DOWN UNDER Australia and New Zealand
Issue 41 - aug ust 2020 | digital ar tistr y
04 E D I T O R ’ S M E S S A G E
30 C H R I S T I N A B R U N T O N
by Pam Henderson
05 P H OTO S H O P A R T I S T R Y by Sebastian Michaels
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- Dragon Girl
45- F E AT U R E D A R T I S T S H A R Y N WA L K E R 53 - A d a m ’s G u i t a r
- Key Keeper Brooke
- Amusement
31 M I C K R O O N E Y
- Broken Doll
- Give Me Liber t y
MIKE K ANE
- Woman O f Wonders - Captured
- Raven 1
07 J U D I L A P S L E Y M I L L E R
32 M A R G A R E T K A L M S
- Light Up The Circus - Painted Beauty
- Edge Of The Universe
- The Selfie
- Dust Rider
08- G E O R G E KO N C Z 09 - A r t i s t ’s I m p r e s s i o n O f
33 D A L E B O T H A
10 M A R Y K N AG G S
34- H E L E N A K E R S T R O M 35 - R e c l a i m e d B y T i m e
54 G I TA M A D AY
36 M E AG H A N P R YO R
55 C O L I N A L L E N
Lilafured, Hungar y
- Melbourne Stair way
11 A N D R E W H AY S O M - Australia Burns
- London
- Lit tle Lost Mexic an
14 K E V I N S I M S - Musician
- T h e A d m i n i s t r a t o r ’s Fr i e n d
- Invisible Invader
- M e e t Yo u r A r t i s t
- Steamy Steampunk
38 J OYC E M A R I S
PA U L N E A R Y - Mina
56- D E N N I S R I C K A R D 57 - S p o o k y
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- Fr o m W i t h i n
- Fu n n y B u s i n e s s
M AUREEN M A X W ELL
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- Demeter - Autumn Gold
19- A R T I S T S 29 AC H I E V E M E N T S - Fac ebook Page - Living The Photo Ar tistic Life
SHARON R ANKMORE - Beyond
41 B A R B A R A D U D Z I N S K A
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JULIE POWELL - The White Queen
- Waterc olour Ir is
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42 K I M R I C C I 43 H E M A N T KO G E K A R - Alone
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SUE MAPLES - R e m e m b e r i n g Tr a v e l l i n g Ta s m a n i a
44 A R T I C L E CHINESE WHISPERS # 33 by Maureen Max well
ALI OPPY - Spirits Of The Sea
- Fer n
18 K Y E T H O M P S O N
ROCHELLE MARSHALL - Tu r b u l e n c e
- Early Spring
17 B I L L O L D H A M
CHRIS BARNES - G lammed Up Chicken Danc e
- The Age Of Steam
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- Blue Eyed H oneyeater
V I K I M U R R AY - Daily Rituals
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- R o s e . . . O n A S u m m e r ’s D a y
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- The Sea And Me
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- Lilac ... In Love
- Bees
- R i p p e d To P i e c e s
- Mind Games IV
15 D E A N H O H N
- I See Bubbles
37 I L O N A A B O U - Z O L O F
- London I
13 I N G R I D J A KO B S E N
- La Fleur
- A S o f t To u c h
- Hyperchromatic
12 T R I S H H O S K I N
- Genie In A Bottle
64 LY N D A R L I N G T O N - J u s t T h e Tw o O f U s - Shipwreck
- Shift Art - Light Space And Time - Marsden Ar t Group Exhibition - A r t P h o t o Fu s i o n G r o u p
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- Steampunk 2020 Ezine
F R O N T C OV E R b y S H A R Y N WA L K E R - Flight O f Fant asy
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LOUISE SMITH - Brown Jug
75 C O L I N C A M P B E L L - Installation Sketch
82- A R T I S T S C H A L L E N G E 96 M O N T H LY P H O T O G R A P H I C CHALLENGE
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ARTICLE S O M E P H O T O S H O P I N S P I R AT I O N by Andrew Haysom
69 J A N N E L L E M E R R E T T - P r i n c e s s Te a P a r t y
76 PA M H E N D E R S O N - Winter Forest
By Pam Henderson
ADU ARTISTS
77 D E N I S E M c D E R M O T T - Thoughtful
95- B U S I N E S S 99 A D V E R T I S E M E N T S - Online Courses * Julie Powell
70 S U E M A S T E R S O N - Night Music
71 J E N N I F E R FAW K E S - Alone Again
78- K A R E N WA A LW Y K 79 - S n o w L e o p a r d C u b
74 C A R O LY N DA K I N - Autumn Leaves
Nature Photography Chal lenge 2020 * Judi Lapsley Miller - W a t e r Fr o m A r t
80 A L B A M A S S
* Dean Hohn
- Pete Street Figures
72- P E N N Y D E J O N G 73 - M o v i e S t a r
- Ar t Of Birding Wildlife &
- La Post
- Helping Women With En dometriosis * Margaret Kalms
81 M A R I S A L I B E R AT O - Dolphins - Looking For Atlantis
- Solitude II
Ilona Abou-Zolof - The Sinking Feeling
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a r t i s t s DOWN UNDER Australia and New Zealand
Hi all, and welcome to the August edition of Artists Down Under. What a strange world we are currently living in, with borders being cut off from other states and poor Melbourne being back in lock down, it’s a little hard to keep up with - Stay safe everyone. At least our artists still have their muse alive and waiting to create amazing art for you all. This month is all about art and our artists’ awesome imaginations and talent. We have another Monthly Photographic challenge to delight you with, this month the theme was “clocks”. Andrew Haysom has another edition of his Photoshop Tutorial tips to share with you all. The Redlands Digital Artists Group has another rendition of their “Chinese Whispers” Series to share.
Our very talented Feature Artist this month is Sharyn Walker. I know you will love this article on Sharyn and enjoy reading about her artistic journey. Last but not least, our artists have had another very successful month with their competitions and exhibitions, so please take the time to read through their successes. Don’t forget to take the time to visit our website at
Meaghan Pryor - White Cosmos
Stay safe everyone and take care of each other and your neighbours in these very trying times.
https://artistsdownunder.com.au/ Pam
Henderson
Backgrounds: Foxy Squirrell Laitha’s Designs - Jai Johnson - White Lane Studio Copyright 2017 © Artists in this publication are responsible for any rights appertaining to their work.
Clyde Scorgie - Miss Understood
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Image by: Dori Fleming, Photoshop Artistry Student
R AV E N I by MIKE K ANE
Australia
https://www.mikekanephotography.com.au/ http://www.artistsdownunder.com.au/artist-3/mike-kane/
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THE SELFIE by J U D I L A P S L E Y M I L L E R
New Zealand
https://www.artbyjlm.com/ https://artistsdownunder.com.au/artist-2/judi-lapsley-miller/
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A R T I S T ’ S I M P R E S S I O N O F L I L A F U R E D, H U N G A RY b y G E O R G E KO N C Z
Australia
http://www.artistsdownunder.com.au/artist-2/george-koncz/
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M E L B O U R N E S TA I R WAY b y M A RY K N AG G S
Australia
https://www.facebook.com/MaryK-Photographic-Art-145293185640662/ http://www.artistsdownunder.com.au/artist-3/mary-knaggs/
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AU S T R A L I A B U R N S
H Y P E R C H R O M AT I C b y A N D R E W H AY S O M
Australia
https://andrewhaysom.myportfolio.com/ https://artistsdownunder.com.au/artists-1/andrew-haysom/
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LO N D O N
LO N D O N 1 by TRISH HOSKIN
Australia
https://www.trishphotography.com http://www.artistsdownunder.com.au/artist-4/trish-hoskin/
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L I T T L E LO S T M E X I CA N b y I N G R I D JA KO B S E N
Australia
https://artistsdownunder.com.au/artist-2/ingrid-jakobsen/
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MUSICIAN
MIND GAMES IV by KEVIN SIMS
New Zealand
http://www.kevinsims.co.nz https://artistsdownunder.com.au/artist-3/kevin-sims/
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T H E A D M I N I S T R AT O R ’ S F R I E N D by DEAN HOHN
Australia
https:// www.facebook.com/Dean-Hohn-Photo-Artistry-247723325687722/
https://artistsdownunder.com.au/artist-2/dean-hohn/
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MINA by PAU L N E A RY
Australia
http://www.artistsdownunder.com.au/artist-4/paul-neary/
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FUNNY BUSINESS by BILL OLDHAM
Australia
https://www.flickr.com/photos/25818712@N04/ https://artistsdownunder.com.au/artists-1/bill-oldham/
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DEMETER
AU T U M N G O L D by K YE THOMPSON
Australia
https://artistsdownunder.com.au/artist-3/kye-thompson/
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artists down under
monthly Achievements
artists down under facebook
page
Colin Allen
Joyce Maris - Am I Free
Louise Smith - Frosty Beaks
The Artists Down Under Public Facebook page has been set up to allow the artists in the group to showcase their work and to enable them to share promotional information about themselves, e.g. exhbitions, awards etc... You can find the Artists Down Under Public Facebook page at this address; https://www.facebook.com/groups/ArtistsDownUnder/ So, if you are an artist in the group, don’t forget to regularly share your work and information here, and to let your friends and family know about the page if they are interested in viewing the latest art and news from the group. If you are a reader of the magazine who does not have access to the page, please click the link above and request to join. 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!
Hemant Kogekar - George St, Sydney
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Mike Kane - Post Apocalyptic
Jennifer Fawkes
Meaghan Pryor - Ace Of Clubs
Paul Neary - Mina
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 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 August.
The August lucky winners are Teddi Rutschman (Foxy Squirrel) Gift Voucher of $10.00 - Chris Barnes Diane Stafford (WhiteLaneStudio) Texture & Overlay Kit - Colin Campbell - Carolyn Jenson
Two artists will receive a Diane kit each. Diane Stafford can be found at
https://www.etsy.com/shop/whitelanestudio
Karen Waalwyk
Foxy Squirrel Collection - 200 Keavy
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LIVING THE PHOTO ARTISTIC LIFE https://issuu.com/thephotoartisticlife/docs/issue64-final Congratulations to the following artists for having their images chosen to appear in the International magazine “Living The Photo Artistic Life”. Meaghan Pryor - Looking Out Gitama Day - Gratitude Julie Powell - Cracked Eggs - The Raven Carolyn Dakin - Communion - Cockatoo Holiday Dale Botha - Focus Louise Smith - Forest Nymph Ilona Abou-Zolof - Dahlia - Lanya Coming Home Maureen Maxwell - Chicago Dreamscape
Maureen Maxwell - Chicago Dreamscape
Louise Smith - Forest Nymph
Ilona Abou-Zolof - Dahlia
Meaghan Pryor - Looking Out Carolyn Dakin - Cockatoo Holiday
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LIVING THE PHOTO ARTISTIC LIFE
Ilona Abou-Zolof - Lanya Coming Home Julie Powell - Raven
Julie Powell - Cracked Eggs Gitama Day - Gratitude
Carolyn Dakin - Communion
Dale Botha - Focus
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shift art competition July 2020 Theme “if i had superpowers it would be _ ” Congratulations goes to Penny De Jong for receiving an Honourable Mention in the July Shift Art Competition for her entry “Intangible Teleportation”. Also Congratulations goes to Karen Waalwyk for being “Noticed” with her image “Soaring With An Eagle”.
Penny De Jong - Intangible Teleportation
Karen Waalwyk - Soaring With An Eagle
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Light Space and Time “Primary Colours”
Congratulations goes to Julie Powell for achieving 9th Place in the July Photography & Digital section of the Light Space & Time competition “Primary Colours” with her image “Red Apple”.
Photography & Digital
9th Place
Julie Powell - “Red Apple”
Julie Powell - Red Apple
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marsden art group Exhibition
“Edge� 4 August 2020 to 13 September 2020 1 McClymont Way, Strathnairn
Artists contributing: Ian Baird, Julie Delves, Val Gee, Susan Hey, Sally Jones, Manuel Pfeiffer, Caroline Deeble, Liz Dovey, Margaret Gordon, Marilyn Hutchinson, Margaret Kalms, Barbara van der Linden and Delene White.
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art photo fusion group
I would like to introduce our Art Photo Fusion Group. Group members are Phillipa Frederiksen, Maureen Maxwell, Marisa Liberato and myself Barbara Dudzinska. We are proud to announce our first “APF Art Book” for you to enjoy. Link to ISSUU: https://issuu.com/throughcameralens/docs/apf_book_final We also have our YouTube Channel “APF Art Photo Fusion” where we present our first YouTube video of our art. https://youtu.be/FmLZAa8C8-o . We invite other artists to publish in our Art Book on ISSUU and in our future YouTube video. All members of the APF group are also ADU members and all are Sebastian’s students.
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steampunk 2020
ezine Congratulations goes to
Denise McDermott for being published in the Steampunk 2020 Edition 3, a UK webzine. Denise was given 11 pages to display her steampunk theme. The Ezine contains includes other types of art, poetry and short stories. Check it out at www.steampunk2020.co.uk/edition03
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steampunk
2020 Ezine (Cont...)
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D R AG O N G I R L
KEY KEEPER BROOKE by CHRISTINA BRUNTON
Australia
https://artistsdownunder.com.au/artists-1/christina-brunton/
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GIVE ME LIBERT Y by MICK ROONEY
Australia
http://www.artistsdownunder.com.au/artist-3/mick-rooney/
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EDGE OF THE UNIVERSE by MARGARET K ALMS
Australia
http://www.endowomanart.com https://artistsdownunder.com.au/artist-3/margaret-kalms/
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L A FL E U R
I N V I S I B L E I N VA D E R b y DA L E B O T H A
Australia
https://artistsdownunder.com.au/artist-2/dale-botha/
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R E C L A I M E D BY T I M E by HELEN AKERSTROM
Australia
https://www.facebook.com/helen.akerstrom https://artistsdownunder.com.au/artist-2/helen-akerstrom/
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A SOFT TOUCH b y M E AG H A N P RYO R
Australia
https://www.theartinspires.com/ http://www.artistsdownunder.com.au/artist-3/meaghan-pryor/
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RIPPED TO PIECES
STE AMY STE AMPUNK by ILONA ABOU- ZOLOF
Australia
https://www.zolof.net/ https://artistsdownunder.com.au/artist-2/ilona-abou-zolof/nu n d e r. c o m .
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THE SEA AND ME b y J OYC E M A R I S
Australia
https://www.instagram.com/jmarisart/ https://artistsdownunder.com.au/artist-2/joyce-maris/
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DA I LY R I T UA L S
FROM WITHIN b y V I K I M U R R AY
Australia
www.vikimages.com.au http://www.artistsdownunder.com.au/artist-4/viki-murray/
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T H E AG E O F S T E A M b y M AU R E E N M A X W E L L
Australia
http://www.artistsdownunder.com.au/artist-3/maureen-maxwell/
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E A R LY S P R I N G
WAT E R C O LO U R I R I S by BARBAR A DUDZINSK A
Australia
https:// www.SmartArtPlace.com
https://artistsdownunder.com.au/artists-1/barbara-dudzinska/
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FERN by KIM RICCI
Australia
https://artistsdownunder.com.au/artist-3/kim-ricci/
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A LO N E b y H E M A N T KO G E K A R
Australia
https://www.instagram.com/hkogekar/ https://artistsdownunder.com.au/artist-2/hemant-kogekar/
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aDrOt W i s tNs
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Australia and New Zealand
DIGITAL ARTISTS GROUP A COLLABORATIVE GROUP OF PHOTO ARTISTS
STAGE 1
CHINESE WHISPERS #33 “MYSTICAL MYTH”
Maureen Maxwell
I started our collaboration this month with images of the wreck of the SS Maheno located on the ocean side of Fraser Island, in Queensland. It washed ashore in a storm on a trip from New Zealand in 1935. Ever since then it has been a drawcard for photographers who can reach the site. It is a long 4WD drive across the island, and then a drive north along the beach. I added a few elements, and then a Knight in full armour to give it a different time line. Pam picked up on this different era and took it so much further. She has created a wonderful story full of drama, and interest, that keeps you exploring every aspect of the image, and creating your own version of the story.
STAGE 2
ENJOY! Maureen Maxwell
Pam Henderson
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SH A RY N WA L K ER
A DA M ’ S G U I TA R
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AMUSEMENT
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BROKEN DOLL
WOMAN OF WONDERS
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CA P T U R E D
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LIGHT UP THE CIRCUS
PA I N T E D B E AU T Y
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DUST RIDER
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GENIE IN A BOT TLE
I SEE BUBBLES
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Meet your artist Sharyn Walker Yarra Valley Melbourne (Vic)
Website :
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https://changeoffocussports.com.au https://www.changeoffocus.com.au
Tell us a little about yourself and where you live. I was born and bred in Melbourne and am now living in the beautiful Yarra Valley. I am a Mum of 3 grown up children and Nana to 2 gorgeous grandchildren. I have always had a camera in my hand but photography was never something that I saw as my future. Just over 9 years ago there was lots of changes in life and now Photography is my life. My happy place is anywhere with a camera in my hand. How did you become interested/get started in Photo Artistry? I stumbled across photo artistry a few years ago and thought this looks like a bit of fun so I began the process of learning and improving my editing skills and now it is a big part of what I do for a job. I’m a sports photographer with a difference and photoartistry helps me create my images. What inspires you or gives you inspiration to create your art? I enjoy creating as it’s an escape from this sometimes crazy world. Anything is possible within my art. It’s a chance to let my imagination wander, nothing is forbidden and many times you end up somewhere completely different to where you started, or thought you were heading. Do you have a certain approach to creating your art? There are many different approaches used. I create all the time as I am a full time photographer of sports, teams and portraits, mainly and as I create templates for my clubs they are all personalised to include logos and club colors. When I do my creative pieces I sometimes have a plan using my journals with sketches and notes and other times it’s just a matter of sitting down and see what happens. What does your art mean to you? My photography is my world, I have a successful sports photography business but my creative art is my escape. It’s a reason for keeping fun in a job that can sometimes be stressful to meet deadlines but the artistry has no timeline or expectations, it’s like a meditation and the only person I need to be happy about the images is me. Do you think since starting in Photo Artistry it has changed you and if so, how? Has it changed me? Of course it has, it’s given me the resources and ways to improve my skills and realise that the possibilities of creating are endless. Is there anyone that you draw inspiration from? There is no one in particular, but this group is an amazing source of inspiration. Whilst I don’t always post on the page I am always looking at everyone’s images and trying to work out the different techniques used. Where do you see (or hope to see) your art taking you in the future? What are your next steps? My future is to increase my business in photography and help other emerging photographers to join this course so that they can see the endless possibilities of what they can achieve. I was once someone who hated editing and now it is a love. I want to learn new techniques and continue to create at every opportunity.
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L I L AC . . . I N LOV E
R O S E . . . O N A S U M M E R ’ S DAY b y G I TA M A DAY
Australia
gitamaday.com/gallery https://artistsdownunder.com.au/artist-2/gitama-day/
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BEES
B L U E E Y E D H O N E Y E AT E R by COLIN ALLEN
Australia
http://www.artistsdownunder.com.au/artists-1/colin-allen/
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SPOOK Y by DENNIS RICK ARD
Australia
https://ink361.com/app/users/ig-3279276017/dennisrickard/photos https://artistsdownunder.com.au/artist-2/dennis-rickard/
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G L A M M E D U P C H I C K E N DA N C E by CHRIS BARNES
Australia
https://artistsdownunder.com.au/artists-1/christine-barnes/
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TURBULENCE by ROCHELLE MARSHALL
New Zealand
https://www.darksapphirephotography.com https://www.artistsdownunder.com.au/artist-4/rochelle-marshall/
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B E YO N D by SHARON R ANKMORE
Australia
https://www.artistsdownunder.com.au/artist-4/sharon-rankmore/
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THE WHITE QUEEN by JULIE POWELL
Australia
https://www.juliepowellphoto.com/ https://artistsdownunder.com.au/artist-2/julie-powell/
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SPIRITS OF THE SE A by ALI OPPY
New Zealand
https://www.facebook.com/Mystic-Sparrow-Digital-Art-548233315689785/ https://artistsdownunder.com.au/artists-1/ali-oppy/
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R E M E M B E R I N G T R AV E L L I N G TA S M A N I A by SUE MAPLES
Australia
http://www.artistsdownunder.com.au/artist-4/sue-maples/
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JUST THE T WO OF US
SHIPWRECK b y LY N DA R L I N G T O N
Australia
http://www.sabvaningphotoart.com https://artistsdownunder.com.au/artist-3/lyn-darlington/
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BROWN JUG by LOUISE SMITH
Australia
https://www.facebook.com/lksmithphotography/ https://artistsdownunder.com.au/artist-3/louise-smith/
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a Dr t Oi sWt sN U N D E R Australia and New Zealand
SOME PHOTOSHOP INSPIRATION MASK EDGE CLEAN-UP CREATING A SIMPLE ACTION By Andrew Haysom
This article explains how to create a simple Action in Photoshop, and at the same time talks about one of my favourite ways to clean-up selection fringes/halos around the edges of layer masks. While there are lots of different ways to clean up the edges of a layer mask in Photoshop, like the sliders in Select and Mask, the Min and Max filters or the Layer Matting functions, I find that sometimes for a good result nothing beats a bit of manual clean-up with the Brush tool. Often there are different parts of your mask that will need different clean-up and the rather “global” nature of some of the other methods doesn’t work well. To that end, I have a sequence of Photoshop instructions that I found I was often using to help me in this mask edge clean-up task that I have put into an Action, and it is now one I use all the time. An Action in Photoshop is just a way to “record” a series of instructions or steps in Photoshop, and then you can play them back by running (or playing) the recorded Action. The sequence of steps I found myself executing a lot for mask edge clean up was the following; - Cmd (or Ctrl) clicking the mask to create a selection of it - Contracting the selection (I do it by a single pixel, but amount is up to you) using Select / Modify / Contract - Inverting the selection (so that effectively the black part of the mask is selected) using Select / Inverse - Feathering the selection (this is optional, I feather it by 0.5 pixels) using Select / Modify / Feather - Activating the default white/black colours and making black the foreground colour using the “D” and “X” keys - Activating the brush tool using the “B” key - Hiding the “marching ants” Once these steps are complete then you are ready to start brushing away your mask edge halo/fringe. During the edge clean-up process you may also want to “brush in” some of the white area inside the mask edge. If so, simply invert the selection by pressing the Shift+Cmd(Ctrl)+I keys, then select white as your foreground colour.
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SOME PHOTOSHOP INSPIRATION (CONT....) Recording a New Action Open the Actions panel and you’ll see a number of icons along the bottom of the panel. (see Figure 1) Press the Create New Set icon and provide a name for the set (or folder) that will contain your new Action. Press the Create New Action icon and the New Action dialog will display (see Figure 2).
[Fig 1 - Action Panel]
[Fig 2 - New Action]
Choose a name for your new action and then choose the set you created in the previous step. Optionally here you can also assign a Function Key that can be used to run the Action, as well as a Color that can be used to highlight the Action in the Actions panel. When all of the above is done press the Record button, then simply execute the steps you want to record. Be sure to have prepared to execute them by having Photoshop “ready” to do so. For example to record the above steps I had to have made sure to have a file open that had a layer in it with a layer mask on it. When you have finished the required sequence of steps, press the Stop Recording icon at the bottom of the Actions panel. If you are recording my Mask Edge Clean-up Action you might have noticed something. You probably pressed Cmd(Ctrl)+H to hide the “marching ants” as the last step. You will notice that this step has not been recorded for you. There are a few Photoshop keystrokes that cannot be recorded, but there is a way to include them in your action.
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SOME PHOTOSHOP INSPIRATION (CONT....)
Select the step in your Action after which you want the command inserted (in our case above that is the current last step “Select brush”. Open the Action Panel drop-down menu by clicking the “three lines” icon at the top-right of the panel (see Figure 3).
[Figure 3 - Actions Panel drop-down menu]
Choose the Insert Menu Item command from the drop-down menu. The Insert Menu Item dialog is displayed (see Figure 4).
[Figure 4 - Insert Menu Item dialog]
Now, using your mouse, choose the menu item you wish to record. In our case it is the View / Extras command (the equivalent to pressing Cmd(Ctrl)+H). Now press OK on the Insert Menu Item dialog and the command will be inserted into your action. You can reorder steps, delete steps or add steps into your recorded Actions, but for simple actions like this, I find that if I make a mistake it is easier to delete the action and start from scratch, but maybe that’s just me. So, have a think about things that maybe you often do over and over and decide if recording an action may be worthwhile. Andrew Haysom
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P R I N C E S S T E A PA R T Y b y JA N N E L L E M E R R E T T
Australia
https://artistsdownunder.com.au/artist-2/janelle-merrett/
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NIGHT MUSIC by S U E M A S T E R S O N
Australia
https://www.facebook.com/Sue-Masterton-Digital-Artist-1662189864018110/
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A LO N E AG A I N by J E N N I F E R FAW K E S
Australia
https://www.facebook.com/Jen-Fawkes-Photography-326371111357378/ https://artistsdownunder.com.au/artist-2/jennifer-fawkes/
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M OV I E S TA R by PENNY DE JONG
Australia
http://www.artistsdownunder.com.au/artist-4/penny-de-jong/
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AU T U M N L E AV E S
SOLITUDE II b y C A R O LY N DA K I N
New Zealand
dakincarolyn@myportfolio.com https://artistsdownunder.com.au/artists-1/carolyn-dakin/
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I N S TA L L AT I O N S K E TC H by COLIN CAMPBELL
Australia
https://colincampbell.myportfolio.com
https://artistsdownunder.com.au/artists-1/colin-campbell/
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W I N T E R FO R E S T b y PA M H E N D E R S O N
Australia
https://www.facebook.com/snapnshootdesigns/ http://www.artistsdownunder.com.au/artist-4/pam-henderson/
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THOUGHTFUL by DENISE McDERMOT T
Australia
https://www.imagesbydenise.net https://artistsdownunder.com.au/artist-2/denise-mcdermott/
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S N O W L E O PA R D C U B b y K A R E N WA A LW Y K
Australia
https://www.flickr.com/photos/88165766@N05 https://artistsdownunder.com.au/artist-3/karen-waalwyk/
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PETE STREET FIGURES
L A POST by AL BAMASS
Australia
https://artistsdownunder.com.au/artists-1/al-bamass/
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DOLPHINS
LO O K I N G FO R AT L A N T I S b y M A R I S A L I B E R AT O
Australia
https://www.marisalphotography.com https://artistsdownunder.com.au/artist-3/marisa-liberato/
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artists down under monthly artistic photographic challenge theme:
tic toc clocks
Pam Henderson - Time Keeper
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Chris Barnes - Time To Move Forward
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Julie Powell - Alice, Tick Tock
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Colin Campbell - Studio Time
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Denise McDermott - Tic Toc
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Andrew Haysom - Tick Tock
Maureen Maxwell - Time Is Running Out
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Christina Brunton - Time Traveller
Jannelle Merrett - 3 Wishes For Time
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Ilona Abou-Zolof - Tick Tock
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Jemmifer Fawkes - Man Of All Time
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Karen Waalwyk - Ancient Time
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Penny De Jong - Time Flies
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Sue Maples - Clock
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Mick Rooney - MT
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Gitama Day - Warped Back In Time
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Australia and New Zealand
adu artists s s e n i s u b s t n e m e s i t r e v d a
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Australia and New Zealand
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
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WATER FROM ART by Dean Hohn
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.
Mall Art Cashmere Silk Scarf
Autumn Leaves
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Copper Beach
Red Hot Poker
Natures Abstract #1
Autumn Maples 1
Helping Women with Endometriosis Art 50% of profit donated to endometriosis research
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. 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. 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!!
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. 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 heart-breaking. Regular illness and debilitating pain result in missed education and poor career opportunities leaving them women vulnerable to poverty.
by Margaret Kalms
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://www.redbubble.com/ people/EndoWomanArt/shop Follow ‘Life with Endometriosis’:
https://www.facebook.com/ 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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WEBSITE:
http://artistsdownunder.com.au/
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