Artists Down Under - Australia and New Zealand - September 2020

DOWN UNDER Australia and New Zealand

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04 E D I T O R ’ S M E S S A G E

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

by Pam Henderson

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

by Sebastian Michaels

06- J A N N E L L E M E R R E T T 07 - C l o c k

32 C O L I N A L L E N - Perspective - Not Me

33 K A R E N WA A LW Y K - Sheep II

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ALI OPPY

35 A L B A M A S S 36 M A R I S A L I B E R AT O

- Save The Reef II

12 C A R O LY N DA K I N - Communion

- Watching

14- C O L I N C A M P B E L L 15 - B y T h e N u m b e r s 16 PA M H E N D E R S O N - T h e Tr a n s f o r m a t i o n

17- A R T I S T S 29 AC H I E V E M E N T S - Fac ebook Page - Living The Photo Ar tistic Life

38 M I C K R O O N E Y 39

- H u n g O u t To D r y

CHINESE WHISPERS # 3 4

by Maureen Max well

41- F E AT U R E D A R T I S T DEAN HOHN 50 - Sacred Kingfisher

- White Bellied Sea Eagle Juvenile - White Bellied Sea Eagle I - White Bellied Sea Eagle II - Ye l l o w T h r o a t e d H o n e y e a t e r - New Holland Honeyeater

- Cessnock Library

- A zure Kingfisher I - A zure Kingfisher II

- Royal Brisbane Show

- Fair y Wren M ale

- The Beauty Of New Zealand

- Scarlet Robin Male

30 B A R B A R A D U D Z I N S K A

- Golden Whistler - Wood Duck Male - Australian Pelicans

- L o n g Vo y a g e

- Kookaburra Por trait

- Magic Lake

- M e e t Yo u r A r t i s t - W e d g e Ta i l e d E a g l e - Ye l l o w Ta i l B l a c k C o c k a t o o

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ROCHELLE MARSHALL - Event Hor izon

57 C H R I S T I N A B R U N T O N - Purple Roller - Kudu

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SHARON R ANKMORE - Simplicity

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COLIN KILLICK - Night Flowers - Read Me A Stor y

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LOUISE SMITH - Spruce It Up

40 A R T I C L E

- Shift Art

Photography Competition

- The Pots Study

JULIE POWELL

- Light Space And Time

Exhibition

- Sisters

- Gratitude

- Earth

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

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

- D a n c e O f T h e S e v e n Ve i l s

37 G I TA M A D AY

CHRIS BARNES - Nature

- Grunge Glass

11 M A R G I E O ’ H A R A - Save The Reef I

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- Deep Forest

- T h e To w n H a l l

- Dreamy Times

52- D E N N I S R I C K A R D 53 - L u n a P a r k

- Sheep I

- Waiting

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

- Glowing Hear ts - Architectural Bubbles

08 J E N N I F E R FAW K E S 09 P E N N Y D E J O N G

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

- D a n g e r Fr o m A b o v e

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SUE MAPLES - White Daisy - Pink Hibiscus

62- A R T I C L E 63 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

64 D A L E B O T H A - She Wears It Well

65 R O BY N L A K E M A N - Joelle - Metal Geisha

66 H E L E N A K E R S T R O M - 4 Wrens - Brotherly Love

67 M E AG H A N P R YO R - Ice Queen

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

79 J E N N E J AC K S O N - F a n t a s t i c a l F a i r y Ta l e s I

- The Magician

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

80 M A R Y K N AG G S - St Kilda Marina Boats

- Royal Por trait

70 V I K I M U R R AY

- Summer Lake, A ralueun

81 A N D R E W H AY S O M - Bolte Boheh

- Stepping Out II

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

- Red Ribbons

82 I N G R I D J A KO B S E N - Run

- Forest Weather

- White Horse Dreaming

72 K I M R I C C I - A J o u r n e y ’s E n d

73 M I K E K A N E - Forest Queen

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83 K E V I N S I M S - Wizard Of NZ

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PA U L N E A R Y - Q u e e n O f N YC

ARTICLE LY N N E A N Z E L C I N T E R V I E W b y Tr i s h H o s k i n

86 K Y E T H O M P S O N

85 B I L L O L D H A M

- Autumn Colour

87- A R T I S T S C H A L L E N G E 100 M O N T H LY P H O T O G R A P H I C CHALLENGE

By Pam Henderson

101- A D U A R T I S T S 105 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

- Bunny In Blue

78 J U D I L A P S L E Y M I L L E R - T h e S w e e t h e a r t ( k a k a)

F R O N T C OV E R

by DE A N HOHN - Breaking Through

Colin Killick - Blue Towers

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

Hello everyone and welcome to our Spring edition of Artists Down Under.

I hope everyone is coping with what is going on in the world at the moment, especially all of you that are in stage three and four lockdown, hang in there.

Well Spring is finally here and that means it won’t be long until the warm weather follows, I don’t know about you but I can’t wait, which also means there is only about 16 weeks to Christmas!!!

What an absolutely amazing month our artists have had with photographic competitions, they have really excelled themselves, congratulations to all involved on your achievements.

Our monthly Photographic Challenge this month was titled “Hide And Seek”, please check out what our aritist have created for you.

This month in the Photoshop Tutorial, Andrew teaches us how to accurately place lens flares on a photo.

The Redlands Digital Artists Group have whipped up another image in their Chinese Whispers series, hope you enjoy it.

Trish Hoskin shares us with an interview she had with a very talented designer, Lynne Anzelc.

Our Feature Artist this month is the ever loving and very talented Dean Hohn. Dean has kindly shared with us his passion and awesome images of his Bird photography. I hope you all enjoy them.

Al BaMass - Red On Blue

Well that’s it from me for this month, stay safe everyone and take care of each other and your neighbours. Be patient, we can do this.

Pam

Henderson

Backgrounds: Foxy Squirrell Laitha’s Designs - Jai Johnson - White Lane Studio Copyright 2017 © Artists in this publication are responsible for any rights appertaining to their work.

Julie Powell - Kintsugi

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C LO C K b y JA N N E L L E M E R R E T T

Australia

https://artistsdownunder.com.au/artist-2/janelle-merrett/

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WA I T I N G

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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THE TOWN HALL

by PENNY DE JONG

Australia

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

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DREAMY TIMES

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

Australia

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

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S AV E T H E R E E F I

S AV E T H E R E E F I I

by MARGIE O’HAR A

Australia

https://ellyrosetownsville.com.au https://artistsdownunder.com.au/artist-3/margie-ohara/

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COMMUNION 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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WATC H I N G 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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BY T H E N U M B E R S

by COLIN CAMPBELL

Australia

https://colincampbell.myportfolio.com

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

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T H E T R A N S FO R M AT I O N 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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Maureen Maxwell Sydney Harbour Yacht Race

Gitama Day - Just Resting

Hemant Kogekar - Foreboding

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!

Robyn Lakemen - Achai Latte Dreaming

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Colin Allen - The Deal Maker

Joyce Maris - Inky Lady

Trish Hoskin - Brougham Place

Kye Thompson - 5 X

Julie Powell - Aquarius

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

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

Teddi Rutshman can be found at

http://www.foxeysquirrel.com/ http://www.oscraps.com/shop/Foxeysquirrel Teddi has given a $10.00 voucher for one very lucky member to spend in her on-line shop.

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

The September lucky winners are Teddi Rutschman (Foxy Squirrel) Gift Voucher of $10.00 - Kye Thompson Diane Stafford (WhiteLaneStudio) Texture & Overlay Kit - Denise McDermott - Jacqui Goss

Two artists will receive a Diane kit each.

Diane Stafford can be found at

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

Colin Killick - Snake Lair

Foxy Squirrel Collection - 200 Eden

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LIVING THE PHOTO ARTISTIC LIFE https://issuu.com/thephotoartisticlife/docs/issue66-final?fr=sOGVkZDI1ODEw Congratulations to the following artists for having their images chosen to appear in the International magazine “Living The Photo Artistic Life”.

Gitama Day - Coming Home Louise Smith - Willow - Escape Carolyn Dakin - Bird Nation Barbara Dudzinska - Watercolour Iris - Early Spring Julie Powell - The Spoils Of Victory - Mirror Mirror Dale Botha - Somewhere Over The Rainbow - Sometimes Memories Ran Down Her Cheeks Ilona Abou-Zolof - Effie, Larger Than Life Meaghan Pryor - A Winged One - Eye Of The Storm

Dale Botha - Sometimes Memories Ran Down Her Cheek

Dale Botha - Somewhere Over The Rainbow

Julie Powell - Mirror Mirror

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Julie Powell - The Spoils Of Victory

LIVING THE PHOTO ARTISTIC LIFE

Barbara Dudzinska - Early Spring

Barbara Dudzinska - Watercolour Iris

Meaghan Pryor - A Winged One

Ilona Abou-Zolof - Effie, Larger Than Life

Meaghan Pryor - Eye Of The Storm Gitama Day - Coming Home

Louise Smith - Escape

Louise Smith - Willow

Carolyn Dakin - Bird Nation

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light space and time “Animals” Congratulations to the following artists for their special achievements in the August Light Space & Time competition “Animals” Overall Winning Category

Bernice Fargus - White-Tailed Eagle In Snow

2nd Place Bernice Fargus - “Awakening”

Photography & Digital 1st Place Bernice Fargus - “Awakening” 6th Place Helen Akerstrom - “Dazzle” 7th Place Ann Wehner - “You Never Listen”

Special Merit Ilona Abou-Zolof - “Proud Kudo” Helen Akerstrom - “Kiss” Helen Akerstrom - “Protect” Bernice Fargus - “White-Tailed Eagle In Snow” Meaghan Pryor - “Boys’ Night Out” Julie Powell - “Midnight Agenda” Ann Wehner - “A Lion’s Stare”

Ann Wehner - A Lion’s Stare

Special Recognition Julie Powell - “The Gathering” Ilona Abou-Zolof - “Elephant Magic”

Helen Akerstrom - Protect

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light space and time

Ann Wehner - You Never Listen

Helen Akerstrom - Kiss

Julie Powell - Midnight Agenda

Meaghan Pryor - Boys’ Night Out

Julie Powell - The Gathering

Helen Akerstrom - Dazzle

Bernice Fargus - Awakening Ilona Abou-Zolof - Elephant Magic Ilona Abou-Zolof - Proud Kudo

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shift art august 2020 Theme “gratefulness ” Congratulations goes to Penny De Jong and Karen Waalwyk for both receiving First Place Runners Up in the August Shift Art Competition.

Penny’s entry was “Grateful For My Freedom” and Karen’s entry was “Gratitude”.

Penny De Jong - Grateful For My Freedom

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Karen Waalwyk - Gratitude

cessnock library exhibition Congratulations goes to

George Koncz for his recent exhibition held at the Cessnock Library in the month of August.

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the royal brisbane show (ekka) Congratulations goes to

Denise McDermott for being awarded a “Commended” for her two images “At The Train (With Steampunk Jade)” and “Thoughtful” in the Creative Section of the Royal Brisbane Show.

The Royal Brisbane Show unfortunately did not take place this year, but still held a Digital Photographic competition.

Denise McDermott - Thoughtful

Denise McDermott - At The Train

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the royal brisbane show (ekka) Congratulations goes to

Mike Kane for being awarded a “Highly Commended” for his image “Winged Beauty” in the Creative Section of the Royal Brisbane Show.

The Royal Brisbane Show unfortunately did not take place this year, but still held a Digital Photographic competition.

Mike Kane - Winged Beauty

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the beauty of new zealand photography competiton Join Us on a Quest to Showcase the Beauty of New Zealand!

Take part in showcasing New Zealand in all its beauty - from the breathtaking scenery and the wonderful people who live here to your fine art photos, we want to see it all.

Judged by award-winning expert photographers, there are 3 categories with many exciting prizes to be won.

The competition is open 1 August 2020 - 10 October 2020.

The winners will be announced on 1 November in Issue 37 of NZPhotographer Magazine.

CATEGORIES

Landscapes & Nature Creative & Fine Art People & Portraits

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Landscapes, seascapes, cityscapes and any work showcasing New Zealand!

Show us how you see our country from a unique and creative perspective.

From street scenes to portraits - let’s showcase our wonderful people of Aotearoa.

PEOPLE’S CHOICE

The People’s Choice winner will also be selected based on the number of likes and shares of the images published on 10 October till 20 October.

3 CATEGORY WINNERS

Each winner receives:

• $250 cash

• Travel Tripod from Peak Design

• 24” x 17” Epson Signature Worthy print of your photo

• Feature in NZPhotographer Magazine

PEOPLES CHOICE WINNER

• Interview in NZPhotographer Magazine

All winning and finalist entries will be featured on the Photo Community gallery app which is accessed by

200,000+ photo appreciators worldwide.

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the beauty of new zealand photography competition Judges CREATIVE & FINE ART Judi Lapsley Miller

Judi Lapsley Miller

Judi creates fine art inspired by the stories of birds and the natural world.

Through her art she advocates for the conservation and preservation of our native wildlife and wildspaces.

Grant Beedie

Known as Macrophy, Grant is a Christchurch based Photographer who specializes in Macro and close-up Photography. Grant’s work has been featured and sold worldwide and he enjoys running Photography and Photoshop editing workshops New Zealand wide for individuals and groups/ clubs.

Grant Beedie

PEOPLE & PORTRAITS James Gilberd

James runs Photospace in Courtenay Place which incorporates Photo space Gallery - NZ’s longest-serving gallery specialising in contemporary photography. Photography is his full time occupation and his main passion, alongside music, books, and paranormal investigation (yes, truly!).

James Gilberd

Charlotte E. Johnson

Adobe Certified Expert, award-winning photographer Charlotte works with local models, artists and fellow creatives to produce fine-art portraiture with a painterly style. She uses post-processing to enhance the feeling of the image and takes it from photograph to artwork.

Charlotte E Johnson

LANDSCAPES & NATURE Ken Wright

With 40 years experience in creative industries, Ken is highly skilled in design, illustration and photography. Ken specialises in slow shutter speed, low light, water-in-motion images – “I love creating images that make you want to be there”.

Shaun Barnett

Ken Wright

Shaun is a nature and landscape photographer from Wellington. His photography has appeared in several books, and magazines such as New Zealand Geographic, Wilderness, and North and South.

http://nzphotographer.nz/competition/ Shaun Barnett

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LO N G VOYAG E

M AG I C L A K E

by BARBAR A DUDZINSK A

Australia

https:// www.SmartArtPlace.com

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

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DA N G E R F R O M A B OV E

by DENISE McDERMOT T

Australia

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

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PERSPECTIVE

NOT ME

by COLIN ALLEN

Australia

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

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SHEEP I

SHEEP II 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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D E E P FO R E S T

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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GRUNGE GL ASS

by AL BAMASS

Australia

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

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DA N C E O F T H E S E V E N V E I L S b y M A R I S A L I B E R AT O

Australia

https://www.marisalphotography.com https://artistsdownunder.com.au/artist-3/marisa-liberato/

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G R AT I T U D 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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EARTH

by MICK ROONEY

Australia

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

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H U N G O U T T O D RY

by JULIE POWELL

Australia

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

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aDrOt W i s tNs

UNDER

Australia and New Zealand

DIGITAL ARTISTS GROUP A COLLABORATIVE GROUP OF PHOTO ARTISTS

STAGE 1

CHINESE WHISPERS #34 “I JUST WANT TO DANCE”

Pam Henderson

STAGE 2

Maureen Maxwell

Pam started off this month’s collaboration with a drawn figure that is an unusual direction for us both. When I saw it, I was reminded of a small girl who only ever wanted to be a ballerina, but life had decided otherwise for her.

I love ballet and attend many performances throughout the year. It carries you away into another beautiful world - a world of ‘make believe’ and incredible talent.

In completing this collab I thought about all those small girls and boys who have dreams of dancing that aren’t realised.

A touch of pathos!

Enjoy!

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Maureen Maxwell

DEAN HOHN

S AC R E D K I N G F I S H E R

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W H I T E B E L L I E D S E A E AG L E - J U V E N I L E

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W H I T E B E L L I E D S E A E AG L E I

W H I T E B E L L I E D S E A E AG L E I I

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Y E L LO W -T H R OAT E D H O N E Y E AT E R

N E W H O L L A N D H O N E Y E AT E R

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A ZURE KINGFISHER I

A ZURE KINGFISHER II

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FA I RY W R E N M A L E

S CA R L E T R O B I N M A L E

GOLDEN WHISTLER

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WOOD DUCK MALE

AU S T R A L I A N P E L I CA N S

KO O K A B U R R A P O R T R A I T

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Meet your artist Dean Hohn Ulverstone Tasmania

https://www.facebook.com/Dean-Hohn-Photo-Artistry-247723325687722/ https://shopvida.com/collections/dean-hohn Website :

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Tell us a little about yourself and where you live.

I am originally from the USA and immigrated to Australia in 1978 after 9 years in the US Navy.

I am a retired Licenced Aircraft Maintenance Engineer happily married to Marilyn Patton, a retired Social Worker and now an oil painter. We live on the northwest coast of Tasmania in Ulverstone and share a wonderful life photographing and creating art!

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

I had been photographing for a couple years and I attended a book release of a well-known Tasmanian Landscape Photographer. During a conversation after the official opening, fine art photography was mentioned. I wasn’t sure what constituted fine art photography, so when I got home, I Googled it, as one does these days! I found an explanation and an example from a Canadian photographer/artist of how she created an image that won several awards. After finding this info, if you ask my wife, 3 days later I emerged with over 100 images. I was hooked! Not long after, that I came across the Photoshop Artistry Fine Art Grunge course, by Sebastian Michaels. I signed up for the course in the middle of December and no sooner had I started that course that I received the announcement of the starting of the AWAKE course. I joined the group and the rest is history!

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

I get inspiration from being out in nature. I tend to get bored easily unless something really takes my fancy or is a challenge to me. Over the years, I’ve created abstracts, composite images with different themes and now for the last year I have been absolutely hooked on bird photography.

After a break from creating art and just concentrating on bird photography, I have recently found my muse again and I’m once again enjoying creating art pieces incorporating my bird images.

Do you have a certain approach to creating your art?

I have no structure to creating as such. I go through my hard drive and find a photo that resonates with me on the day. I start there and then bring in a background layer and go from there.

The times I’ve actually tried to create a vision I had, never worked out the way I had envisioned, so I stopped worrying about it and just go with the flow. Try something and if it works, fine and move on to the next piece of the puzzle. If it doesn’t work, I delete it and try something new. I keep going until I’m happy with the end result.

What does your art mean to you?

My photography and art is therapy for me. I suffer from PTSD from my time in the US Navy. I managed to get on top of it after forty years, but you never really get over it. When I have a down period, I find if I get out in nature and combine that with photography and then art I manage to get back on track again.

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

Since getting on Google to find out what Fine Art Photography was, followed by joining the Photoshop Artistry Fine Art Grunge and AWAKE courses my life has become one of creating. Prior to picking up the camera again in 2011, I didn’t think I had a creative bone in my body having come from an engineering career where things are black and white, left brain thinking. I was quite amazed I could create pieces of art that others liked and would pay money for! I still pinch myself today when people purchase a piece of my art. It’s a very humbling experience for me.

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Is there anyone that you draw inspiration from?

I draw inspiration from other photographers from all genres. I also draw inspiration from my wife’s art and the art discussions we have. I feel very fortunate to have a wife that is in the visual arts as well because a lot of the theory applies to both our genres.

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

I am currently represented by Gallery Pejean, in Launceston and Penguin Creek Gallery in Penguin. I am also an affiliate of the WorldPix.org. I use photos to create designs for scarves that are sold on my VIDA website and the proceeds are donated to the Care For Africa Foundation. The sale of images with WorldPix.org are also donated to the Care For Africa Foundation to support programs in 6 villages in Tanzania. I will continue to study Photo Artistry, photography and continue with my bird photography because it is a challenge that I thoroughly enjoy.

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

Y E L LO W TA I L B L AC K C O C K AT O O

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G LO W I N G H E A R T S

ARCHITECTUR AL BUBBLES

by MARGARET K ALMS

Australia

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

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L U N A PA R K

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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N AT U R E

by CHRIS BARNES

Australia

https://artistsdownunder.com.au/artists-1/christine-barnes/

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SISTERS

T H E P O T S S T U DY

by TRISH HOSKIN

Australia

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

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EVENT HORIZON

by ROCHELLE MARSHALL

New Zealand

https://www.darksapphirephotography.com https://www.artistsdownunder.com.au/artist-4/rochelle-marshall/

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PURPLE ROLLER

KUDU

by CHRISTINA BRUNTON

Australia

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

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SIMPLICIT Y

by SHARON R ANKMORE

Australia

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

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N I G H T FLO W E R S

R E A D M E A S T O RY

by COLIN KILLICK

Australia

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

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SPRUCE IT UP

by LOUISE SMITH

Australia

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

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W H I T E DA I SY

PINK HIBISCUS

by SUE MAPLES

Australia

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

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

SOME PHOTOSHOP INSPIRATION HOW TO ACCURATELY PLACE A LENS FLARE IN PHOTOSHOP

By Andrew Haysom

It is possible to add artificial lens flare to your image in Photoshop using the Filter / Render / Lens Flare command.

This article explains a hidden little trick that allows you to very accurately place the lens flare on your image.

I will always add my lens flare to a new layer that is filled with black and has the blend mode set to Screen. This allows the change to be non-destructive and allows you to make changes later to the flare like opacity, brightness or colour if you so desire.

To use this tip, before invoking the lens flare filter, activate the Info panel (Window / Info) and move the mouse pointer to the exact position you would like to centre the lens flare. In Figure 1 I have moved the mouse pointer over the eye socket in my image, and I have noted the X and Y coordinates (3005, 1888) in the Info panel.

[Figure 1 – Info panel]

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SOME PHOTOSHOP INSPIRATION (CONT....)

Now invoke the Filter / Render / Lens Flare command, the Lens Flare dialog will be displayed (see Figure 2). Without knowing the little tip I’m discussing here, you would place the lens flare by moving the cross-hair within the preview window, but it is difficult to do so accurately using this method.

[Figure 2 – Lens Flare dialog]

Instead of moving the cross-hair, hold down the Alt (Windows) or Option (Mac) key, and click on the preview window in the Lens Flare dialog. The Precise Flare Centre dialog is displayed (see Figure 3).

[Figure 3 – Precise Flare Centre dialog]

Enter the X and Y coordinates you noted from the Info panel earlier and press OK, your flare is now positioned exactly where you want it. Once you have chosen the Brightness and Lens Type you need, press OK again to place your lens flare.

Remember, because you have placed your flare on a separate layer you can use clipped adjustment layers, or the opacity of the layer to adjust the flare to exactly what you want.

[Figure 4 – Final image]

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SHE WEARS IT WELL b y DA L E B O T H A

Australia

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

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JOELLE

M E TA L G E I S H A b y R O BY N L A K E M A N

Australia

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4 WRENS

B R O T H E R LY LOV E

by HELEN AKERSTROM

Australia

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

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ICE QUEEN 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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T H E M AG I C I A N

by ILONA ABOU- ZOLOF

Australia

https://www.zolof.net/ https://artistsdownunder.com.au/artist-2/ilona-abou-zolof/nu n d e r. c o m .

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R OYA L P O R T R A I T b y S H A RY N WA L K E R

Australia

https://www.changeoffocus.com.au http://www.artistsdownunder.com.au/artist-4/sharyn-walker/

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STEPPING OUT II b y V I K I M U R R AY

Australia

www.vikimages.com.au http://www.artistsdownunder.com.au/artist-4/viki-murray/

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FO R E S T W E AT H E R 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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A JOURNEY’S END

by KIM RICCI

Australia

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

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FO R E S T Q U E E N

by MIKE K ANE

Australia

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

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LYNNE ANZELC INTERVIEW

By Trish Hoskin

Today I am introducing you all to Lynne Anzelc.

Lynne is a successful designer and has her own website and digital store at Oscraps.com.

Lynne hails from northern California and creates beautiful imagery kits, that when combined both by her wonderful design team, and anyone who buys her products would make you think you are seeing one of the old world masterpieces hand painted.

Lynne’s work has intrigued me for some time, and I have purchased several of her kits which have especially helped when creating some of my travel albums.

I thought we would like to hear from Lynne to explain a little about herself and her life as a Digital Designer.

Lynne perhaps you can tell us a little more about your life – where you grew up and what led you to Digital Art? Our family moved quite a bit in my early years, and we settled in California, so most of my life has been spent here. I accidentally fell into digital art. I was creating a family album after doing some Genealogy research, and my niece told me that it would be much easier if I did this digitally. Well, off to learn Photoshop I went, where I met the people who changed my life forever.

From that class I joined Cilenia Curtis’ team, she taught me the ins and outs, and a few of the girls I met in that class are still on my creative team today. One of those pivotal moments in life.

How does a “set of products” come about – where do you get your inspiration from to create your ideas?

Oh my, inspiration comes from everything! But primarily nature. I love visiting our National Parks where I photograph everything from the trees to the bugs. I scour art galleries, both online and in person, which is why many of my kits have that old world feel. The ‘seed’ of a kit will typically come from one object, say a flower, and suddenly my mind explodes with a “storyline”.

Your products often become a bundle of integrated items such as elements, word art back grounds and the add on’s to the main kit – how long does it take you to design a whole range?

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It will typically take me three to four weeks for a full kit. I have a tendency to over-create, meaning put too much in a kit, which often has to be pared down due to size. I am trying to create smaller kits, but I seem to be going in the opposite direction! The AddON is my effort to keep the kit manageable, but still give everything I want in a kit.

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What is an average designing day for Lynne?

I am embarrassed to say I work 10-12 hours a day. Some of that is my compulsion to stay organized, but the majority of time is in extracting. Since I get my material from photos, public domain and scans, I also spend time trying to match color and lighting so it is cohesive.

Countryside

Countryside

Countryside

Has the Covid Pandemic affected your creative skills?

I know for some it has allowed them more time to work on it whilst others have lost their “Mojo�.

I have experienced both of those. In the beginning the extra time was fabulous, no interruption of the creative process. But as time wore on, and I had friends and acquaintances affected by the virus, my mojo sort of took a left turn. Currently I am back on track!

Looking through your products in the Oscraps store (which I am afraid I visit way too often lol), I see that your themes seem to centre around old-time themes, travel, and yesteryear? Has that been intentional or has this sort of morphed into your angle on art?

Definitely a morphing! I was on the verge of quitting, frustrated that I could not create like other designers, I felt like a failure. A friend suggested I start using my photography from our travels, and it sort of just evolved.

La-Mer

La-Mer

La-Mer Kelly

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LYNNE ANZELC INTERVIEW (CONT....)

Your extractions of images are truly detailed. Do you have any tips for our group on how to get that perfect image?

Patience. Be willing to take the time. To be honest, I still extract the old fashion way, I do not use automated tools. The key is to isolate your subject, zoom in, way in. For me, extracting is relaxing. I get a thrill of “freeing” the subject.

I love the fact that it is quite easy to create an almost recreation of one of the masters look a like paintings from your art and the design team produce amazing things, how does that make you feel when you peruse their work and what appears in the Oscraps Gallery?

As you may have guessed, I LOVE art, and I adore seeing what people produce with my kits. I look at myself not as an artist, but as a supplier. So it is thrilling to see the variations that these artists create! I was honoured to have a customer ask to set up a Group on Facebook for everyone to post images containing something from my kits, I visit it daily, their artwork is amazing and inspirational!

Paris In Spring

Paris In Spring

Paris In Spring

Simple Pleasures

Simple Pleasures

Simple Pleasures

Thank you, Lynne, for sharing your knowledge and a bit about yourself and beautiful art. As you can see on Lynne’s business card (next page) are the links to the Oscraps Store and Lynne’s website and a couple of images of her work. Lynne’s kits come with Serif Craft Artist download links as well. (Note; the links are not live but can be accessed via the web.)

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Lynne has kindly provided a $5 coupon for all readers which expires the end of September Coupon Code = down-under. So that will be great to use.

Trish

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T H E S W E E T H E A R T ( k à k à)

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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FA N TA S T I CA L FA I RY TA L E S I

by J E N N E J AC KS O N

Australia

https://www.facebook.com/digitalartistry/ https://artistsdownunder.com.au/artist-2/jenne-jackson/

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SUMMER L AKE , AR ALUEN 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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RED RIBBONS 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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WHITE HORSE DREAMING 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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WIZARD OF NZ

by KEVIN SIMS

New Zealand

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

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Q U E E N O F N YC

by PAU L N E A RY

Australia

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

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BUNNY IN BLUE

by BILL OLDHAM

Australia

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

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AU T U M N C O LO U R

by K YE THOMPSON

Australia

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

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Pam Henderson - Hidden

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Chris Barnes - You Cannot See Me

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Julie Powell - Rapunzel II

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Andrew Haysom - Hiding Behind The Door

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Denise McDermott - Hide And Seek

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Karen Waalwyk - Hide And Seek

Judi Lapsley Miller - The Secret Garden

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Christina Brunton - Hide And Seek

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Gitama Day - Dide And Seek

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Maureen Maxwell - Where Have They Gone

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Jannelle Merrett - Hide And Seek

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Jen Fawkes - Forest Games

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Penny De Jong - You Can’t See Me

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Australia and New Zealand

FOREST & BIRD Online Store Bird Art by Judi Lapsley Miller

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

From Whence Cometh Evil

At What Cost Forever

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WATER FROM ART

by Dean Hohn

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

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

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

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

https://tinyurl.com/yc5ar9gw

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

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

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

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

Mall Art Cashmere Silk Scarf

Autumn Leaves

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Copper Beach

Red Hot Poker

Natures Abstract #1

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

by Margaret Kalms

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

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

Remember 50% of profit goes to endometriosis research!

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

https://www.facebook.com/ LifeWithEndometriosis See Margaret Kalms photoart, ‘Life with Endometriosis’:

http://www.endowomanart.com Margaret Kalms

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

Bunch Of Butterflies On Grevillea Sweatshirt

Butterflies False Colour Grey Stripes

Bunch Of Butterflies On Grevillea Pencil Case

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WEBSITE:

http://artistsdownunder.com.au/

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