceed 30x30cm for 2D pieces OR 30x30x30cm for sculptures/ceramics/jewellery.

You must include a brief statement about the work.

https://creativecompass.nz/open-call-for-emerging-artists-discovery-show/ ACCEPTED MEDIA: Painting, Drawing, Photography, Sculpture, Mixed media, Digital, Ceramic, Jewellery.

JURY PANEL: All submitted works will be judged by Creative Compass founders Santie Cronje (Deciduus) and Vicki Fox (Quirky Fox), along with a panel of three experienced artists in their field: Judi Lapsley Miller Susannah Salter Ema Frost SELECTED ARTISTS: If your work is selected by the jury, you will be contacted by a member of Creative Compass to congratulate you and give you further information about taking part in the exhibition.

SALE OF ARTWORK: All artwork selected for the exhibition must be for sale to the public and its value must not exceed $500NZD USE OF IMAGES: Creative Compass reserves the right to publish images of all artwork selected by the jurors on our websites, as well as our social media, in order to promote both future competitions and the artwork.

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George Koncz - Boldog Ko Castle, Hungary

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When you request to join you will be asked to answer three simple questions that will allow us to determine if you are an eligible artist who may wish to join the group and therefore be able to post on the page, or a member of the public who can view, comment and like the work on the page.

It’s a great place to see some great art from this vibrant group every day!

Clyde Scorgie - Steampunk Witch

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Julie Powell - Mother’s Day

Joyce Maris - The Baroness

Janelle Merrett - Miss Dakoda

Three ADU members receive a special gift Our very good Awake friends Teddi Rutschman of Foxey Squirrel and Diane Stafford from WhiteLaneStudio continue to give gifts as a reward for members of the Artists Down Under group who contribute to the ADU Facebook page by regularly posting their artworks and supporting other members with their comments.

Teddi, from Virginia, USA, is well known for her fantastic sets of digital designer backgrounds, masks and all kinds of wonderful elements ready for designers to add to or build a wondrous creation.

Teddi Rutshman can be found at

http://www.foxeysquirrel.com/ http://www.oscraps.com/shop/Foxeysquirrel

The June lucky winners are Teddi Rutschman (Foxy Squirrel) Gift Voucher of $10.00 - Gitama Day Dianne Stafford (WhiteLaneStudio) texture & Overlay Kit - Bill Oldham - Julie Pallant

Teddi has given a $10.00 voucher for one very lucky member to spend in her on-line shop.

Diane Stafford from Chester, UK, designs Photoshop textures and overlays for photo artists and photographers to use in their digital artworks. Diane has created another special kit just for Artists Down Under for the month of June.

Two artists will receive a Diane kit each.

Diane Stafford can be found at

https://www.etsy.com/shop/whitelanestudio

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Light Space and Time

“Animals Art Exhibition”

Andrew Haysom - Soaring Helen Akerstrom - Pampoen And Bakhita

Helen Akerstrom - Observe

Photography & Digital Category 6th Place - Ilona Abou-Zolof - “Rhino Close Up” 8th Place - Christina Brunton - “Giraffe Drinking With Zebra”

Christina Brunton - Giraffe Drinking With Zebra

Honourable Mention Julie Powell - “Seal” Rochelle Marshall - “Deva” Helen Akerstrom - “Kembali”

Special Merit

Ilona Abou-Zolof - “African Elephant Bull” Ilona Abou-Zolof - “Zebra Patterns” Helen Akerstrom - “Pampoen And Bakhita” Helen Akerstrom - “Observe” Christina Brunton - “Kudu” Andrew Haysom - “Eastern Osprey” Andrew Haysom - “Soaring” Trish Hoskin - “Harley The Cat” Julie Powell - “Cockatoo”

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Julie Powell - Cockatoo

Light Space and Time Ilona Abou-Zolof - African Elephant Bull

Ilona Abou-Zolof - Zebra Patterns

Ilona Abou-Zolof - Rhino Close Up

Rochelle Marshall - Deva Helen Akerstrom - Kembali

Trish Hoskin - Harley The Cat

Andrew Haysom - Eastern Osprey

Julie Powell - Seal

Christina Brunton - Kudu

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Light Space and Time 12th solo art exhibition Rochelle Marshall Congratulations goes to Rochelle Marshall on Winning the 12th Light Space And Time Solo Art Series Art Competition.

Rochelle’s exhibition can be seen from June 15, 2019, to July 14, 2019

https://www.lightspacetime.art/solo-exhibitions/

Masquerade

Guise

Fallen Inward

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Arisen

Obscuration

Absence

Solitude

Alabaster

Metamorphos

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LIVING THE PHOTO ARTISTIC LIFE

https://issuu.com/thephotoartisticlife/docs/issue51-final_a37724f5555597?e=15580327/69869703

Trish Hoskin - Wisteria Surprise

Ann Lavin - Shades Of Grey

Dale Botha - Puppet On A Spring - On Top Of The World Julie Powell - Newton’s Apple - Magnolias - Scissors And Twine Ann Lavin - Shades Of Grey - Dawn Journey Gitama Day - The Owl And The Pussycat Kay Evison - Art Is Subjective Ali Oppy - Golden Dragon Christina Brunton - Fight To The Death - Dragon Whisperer Leanne M Williams - Twin Beaks - Quacksy Malone Trish Hoskin - Wisteria Surprise - You Are The Sunshine Of My Life - My Wisteria Rochelle Marshall - Boudicca Ilona Abou-Zolof - Shawna - Mother Earth

Dale Botha - Puppet On A Spring

Leanne M Williams - Quacksy Malone

Ann Lavin - Dawn Journey

Leanne M Williams - Twin Beaks Rochelle Marshall - Boudicca

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LIVING THE PHOTO ARTISTIC LIFE (cont ...)

Julie Powell - Newton’s Apple

Julie Powell - Magnolias

Dale Botha - Out Of This World

Julie Powell - Scissors And Twine

Gitama Day - The Owl And The Pussycat

Christina Brunton - Fight To The Death

Ali Oppy - Golden Dragon

Christina Brunton - Dragon Whisperer

Kay Evison - Art Is Subjective

Trish Hoskin - My Wisteria

Trish Hoskin - You Are The Sunshine Of My Life Ilona Abou-Zolof - Shawna - Mother Earth

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the affordable art fair

new york 2019 27to31 March Margaret Kalms Congratulations to Margaret Kalms who has had her image featured at “The Affordable Art Fair” in New York from 27th to 31st March 2019.

“Endometriosis pelvic pain like fire”, from my “Life with Endometriosis” collection, featured in “The Affordable Art Fair” in New York in March 27-31.This opportunity was hosted by See Me, an online gallery and artist collective which encourages artists to enter international competitions.

“Endometriosis pelvic pain like fire” was seen by a large international audience. My art is raising awareness of endometriosis to people who wouldn’t normally be interested in women’s health issues. Endometriosis is becoming mainstream and my art is helping that process! http://www.endowomanart.com

“Endometriosis pelvic pain like fire” from my “Life with Endometriosis” collection

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Lyn Darlington Congratulations to Lyn Darlington who is a June “Spotlight Artist Winner” with Fusion Art. Each Artist Spotlight winning artist receives a one-month solo art exhibition on the Fusion Art website. The artists and their solo art exhibition will be promoted extensively by the gallery on the Fusion Art website, individual online press releases to hundreds of outlets, in online event calendars, email-marketing campaigns, art news websites, publishing sites, and through the gallery’s extensive social media outlets. Artist Spotlight winners also receive an invitation to Fusion Art’s Annual Group Show that is held in Palm Springs every year. The 2020 show is tentatively scheduled for January 2020.

In addition, the artists receive a digital award certificate, event announcement postcard and a copy of the press release for their art portfolio. A video of the Artist’s exhibition will be created and available on the exhibition webpage and Fusion Art’s YouTube channel. Links to the artist’s website are listed on the exhibition page and should result in increased traffic to the artist’s website.

Hard Day I think We Are Lost, Which Way Is Home African Wild Dog

Brown Snake Eagle

Keeping A Watchful Eye

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dubbo show 2019 Helen Akerstrom Congratulations goes to Helen Akerstrom for her recent achievements at the Dubbo Show.

Helen achieved the following awards.

1st Creative - “Malaika” 2nd Creative - “Nuzzle” 1st Open Colour - “Sheru” HC Colour Open - “African Wild Dog Chase” 2nd Mono Nature - “Congo” 1st Postcard Mono Open - “Latte” 2nd Postcard Mono Open - “Bad Mood” HC Mono Open - “Zebra Chat”

Malaika

Nuzzle

African Wild Dog Chase

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dubbo show 2019

Congo Sheru

Latte

Bad Mood

Zebra Chat

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art sold Dean Hohn Congratulations goes to Dean Hohn for the successful sale of his print “Aquaria 1” at the Nolan Gallery in Hobart.

The print sold as an 8”x12” Easel Mount.

Aquaria 1

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artists down under monthly photographic challenge Theme : birds 35

Barbara Dudzinska - Rainy Day For Egret

Andrew Haysom - Bunjil Spirit Eagle

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Christina Brunton - Lilac Breasted Roller

Dean Hohn - Scarlet Robin

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Ann Alcock - Bird

Sue Maples - Lift Off

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Leanne M Williams - Say Cheese

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Julia Harwood - Owl

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Louise Smith - Angry Bird

Penny De Jong - Honeyeater Song

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John F Kelly - Wheatear (Oenanthe)

Julie Powell - The Birds And Bees

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Kevin Sims - Little Kingfisher

Sharon Rankmore - Barradine Bird

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Gitama Day - Mr. Pelicano

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Colin Killick - Bird

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Karen Waalwyk - Cape Barren Geese

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Chris Barnes - Shaking Off The Blues

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Colin Campbell - Existence

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Ilona Abou-Zolof - You Didn’t Leave Me Any Green Leaves

George Koncz - Peacock In The Bush

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Maureen Maxwell - Cassowary

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Pam Henderson - Chilli The Gang Gang

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aD rOt W i s tNs U N D E R Australia and New Zealand

GAIL EDWARDS INTERVIEW Trish Hoskin This month I had the pleasure of contacting Gail Edwards who most of you I am sure have heard of via our Facebook groups or Kaizen training. Gail is a prolific artist within the group and her works are quite magical.

Gail kindly consented to being interviewed for the magazine and her story and journey are really interesting. I hope you enjoy reading the responses to the questions I put to Gail.

Can you tell us a little about your background and how you came to be artistic?

My journey started when I was very young. In school my best grade was always in art class. When you are in school you get to try all kinds of different media and that’s how it should be. I have also been very blessed to work in artistic jobs over my lifetime. When my girls were young I stayed home with them and began selling acrylic painted wood pieces for some spending money. When they got a little bigger I began teaching painting at a local art store that was run by a friend. After that I worked as a floral designer for almost 15 years. Designing creative arrangements was only part of the work I did, there was also floor displays and a huge street front window that needed to be amazing to catch the eye of people passing by. About 15 years ago I met my now husband. He was a professional photographer and my first teacher of Photoshop. I couldn’t get enough of the program! I started editing images for his business. And then about 3 years ago I found Sebastian’s course. It has changed my life and here I am today!! My mind has always been in the art world one way or another.

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GAIL EDWARDS INTERVIEW (Cont ...)

Your work has been prolific in social media and our Awake Groups - how do you find the time to spend creating the amazing pieces?

Finding time can be very difficult in this busy world that we live in. When I was working fulltime it was more difficult. I found time at the end of the day when we would sit down and watch a couple of hours of TV before going to bed. I started pulling out my tablet and just started creating. I was surprised how even just those couple hours a day improved my skills. My husband was happy I was sitting with him and I was happy creating.

Do you always use stock images or are you lucky enough to have models available for shoots?

LOL, I get this question all the time and I have a couple answers. First, we have many beautiful people where we live but they are not pro models, and this shows in the images (and the fact that I am not a pro photographer). I have shot some images of my nieces and nephew who have done commercial shoots for Bonnie Bell products as well as Walmart and I have used their images in some of my composites and they turned out great! But for the most part I use stock images. The second answer is this ... I love creating composites and devote most of my time doing that. There are pro photographers who have pro models and know exactly what they are doing. I feel that if I were to do the photographing and setting up backgrounds and every thing else that is associated with being a photographer, my composites would suffer, and I would be totally worn out.

I have recently seen some amazing images from your travels, what cameras do you use to capture these?

Traveling to different places and seeing how people get along in other parts of the world is quite intriguing to me. On my recent trip to India I took my Canon EOS R. I have many lenses but used my 50mm for most of this trip, switching to my 85mm for a couple places that we went to. I love the prime lenses. I love the sharpness they give me. They are heavy, but I love the quality.

Where do you sell your products, and have you found any range or style more successful than others?

My products consist of doing commission work for clients and creating tutorials of how I accomplish my style of art. I love sharing with other artists!

Any tips for upcoming artists on the do’s and don’ts in trying to sell their work?

Be active on social media!! This is so important. So many artists starting out are “afraid” to post the works of art they have done because they may get negative comments. I have to say that the art community is fabulous! They are so encouraging! And remember it’s okay to get critiques, it helps you grow as an artist. It’s fine for your family to say they love your work but sometimes they don’t know how to tell you how to improve a piece. Growth is good. Also, find a style that is all yours. This may take a while because there is so much out there to try! But, if you can find a style that you love and bring your own creativeness to it, and make it unique you will have a better chance of being successful. Even for those of you who aren’t looking to sell your work ... there is a peacefulness that comes with just sitting down, creating, and letting this crazy world go by.

We have also seen some of your amazing work and tutorials within the Kaizen group and other sites, do you enjoy creative teaching like that - does it make you nervous to do this?

A few years ago I would never have thought I would be creating tutorials of my art for others to view! Then I was asked if I would. I won’t lie, there was a definite hesitation. But sometimes you just have to jump in with both feet!! I didn’t have a program or a mic to do a tutorial. I did some quick research and bought what I needed and had my first tutorial out in less than a couple weeks. Was I nervous? ... YES!! But after my husband did an edit for me I listened to it, it was okay! That was my first paid gig. Onwards and upwards from there ... I now am a regular instructor for the Kaizen group, I have my own channel on Vimeo and continue to do commission work on a regular basis.

So there you have it, some really great information. If you have time check out her Vimeo channel as well as there are some fantastic tutorials there too.

Thanks so much Gail.

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C O N V E R S AT I O N

by BARBAR A DUDZINSK A

Australia

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LOST IN A CIT Y

by BARBAR A DUDZINSK A

Australia

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DREAM b y A N N L AV I N

Australia

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SHADES OF GREY b y A N N L AV I N

Australia

https://artboja.com/art/d6au4o/

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F E AT H E R L I G H T

by PENNY DE JONG

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Australia

GR ACEFUL GR ASSES

by PENNY DE JONG

Australia

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F I N E F E AT H E R S

by ANN ALCOCK

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Australia

HERONS

by ANN ALCOCK

Australia

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GAINING KNOWLEDGE

by CHRIS BARNES

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Australia

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PA P E R A B S T R A C T I O N I

by CINZIA HAR T

www.cinziahart.com

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Australia

PA P E R A B S T R A C T I O N I I

by CINZIA HAR T

Australia

www.cinziahart.com

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FA N TA S Y

by SHARON R ANK MORE

Australia

https://artboja.com/art/0719aj/

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INDUSTRIAL

by SHARON R ANK MORE

Australia

https://artboja.com/art/0719aj/

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SWIM

by KYE THOMPSON

Australia

http://artboja.com/art/xb2kgr/

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J I M M ER C H A N T

PERILOUS JOURNEY TO GR ANDMAS 69

DANGER LURKS

AV E N G I N G G R A N D M A 70

REVENGE 71

A HAPPIER ENDING

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MURPHY’S DAM 73

C R A C K O F D AW N

THE SHOWER TREE

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T H E C O AT H A N G E R S U N S E T

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Meet your artist JIM MERCHANT Sydney, NSW Australia

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Website :

https://jimmerchant.smugmug.com/browse

https://www.instagram.com/jimmerchant/

Tell us a little about yourself and where you live.

I have been a photographer for over 38 years, beginning as a Wedding Photographer using film cameras in the early 1980s. In 1991 I became the father of Multimedia in Australia; taking out back to back world titles in 1992 and 1993. I live in Sydney, Australia.

How did you become interested/get started in Photo Artistry?

Coming from a Photography background, moving into graphic design and with a deep appreciation for Art of all types the interest was always there; like most I lacked confidence in my work (yes, even after back to back world titles).

What inspires you or gives you inspiration to create your art?

My inspiration comes from many sources. As my art is primarily for me, what I felt when I took the photo overlaid with how I feel when processing it has a major bearing on the finished piece. I have studied the way the old Masters take you on a journey through their paintings; how noted Photographers tell a story and/or draw an emotion to engage the viewer.

Do you have a certain approach to creating your art?

I feel almost a spiritual connection with my Art and the steps to produce it are rarely the same or repeatable. I have actively chosen not to develop a style of my own, I can best be described as Bohemian, always striving to improve and create something different.

What does your art mean to you?

Suffering from anxiety based depression and short term memory loss, my art is my escape from reality and an excuse to indulge my fantasies. When I look through the lens of a camera, I am not focusing on my problems and the gratification from the end result gives me the energy to continue dealing with challenges faced in life.

Do you think since starting in Photo Artistry it has changed you and if so, how?

Photo Artistry is a wonderful community of talented people, all with something different to bring to the table. I am honoured to be part of such a talented group of people and hope that I too inspire others.

Is there anyone that you draw inspiration from?

Without the support and encouragement from Ilona Abou-Zolof and Christina Brunton I would have never considered myself an artist. I have always admired the work of Sue Robertson and would cite her as my earliest influence.

Where do you see (or hope to see) your art taking you in the future? What are your next steps?

I hope to be advanced enough along my creative journey to become part of the AWAKE program in 2020. I don’t plan to let this journey ever end and look forward to meeting more of my peers face to face in the future.

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The Story Behind LITTLE RED RIDING HOOD

By Jim Merchant

Since I was a young boy I have been interested in the story of Little Red Riding Hood; however I was never happy with the way it ended. Poor innocent Little Red Riding Hood had done nothing wrong; she was just visiting her sick Grandmother (still not sure a basket of apples was going to cure her). So I embarked on a three year project of passion to photograph the story of Little Red Riding Hood the Revenge!

Little Red Riding Hood starts out quite innocent and begins her good deed journey to Grandma’s house. Finding the evidence of a struggle and proof that her Grandmother had been eaten by the wolf, she becomes determined to avenge her Grandmother’s death. Little Red Riding Hood waits in the forest where the wolf must surely pass, she is silent and under the cover of darkness. Using her trusty compound bow and arrow, she takes careful aim and ends the Wolfs treacherous ways.

The images of Little Red Riding Hood were shot in my studio or on location at the nearby mangrove forest. Additional background images were shot at the Great Otway National Park in Victoria, Australia, approximately 1000km from my home and for the image of Little Red Riding Hood leaving the forest, a second model and forest location was used.

It is with great personal satisfaction that I share this with you all.

Danger Lurks Avenging Grandma

Perilous Journey To Grandma’s

A Happier Ending

Revenge

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T O U C H O F PA R A D I S E

ROCK DOGS

by HELEN AK ERSTROM

Australia

https://www.facebook.com/helen.akerstrom https://www.instagram.com/ha2260/

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WOLF DRE AMING

by MARGO ZERBES

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Australia

BIRD NEST

by MARGO ZERBES

Australia

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A STORM IN THE STUDIO

by GEORGE KONCZ

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Australia

STORM WITH THE FL AMING RED HAIR

by GEORGE KONCZ

Australia

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E N D O M E T R I O S I S P E LV I C PA I N L I K E F I R E

by MARGARE T K ALMS

Australia

https://artboja.com/art/zg47s6/ http://ecospiritlife.com.au/

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EDGE OF THE BADL ANDS

I N B AT T L E J A C O B E A N R E B E L L I O N

by SUE MASTERSON

Australia

https://artboja.com/art/g6gt11/ https://www.facebook.com/Sue-Masterton-Digital-Artist-1662189864018110/

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D AY O F T H E D E A D I I

by MIK E K ANE

Australia

https://www.mikekanephotography.com.au/

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VOGUE

by MIK E K ANE

Australia

https://www.mikekanephotography.com.au/

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BLEEDING ROSE

B O LT O N A B B E Y b y M A R I S A L I B E R AT O

Australia

https://www.marisalphotography.com

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Art of Birding 2019

Wildlife & Nature Photography Challenge 89

For the second year, join us on a year-long weekly photography challenge, designed especially for nature and wildlife photographers.

Storytelling, wildlife advocacy and creative/artistic photography is where my heart is and I hope to encourage more photographers to not just stop at taking gorgeous wildlife photos, but to take them further.

These weekly challenges encourage you to think about how your images can be composed and used to advocate for our precious wildlife (story), to hook the viewer in with compelling creative images (creative), and to increase your technical skills and development (technical).

I have created each challenge so that most people can participate, regardless of skill level or where you live in the world (though you will notice a New Zealand bias!). Most challenges can be achieved with just a camera phone. Be warned - you will (hopefully!) be pushed outside your comfort zone, and you will likely need to do some Googling to learn more about new techniques, but that’s also the point:) This is your challenge - do as much or as little as you want and in your own timeframe - it’s up to you to decide what works best for you. I do encourage you to take photos for the challenges, rather than digging through your archives. You can take photos in advance and “bank” them and you can do them out of order. All I ask is that you try to take the photos intentionally with the challenges in mind, rather than retrofitting an image to fit the theme.

With an emphasis on storytelling and advocacy, I encourage you to post your images to social media (especially Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and Flickr) and to your blog if you have one. Use hashtags to enable us to find and share your images. Challenge hashtags: #artofbirding, #artofbirding2019, #aob2019week1 through to #abo2019week52. Find the hashtags used by the conservation projects you are photographing, e.g. #sharemesealandia, #orokonui, so they can pick up and share your photos too. Use the hashtags commonly used for your critter: e.g., #kaka, #takahe, along with #conservation, #wildlife, and many more general terms.

Join our Facebook group and post your potos, discuss the challenges, and get and give help:

https://www.facebook.com/groups/aobphotochallenge/ Download an iCal (*.ics) calendar or link to the public Google calendar.

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MY FAVOURITE CRITTER (STORY) Week 23: 03 Jun 2019 This year “My favourite critter” is a “Story” challenge - and specifically a story about a challenge your favourite critter faces in its survival.

VIDEO (TECHNICAL) Week 24: 10 Jun 2019 Virtually all cameras these days come with video capability, but have you truly explored how it works? (I haven’t!) If you’re like me and just press the red button and hope for the best, this week’s challenge is designed to give us a push. Take the next step and find out how to do something more with video such as changing the focus mode to better suit the subject, use slow-motion or fast-motion capture, or similar. Advanced challenge: create an Instagram IGTV or Story video with overlaid text or effects.

MUCKING IN (STORY) Week 25: 17 Jun 2019 Tell a story about a local group who are mucking in and making a difference. You can either shoot the results of their labour or the people themselves in action.

Be sure to get permission from any people you photograph, especially if you post the photo online.

MOTION BLUR (CREATIVE) Week 26: 24 Jun 2019 Rather than aiming for that tack-sharp image, use a slow-shutter speed to blur motion of an animal or plant in a creative way. Advanced challenge: use panning and a slow-shutter to capture the sense of movement of a bird in flight.

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ENVIRONMENTAL PORTRAIT (TECHNICAL) Week 27: 01 Jul 2019 Hold on to your hats - this may push you well out of your comfort zone (it does for me!). Part of telling stories about wildlife advocacy is highlighting the incredible people doing conservation work. An environmental portrait is a fabulous way to tell a story with a picture of the subject in their environment. Rather than trying to isolate your subject, you’re looking to show them in a setting that describes who they are. Be sure to ask the person permission to use their photo if you intend to post it online. Advanced challenge: use your photo to blog about the amazing work your subject is doing and why it’s important.

SYMBIOSIS (STORY) Week 28: 08 Jul 2019 Show an example of symbiosis, where two organisms have a close, biological interaction.

BACKGROUND (TECHNICAL) Week 29: 15 Jul 2019 Controlling a messy background can make or break your photo but there are some hacks you can use if just moving your feet isn’t enough. This technique works well when photographing flowers and fungi. Use a piece of dark card or fabric - matt not shiny - and position it behind your subject, far enough away that it blurs. Advanced challenge: use a textured background that enhances but doesn’t compete with your subject - some photo-artists even print out textures onto boards so that they don’t have to composite in a background afterwards.

BOKEH (CREATIVE) Week 30: 22 Jul 2019 Last year bokeh was a technical challenge. This year it’s creative. Open up your aperture to its widest setting and look for sparkles. Look at how the size of the bokeh changes depending on how close your subject is to the lens and how far the background is from the subject. Advanced challenge: use an aperture template for your lens to create shaped bokeh - or experiment with attaching a card with a shape cut in it over your lens.

WINGS (STORY) Week 31: 29 Jul 2019 Tell a story of flight.

RAINBOWS (CREATIVE) Week 32: 05 Aug 2019 Either take a photo of a rainbow or, if nature doesn’t cooperate, light refracting through a bubble or dewdrop, etc.

STARBURST (TECHNICAL) Week 33: 12 Aug 2019 Learn how to take a photo with a starburst effect by setting your aperture to be very narrow and pointing it at a point light source (fairy lights, street lights, the sun). DON’T LOOK THROUGH THE LENS if you use the sun! This technique works well with low sun through twigs. You’ll likely find a tripod handy as the shutter speed might be quite long.

SPIRALS (CREATIVE) Week 34: 19 Aug 2019 Nature is filled with spirals - from sunflower seeds to snail shells and more. Show a natural spiral in a creative, compelling way.

LET YOUR PHOTO FLY FREE (TECHNICAL) Week 35: 26 Aug 2019 Give a gift to the world and donate a photo to Wikimedia Commons for anyone to use. We all use Wikipedia so I believe we should all give a little back too. You can choose what level licence to give (I use CC-BY-4.0: free to use including commercially, but with attribution). Think about a subject that is special to where you live or an exotic place you have travelled. Do you have photos of rare species? A sexy slime mold? A rare lichen? The more esoteric the better - just be sure it’s correctly identified!

BUSY BEES (STORY) Week 36: 02 Sep 2019 Bees are vital to many ecosystems but are imperilled by human activity. Tell a story about either your native or introduced bees.

DOUBLE EXPOSURE (CREATIVE) Week 37: 09 Sep 2019 Somewhere in your camera menu will be a function that allows you to take multiple exposures and overlay them. Use it creatively to superimpose a second picture on top of your main photos. Advanced/Alternative: using Photoshop, blend multiple photos together using blend modes and masking.

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CARBON (STORY) Week 38: 16 Sep 2019 Carbon footprint, carbon sequestering, carbon sink, ... carbon is the story of our time. Find an angle and help us understand the role carbon plays in our environment. Advanced: carbon dioxide and methane are both invisible gases - can you find a clever way to illustrate them or their effects visually?

COMPLEMENTARY COLOURS (TECHNICAL) Week 39: 23 Sep 2019 Check out the colour wheel and choose two complementary colours (think red–green, yellow–purple, and blue–orange) and take a photo where those two colours dominate. Don’t get too hung up on exactly which colour model to use - just choose one :). Advanced challenge: go for three colours that are split complementary where one complementary colour is split into two nearby analogous colours.

A CALL TO ACTION (STORY) Week 40: 30 Sep 2019 Cover a local event that has the environment at its heart - perhaps a protest, an art exhibition, a bioblitz, ... Advanced challenge: blog about the event.

INTENTIONAL CAMERA MOVEMENT (CREATIVE) Week 41: 07 Oct 2019 Spin your camera round and round or up and down to get an image with intentional camera movement. Aim to do so in a way that adds to the subject you’re shooting (e.g., up and down movement to capture the majesty of a grove of tall trees). Advanced challenge: use the Path Blur filter in Photoshop to add movement in post-processing.

FOOD CHAIN (STORY) Week 42: 14 Oct 2019 Illustrate the concept of the food chain in a photograph. Advanced challenge: how many different lifeforms in the same food chain can you get in one photograph?

SELECTIVE BLUR (TECHNICAL) Week 43: 21 Oct 2019 If you have a lens baby or wide-aperture art lens, you will love this challenge! This technique is also easy if you have a tiny macro lens for your cell phone camera. If you don’t have any of these lenses, fear not, you might have to more carefully choose an appropriate subject but it’s still doable. Using a wide aperture, focus on only one small but important part of the subject, letting the rest fall off into blur. This technique works well for flowers: consider the form of the flower in question and see what first draws your eye - is it a curl of a petal, the curve of the stem, the pop of a stamen? Focus only on that. Think carefully about your composition and where that sweet spot of focus will fall. Hint: you can also use Photoshop or apps to selectively blur in post-processing. Advanced challenge: add a painterly texture.

CREEPY (CREATIVE) Week 44: 28 Oct 2019 Just in time for Halloween, tell a creepy story. It could be about a creepy-crawly, or wherever your imagination takes you.

FOR A FRIEND (TECHNICAL) Week 45: 04 Nov 2019 By now you will have some stunning photos, so let’s do something with them that you can give as a gift and bring joy into someone’s life. Ideas: design a calendar, print greeting cards, print and frame your favourite photos, make a blurb book, make a handbound book - the sky is the limit! You’ll be surprised at the difference it makes getting your images off your computer and into the world.

MY HAPPY PLACE (STORY) Week 46: 11 Nov 2019 Show us your happy place and make us happy too.

REFLECTIONS (CREATIVE) Week 47: 18 Nov 2019 Double the impact with a reflection. Advanced challenge: show only the reflection in a creative way or add a fake reflection using Photoshop (or similar) and see if we can tell :) ONE SHOT WONDER (TECHNICAL) Week 48: 25 Nov 2019 You get one shot - so triple-check all your settings and think long and hard about your composition before pressing the shutter. It’s so easy these days to pray and spray, hoping to get the perfect shot while consigning yourself to an afternoon of deleting a thousand identical photos.

© Concept and Challenges by Judi Lapsley Miller

www.artbyjlm.com

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TILL LIFE (CREATIVE) Week 49: 02 Dec 2019 Arrange a still life scene and photograph it compellingly. Try to tell a visual story that links each element - though it doesn’t have to be an obvious one.

Don’t be satisfied with your first photo, try different angles and settings and explore the scene. Advanced challenge: include memento mori to represent the transience of life and feel free to use Photoshop compositing and photo-artistry techniques to turn your still life into a work of art.

EXPOSURE BRACKETING (TECHNICAL) Week 50: 09 Dec 2019 Do you get frustrated with photos that are either overblown in the highlights or have no details in the shadows? Extend the dynamic range of your photos by exposure bracketing to take multiple photos with different exposures, then combining them in-camera (if your camera does that) or externally in Lightroom or Photoshop either manually or by using the inbuilt features. Most cameras will have an exposure bracketing setting that will automatically take the set of photos at each exposure value. A tripod will also come in handy.

ON THE EDGE (STORY) Week 51: 16 Dec 2019 Find a region where two ecosystems overlap and meet the locals, e.g. the littoral zone at the beach, an estuary, wetlands ...

PHOTO ESSAY (EVERYTHING) Week 52: 23 Dec 2019 This is when we bring it all together. Think of the skills you’ve developed this year and create a photo essay of 5-10 photos, related by theme or topic, and use it to advocate for something you care about. Feel free to use photos you’ve taken this year or take new ones. Aim for a consistent look-and-feel across the photoset, while ensuring each picture contributes uniquely to the story. How to present your essay? Possibilities include designing an Adobe Spark presentation, Instagram story, YouTube slideshow with sound track. Make sure to tell the world about your essay through social media posts etc.

Advanced challenge: arrange to print and exhibit your photo essay.

BONUS WEEK FOR PHOTO ESSAY (EVERYTHING) Week 53, 2020: 30 Dec 2019

Judi Lapsley Miller - Try Looking At The World From A New Perspective

© Concept and Challenges by Judi Lapsley Miller

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Art of Birding 2018 Wildlife & Nature Photography Challenge

Photographers Photos from April 2019 Challenge

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Art of Birding 2018 Wildlife & Nature Photography Challenge

Photographers’ Photos from April 2019 Challenge

Week 14: Clouds (Creative) “This a little different as it is a reflection of clouds.”

Jan Robinson, Perth

Week 15: Serenity (Story) “Standing at the top of the hill looking down at a single bird sitting on a dead tree branch reflected in the lake. I am transported into the scene and do not hear the passing cars or the people around me speaking - heaven or is this what serenity feels like.”

Suzanne Combes Queensland

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Week 16: Bounce (Technical) Vivienne Hollings-Haddon New Zealand

Week 17: Haiku (Creative) At Foxton Beach I stopped mid walk and reflected on the astonishing colours and reflections the sky and light were creating on the wet surface of the sand. My companions walked further on and then stopped to reflect on the beautiful landscape and scene they were a part of. I watched and reflected on the image of my friends standing on the surface of the world. The peace, tranquillity and sheer magnitude of our world and surroundings.

Catherine Thompson Manawatu, New Zealand

Week 18: Rivers (Story) The beautiful Swan River in Western Australia serves as a sanctuary for many residential and migratory water birds, not to mention fish like Black Bream, Herring and Flounder. It is also home to families of Dolphins which can quite often be seen circling together to round up a school of fish for snacking on, or occasionally leaping up out of the water in playful frolic in the wake of a ferry on its way to Rottnest, an island off the coast of WA. The capital city of Perth also sits proudly on the Swan. The Canning and Avon rivers are two main tributaries of the Swan River which flows through many suburbs of Perth, until finally meeting the Indian Ocean in Fremantle. It is also part of a place I call home.

Christine Chester Perth, Australia

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MANIL A

by TRISH HOSK IN

Australia

https://www.trishphotography.com https://artboja.com/art/726rzm/

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CITY STROLL

by TRISH HOSK IN

Australia

https://www.trishphotography.com https://artboja.com/art/726rzm/

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STE AMPUNK PURPLE

by CHRIS TINA BRUNTON

Australia

https://artboja.com/art/1pa52q/

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STE AMPUNK WILL

by CHRIS TINA BRUNTON

Australia

https://artboja.com/art/1pa52q/

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RUN! b y K A R E N WA A L W Y K

Australia

https://www.flickr.com/photos/88165766@N05 https://artboja.com/art/i1sahn/

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P R E D AT O R S

VA S T b y K A R E N WA A L W Y K

Australia

https://www.flickr.com/photos/88165766@N05 https://artboja.com/art/i1sahn/

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DOUBTFUL

by DENISE McDERMOT T

Australia

https://www.imagesbydenise.net

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WHICH KEY?

by DENISE McDERMOT T

Australia

https://www.imagesbydenise.net

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B R AV I N G A S T O R M I N A T E A C U P b y G I TA M A D AY

gitamaday.com/gallery

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Australia

ROUNDING UP DUCKLINGS b y G I TA M A D AY

Australia

gitamaday.com/gallery

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BANKSIA

by DENNIS RICK ARD

Australia

https://ink361.com/app/users/ig-3279276017/dennisrickard/photos

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HOWDY 110

ARNIWHO 111

LORIKEE T

AFRICAN ELEPHANT 112

LIT TLE BIRD 113

B E A U T Y I N N AT U R E 114

H A P P Y FA C E !

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Meet your artist Lyn Darlington Central Coast, NSW Australia

Website :

sabvaningphotoart.com

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Tell us a little about yourself and where you live.

I’m a photographer/photo artist from the Central Coast, NSW. I’ve always felt passionate about animals, wildlife and nature.

I have always enjoyed dabbling in many creative hobbies but my true love is photograph. I enjoy spending my time with furry friends and wildlife capturing their unique characteristics and turning these images into art.

How did you become interested/get started in Photo Artistry?

I have always liked using textures to add more meaning to my original photos and by chance I came across the Photo Artistry course. I have found the course has helped me make my photos more appealing and Photoshop opens up lots of possibilities that go beyond the original photograph.

What inspires you or gives you inspiration to create your art?

Many things inspire me but my love of animals, wildlife and nature are definitely a huge inspiration which stirs emotion and draws attention to the beauty which surrounds us.

Do you have a certain approach to creating your art?

I rarely sit down with a plan for a piece and am never sure where it will go. All of my work begins with one of my photos. I may have some idea what I would like to achieve but I simply keep experimenting to see what I can make happen. I do love working with textures.

What does your art mean to you?

Being able to express myself creatively and getting lost for hours and the satisfaction of blending nature, photography and art together as one and creating for myself and the joy it brings me.

Do you think since starting in Photo Artistry it has changed you and if so, how?

It has definitely pushed me to better myself and become more confident. It has taught me not to compare myself to others and do what you love whether anyone likes it or not.

Is there anyone that you draw inspiration from?

There are so many talented artists out there especially in the groups and that is one place I find a huge amount of inspiration.

I have always loved using textures and there are many wonderful texture artists but Jai Johnson is one artist that has amazing textures that I am often drawn to in my work.

Where do you see (or hope to see) your art taking you in the future ? What are your next steps?

I would love to keep enhancing my skills to continue to create inspiring art work from what I feel passionate about. Maybe one day to be fortunate to have a display of my work.

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BLUE MOON

PINE GAP

by MICK ROONE Y

Australia

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MEL ASTI

by MARY KNAGGS

Australia

https://artboja.com/art/oc091r/ https://www.facebook.com/MaryK-Photographic-Art-145293185640662/

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PORT ARTHUR

by MARY KNAGGS

Australia

https://artboja.com/art/oc091r/ https://www.facebook.com/MaryK-Photographic-Art-145293185640662/

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P U R U K A U N U I FA L L S b y C O R R I N E D AV I S

New Zealand

www.madeinglenorchy.co.nz https://artboja.com/art/fjonsr/

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A F T E R T H E A P O C A LY P S E

SUMMER SOLSTICE

by COLIN K IL LICK

Australia

https://driftingleaves.net

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L O S T AT S E A

by JANELLE MERRE T T

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OASIS

T H E T R AW L E R S

by JANELLE MERRE T T

Australia

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S TA R B U R S T S O F C O L O U R

by DE AN HOHN

Australia

ht tps:// www.facebook.com/Dean-Hohn-Photo-Artistry-247723325687722/ ht tp:// artboja.com/art/yw8ic8/

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THE LIGHT

by DE AN HOHN

Australia

ht tps:// www.facebook.com/Dean-Hohn-Photo-Artistry-247723325687722/ ht tp:// artboja.com/art/yw8ic8/

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aD rOt W i s tNs U N D E R Australia and New Zealand

SOME PHOTOSHOP INSPIRATION COMPOSITE COLOUR MATCHING

By Andrew Haysom

When creating composites one of the things we need to do to make them believable and realistic is to try and match the colour of the inserted element to the colour of the background, there are many ways to do this, this article describes two of my favourite methods.

Using Curves and the White, Black and Grey Point Droppers 1.

Create a Curves Adjustment Layer and clip it to the layer containing the element being composited.

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You will now use the Set Black Point, Set Grey Point and Set White Point droppers (see Figure 1) to adjust the colours.

[Figure 1 – Curves Properties Panel]

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3.

Double-click the Set White Point dropper in the Curves dialog and the Colour Picker will appear. With the dropper, click the background image where you believe the white point is (the brightest part). When asked if you wish to “Set the new target colours as the defaults”, select “Yes”.

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Double-click the Set Black Point dropper in the Curves dialog and the Colour Picker will appear. With the dropper, click the background image where you believe the black point is (the darkest part). When asked if you wish to “Set the new target colours as the defaults”, select “Yes”.

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Double-click the Set Grey Point dropper in the Curves dialog and the Colour Picker will appear. With the dropper, click the background image where you believe the grey point is (closest to middle grey). When asked if you wish to “Set the new target colours as the defaults”, select “Yes”.

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Now select (single-click) the Set White Point dropper and click the layer containing the element being composited where you believe the white point is (the brightest part).

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Now select (single-click) the Set Black Point dropper and click the layer containing the element being composited where you believe the black point is (the darkest part).

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Now select (single-click) the Set Grey Point dropper and click the layer containing the element being composited where you believe the grey point is (the part closest to middle grey).

This will have shifted the luminosity and colours of your composited element much closer to the background.

Be aware that you have changed the default target colour values for these droppers, to change them back simply repeat steps 3-5 above but rather than clicking in the image to select a colour choose black, white and middle grey (RGB 128,128,128) in the colour picker.

Using an “Average” Solid Colour Layer 1.

Duplicate your background layer.

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Use the Filter / Blur / Average command on this duplicate layer, you will get a solid colour that is the average of all the colours in the background.

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Drag this layer above your composited element layer and clip it to the composited element layer.

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Change the blend mode of the “average colour” layer to Soft Light. You can also try Overlay, Hard Light or Vivid Light for slightly different results.

You can also combine both of the methods above (i.e. do both of them) for some nice results.

The above steps will need to be completed for each composited element in your image (if required).

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OH MY HE ARTS

by JOYCE MARIS

Australia

https://www.instagram.com/jmarisart/ https://artboja.com/art/5y5m3p/

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P I T T E R PAT T E R

by JOYCE MARIS

Australia

https://www.instagram.com/jmarisart/ https://artboja.com/art/5y5m3p/

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EGGSTR ACT

by COLIN CAMPBEL L

Australia

ht tps://colincampbell.mypor t folio.com https://artboja.com/art6bq9cj/

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HUNTER RIVER

by COLIN CAMPBEL L

Australia

ht tps://colincampbell.mypor t folio.com https://artboja.com/art6bq9cj/

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BE ACH SUNSE T SPIRIT b y A N D R E W H AY S O M

Australia

https://www.flickr.com/ajhaysom/ https://andrewhaysom.myportfolio.com/

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CIRCLING b y A N D R E W H AY S O M

Australia

https://www.flickr.com/ajhaysom/ https://andrewhaysom.myportfolio.com/

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BL ACK WIDOW

by ANN WEHNER

Australia

https://www.annwehnerdigitalartistry.com https://www.flickr.com/photos/annwehnerdigitalartistry/

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BROKEN

by ANN WEHNER

Australia

https://www.annwehnerdigitalartistry.com https://www.flickr.com/photos/annwehnerdigitalartistry/

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PORTR AIT OF A L ADY

by JULIE P OWEL L

Australia

ht tps:// www.juliepowellphoto.com/ ht tps:// artboja.com/art/glul6i/

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TR APPED IN EDEN

by JULIE P OWEL L

Australia

ht tps:// www.juliepowellphoto.com/ ht tps:// artboja.com/art/glul6i/

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SPLENDID BLUE

J U S T P L AY F U L

by SUE MOSS

Australia

http://www.susanmossartandphotography.com/

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THREE YELLOW BANKSIAS 141

D U C K AT M A N N U M 142

YA C H T C L U B W H A R F

SE AGULL 143

FUNGI 144

TRESSEL BRIDGE 145

SINGLE RED FLOWERING GUM 146

GREVILLE AS 147

Meet your artist Sue Maples Wollongong, NSW Australia

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Tell us a little about yourself and where you live.

Hi, I live near Wollongong on the South Coast of NSW. We travel Australia caravaning a lot, and are on the road now for 4 months, this is when I build up my collections of photos of birds, native flowers and landscapes.

How did you become interested/get started in Photo Artistry?

I have been a scrapbooker for years and because we are often living for months in our van I transitioned to digital scrapbooking, and from Katie Pertiet’s site joined Sebastian’s Photo Artistry course in 2015, then Awake in 2016 and this year I am in Kaizen.

What inspires you or gives you inspiration to create your art?

Nature inspires my creations, and I do a lot of digi scrap with our grandchildren as the centre attraction.

Do you have a certain approach to creating your art?

Yes, with my nature compositions and my family digital scrapping, it is often one of my latest photos that starts me off with ideas, then I begin with a background and build textures on this. Masks are my go to for making photo edging more interesting and then I build the compositions up from this base, with post processing to bring lighting in and boost photos.

What does your art mean to you?

My art is a significant outlet for my creative side and I thoroughly enjoy doing artistic designs that enhance my own photos. I do lots of other art works as well, including acrylic painting, sketching, mixed media canvases, etc.

Do you think since starting in Photo Artistry it has changed you and if so, how?

Yes, it has developed my skills in Photoshop heaps and I like the fact there is always something else to learn and have a go at, using what works for me within compositions.

Is there anyone that you draw inspiration from ?

Over the years there have been lots of inspirational tutors. At the moment I am following Anna Aspnes’ style in my family digital ancestry albums that I have printed as photo books for gifts.

Where do you see (or hope to see) your art taking you in the future? What are your next steps?

What I hope to achieve is a collection of ‘albums’ both digital and photo books with stories interestingly intertwined with artsy photos for family and friends as keepsakes, even my nature scenes.

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SOLITUDE

by ALI OPPY

New Zealand

https://www.facebook.com/Mysticsparrows https://artboja.com/art/lzqpfy/

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WHISPERS

by ALI OPPY

New Zealand

https://www.facebook.com/Mysticsparrows https://artboja.com/art/lzqpfy/

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FLOWER GIRL

by LOUISE SMITH

Australia

https://www.instagram.com/lksmithphotography/ https://www.facebook.com/lksmithphotography/

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H O P E T H I S WAY

by LOUISE SMITH

Australia

https://www.instagram.com/lksmithphotography/ https://www.facebook.com/lksmithphotography/

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CIRCUL AR WORLDS

by P HIL L IPA F R EDERIKSEN

https://artboja.com/art/33o0hk/ http://phillfoto.smugmug.com

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Australia

GOLD COAST REFLECTED

by P HIL L IPA F R EDERIKSEN

Australia

https://artboja.com/art/33o0hk/ http://phillfoto.smugmug.com

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N AT U R E C A L L I N G

by K E VIN SIMS

New Zealand

http://www.kevinsims.co.nz https://www.artboja.com/art/fx6wd6/

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DRE AMING

by K E VIN SIMS

New Zealand

http://www.kevinsims.co.nz https://www.artboja.com/art/fx6wd6/

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D O L L A R B I R D T R E P I D AT I O N

by L E ANNE M WIL LIAMS

Australia

https://www.facebook.com/leannemwilliamsimages/ https://www.instagram.com/leannemwilliams333/

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THE DANCE OF THE FL AMINGO

by L E ANNE M WIL LIAMS

Australia

https://www.facebook.com/leannemwilliamsimages/ https://www.instagram.com/leannemwilliams333/

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a r t i s t s DOWN UNDER Australia and New Zealand

REDLANDS DIGITAL ARTISTS GROUP A COLLABORATIVE GROUP OF PHOTO ARTISTS

By Maureen Maxwell

CHINESE WHISPERS #19 “SUMMER SECRETS”

STAGE 1

STAGE 2

Gerard Whelan

Maureen Maxwell

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Our friend, and collaborator, Gerard Whelan started this month’s round off with a few rather different elements that opened up many possibilities. We had an opportunity to take the image in a number of directions. It could be turned into a dark, rather threatening type of image, or, a lighter, more whimsical and appealing image.

It was my turn next, and I chose the latter approach. I added doves, fairies and other whimsical elements. And, Pam Hnderson turned it on its head and created the final wonderful, warm and interesting image you see here.

I think this month’s collaboration clearly shows the wonderment of the endless possibilities digital artists have to work with. How fortunate we are to live in this digital world with the incredible technology we have that allows our imaginations and creativity to fly free.

We hope you enjoy!

FINAL STAGE

Pam Henderson

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CITY POSTCARD

by AL BAMASS

Australia

https://artboja.com/art/nsthnn/

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C L AW J AW S U N N Y

by AL BAMASS

Australia

https://artboja.com/art/nsthnn/

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W I LT E D

by SANDY BOLES

Australia

ht tps:// www.facebook.com/photographybySandyboles

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Australia

https://www.vikimages.com.au https://www.instagram.com/viki_murray/

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STORM b y V I K I M U R R AY

Australia

https://www.vikimages.com.au https://www.instagram.com/viki_murray/

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BOUDICCA

by ROCHELLE MARSHALL

New Zealand

https://www.darksapphirephotography.com

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by ROCHELLE MARSHALL

New Zealand

https://www.darksapphirephotography.com

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THAMES RIVER, PUTNEY b y J O H N F K E L LY

New Zealand

http://www.facebook.com/johnfekellyphotographer/photos_stream https://www.rps.org/member/profile/john-kelly

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STEPL ADDER b y B E R N I C E FA R G U S

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R O B YN G A R N ET

THIEF OF TIME AND MEMORY 173

LOOK FOR THE BE AUT Y 174

FR AGMENTS FROM A BROKEN MIND

T H E M E R R Y- G O - R O U N D

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ENCHANTED SERENIT Y 176

CONSTR AINTS OF SOCIE T Y 177

AUSTR ALIANA

MAGIC

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T R E A D S O F T LY

DARK SERENIT Y

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Meet your artist Robyn Jean Grace Garnet Somerset Region, QLD Australia

Website: www.facebook.com/artmrjg

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Tell us a little about yourself and where you live.

I am a creative living a life that is full. I work full-time and the rest of my time is spent with my Husband in a wonderful part of the Somerset Region in Queensland. A place where many go for holidays. Surrounded by farmlands, lakes, nature in all its glory which makes the daily commute to work all worth it. Both of us have at least a couple of creative projects on the go most of the time.

How did you become interested/get started in Photo Artistry?

I have always been creative; leatherwork, woodwork, carving, but I was drawing in graphite and colour pencils and decided I really wanted to use my own photography as reference. So I took up photography. I then had so very many photos sitting on my hard drive, too good to throw away, so with a nudge from my husband I started to play in PS. Where to begin? We then discovered online courses and how far I could actually push the craft and it excited me to continue to learn and develop my art.

What inspires you or gives you inspiration to create your art?

It could be the words of a song, a line from poetry, a feeling, something myself or someone I love is experiencing, a bird song or seriously, anything within Nature.

Do you have a certain approach to creating your art?

Sometimes an inspired idea or image will just appear in my imagination. Then the challenge is to find a way to bring that image to life. Othertimes I will start with an image that interests me and see where our travels take us. Often, it is nowhere near where I first imagined.

What does your art mean to you?

It is a passion, an outlet and a way to let others see the simple beauty surrounding us, or pass along the message that I am trying to lay out for them.

Do you think since starting in Photo Artistry it has changed you and if so, how?

I do think photography in general made me take more notice of everything around me; movement, light, habits and habitats of creatures. Photo artistry took me that one step further and made me notice every little thing down to the textures and the way we look at them. It also gave me a more surreal outlet whereas all my art to this point was mostly bordering on realism.

Is there anyone that you draw inspiration from?

First and foremost, my Husband. He invites me and pushes me to do more, my best and worst critic. All of the wonderful artists I see online each and every day, so creative and clever.

Where do you see (or hope to see) your art taking you in the future? What are your next steps?

I am always looking and learning and creating in new and different ways (to me). I do plan to create a website at some point and hope that I will find the time and courage to ‘put’ my art out there to a broader audience than just online as well.

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KEEP YOUR HE ART OPEN

by JULIA HARWOOD

Australia

https://www.juliaharwood.com/ ht tp:// artboja.com/art/s6w7af/

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OPEN YOUR HE ART TO LOVE

by JULIA HARWOOD

Australia

https://www.juliaharwood.com/ ht tp:// artboja.com/art/s6w7af/

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FUNKY FL AMINGO

by JUDI L AP SL E Y MIL L ER

https://www.artbyjlm.com

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New Zealand

ONCE I DRE AMED

by JUDI L AP SL E Y MIL L ER

New Zealand

https://www.artbyjlm.com

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WILL HE COME

by PA M HENDERSON

Australia

https://www.facebook.com/snapnshootdesigns/ https://artboja.com/art/dmfi9d

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SECRE T DANCE

by PA M HENDERSON

Australia

https://www.facebook.com/snapnshootdesigns/ https://artboja.com/art/dmfi9d

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O H N O . . . W H AT H A P P E N E D ?

by MAUREEN MA XWELL

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Australia

HUNTRESS b y K AY E V I S O N

New Zealand

https://www.facebook.com/artist.kay.evison/

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W O O L LY M A M M O T H b y C LY D E S C O R G I E

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Australia

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STUDY IN BLUE

by DALE BOTHA

Australia

https://artboja.com/art/x1el96/

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INTO THE LIGHT

by DALE BOTHA

Australia

https://artboja.com/art/x1el96/

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I N FA I R Y L A N D

by ILONA ABOU -ZOLOF

Australia

https://www.zolof.net/ https://artboja.com/art/4zzu8q/

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KARMA

by ILONA ABOU -ZOLOF

Australia

https://www.zolof.net/ https://artboja.com/art/4zzu8q/

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