Artists Down Under - Australia and New Zealand - January 2021

DOWN UNDER Australia and New Zealand

Issue 46 -januar y 2021 | digital ar tistr y

04 E D I T O R ’ S M E S S A G E

17- A R T I S T S 28 AC H I E V E M E N T S

by Pam Henderson

40 K Y E T H O M P S O N - Rainy Night In May

- Fac ebook Page

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P H OTO S H O P A R T I S T R Y

- Living The Photo Ar tistic Life

by Sebastian Michaels

- Shift Art

06 C O L I N K I L L I C K

- Light Space And Time - Tr a c e s V E x h i b i t i o n

- Alien Plant Life

- Upcoming Exhibitions

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29 D E N N I S R I C K A R D

B E R N I C E FA R G U S - Cheetah Cub

- Seed Pods - Willy Wagtail

08 J E N N I F E R FAW K E S

30- K A R E N WA A LW Y K 31 - S n o w L e o p a r d P o r t r a i t

- Hosier Lane

32 PA U L N E A R Y

09 D A L E B O T H A -T h e Tr h r e a d s T h a t B i n d s U s

10 S H A R Y N WA L K E R

11 G E O R G E KO N C Z

- Falling Leaves

42 A R T I C L E CHINESE WHISPERS # 38

by Maureen Max well

43- F E AT U R E D A R T I S T LOUISE SMITH 52 - Rose

- Butter fly Garden - I Adore Thee - R a v e n ’s L a i r - R u n To M e - The Last Key

- Niagra

- F a i r y Ta l e s

- Indah Ref lective - Fight

34 C O L I N C A M P B E L L

- Flour Power III

- Centaur

- Day At The Races

33 H E L E N A K E R S T R O M

- The Girl With The Dragon Ta t t o o

41 M E AG H A N P R YO R

- Platform One - Lighting The Lamps - Overgrown - M e e t Yo u r A r t i s t - A r t Is Wonder ful

- Platform - Virtual Gallery

12 R O BY N L A K E M A N

35 K E V I N S I M S

- Dark Angel Of Barcelona

- Herons - Pidgeons

13 T R I S H H O S K I N

36 C A R O LY N D A K I N

- The Lost Journal

- Messengers

- Time

- Tu i Te a t i m e

14 M A U R E E N M A X W E L L

37 C O L I N A L L E N

- Crowded City

- A Work In Progress

- The Princess And Her Dog

- T h e W i s d o m O f Ye a r s

15 D E N I S E M c D E R M O T T

38 S H A R O N R A N K M O R E

- Por trait Ef f ie

- For ward

16 M A R Y K N AG G S

39 I N G R I D J A KO B S E N

- St Kilda Marina

- T i d a l Tu r m o i l

- P a i n t e d P i l l a r, M i n d a r i e Marina

- A Walk In The Rain

F R O N T C OV E R b y LO U I S E S M I T H - Escape

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Al BaMass - Black Stump Heart

53 J U L I E P O W E L L - Beginnings - Evening Stroll

54 M A R G A R E T K A L M S - Light Power

55 C H R I S T I N A B R U N T O N - Masked

61 B A R B A R A D U D Z I N S K A - Ye l l o w F l o w e r s D a n c e

- London - Autumn

57 A N T H O N Y W E S T - Hyper Vigilant

58 M I C K R O O N E Y - Tr i u m p h

62 J U D I L A P S L E Y M I L L E R

- Steampunk Meeting

- Orchid At The Opera

- The Scenic Route

- S w e e t p e a ’s B i r t h d a y

63 PA M H E N D E R S O N - As The Stream Flows

MIKE K ANE - Cyber Shot

74 A L B A M A S S - F i l m H e a r t 2 0 17 - Cold Walk In The Par k At Night

64- A R T I C L E 66 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

67 A L I O P P Y - W a t c h i n g Yo u

75 H E M A N T KO G E K A R - Bottlebrush - Gum Blossom

76 M A R I S A L I B E R AT O - Five Degrees Of Separation

68 B I L L O L D H A M - Dragons Are Snapping

69 S U E M A S T E R S O N - Deep Sea Dreaming

- B e s t O f Fr i e n d s

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73 G I TA M A D AY

- The Selfie

- Local Landscape Lillies

59 I L O N A A B O U - Z O L O F

- F i n d i n g A Vo i c e

- Dance With Poppies

- Ready For Action

56 A N D R E W H AY S O M

72 D E A N H O H N

- Disintegrating Forest Nymph

77 R O S A P E R R Y - Swan Lake

78 S U E M A P L E S - Gold Dusted Orange Lily

70- K I M R I C C I 71 - L i s i a n t h u s

79- A R T I S T S C H A L L E N G E 86 M O N T H LY P H O T O G R A P H I C CHALLENGE

By Pam Henderson

87- A D U A R T I S T S 91 B U S I N E S S

ADVERTISEMENTS - Online Courses * Julie Powell - Ar t Of Birding Wildlife & Nature Photography Chal lenge 2020 * Judi Lapsley Miller - W a t e r Fr o m A r t * Dean Hohn - Helping Women With En dometriosis * Margaret Kalms

Rosa Perry - Love

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

A very Happy New Year to everyone. I hope you all had a wonderful Christmas, especially those that got the priviledge of spending time with family. Remember to all stay safe.

Our artists have had another successful month with exhibitions and competitions. Take your time to browse through their achievements.

Enjoy another edition of our Digital Artists group’s “Chinese Whisper’s” series.

Andrew Haysom has taken time out over the Christmas break to share another of his amazing Photoshop tips in a new tutorial on Sky Replacement.

The Monthly Artist’s Photoshop Challenge was set with an Aussie Theme for our artist’s to play with. I am sure you will be delighted with their efforts.

Barbara Dudzinska - Fata Morgana

Well, that’s it from me, I hope you all enjoy this edition of Artists Down Under and more importantly, stay safe and take care of each other.

Finally I would like to intriduce you to our Featured Artist this month - Louise Smith.

Louise comes from Gympie in Queensland and is an amazing artist. I know you will all Pam love her work.

Henderson

AL BaMass - 1377 Backgrounds: Foxy Squirrell Laitha’s Designs - Jai Johnson - White Lane Studio Copyright 2017 ©

Christina Brunton - Shell

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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

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ALIEN PL ANT LIFE

by COLIN KILLICK

Australia

www.behance.net/colinkillick https://artistsdownunder.com.au/artists-1/colin-killick/

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C H E E TA H C U B

by B E R N I C E FA R G U S

Australia

https://artistsdownunder.com.au/artists-1/bernice-fargus/

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HOSIER LANE

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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T H E T H R E A D S T H AT B I N D U S b y DA L E B O T H A

Australia

https://artistsdownunder.com.au/artist-2/dale-botha/

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T H E G I R L W I T H T H E D R AG O N TAT T O O b y S H A RY N WA L K E R

Australia

https://www.changeoffocus.com.au https://www.facebook.com/changeoffocus

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FLO U R P O W E R I I I 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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DA R K A N G E L O F B A R C E LO N A b y R O BY N L A K E M A N

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Australia

T H E LO S T J O U R N A L

TIME

by TRISH HOSKIN

Australia

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

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CROWDED CIT Y

THE PRINCESS AND HER DOG 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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PORTR AIT EFFIE

by DENISE McDERMOT T

Australia

https://www.imagesbydenise.net https://artistsdownunder.com.au/artist-2/denise-mcdermott/

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S T K I L DA M A R I N A

PA I N T E D P I L L A R , M I N DA R I E M A R I N A 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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artists down under monthly Achievements 17

artists down under facebook

Julie Powell - Unbidden Time

Maureen Maxwell - Ballet Love

page

Andrew Haysom - Tawny Frogmouth Chick

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!

Michelle Fay Baker - Rainbow Bee Eater

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Gitama Day - Just In From The Meadow

Bernice Fargus - Edinburgh Castle From The Vennel

Dean Hohn - Lunch Is Served

Meaghan Pryor - Winter

Joyce Maris - Erosion

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.

The January lucky winners are Teddi Rutschman (Foxy Squirrel) Gift Voucher of $10.00 - Judi Lapsley Miller Diane Stafford (WhiteLaneStudio) Texture & Overlay Kit - Kim Ricci - Penny De Jong

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

Meaghan Pryor - Butterflies In The Rain Maureen Maxwell - Firebird Ballet Dancers

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LIVING THE PHOTO ARTISTIC LIFE https://issuu.com/thephotoartisticlife/docs/issue70-final?fr=sZjM4MjI1ODEw Congratulations to the following artists for having their images chosen to appear in the International magazine “Living The Photo Artistic Life”.

Gitama Day - In The Boat Of Myself - Discussing Christmas Decorations Carolyn Dakin - His Majesty Louise Smith - Believe In Fairytales Maureen Maxwell - Golden Christmas Meaghan Pryor - Red Umbrella Christina Brunton - From Above - Fishermen On The Lake Sue Masterson - Chloe’s Beach Dale Botha - Flower Child Ilona Abou-Zolof - Pussycat - Playing With My Doll Kim Ricci - Lavender Bee - Off Course Julie Powell - Mr Carnival

Louise Smith - Believe In Fairytales

Maureen Maxwell - Golden Christmas

Sue Masterson - Chloe’s Beach

Christina Brunton - Fishermen On The Lake

Meaghan Pryor - Red Umbrella

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Christina Brunton - From Above

LIVING THE PHOTO ARTISTIC LIFE

Carolyn Dakin - His Majesty

Ilona Abou-Zolof - Playing With My Doll

Ilona Abou-Zolof - Pussy Cat

Gitama Day - A Boat Of Myself

Kim Ricci - Lavender Bee

Kim Ricci - Off Course

Julie Powell - Mr Carnival

Dale Botha - Flower Child

Gitama Day - Discussing Christmas Decorations

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LIVING THE PHOTO ARTISTIC LIFE Congratulations goes to

Rosa Perry for being chosen as the Featured Artist in the Living The Photo Artistic Life’s magazine - edition # 70 These are Rosa’s images

Rosa Perry - Christmas Holiday

Rosa Perry - Journey

Rosa Perry - Soul Mate

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Rosa Perry - Seeker Of Souls

Rosa Perry - Strawberry Kisses

Rosa Perry - The Crown Rules

Rosa Perry - Christmas Magic

shift art

December 2020 Theme

“FINDING GRATITUDE DURING DIFFICULT TIMES!” https://shiftart.com/shift-art-photoshop-challenge-results-december-2020/ Congratulations goes to

Rosa Perry For being the “Winner” of the December Shift Art challenge.

Rosa’s entry was titled “Christmas Gratitude”.

Also congratulations goes to both Karen Waalwyk with her image “Dreaming Of Freedom” and to Penny De Jong with her image “I Think Therefore I Am!” for receiving Honourable Mentions.

Rosa Perry - Christmas Gratitude

Penny De Jong - I Think Therefore I Am!

Karen Waalwyk - Dreaming Of Freedom

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light space and time “Nature” https://www.lightspacetime.art/nature-art-exhibition-december-2020/

Congratulations to the following artists for their special achievements in the November Light Space & Time competition “Art” Overall Winning Category 6th Place Judi Lapsley Millerl - “Forever Calling Me (Tui)” 10th Place Christina Brunton - “The Warning”

Helen Akerstrom - Melinzi Stare

Photography & Digital 3rd Place Judi Lapsley Miller - “Forever Calling Me (Tui)” 5th Place Christina Brunton - “The Warning” 6th Place Julie Powell - “Rainbow Lorikeet”

Special Merit Ilona Abou-Zolof - “Peak A Boo” Ilona Abou-Zolof - “Proud Kudo” Helen Akerstrom - “Melinzi Stare” Christina Brunton - “Gannet Pair” Carolyn Dakin - “Messengers” Judi Lapsley Miller - “A Real Kiwi Joker (Kiwi Pukupuku)” Judi Lapsley Miller - “The Sweetheart” Julie Powell - “Black Swan”

Christina Brunton - The Warning

Special Recognition Bernice Fargus - “Morning On The Savannah” Helen Akerstrom - “First Nuzzle”

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Carolyn Dakin - Messengers

light space and time Judi Lapsley Miller - A Real Kiwi Joker (Kiwi pukupuku)

Christina Brunton - Gannet Pair

Helen Akerstrom - First Nuzzle

Ilona Abou-Zolof - Peak A Boo

Judi Lapsley Miller - The Sweetheart (kaka)

Ilona Abou-Zolof - Proud Kudo

Julie Powell - Black Swan

Julie Powell - Rainbow Lorikeet

Judi Lapsley Miller - Forecer Calling Me (Tui)

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traces v exhibition Congratulations goes to

Margaret Kalms For having her image chosen to promote “Traces V” exhibition by Belconnen Arts Centre.

Margaret’s image is called “Tears Of London Eyes”. https://www.belcoarts.com.au/traces-v/?mc_cid=dbb9ee7fd9&mc_eid=298af2f752

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upcoming exhibitions with Dean Hohn

Gallery Pejean 57 George Street, Launceston, TAS 7250 https://www.gallerypejean.com.au/ 30 Nov 2020 – 16 Jan 2021 Exhibiting “Greeting The Sunrise” Nos.1 to 6

Greeting The Sunrise 1

Greeting The Sunrise 2

Greeting The Sunrise 3

Greeting The Sunrise 4

Greeting The Sunrise 5

Greeting The Sunrise 6

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upcoming exhibitions with Judi Lapsley Miller

ART TO GO NZ Academy of Fine Arts http://nzafa.com/ Academy Galleries, 1 Queens Wharf, Wellington Summer Cash & Carry Exhibition 16 Nov 2020 – mid January 2021 Exhibiting “The Scenic Route” and “The Selfie”

The Scenic Route

The Selfie

SUMMER EXHIBITION NZ Academy of Fine Arts http://nzafa.com/ Academy Galleries, 1 Queens Wharf, Wellington 14 Nov 2020 – mid January 2021 Submitted for exhibition: “Nightlife” and “A Real Kiwi Joker” “In “Nightlife,” we imagine a not-so-distant future when Wellington after-hours is not all about partying in Courtney Place but enjoying a city filled with the evening chorus of ruru, kākā, tūī, and kiwi.

Nightlife

In another night scene, “a real Kiwi joker” goes for an evening stroll under a rising moon, chuckling to himself. Judi donates 10% of her proceeds to Capital Kiwi and Zealandia to help make these dreams a reality.”

A Real Kiwi Joker

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SEED PODS

W I L LY WAG TA I L

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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S N O W L E O PA R D P O R T R A I T

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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DAY AT T H E R AC E S

N I AG R A

by PAU L N E A RY

Australia

http://www.artistsdownunder.com.au/artist-4/paul-neary/

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I N DA H R E FL E C T I V E

FIGHT

by HELEN AKERSTROM

Australia

https://www.facebook.com/helen.akerstrom https://artistsdownunder.com.au/artist-2/helen-akerstrom/

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P L AT FO R M

V I R T UA L G A L L E RY

by COLIN CAMPBELL

Australia

https://colincampbell.myportfolio.com

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

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HERONS

PIDGEONS

by KEVIN SIMS

New Zealand

http://www.kevinsims.co.nz https://artistsdownunder.com.au/artist-3/kevin-sims/

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MESSENGERS

T U I T E AT I M E 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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A WORK IN PROGRESS

THE WISDOM OF YEARS

by COLIN ALLEN

Australia

http://www.artistsdownunder.com.au/artists-1/colin-allen/

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FO R WA R D

by SHARON R ANKMORE

Australia

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

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T I DA L T U R M O I L

A WA L K I N T H E R A I 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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R A I N Y N I G H T I N M AY

by K YE THOMPSON

Australia

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

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C E N TAU R

FA L L I N G L E AV E S 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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artists DOWN UNDER Australia and New Zealand

DIGITAL ARTISTS GROUP A COLLABORATIVE GROUP OF PHOTO ARTISTS

STAGE 1

CHINESE WHISPERS #38 “THOSE EYES”

Pam Henderson

STAGE 2

Maureen Maxwell

Pam and I would like to wish you all a New Year that is filled with happiness and good health, plus lots of creativity throughout 2021.

Maureen Maxwell

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LOUISE SMITH

ROSE

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B U T T E R FLY G A R D E N

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I ADORE THEE

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R AV E N ’ S L A I R

RUN TO ME

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THE L AST KEY

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FA I RY TA L E S

P L AT FO R M O N E

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LIGHTING THE L AMPS

OV E R G R O W N

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Meet your artist Louise Smith Gympie, QLD Australia

Website :

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Tell us a little about yourself and where you live.

I was born in Gympie, Qld but left home for the big smoke of Brisbane when I was 18 to work for the Westpac Bank. After a career in banking I left to have my first of two children. Once the kids were a little older my husband and I started our own cleaning business on the Sunshine Coast but have now moved back to Gympie where we still do a little cleaning, but am enjoying a sort of semi retired life.

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

My interest in Photo Artistry was sparked about 2-3 years ago after seeing an advert for Sebastian Michaels’ Photoshop Artistry course that was being promoted by another photographer that I was following at the time. I had joined a local camera club some years before and really enjoyed learning about my camera and taking photos but wanted to take things a step further. I had used mainly Lightroom to edit my images before so learning all about Photoshop was a big learning curve for me but I’m finding the process really interesting.

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

My inspiration comes from studying others and their wonderful work in our many online facebook groups for Sebastian’s courses. Pinterest is another great resource to get ideas. Songs, books, TV shows - there’s lots of areas. I like a lot of different genres of art so I’m just experimenting with different things to see what grabs me the most. So far they’re all equal.

Do you have a certain approach to creating your art?

If I come up with an idea I like to search my own photos first to see if there is anything I could use. Even if it’s just one small element it’s good to know there is something of yours in the image. I then look through the endless course resources we have and if that’s not providing, then I’m on Pixabay or similar sites to try and find the right image or I’ll grab my camera or iPhone and photograph something around the house.

What does your art mean to you?

I used to be a creative child, always drawing. I loved it. But never thought i was good enough.

We unfortunately didn’t have art classes as such at school, it was either the science route or secretarial studies. So I went the secretarial way, art went down the gurgler! Having this creative outlet now to express myself makes me very happy and fulfilled. I can’t imagine not doing it into the future. I love taking photos, I love editing them on the computer as it helps keep my brain active. It’s just very satisfying especially when a piece all comes together Do you think since starting in Photo Artistry it has changed you and if so, how?

Yes definitely. I feel I’m a lot more confident in myself. I think that comes from the support that we get displaying our art on the various Facebook groups. Certainly happy and thankful that we can do that.

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Is there anyone that you draw inspiration from?

There are some extremely talented artists in this world which you soon realise when you go searching on the web. I really like the work of an Australian artist, Alexia Sinclar. She is a fine art photographer and her type of style is something I would like to explore someday. But I also like college artist, Frank Moth. You can find their work on Instagram. Another genre i’d like to explore!

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

I would love to have a gallery showing one day. Maybe a collaboraton with some other artists would be something I’d definitely look at and just to continue to produce art that I’m proud of and hopefully others find delight in.

ART IS WONDERFUL

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BEGINNINGS

EVENING STROLL

by JULIE POWELL

Australia

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

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L I G H T FLO W E R

by MARGARET K ALMS

Australia

http://www.endowomanart.com https://artistsdownunder.com.au/artist-3/margaret-kalms/

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MASKED

R E A DY FO R AC T I O N

by CHRISTINA BRUNTON

Australia

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

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LO N D O N

AU T U M N 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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HYPER VIGIL ANT

by ANTHONY WEST

Australia

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TRIUMPH

by MICK ROONEY

Australia

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

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STE AMPUNK MEETING

BEST OF FRIENDS

by ILONA ABOU- ZOLOF

Australia

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

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CY B E R S H O T

by MIKE K ANE

Australia

https://www.mikekanephotography.com.au/ http://www.artistsdownunder.com.au/artist-3/mike-kane/

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Y E L LO W FLO W E R S DA N C E

DA N C E W I T H P O P P I E S

by BARBAR A DUDZINSK A

Australia

https:// www.SmartArtPlace.com

https://artistsdownunder.com.au/artists-1/barbara-dudzinska/

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THE SELFIE

THE SCENIC ROUTE

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 S T H E S T R E A M FLO W S 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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a Dr t Oi sWt sN U N D E R Australia and New Zealand

SOME PHOTOSHOP INSPIRATION SKY REPLACEMENT

By Andrew Haysom

In the latest release of Photoshop (October 2020, Version 2021), Adobe have added an “automatic” sky replacement feature, playing catchup a little with products like Luminar that have had this for a little while.

To access the feature, choose Sky Replacement from the Edit menu, you will be presented with the Sky Replacement dialog as shown in Figure 1. You must have a pixel layer active at the time of choosing the command.

I’ll talk about the last option in this dialog first.

For Output always choose New Layers as this will output a layer group that makes up the sky replacement which you can easily adjust later.

The other option Duplicate Layer outputs a flattened version to a duplicate layer which is much harder to edit.

Photoshop will churn for a few seconds while it generates the required masks and such, and then the current sky will be replaced into your image (as long as the Preview check box is ticked).

[Figure 1 – Sky Replacement dialog]

[Figure 2 – Sky Picker]

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Click the drop-down arrow next to the current sky thumbnail to activate the Sky Picker (see Figure 2).

SOME PHOTOSHOP INSPIRATION (CONT....)

Here you can choose a different sky simply by clicking on it (again it will be shown in your image). You can add your own skies here using the New Sky icon at the bottom of the panel. You can also add a new Sky Group (folder) using the New Sky Group icon. You can move skies between folders simply by dragging and dropping them. Delete any unwanted skies using the Delete Sky icon.

If you do not see any skies here initially, activate the panel menu and choose Append Default Skies.

Click off the Sky Picker (i.e. click on the Sky Replacement dialog) to close the Sky Picker.

The Shift Edge slider moves the sky up (negative) and down (positive) relative to the edge (or horizon) Photoshop has determined. Generally the default of zero (no movement) will work best.

The Fade Edge slider will attempt to fade or feather the sky near the edge (or horizon) resulting in a feathered grey mask, rather than a sharp edge. In my experience, the masks created by this tool can be a bit feathered (or muddy) anyway. If you look at Figure 3 you can see an example of a mask (using an image with a building against the sky) showing the different masks created using the extreme values for Fade Edge. You’ll notice on this example that some areas of the edge are muddy even with the Fade Edge slider at zero.

[Figure 3 – Example masks with different Fade Edge values]

The Brightness and Temperature sliders allow you to modify the brightness and colour temperature of the sky. If you change either of these sliders from their defaults of zero (no change), an additional layer will be created in the layer group, these will be clipped to the Sky layer. For the Brightness, a Brightness/Contrast adjustment layer is created, and for the Temperature, a Color Balance adjustment layer is created. Obviously these can be adjusted later if required.

Move the scale slider to change the scale or size of the sky.

Checking the Flip check-box with cause the sky to be flipped horizontally. You’ll always want to be conscious of where the light is coming from in the sky and make sure it matches the image.

The foreground adjustments allow you to adjust the light/colour of the foreground in your image somewhat. These sliders simply set the opacities of the Foreground Lighting and Foreground Color layers in the layer group created. The adjustments only really change the parts of the foreground closer to the sky edge (horizon).

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The Sky Replacement dialog offers four tools, the use of three of these is fairly self-explanatory, The Move Tool allows you to move the sky around (you may have to scale it up first to avoid the edges showing as you move it), the Hand Tool allows you to move your image window around and the Zoom Tool to zoom in an out.

The scale, orientation and position of the sky can all be modified later using the Move/Transform tool on the Sky layer. Note that the mask on the Sky layer is already unlinked from the image so you don’t need to worry about it moving.

The final tool, the Sky Brush allows you to paint in and out the sky. Here you are essentially painting with a black or white brush on the mask of the Sky layer, with a brush that has been put into Overlay mode for you. Overlay mode means that when painting “in” the sky (same as painting mask with white) you will only affect areas that are lighter than 50% grey, and when painting out the sky you will only affect areas that are darker than 50% grey). Obviously, this can also be done later, and is probably easier to do later once you have visually examined the mask.

Figure 4 shows the Sky Replacement layer group that is created with the tool. Obviously you can also change it’s opacity to “tone down” the replaced sky if required.

[Figure 4 – Sky Replacement layer group]

Overall I think this tool does a good job, but not as good a job as doing the job totally manually with Luminosity Masks, but it is much quicker, and with some careful tweaking of the layers afterwards a very good result can be had.

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WATC H I N G YO U

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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D R AG O N S A R E S N A P P I N G

LO CA L L A N D S CA P E L I L L I E S

by BILL OLDHAM

Australia

https://www.flickr.com/photos/25818712@N04/ https://artistsdownunder.com.au/artists-1/bill-oldham/

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DEEP SEA DREAMING

by SUE MASTERSON

Australia

https://www.facebook.com/Sue-Masterton-Digital-Artist-1662189864018110/ http://artistsdownunder.com.au/artist-4/sue-masterson/

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LISIANTHUS

by KIM RICCI

Australia

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

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F I N D I N G A VO I C E

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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O R C H I D AT T H E O P E R A

S W E E T P E A’ S B I R T H 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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F I L M H E A R T 2 017

C O L D WA L K I N T H E PA R K AT N I G H T

by AL BAMASS

Australia

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

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BOT TLEBRUSH

G U M B LO S S O M 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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F I V E D E G R E E S O F S E PA R AT I O N

D I S I N T E G R AT I N G FO R E S T N Y M P H 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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S WA N L A K E b y R O S A P E R RY

Australia

https://rosa-perry.myportfolio.com/artwork https://www.flickr.com/photos/rosa_perry

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G O L D D U S T E D O R A N G E L I LY

by SUE MAPLES

Australia

http://www.artistsdownunder.com.au/artist-4/sue-maples/

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artists down under monthly artistic photographic challenge theme:

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Karen Waalwyk - Another Hard Day

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Pam Henderson - You Talking To Me!

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Rosa Perry - Aussie Mates

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Andrew Haysom - Eastern Grey Kangaroo

Sharon Rankmore - Koala

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Margaret Kalms - Australian Flags And Roulettes

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Colin Campbell - Tree Repeat

Maureen Maxwell - My Country

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Rosa Perry - The Crown Rules

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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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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 sup ports 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.

Round Glass Tray

Paradise Sheer Wrap

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Wood Wall Art

Colour Pop Statement Bag

Square Glass Tray

Peach Blossom Cashmere Silk Scarf

Helping Women with Endometriosis

Art

by Margaret Kalms

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.

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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WEBSITE:

http://artistsdownunder.com.au/

http://tinyurl.com/artisitsdownunderpublic