DOWN UNDER Australia and New Zealand
Issue 56 | november 2021 | digital ar tistr y
04 E D I T O R S R E P O R T By Pam Henderson
- Witch
05 P H O T O S H O P A R T I S T RY By Sebastian Michaels
06 PA M H E N D E R S O N - The Stairs
- A Galaxy Of Dreams
- B r i d g e To E n l i g h t e n m e n t
09 M A R K PA S S F I E L D - Nodding Weed
10 D E N N I S R I C K A R D - W a t e r To w e r
11 S U E M A S T E R S O N - Jar Of Flowers
- T i m e Fu n n e l
40 C H I N E S E W H I S P E R S # 4 8 41- F E AT U R E D A R T I S T D E N I S E M C D E R M OT T 50 - Railway Guard
- Drought
- Murder
- Recent Still Life
- Witch 2060
- R e a d y To G o
- Ur ban War r ior
- Despair
- Moon Wizard
- M e e t Yo u r A r t i s t
- Cool As Ice
51 I N G R I D JA KO B S E N - Kookaburra Resting
52 M I C H E L L E B A K E R - Orangutan
13- M O N T H LY AC H I E V E M E N T S 28 29 I LO N A A B O U - Z O LO F - Flying Fair y H ouse
53 LY N E T T E PAU L - Anemone
- Beginning
54 T R I S H H O S K I N - Butter f ly Adventure
30 K E V I N S I M S
- Painted Flowers
55 A N D R E W H AYS O M
- Glass Water fall
- Centre Place
31 K AY L E N E H E L L I W E L L - T h e R e d Va s e
- The Gargoyle
33 M AU R E E N M A X W E L L - Or vieto Lane
34 K A R E N WA A LW Y K - Fac e O f E x tinc tion - G alapagos Penguin - Fac e O f E x tinc tion - Sc imit ar O r y x
35 LY N DA R L I N G T O N - Singing Magpie
36 G E O R G E KO N C Z
- Chester Lane
56 B E V T E R R AW S K YJ - Crow Meadow
32 R O S A P E R RY
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39 T R AC E Y P E R R I N
- Watching A nd Waiting
12 S H A RY N WA L K E R
- Shower Time
- Forest Fair y
- By Maureen Maxwell
08 CAT B E AG L E C R E AT I O N S
- Magpie
38 CA R O LY N DA K I N
- Corpse Bride
07 M E AG H A N P RYO R
- Halloween Vulture
37 M I K E K A N E
- Lakesc ape
57 A N N W E H N E R - Psychedelic Dreams
58 R O BY N L A K E M A N - The Edge
59 P E N N Y D E J O N G - Ancient
60- B E R N I C E FA R G U S 61 - S t e l l a r ’s S e a E a g l e 62- S O M E P H O T O S H O P I N S P I R AT I O N 64 B y A n d r e w H a y s o m
65 S H A R O N R A N K M O R E - MM
66 M I C K R O O N E Y - Life Giving Roots
67 C H R I S T I N A B R U N T O N
81- M O N T H LY A R T I S T I C P H O T O 96 C H A L L E N G E 97- A R T I S T S B U S I N E S S 101 A DV E R T I S E M E N T S
- B l u e Ye l l o w M a c a w
68 B A R B A R A D U D Z I N S K A - Admiration
- To p F a s h i o n
69 K I M R I C C I - Amira
F R O N T C OV E R
- Set In Stone
by D E N I S E M C D E R M OT T
70 M A RY K N AG G S - Hidey Hole - Wanneroo Pines
71 J U D I L A P S L E Y M I L L E R
- Anguish
- S t r a w b e r r y S u n d a e ( H y d r a n g e a)
72 K Y E T H O M P S O N - Cityscape
73 LO U I S E S M I T H - Ariel
74 H E M A N T KO G E K A R - Caravan Life
- Clothesline
75 G I TA M A DAY - Surprised
- Wat tle
76 J U L I E P O W E L L - Musical Interlude
77 A L B A M A S S - Slow Slow Road Skull
- AL My Pal
78 M A R G A R E T K A L M S - Walking With Endometr iosis Felt Like Te a r i n g O u t M y L o w e r P e l v i c B a c k
79 C O L I N CA M P B E L L - Diminished
- Sur veyor
80 D E A N H O H N - Black Swan Ar t III
- Black Swan Ar t IV
Penny De Jong - Warp Speed
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a r t i s t s DOWN UNDER Australia and New Zealand
Welcome to the November edition of Artists Down Under. Time is certainly flying and it is only 7 weeks until Christmas, how scary is that. It has been a very challenging year this year so far, but we have all pulled through ok. If it has taught us one thing it would have to be appreciation for each other. Life is precious and so are you. Our Featured Artist for this month is Denise McDermott. Denise is a very talented and gifted artist, who has had many successes in both Australian and International photography competitions. Denise has a passion for photoshoots from organising right through to the finished product. I know you will all love her work. A very special Happy 4th Birthday goes out to our Redlands Digital Artist group, who this month celebrate their 48th edition in their series “Chinese Whispers”. I hope you have all followed their journey each month and enjoyed the work that they have created for you all. Our very loved Photoshop Guru, Andrew Haysom, has been busy at it again creating another of his Photoshop Tips for everyone to enjoy. This month it is on “Flattened Images”. For our Monthly Artist’s challenge this month, I set our artists the task of creating an image with just a touch of colour, and they never let me down. I know you are all going to love what they have created for you. Well that’s it for me, until next month stay safe and take care of each other.
Pam Henderson
Maureen Maxwell - Flying Fish Backgrounds: Foxy Squirrell Laitha’s Designs - Jai Johnson - White Lane Studio Copyright 2017 ©
Julie Powell - All Hallows Eve
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Artists in this publication are responsible for any rights appertaining to their work.
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T H E S TA I R 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 GALA X Y OF DREAMS
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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BRIDGE TO ENLIGHTENMENT b y C AT B E AG L E C R E AT I O N S
Australia
https://artistsdownunder.com.au/artist-3/lynsey-stirland-mitchell/
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NODDING WEED b y M A R K PA S S F I E L D
Australia
https://artistsdownunder.com.au/artist-3/mark-passfield/
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WAT E R T O W E R 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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JA R O F FLO W E R S 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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TIME FUNNEL b y S H A RY N WA L K E R
Australia
https://www.changeoffocus.com.au https://artistsdownunder.com.au/artist-4/sharyn-walker/
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artists down under facebook
Rosa Perry - The Black Widow
page
Andrea Carter - Vintage Surfboard Swap Meet
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!
Penny De Jong - My Flock
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Karen Waalwyk - A Bit Batty
Julie Powell - Spring Petals
Dean Hohn - Soaring
Gitama Day - The Bower And The Hooligans Song
Hemant Kogekar - Autumn Night
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 November lucky winners are Teddi Rutschman (Foxy Squirrel) Gift Voucher of $10.00 - Kaylene Helliwell Diane Stafford (WhiteLaneStudio) Texture & Overlay Kit - Ann Alcock - Anthea Scotte
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 November. Two artists will receive a Diane kit each. Diane Stafford can be found at
https://whitelanestudio.co.uk/biolinks
Bernice Fargus - Pride
Meaghan Pryor - Evanescent
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LIVING THE PHOTO ARTISTIC LIFE https://issuu.com/thephotoartisticlife/docs/issue80-final?fr=sZDNhMTI1ODEw Congratulations to the following artists for having their images chosen to appear in the International magazine “Living The Photo Artistic Life”. Meaghan Pryor - As The World Burns Rosa Perry - Saint Cecilia - Scarecrow Gitama Day - Everything Is Sacred Julie Powell - Digital Discord Hemant Kogekar - Church On A Hill - Lost In The Woods Kim Ricci - Secret Rendezvous Sue Masterson - Wilting Beauty - Painted Sunflower Ilona Abou-Zolof - Self Portrait No.10 Louise Smith - Warrior Woman - Artemis Maureen Maxwell - Dystopian Future Series I - Dystopian Future Series II Carolyn Jenson - Dragon Warrior Penny De Jong - Halloween Head Hunter
Ilona Abou-Zolof - Self Portrait No.10
Julie Powell - Digital Discord
Rosa Perry - Saint Cecilia
Sue Masterson - Wilting Beauty
Kim Ricci - Secret Rendezvous
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Penny De Jong - Halloween Head Hunter
LIVING THE PHOTO ARTISTIC LIFE
Hemant Kogekar - Church On A Hill
Rosa Perry - Scarecrow
Meaghan Pryor - As The World Burns
Louise Smith - Artemis
Louise Smith - Warrior Woman
Gitama Day - Everything Is Sacred
Hemant Kogekar - Lost In The Woods Maureen Maxwell - Dystopian Future Series II
Maureen Maxwell - Dystopian Future Series I
Sue Masterson - Painted Sunflower
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shift art
October 2021 Theme
“Under The Sea” https://shiftart.com/shift-art-photoshop-challenge-results-october-2021/
Congratulations goes to Gitama Day and Karen Waalwyk being chosen as “1st Runners Up” in the October Shift Art Challenge. Gitama’s image was “Life Aquatic” and Karen’s image was “A Curious World”. Congratulations also goes to the following artists for receiving “Honourable Mentions” with their images. Bev Terrawyskj - “Hello”, Rosa Perry - “Lorelei”, Kim Ricci - “The Meeting Place” and Jenne Jackson - “The Rescue”. And to Penny De Jong for “Being Noticed” with her image “An Ethereal Connection.
Karen Waalwyk - A Curious World Gitama Day - Life Aquatic
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shift art
Rosa Perry - Lorelei Bev Terrawyskj - Hello
Kim Ricci - The Meeting Place
Jenne Jackson - The Rescue
Penny De Jong - An Ethereal Connection
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light space and time
“Seascapes Art Exhibition” https://www.lightspacetime.art/seascapes-art-exhibition-october-2021/
Julie Powell - Princess Pier Remains
Congratulations to the following artists for their special achievements in the September Light Space & Time competition. Overall Winner
4th Place
Julie Powell - “Princess Pier Remains”
Christina Brunton - Maroubra Sunrise
Special Merit
Ilona Abou-Zolof - “Early Morning” Ilona Abou-Zolof - “The Cove” Christina Brunton - “Amongst The Reeds” Julie Powell - “South Coast Lookout” Kim Ricci - “Riding The Wave”
Photography & Digital
3rd Place Julie Powell - “Princess Pier Remains” 10th Place Christina Brunton - “Maroubra Sunrise” Christina Brunton - Amongst The Reeds
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light space and time Ilona Abou Zolof - Early Morning
Julie Powell - South Coast Lookout
Kim Ricci - Riding The Wave
Ilona Abou-Zolof - The Cove
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fusion art “Leaves & Petals” https://www.fusionartps.com/7th-annual-leaves-petals-art-exhibition-october-2021/
Congratulations goes to Ilona Abou-Zolof for receiving an “Honourable Mention” in the Fusion Art “Leaves & Petals” Art Exhibition with her image “Purple Dahlia” and for receiving an “Acceptance” with her image “Blakea Rosea”.
Ilona Abou-Zolof - Purple Dahlia
Ilona Abou-Zolof - Blakea Rosea
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circle foundation for the arts “Quarterly Art Review” https://circle-arts.com/cqar7-announced/
Congratulations goes to Ilona Abou-Zolof for receiving a “Certificate Of Excellence” in the Circle Foundation For The Arts Quarterly Art Review Magazine Contest, with her image “Flying Fairy House”.
Ilona Abou-Zolof - Flying Fairy House
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whats on Art Spec Corner Gallery Cnr of Myrtle and Percival Street, Stanmore NSW 2048 26th November 2021 to 7th December 2021 12pm to 6pm Featuring
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Christina Brunton & Ilona Abou-Zolof
whats on Artworx TAP Gallery 259 Riley Street, Surrey Hills NSW 2010 14th November 2021 to 24th November 2021 12pm to 6pm Featuring
Christina Brunton & Ilona Abou-Zolof
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whats on Summer Showcase https://www.gallerypejean.com.au/Exhibitions/SUMMERSHOWCASE2021.aspx
Gallery Pejean 57 George Street, Launceston TAS 7250 26th January 2022 to 20th February 2022 Featuring
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Dean Hohn with his image “Last Light”
whats on Still Life Or Is It? https://www.gallerypejean.com.au/Exhibitions/STILLLIFEORISIT.aspx
Gallery Pejean 57 George Street, Launceston TAS 7250 25th October 2021 to 27th November 2021 Featuring
Dean Hohn with his image “Pure Gold And The Bees”
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whats on Landscape Group Show https://www.gallerypejean.com.au/Exhibitions.aspx
Gallery Pejean 57 George Street, Launceston TAS 7250 21st February 2022 to 2nd April 2022 Featuring
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Dean Hohn with his image “Binalong Delight”
FLY I N G FA I RY H O U S E by ILONA ABOU- ZOLOF
Australia
https://www.zolof.net/ https://artistsdownunder.com.au/artist-2/ilona-abou-zolof/
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G L A S S WAT E R FA L L 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 R E D VA S E b y K AY L E N E H E L L I W E L L
New Zealand
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H A L LO W E E N V U LT U R E
T H E G A R G OY L E
b y R O S A P E R RY
Australia
https://rosa-perry.myportfolio.com/artwork https://artistsdownunder.com.au/artist-4/rosa-perry/
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ORVIETO L ANE 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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FAC E O F E X T I N C T I O N - G A L A PAG O S P E N G U I N
FAC E O F E X T I N C T I O N - S C I M I TA R O RY X 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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M AG P I E
S I N G I N G M AG P I E
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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SHOWER TIME
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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WITCH by MIKE K ANE
Australia
https://www.mikekanephotography.com.au/ http://www.artistsdownunder.com.au/artist-3/mike-kane/
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FO R E S T FA I RY
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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CORPE BRIDE b y T R AC E Y P E R R I N
New Zealand
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artists DOWN UNDER Australia and New Zealand
DIGITAL ARTISTS GROUP A COLLABORATIVE GROUP OF PHOTO ARTISTS
CHINESE WHISPERS #48 “HAPPY 4TH BIRTHDAY” STAGE 1
STAGE 2
Pam Henderson
Maureen Maxwell
Pam and I would like to thank everyone for their interest in our collaborative efforts. When the two of us started on this journey, neither one of us ever thought we would be enjoying it 4 years later and still having fun. We are proud of our collaborative creative achievements and that this is our 48th joint project. We are now looking forward to another year of working together. ENJOY! Maureen
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DEN I S E M C D E R M OT T
R A I LWAY G UA R D
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DROUGHT
MURDER
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RECENT STILL LIFE
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W I TC H 2 0 6 0
R E A DY T O G O
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U R B A N WA R R I O R
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D E S PA I R
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MOON WIZARD
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Meet your artist Denise McDermott Port Macquarie, NSW Australia
Website :
www.imagesbydenise.net
https://artistsdownunder.com.au/artist-2/denise-mcdermott/
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Tell us a little about yourself and where you live. I am retired and live in Port Macquarie, NSW. I live in a beautiful seaside town so photography happens often. When Covid struck, I decided to try my hand at still life, since I couldn’t travel and during lockdown couldn’t do a studio shoot. I’m looking forward to the freedom of travel, at least within the State as things open up. How did you become interested/get started in Photo Artistry and what inspires you or gives you inspiration to create your art? I wanted to take my photography into the concept realm and then I found Sebastian’s Photo Artistry course. I spent a year following it. Then I spent a year doing the Awake lessons and found that my creative knowledge and enjoyment was deepened from following this course. Then I followed Kaizen for a while also. What inspires you or gives you inspiration to create your art ? I am inspired by other artists, fairy tales, fantasy literature and sci-fi. Do you have a certain approach to creating your art? I start with an idea or theme. Then my partner Mike and I talk about a photoshoot that would depict the theme and which model would be able to carry off the character we have in mind. Then we assemble costume pieces and props. Then we schedule our photoshoot. After shooting, we look at our images and then the creation begins. Sometimes an image appears to me while I am shooting the model in costume. Sometimes an image will come to me when I see the photos and the expression on the model’s face. What does your art mean to you? My art means a lot to me because I can express myself or my ideas in a non-verbal way. I put the art out there and let viewers take what they will from it. During an exhibition, it is really interesting to hear people discuss an image and what they think it means. Do you think since starting in Photo Artistry it has changed you and if so, how? Photo artistry has added another dimension to my photographic life. I shoot everything, from night sky to landscape, nature, macro, people, and underwater. Using photos of people in costume has helped me explore different ideas. I enjoy the collaboration of a photoshoot. And it has led me into exhibiting which is very rewarding.
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Is there anyone that you draw inspiration from? My inspiration doesn’t come from any one person. I look at art on Pinterest, Deviantart, and Youtube (for speedart tutorials).
Where do you see (or hope to see) your art taking you in the future? What are your next steps? I am working on a major project for next May when Mike and I have an exhibition at a local art gallery. My project will depict the emotions involved in moving from your homeland halfway around the globe to a new country. I have scoped it out on paper but still have to plan the photoshoot. For this project, I have been examining the works of Brooks Shaden for inspiration on colour toning and cohesion of half a dozen pieces of art. It’s challenging. I am also part of a group of women photographers in my area who will exhibit nature images at a local gallery.
COOL AS ICE
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WATC H I N G A N D WA I T I N G
KO O K A B U R R A R E S T I N G 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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O R A N G U TA N by MICHELLE BAKER
Australia
https://artistsdownunder.com.au/artist-3/michelle-baker/
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ANEMONE
BEGINNING
b y LY N E T T E PAU L
New Zealand
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B U T T E R FLY A DV E N T U R E
PA I N T E D FLO W E R S by TRISH HOSKIN
Australia
https://trish-hoskin.myportfolio.com/ http://www.artistsdownunder.com.au/artist-4/trish-hoskin/
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C E N T R E P L AC E
CHESTER L ANE 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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CROW ME ADOW
L A K E S CA P E b y B E V T E R AW S K YJ
Australia
https://artistsdownunder.com.au/artists-1/bev-terawskyj/
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P SYC H E D E L I C D R E A M S by A N N W E H N E R
Australia
https://www.annwehnerdigitalartistry.com https://artistsdownunder.com.au/artists-1/ann-wehner/
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THE EDGE b y R O BY N L A K E M A N
Australia
https://artistsdownunder.com.au/artist-4/robyn-lakeman/
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ANCIENT by PENNY DE JONG
Australia
http://www.artistsdownunder.com.au/artist-4/penny-de-jong/
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S T E L L E R ’ S S E A E AG L E 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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SOME PHOTOSHOP INSPIRATION DOES YOUR FLATTENED IMAGE LOOK DIFFERENT? By Andrew Haysom
Have you ever flattened your layered Photoshop image, or perhaps just created a Stamp Visible Layer, and the appearance of the image has changed somewhat? There are two reasons that I know of for this to happen and I will try and explain why, and to a degree what you can do to avoid the issues, in this article. The first reason has to do with the way that Photoshop renders the image you see on the screen. When you are viewing your image zoomed out smaller than 100% Photoshop is blending “image previews” in order to speed up the screen rendering. In most cases this will look identical to the “actual image”, but in some cases there will be a slight difference. What this means is that to get a true render of your image you should view it at 100% and tweak it to where you want it before flattening it. Often the differences will be very subtle, but occasionally can be very noticeable. See Figures 1-4 for a recent example I came across. Note the quite extreme differences on the doors and side of the car in the example, between the layered (unflattened) image at 63% and all the other examples, which are identical. Thanks so much to Penny de Jong for bringing the example to my attention and for allowing me to use it in this article. What this means is that only the image viewed at 100% can be taken as a reliable version of the true image. Get into the habit of checking your images at 100% before flattening them, or before creating Stamp Visible layers (which are the same as a flattened image). The second way that your image can potentially change when you flatten it is if you still have some areas of partial transparency in your image. When you flatten an image, transparent areas are filled with white. Any pixels that are partially transparent (set to an opacity less than 100%) without an opaque background behind them will change in appearance.
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SOME PHOTOSHOP INSPIRATION (CONT....)
[Fig 1 – Layered file at Fit Screen (63%)]
[Fig 2 – Layered file at 100%]
[Fig 3 – Flattened file at Fit Screen (63%)]
[Fig 4 – Flattened file at 100%]
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SOME PHOTOSHOP INSPIRATION (CONT....) The best way to demonstrate this is with a quick example. The four layer file shown in Figure 5a consists of; - a transparent bottom layer, - a second layer where one half is white and the other transparent, - a third layer with a rectangle of black pixels on a transparent background that is set to 75% opacity overlays some of the white pixels and some of the transparent background - a fourth layer simply provides a thin black border using a layer mask
[Fig 5 (a,b,c,d) – Transparency example] Figure 5b and 5c show the resultant image before flattening it (with both the transparency grid turned on and off). You’ll note that the black pixels at 75% opacity on the white and transparent backgrounds look distinctly different shades of grey. When the image is flattened (see Figure 5d) the different shades disappear and the whole rectangle appears the same. This example is quite simple, contrived and obvious, but if you are in the habit of starting off your images with a blank layer, then building up layers with potentially not fully opaque areas, it is possible that flattening your image will result in changes in tone and colour. Obviously one way to avoid this is to start off with an opaque background, like a plain white background, rather than a transparent one. If you weren’t aware that the Transparency Grid can be turned off, as well as changed in size and colour, this can be done in the Transparency & Gamut section of the Photoshop preferences (see Figure 6).
[Fig 6 – Removing the Transparency Grid]
Andrew Haysom
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MM by SHARON R ANKMORE
Australia
https://www.artistsdownunder.com.au/artist-4/sharon-rankmore/
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LIFE GIVING ROOTS by MICK ROONEY
Australia
http://www.artistsdownunder.com.au/artist-3/mick-rooney/
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B L U E Y E L LO W M ACAW by CHRISTINA BRUNTON
Australia
https://artistsdownunder.com.au/artists-1/christina-brunton/
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A D M I R AT I O N
T O P FA S H I O N by BARBAR A DUDZINSK A
Australia
https:// www.SmartArtPlace.com
https://artistsdownunder.com.au/artists-1/barbara-dudzinska/
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AMIRA
SET IN STONE by KIM RICCI
Australia
https://artistsdownunder.com.au/artist-3/kim-ricci/
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H I D E Y H O L E - WA N N E R O O P I N E S 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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S T R AW B E R RY S U N DAY ( H Y D R A N G E A ) 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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C I T YS CA P E by K YE THOMPSON
Australia
https://artistsdownunder.com.au/artist-3/kye-thompson/
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ARIEL by LOUISE SMITH
Australia
https://www.facebook.com/lksmithphotography/ https://artistsdownunder.com.au/artist-3/louise-smith/
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CA R AVA N L I F E
C LO T H E S L I N E
b y H E M A N T KO G E K A R
Australia
https://photos.kogekar.com/ https://artistsdownunder.com.au/artist-2/hemant-kogekar/
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SURPRISED
WAT T L E b y G I TA M A DAY
Australia
gitamaday.com/gallery https://artistsdownunder.com.au/artist-2/gitama-day/
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M U S I CA L I N T E R L U D E
by JULIE POWELL
Australia
https://www.juliepowellphoto.com/ https://artistsdownunder.com.au/artist-2/julie-powell/
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S LO W S LO W R OA D S K U L L
A L M Y PA L
by AL BAMASS
Australia
https://artistsdownunder.com.au/artists-1/al-bamass/
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WA L K I N G W I T H E N D O M E T R I O S I S F E LT L I K E T E A R I N G O U T M Y LO W E R P E LV I C B AC K by MARGARET K ALMS
Australia
https://artistsdownunder.com.au/artist-3/margaret-kalms/
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DIMINISHED
S U R V E YO R
by COLIN CAMPBELL
Australia
https://colincampbell.myportfolio.com https://artistsdownunder.com.au/artists-1/colin-campbell/
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B L AC K S WA N A R T I I I
B L AC K S WA N A R T I V 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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Pam Henderson - Bright Eyes
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Karen Waalwyk - A Touch Of Blue
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Ilona Abou-Zolof - Halloween Toast
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Andrew Haysom - Wise One
Sharyn Walker - Harlequin
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Christina Brunton - A Touch of Colour
Maureen Maxwell - Approaching Storm
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Julie Powell - Selective Colour
Kaylene Helliwell - Yellow
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Bev Terrawskyj - Bondi Sculpture
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Catbeagle Creations - Lost Love
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Kim Ricci - Audio Book
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Louise Smith - Red Car
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Rosa Perry - Abercrombie Lane
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Jen Fawkes - Penance
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Jenne Jackson - Dance With Me
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Mick Rooney - Storm
Hemant Kogekar - Barn In The Snow
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Colin Campbell - Red Object In Developing Tray
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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.
Bird Pattern Statement Bag
Poppies - Cashmere Modal Scarf
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Bee In Paradise - Silk Square Scarf
Yellow Roses - Sheer Wrap
Paradise Bee Clutch
Butterfly Visit Modal 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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