Artists Down Under - Australia and New Zealand - February 2024

DOWN UNDER Australia and New Zealand

Issue 83 | februar y 2024 | digital ar tistr y

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EDITOR’S REPORT

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DEAN HOHN

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I LO N A A B O U - Z O LO F

By Pam Henderson

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P H O T O S H O P A R T I S T RY

By Sebastian Michaels

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PENNY DE JONG

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MICK ROONEY

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R O S A P E R RY

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JULIE POWELL

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G E O R G E KO N C Z

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KIM RICCI

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LO U I S E S M I T H

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C H I N E S E W H I S P E R S # 74

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C O L I N CA M P B E L L

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B E V T E R AW S K YJ

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SONIA PUSEY

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H E M A N T KO G E K A R

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MARGARET K ALMS

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ALISON MEIER

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A R T I S T S M O N T H LY AC H I E V E M E N T S

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K YE THOMPSON

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T R AC E Y P E R R I N

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TRISH HOSKIN

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CHRISTINA BRUNTON

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SHARON R ANKMORE

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MARINA HOBBS

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AL BAMASS

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By Maureen Maxwell

P H O T O S H O P I N S P I R AT I O N

By Andrew Haysom

M AU R E E N M A X W E L L

Andrew Haysom - Debbie Harry II

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F E AT U R E D A R T I S T

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INTERVIEW with T R AC E Y P E R R I N

K A R E N WA A LW Y K 69

PA M H E N D E R S O N

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HELEN MCLEOD

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DENNIS RICK ARD

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A N D R E W H AYS O M

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G I TA M A DAY

ARTICLE

By Maureen Maxwell

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M A R I E H E LYA R

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S A N D R A DA N N

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M O N T H LY A R T I S T I C PHOTOSHOP CHALLENGE T H E M E - AU S S I E B B Q

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ARTISTS BUSINESS A DV E R T I S E M E N T

Al BaMass - Ink Blues City

F R O N T C OV E R

by K A R E N WA A LW Y K - African Village III

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

Welcome to our February edition of Artists Down Under and Happy Valentine’s Day to all.

This month where possible and seeing it is Happy Valentine’s Day soon,I thought I would give you all a double delight per artist and share their love.

This month we see lots of achievements and exhibitions starting to happen, so our artists have certainly been creatively busy preparing.

Andrew, our Master Photoshop guru, has shared an interesting Photoshop tip for us on “Two Layer Panel Options You May Not Know”. Very interesting and extremely helpful.

Maureen has been busy interviewing our own artist, Tracey Perrin. Tracey lives in New Zealand and is a very talented Nature and Bird Photographer. I hope you enjoy what she has shared with you all.

The girls from the Redlands Digital Group have given us all a Double Delight as they celebrate their 75th Edition of their “Chinese Series” with the world. Well done girls, hoping to see many more editions to come.

Our amazing Featured Artist this month is Karen Waalwyk. Karen has travelled to many remote places on her artistic journey and I just love how she puts the images taken, into her artwork. I am very proud to share some of them with you.

Lastly, our Monthly Photographic Artists Challenge. This month the theme was Tall Ships and our artists certainly did not disappoint. I hope you all enjoy what they have created for you.

Well, that’s it from me. Stay safe on the roads, take care of each other and look out for those less fortunate around you.

Pam Henderson

Backgrounds: Foxy Squirrel Laitha’s Designs - Jai Johnson - White Lane Studio Copyright 2017 ©

Julie Powell - Andrew’s Sacred Kingfisher

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

HTTPS://PROPHOTOSHOPARTISTRY.COM

Image by: Sonia Pusey, Photoshop Artistry Student

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PENNY DE JONG

( AUSTRALIA )

FA S H I O N I S TA S

http://www.artistsdownunder.com.au/artist-4/penny-de-jong/

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W O M A N I N PA R LO U R W I T H L E T T E R S

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ROSA PERRY

( AUSTRALIA )

OUTSIDE INSIDE 1

OUTSIDE INSIDE 2

OUTSIDE INSIDE 3 https://rosa-perry.myportfolio.com/artwork https://artistsdownunder.com.au/artist-4/rosa-perry/

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OUTSIDE INSIDE 4

OUTSIDE INSIDE 5

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GEORGE KONCZ

( AUSTRALIA )

I LOV E C O LO U R

http://www.artistsdownunder.com.au/artist-2/george-koncz/

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I H O L D T H E T R U T H I N T H E PA L M O F M Y H A N D S

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LOUISE SMITH

( AUSTRALIA )

V I N TAG E S I N G E R

https://www.facebook.com/lksmithphotography/ https://artistsdownunder.com.au/artist-3/louise-smith/

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colin campbell

( AUSTRALIA )

B OX W I T H CA L A M I T Y

B OX W I T H L E A K

https://colincampbell.myportfolio.com https://artistsdownunder.com.au/artists-1/colin-campbell/

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SONIA PUSEY

( AUSTRALIA )

https://www.instagram.com/soniapusey/?hl=en

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VISCOSIT Y

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MARGARET KALMS

( AUSTRALIA )

ART DECO SAND AND SK Y https://artistsdownunder.com.au/artist-3/margaret-kalms/

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artists down under monthly Achievements 1717

artists down under facebook page 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!

Three ADU members receive a special gift Our very good Awake friends Katherine Zdonczyk of MagicalReality Designs 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.

Katherine, 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.

Katherine Zdonczyk can be found at

@ Oscraps http://bit.ly/3tTMUfM @ Etsy https://etsy.me/3RWjmpU 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 JANUARY. Two artists will receive a Diane kit each.

Diane Stafford can be found at

https://whitelanestudio.co.uk/biolinks

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The FEBRUARY lucky winners are Magical Reality Designs Gift Voucher - Sandra Dann Diane Stafford (WhiteLaneStudio) Texture & Overlay Kit - Marie Helyar - Sonia Pusey

shift art

January 2024 Theme “Urban Art”

https://shiftart.com/shift-art-photoshop-challenge-results-january-2024/

Congratulations goes to Being Noticed Bev Terawskyj Penny De Jong

Bev Terawskyj - Across The Alleyway

Penny De Jong - Contemplating Cityscape Chaos

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LIVING THE PHOTO ARTISTIC LIFE https://issuu.com/thephotoartisticlife/docs/issue107-final?fr=xKAE9_zU1NQ Congratulations to the following artists for having their images chosen to appear in the International magazine “Living The Photo Artistic Life”.

Maureen Maxwell - Man In A Cape Sonia Pusey - Love Supreme Rosa Perry - Outside Inside Series Helen McLeod - Come Fly With Me - The Ballroom Still Life Sandra Dann - Magical Moment Kim Ricci - Ailm Penny De Jong - Mystery Man In The City Ilona Abou-Zolof - Gypsy Wagon - Pioneer Days Louise Smith - Vintage Singer Gitama Day - Heart Worm Catbeagle Creations - Escape The Rat Race Judi Lapsley Miller - Portrait Of A Kaka - The Statesman (kereru) Christina Brunton - Onwards To The Castle

Helen McLeod - The Ballroom Still Life

Christina Brunton - Onwards To The Castle

Louise Smith - Vintage Singer

Maureen Maxwell - Man In A Cape

Judi Lapsley Miller - Portrait Of A kaka

Sandra Dann - Magical Moment

Ilona Abou-Zolof - Gypsy Wagon

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Judi Lapsley Miller - The Statesman (kereru)

LIVING THE PHOTO ARTISTIC LIFE

Ilona Abou-Zolof - Pioneer Days

Rosa Perry - Outside Inside 1

Penny De Jong - Mystery Man In The City

Helen McLeod - Come Fly With Me

Rosa Perry - Outside Inside 2

Kim Ricci - Ailm Sonia Pusey - Love Supreme Rosa Perry - Outside Inside 3

Gitama Dat - Heart Worm

CatBeagle Creations - Escape The Rat Race

Rosa Perry - Outside Inside 4

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light space and time “All Women”

https://lightspacetime.art/all-women-art-exhibition-january-2024/

Congratulations to the following Artists for their special achievements in the “Abstracts” Light Space & Time competition.

Honourable Mention Special Merit Ilona abou-Zolof - “Beauty Within”

Ilona Abou-Zolof - Beauty Within

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Ilona Abou-Zolof - “Straight On”

Ilona Abou-Zolof - Straight On

fusion art 9th Annual Colourful Abstractions Art Exhibition https://www.fusionartps.com/9th-annual-colorful-abstractions-art-exhibition-january-2024/

Congratulations to Ilona Abou-Zolof for her special achievements in the “9th Annual Colourful Abstractions” Art Exhibition.

Best In Show Finalist Ilona abou-Zolof - “Speak No Evil”

Ilona Abou-Zolof - Speak No Evil

Ilona Abou-Zolof - “Belonging”

Ilona Abou-Zolof - Belonging

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whats on Transformation Exhibition https://www.belcoarts.com.au/transformation/ Belconnen Arts Centre

118 Emu Bank, Belconnen, ACT 2617 1st December 2023 to 11th February 2024

Featuring Margaret Kalms TRANSFORMATION Change through life cycles, metamorphosis, renewal, and evolution. Be it in the environment around us, within ourselves as individuals or as collectives embarking on a shared journey.

Margaret Kalms - The Queen Who Alice Encountered

Margaret Kalms - First Love Story Margaret Kalms - Requiem For The Trees

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TRACEY PERRIN

( new zealand )

T W O ’ S C O M PA N Y

https://traceyperrinartisticphotography.co.nz/

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TRISH HOSKIN

( AUSTRALIA )

K E N S I N G T O N PA L AC E GARDENS

LO N D O N 2 0 2 3

https://trish-hoskin.myportfolio.com/ http://www.artistsdownunder.com.au/artist-4/trish-hoskin/

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A V E RY A I LO N D O N

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christina brunton

( AUSTRALIA )

C U R LY

https://artistsdownunder.com.au/artists-1/christina-brunton/ https://chrisbrunton.com/

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HAIR R AISING

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SHARON RANKMORE

( AUSTRALIA )

https://www.artistsdownunder.com.au/artist-4/sharon-rankmore/

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AT TAC H M E N T 6

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MARINA HOBBS

( AUSTRALIA )

T H E R E ’ S A G I R A F F E I N M Y B AT H

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FLO W E R S A N D F E AT H E R S

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AL BAMASS

( AUSTRALIA )

V I N TAG E B L U E C I R C U S T OY

https://artistsdownunder.com.au/artists-1/al-bamass/

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EYE 2 EYE

BLUE BLISS BENNY

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a Dr t Oi sWt sN U N D E R Australia and New Zealand

SOME PHOTOSHOP INSPIRATION TWO LAYER PANEL OPTIONS YOU MAY NOT KNOW

By Andrew Haysom

A little while ago Adobe introduced a new feature that many users really didn’t like (myself included).

They added a small badge in the right-bottom corner of the thumbnails shown in the Layer panel for layer masks and vector masks (see Figure 1).

[Fig 1 – Layer mask badges]

These were designed to enable you to quickly tell whether the thumbnail represented a normal layer mask or a vector mask. However, the icons were so similar, especially when viewed so small, that many people thought they just got in the way and obscured the bottom corner of the thumbnail.

Initially there was no way to remove these badges but in the latest versions of Photoshop they have made the badges optional. They can be turned on or off using the “Show layer mask badges” check box in the Layer Panel Options screen, accessed from the flyout menu in the Layer panel (see Figure 2).

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[Fig 2 – Layer Panel Options]

In the latest versions of Photoshop I believe that by default the badges are not displayed (at least that was the case for me), so if you are someone that liked them, now you know where to turn them back on. If yours are still there and you don’t like them, make sure you have the latest Photoshop version, and go turn them off.

Another item found in the same dialog box, that may be of interest, is the Thumbnail Contents option. This can be set to either Layer Bounds or Entire Document.

When set to Entire Document every thumbnail takes the shape of your document and the contents of the layer can be seen in their position on the canvas.

When set to Layer Bounds each thumbnail only shows the actual contents of that layer and you see a “larger” version of the contents if they are smaller than the whole layer. This can be helpful when you have very small elements on the layers and makes them easier to see and to recognise.

Figure 3 shows examples of what the Layer panel might look like with each option.

Of course, you can switch between the options whenever you like.

[Figure 3 – Thumbnail Contents]

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MAUREEN MAXWELL

( AUSTRALIA )

EPHEMER A 1

http://www.artistsdownunder.com.au/artist-3/maureen-maxwell/

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EPHEMER A 2

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DEAN HOHN

( AUSTRALIA )

B R O W N FA LC O N A R T 2

https://www.facebook.com/dean.hohn/photos https://artistsdownunder.com.au/artist-2/dean-hohn/

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C O L L A R D S PA R R O W H AW K A R T

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ILONA ABOU-ZOLOF

( AUSTRALIA )

CIT Y LIFE

UTOPIA https://www.zolof.net/ https://artistsdownunder.com.au/artist-2/ilona-abou-zolof/

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E X P LO S I O N

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MICK ROONEY

( AUSTRALIA )

SUNRISE

TIME TO FISH

https://www.artistsdownunder.com.au/artist-3/mick-rooney/

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AT T H E P O I N T

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JULIE POWELL

( AUSTRALIA )

https://www.juliepowellphoto.com/ https://artistsdownunder.com.au/artist-2/julie-powell/

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P E AC O C K A N D P E O N I E S

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KIM RICCI

( AUSTRALIA )

https://artistsdownunder.com.au/artist-3/kim-ricci/

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MENINDEE LAKE

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DIGITAL ARTISTS GROUP A COLLABORATIVE GROUP OF PHOTO ARTISTS

CHINESE WHISPERS #75 “MILESTONE”

This month Pam and I celebrate a major milestone with our artistic collaboration. This is the 75th consecutive month our joint art has appeared in the ADU magazine.

75 MONTHS - THAT’S 6.25 YEARS. That is just 8 months after the ADU Magazine first appeared to such acclaim.

During that time Pam and I have learnt so much from each other. Each challenge presents us with a scenario we individually would not have considered. However, there are two more important aspects that we are both value ... FRIENDSHIP and FUN! As a celebration we decided to both start and finish a collaboration. We gave ourselves an additional challenge.

Both Pam and I thank you for your continued support, and we are looking forward to continuing our efforts through 2024.

Maureen Maxwell

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STAGE 1

STAGE 2

Maureen Maxwell

STAGE 1

Pam Henderson

STAGE 2

Pam Henderson

Maureen Maxwell

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BEV TERAWSKYJ

( AUSTRALIA )

PA I N T E D L A DY N O. I

https://artistsdownunder.com.au/artists-1/bev-terawskyj/

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PA I N T E D L A DY N O. 3

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HEMANT KOGEKAR

( AUSTRALIA )

MOONLIT

S N O W C O T TAG E https://photos.kogekar.com/ https://artistsdownunder.com.au/artist-2/hemant-kogekar/

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RUNNER

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ALISON MEIER

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( NEW ZEALAND )

SOUTHERN MAN

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KYE THOMPSON

( AUSTRALIA )

L AC E

S A LT L A K E S , WA

https://artistsdownunder.com.au/artist-3/kye-thompson/

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K A R E N WA A LWYK

W E D G E TA I L E D E AG L E

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A F R I CA N V I L L AG E I

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A F R I CA N V I L L AG E I I

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R E D L E C H W E I N FLO W E R S

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K U D U WAT E R C O LO U R

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GOLDEN ELEPHANTS

GOLDEN RHINO

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HERON II

HERON III

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Meet your artist

KAREN WAALWYK Melbourne VIC

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Website:

https://www.flickr.com/photos/88165766@N05

https://artistsdownunder.com.au/artist-3/karen-waalwyk/

I started my journey with Sebastian Michaels back in 2015. I was looking for a course to improve my photo editing skills when I stumbled across Photoshop Artistry Fine Art Grunge. I still remember my reaction of ‘Wow!’ to the advertising promo where Sebastian showed how to put together a composite. This I wanted to learn. Little did I realise what lay ahead in the way of friendship and camaraderie that would develop through the Awake, Kaizen and of course the Artists Down Under Group.

My enjoyment of photography evolved with my love of travel. I am particularly drawn to wildlife, nature, big landscapes and scenes of daily life. From the time of arriving home from one adventure I would be planning my next escape. In the interim I would spend hours poring over photos and reliving memories. My photoshop creativity is predominantly inspired by my photos or memories of scenes. My approach though is very ad hoc. Sometimes I have a clear idea of what I want to achieve but mostly I experiment with lots of different textures and effects until some thing falls into place that resonates with me.

I have found through living the photo artistic life I am increasingly aware of my surroundings and feel more present in the moment. I continually now look at an animal, a flower, the sky, a scene and think how it may be incorporated into an artistic piece. I wonder at what each day may bring.

It is as though my eyes have been opened to a world I had not previously been aware of.

I set myself three weekly goals: go on an outing, learn something new and do something creative. When I feel uninspired, I pick out an old photo, watch a tutorial or grab my camera and go for a wander. Inevitably I can then sit down open a blank canvas and before I know it the evening will have disappeared as I am absorbed in a new creation.

An early Facebook post from Sebastian is one I regularly remind myself of: “How do I become a better photo artist?”

“Create art.”

“Yeah, but how do I get better?”

“Stop overthinking it. Just do it.”

“Do what?”

“Create art.”

“But then what?”

“Create more art.”

“That’s all there is to it?”

“Well … keep learning, obviously.”

“And?” “That’s it.”

“That’s it?”

“Keep learning. Keep creating.”

“Yeah, but …”

“And have some FUN with it. Whoever has the most fun, wins.”

It really is that simple.

-Sebastian For me ‘Fun’ is of most importance in the creative journey.

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E M U PA I N T E D

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PAM HENDERSON

( AUSTRALIA )

CA N A L https://www.facebook.com/snapnshootdesigns/ http://www.artistsdownunder.com.au/artist-4/pam-henderson/

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HELEN MCLEOD

( NEW ZEALAND )

FLOAT I N G O N A C LO U D

WHERE DRE AMS COME FROM

https://www.2-galleries.com/

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T H E 10 0 FO O T WAV E

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DENNIS RICKARD

( AUSTRALIA )

https://artistsdownunder.com.au/artist-2/dennis-rickard/

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P O L E DA N C E R

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ANDREW HAYSOM

( AUSTRALIA )

https://andrewhaysom.myportfolio.com/ https://artistsdownunder.com.au/artists-1/andrew-haysom/

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ABANDONED

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GITAMA DAY

( AUSTRALIA )

https://artistsdownunder.com.au/artist-2/gitama-day/

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V E M O DA L E N

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a Dr tOi sWt sN U N D E R Australia and New Zealand

INTERVIEW WITH TRACEY PERRIN

By Maureen Maxwell

Thank you, Tracey, for doing this interview. I know our members and other readers will be interested to learn more about you and your art.

You live in the most beautiful part of the world in the South Island of New Zealand. This southern island attracts photographers from around the world. It is full of wild scenery and wildlife to inspire any professional and amateur photographer. Photographing the birdlife in NZ seems to be a passion of yours. You also push many of your photographs further to create interesting photo artistic images.

WHAT ATTRACTS YOU TO BIRDS, NOT ONLY TO PHOTOGRAPH THEM, BUT ALSO TO CREATE VISUALLY INTERESTING ARTISTIC STORIES? I started following Brook Shaden, which started my journey into creating artistic images. Having always had a love of nature and birds I decided I would start photographing some of the local birdlife here in Canterbury, using the images I captured to create something visually different.

Some of my favourite birds to photograph are the Royal Spoonbill and the White Heron, these birds feature a lot in my composites.

One of my first creative edits was the Pied Stilt, I loved the strutting pose! When I create an image, I use all my own textures and backgrounds, so I can enter the finished work into competitions. I feel like my style has evolved since I first started creating my composites 3 years ago.

ARE YOU INTERESTED IN OTHER PHOTOGRAPHIC GENRES? Over the years I have had many interests in other genres including landscape, still life and children’s portraits. When I get the chance to travel I will often stop and take landscape images.

I also have a small home studio where I photograph children dressed up as faeries and mermaids etc.

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INTERVIEW WITH TRACEY PERRIN (CONT....)

HAVE YOU ALWAYS BEEN CREATIVE, AND HOW DID YOU BECOME INTERESTED IN DIGITAL PHOTO ARTISTRY? As a child I was alway colouring in and drawing or creating things. I got my first SLR camera in the late 1980s and I delved into creative photography. But it was not until I got my first DSLR (in 2012) and started watching the NZIPP Iris Awards in 2014 that I really became interested in learning how to use photoshop, learning how to create composites through Karen Alsop and other online tutorials over the years.

Graceful

Into The Light

Three Amigos

PLEASE TELL US A LITTLE ABOUT YOUR STYLE AND THE TYPES OF MEDIA YOU USE TO DISPLAY YOUR ART. I am not sure I have a set style, as my work keeps evolving so I feel that my style changes with it, but I do like to use my own clouds and textures to add to my composites.

Most of my work is displayed online through my facebook page

https://www.facebook.com/TracePerrinArtisticPhotography

and my website

https://traceyperrinartisticphotography.co.nz

WHAT DOES BELONGING TO ARTISTS DOWN UNDER MEAN TO YOU? I love being part of Artists Down Under, there is such an array of creativity in the community. It’s very inspiring seeing what other people are creating in the group.

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INTERVIEW WITH TRACEY PERRIN (CONT....)

WHERE DO YOU SEE YOUR ART TAKING YOU IN THE NEXT YEAR OR TWO? In the next year or two I would like to see more of my work selling, either through online sales or through exhibitions. I am also trying to grow my Faerietastic Photography business.

PLEASE TELL US A LITTLE ABOUT YOURSELF, YOUR BACKGROUND AND OTHER INTERESTS. I have lived in Christchurch, New Zealand all of my life and raised two children on my own until they left high school. While the children were young I got a Bachelor’s degree as an early childhood teacher and worked for a while in that industry. I later decided to get a Diploma in Photography as my passion for photography has always been part of my life and something I have always wanted to make money from.

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MARIE HELYAR

( AUSTRALIA )

A JOURNEY BEGINS

https://www.mariehelyarartist.com.au

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SANDRA DANN

( AUSTRALIA )

A DV E N T U R E T I M E

https://www.sandradimagery.com/

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WA N D E R I N G S

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artists down under monthly artistic photographic challenge theme:

Tall ships 85

Karen Waalwyk - Storm Watch

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Bev Terawskyj - Tall Ship

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Rosa Perry - Celestial Breeze

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Prue Wright - Ship In The Desert

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Jan Hannasky - The James Craig

Penny De Jong - Ghost Ship

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Ann Wehner - The Last One Aboard

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Ilona Abou-Zolof - Tallship

Marina Hobbs - Tall Ships

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Kim Ricci - Galiot

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Andrew Haysom - Crows Nest

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Trish Hoskin - Bound For South Australia

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Maureen Maxwell - Cloud Surfing

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adu artists s s e n i s u b s t n e m e s i t r e v d a 97

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Australia and New Zealand

FOREST & BIRD Online Store Bird Art by Judi Lapsley Miller

From Whence Cometh Evil

At What Cost Forever

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Helping Women with Endometriosis

Art

by Margaret Kalms

50% of profit donated to endometriosis research 26 women with endometriosis have told When I first heard about endometriosis I felt a me about their experiences. They spoke to deep compassion and need to do what I could me about their concerns and collaborated to help. Women with endometriosis suffer during the photo session. We explored debilitating pain, disruptive symptoms and often meanings of body, ideas of self and impacts endure multiple operations simply to function of illness together, agreeing which ideas normally. Few people are patient when listening we would explore photographically. My to descriptions of pain, symptoms or illness. This photos are often carefully arranged, but that can have the effect of silencing people who are doesn’t mean they are fake. They represent ill. the personal truth and experiences of 26 women with endometriosis. These women My compassion inspires my photoart which I are remembering and acting out their show in presentations to raise awareness. I OWN experiences. They choose their own joined Awake to teach me advanced Photoshop stance and facial expression. Women with skills, specifically to expand my photoartistic endometriosis are the only people who truly skills to create imaginative and dramatic images. know what endometriosis FEELS like.

My photoart opens dialogue enabling freer Unfortunately endometriosis is relatively expression of hidden feelings, experiences too common; an estimated 1 in 10 women living private to mention in ordinary conversation. with endometriosis, being over 175,000,000 I create photoart inspired by the concerns of women worldwide! And an estimated 500,000 women with endometriosis. Several women have women in Australia! Their experiences said that the process of imaging their suffering are heart-breaking. Regular illness and has helped them to face their pain and illness. debilitating pain result in missed education There is immense strength in being heard. I want and poor career opportunities leaving them my photoart to become visual screams!! women vulnerable to poverty.

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

Kalms

Margaret

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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