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Australia and New Zealand issue 31 - october 2019 | digital artistry

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04 E D I T O R ’ S M E S S A G E 36 G E R A R D W H E L A N 62- M A R I S A L I B E R AT O
by Pam Henderson - Rainforest Road 63 - D i j a n a ’s D i l e m m a
- Wild Africa
05 P H O T O S H O P A R T I S T R Y 64- L O U I S E S M I T H
by Sebastian Michaels 37- F E AT U R E D A R T I S T
LE ANNE M WILLIAMS 65 - T h e C o u n t e s s
46 - Unforget table
06- PA M H E N D E R S O N - Devastation - The Hand Of
07 - A n g e l E y e s Humanit y 66- M I K E K A N E
- Friends Forever - N a t u r e ’s B e a u t y
67 - L a d y O f T h e L a k e
- Rainbow Lorikeet Por trait - Morning Light
08- G E O R G E K O N C Z
Close Up
09 - F o l l o w M e - Male And Female Fair y wren
68 A R T I C L E
- Which Fair y tale Am I In? CHINESE WHISPERS #23
Sharing A Meal
by Maureen Max well
- Sing A Song Of The Fairywrens
10- R O C H E L L E M A R S H A L L
11 - Conjurer - Superb Fair y wren Sisters 69- F E AT U R E D A R T I S T
- Dawn - Rainbow Lorikeets In Flight 77 JULIA HARWOOD
- All Alone - F u e l Tr u c k

12- D A L E B O T H A - Black Cockatoo - Kookaburra On Rail


- Birdscape - Dunsborough Beach Path
13 - I n H e r S t r i d e
- L e t I t F l o w - Te a r s F o r O u r - Me e t Your A r t i s t - Cabin In Snow
World - Dunny In T he Deser t
47 JULIE POWELL - Tr u c k I n D u s t A t S u n s e t
- Magnolias
14- A R T I S T S A C H I E V E M E N T S - Days Gone By
- The Rose
26 - Facebook Page - Sea Bird Diving
- Living The Photo Ar tistic Life - Swan Fantasy
48- M A U R E E N M A X W E L L
- Light Space & Time - Horse And Rider
- Shif t Ar t
49 - E n v e l o p e d B y F l a m e s - Jig saw World
- Girl In Blue Dress
- The Zealandia Vision - Me e t Your A r t i s t
- Upcoming Exhibitions 50- D E N N I S R I C K A R D
78- A L I O P P Y
27 ANN ALCOCK 51 - Natural Rock Ar t No. 2
- Natural Rock Ar t No. 4
79 - A l u r a
- Roping - Blue Angel
- Ta l k i n g To P a p e r
52- T R I S H H O S K I N 80- A N D R E W H AY S O M
28- P H I L L I PA F R E D E R I K S E N 53 - D o w n t o w n 81 - R e d B e a n i e G i r l
- O f f To W o r k
29 - C o n u n d r u m - The Lady In Pink
- Centre Place
54- C O L I N C A M P B E L L
30 D E N I S E M c D E R M O T T 55 - A l l e g o r y , E v e n 82- S U E M A P L E S
- Self Por trait With Damaged
- Airship Flypast 83 - R o u g h S e a s
Identity (1991) - Waves Over Lighthouse - Live
- T he Reader
56- A R T I C L E Fearlessly
31 SUE MASTERSON
- Light Works II 58 J U L I E P O W E L L IN T ERVIE W
84- A N N L AV I N
b y Tr i s h H o s k i n
- Light Works IV 85 - B l a c k A n d W h i t e
59 M I C K R O O N E Y - Midnight
32- C H R I S T I N A B R U N T O N
33 - D r a g o n W h i s p e r e r
- West End 86- A R T I C L E
- Blessing
- F i g h t To T h e D e a t h 88 S O M E P H O T O S H O P INSP IR AT ION
by Andrew Haysom
34- K AY E V I S O N 60- K A R E N WA A L W Y K
35 - D r . L i v i n g s t o n e 61 - G i r a f f e
- Rhino

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89- A R T I S T S C H A L L E N G E 136- A N T H E A S C O T T E 154- D E A N H O H N
106 M O N T H L Y P H O T O G R A P H I C 137 - B r i c o l a g e C h a l l e n g e I
155 - D a r k P i n k P e o n y 5
CHALLENGE - September - Dark Pink Peony 6
By Pam Henderson - Bricolage Challenge II
- September 156- A L B A M A S S
107- A R T I C L E 157 - A u s t r a l i a n R i c h To n e s
113 by Judi L apsley Miller 138- S H A R O N R A N K M O R E - Our Galler y
- 2019 Wildlife and Native 139 - E s c a p e
Photography Challenge - Layers 157- A D U A R T I S T S B U S I N E S S
140- G I TA M A D AY 165 A D V E R T I S E M E N T S
114- J A N E L L E M E R R E T T - Birdscapes
115 - H a r m o n y 141 - D i s c B u d * Leanne M Williams
- Moonshine - Painted Peony
- Made In Glenorchy

116- M A R Y K N A G G S 142- A R T I C L E * Corrine Davis


- Forest & Bird Online Store
117 - B e a c h G a m e s 144 M E L B O U R N E G AT HERING
- Family Reunion by Ilona Abou-Zolof and Christina * Judi L apsley Miller
Brunton - My Creative Still Life Journey
118- B E R N I C E FA R G U S On Line Course
119 - B r o t h e r s 145 C H R I S B A R N E S * Julie Powell
- Glossy Ibis - For The Love Of Food, Food
120- K E V I N S I M S Photography Online Course
146- I L O N A A B O U - Z O L O F
121 - D r e a m s * Julie Powell
- Spirit In The Flames 147 - M y s t e r i o u s E l i s e - Ta b l e & P l a t e O n l i n e C o u r s e
- Zarah In T he Mirror
* Julie Powell
122- P E N N Y D E J O N G - Water From Ar t
148- B A R B A R A D U D Z I N S K A
123 - Tr a c t o r H i s t o r y * Dean Hohn
- Broken Leg 149 - C a l m E v e n i n g
- N i g h t Tr a v e l - Helping Women With Endome-
- Yo u’v e G o t M a il
triosis
150 C O L I N K I L L I C K * Margaret Kalms
124 M A R G A R E T K A L M S
- Butter fly Canyon
- Drug Concerns
- T he Revenge Of T he Witch
- Endometriosis Anger
151 H E L E N A K E R S T R O M
125- F E AT U R E D A R T I S T
- Cheetah Sepia
133 MAR JORIE LORD
- Lost In France Somewhere
152 A N N W E H N E R
- Reculture O f Grace I
- More Than A Pair
- Reculture O f Grace II
- Bring For th The Light FRONT COVER
- Spinifex by KEVIN SIMS
- In T he Forest I Lose My Mind, - Tr e e h o u s e Ta l e s
153 J O Y C E M A R I S
But F ind My Soul
- Scar Face
- Waiting For Rain
- Living On The Edge
- Action Girl
- I K e e p C o m i n g B a c k To M u s i c
- Me e t Your A r t i s t

134 A R T I C L E
INSPIRI T GALLERY
by Judi L apsley Miller

135 I N G R I D J A K O B S E N
- Baby Lorikeet

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Australia and New Zealand

EDITOR’S MESSAGE

Welcome everyone to the latest edition of Artists Down Under. This month we have a
magazine jam packed full of amazing art, interesting articles and artwork from three very
talented Feature Artists.

Trish Hoskin delights us with an interview Judi Lapsley Miller introduces us to a new
from one of our own artists this month - contemporary Art Gallery based in Tama-
Julie Powell. here, Hamilton NZ. For anyone around the
area it is definitely worth popping in and Gitama Day - Poppy
The Redlands Digital Artists Group kindly having a look.
share with us another of their collabora-
tive images from their Chinese Whispers Two of our artists, Ilona Abou-Zolof and As the days start to warm up, the flowers are
series. Christina Brunton, recently attended a starting to bloom and the wildlife is becoming
meet up with other artists, some being more active, it is a perfect time for all of our
Andrew Haysom has kindly shared with our own, in Melbourne where they had artists to venture outdoors with their cameras,
us another of his awesome Photoshop a fantastic time attending workshops getting ready for our next edition of Artist
tutorials, this month being about Gradiant and relaxing at the Melbourne Zoo. They Down Under.
Maps and ColourMapX. kindly shared their experiences with us.
So until next month, stay safe and enjoy life.
The photographic challenge that was set Another successful month with our
for our artists this month was based on artists being published in International
spring and what better way to celebrate magazines and having great success in Pam Henderson
spring than with Flowers. competitions entered, well done.

Judi Lapsley Miller continues to share This month I would like to introduce you
with us the journey of her Art Of Birding to three of our very talented artists in our
challenges and shows us some of her Feature Artist section - Leanne M Wil-
talented photographers that have joined liams, Julia Harwood and Marjorie Lord.
her on that journey.

AL BaMass - Twins In Sync

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.
Phillipa Frederiksen - The Road To Yourself

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HTTPS://PROPHOTOSHOPARTISTRY.COM

Image by: Andrea Amos-Sebestyen, Photoshop Artistry Student


Portfolio at: https://artboja.com/art/mcf2yj/
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ANGEL EYES

by PA M HENDERSON Australia

https://www.facebook.com/snapnshootdesigns/

https://artboja.com/art/dmfi9d

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FRIENDS FOREVER

by PA M HENDERSON Australia

https://www.facebook.com/snapnshootdesigns/

https://artboja.com/art/dmfi9d

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FOLLOW ME

by GEORGE KONCZ Australia

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W H I C H FA I R Y TA L E A M I I N ?

by GEORGE KONCZ Australia

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CONJURER

by ROCHELLE MARSHALL New Zealand

https://www.darksapphirephotography.com

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D AW N

by ROCHELLE MARSHALL New Zealand

https://www.darksapphirephotography.com

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IN HER STRIDE

by DALE BOTHA Australia

https://artboja.com/art/x1el96/

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LE T IT FLOW - TE ARS FOR OUR WORLD

by DALE BOTHA Australia

https://artboja.com/art/x1el96/

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Pam Henderson - Memoirs
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Ann Lavin - The Lake 15


artists down under facebook page

Gitama Day - Persephone Al BaMass - Waves High To You

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!

Leanne M Williams - Art And Soul Louise Smith - Life’s Dramatic Tales

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Ilona Abou-Zolof - Effie Lmn
Louise Smith - Unforgettable

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
The October lucky winners are
Teddi has given a $10.00 voucher for one very lucky member to spend in
her on-line shop. Teddi Rutschman (Foxy Squirrel) Gift Voucher of $10.00
- Mike Kane
Diane Stafford from Chester, UK, designs Photoshop textures and overlays Diane Stafford (WhiteLaneStudio) Texture & Overlay Kit
for photo artists and photographers to use in their digital artworks. Diane - Ingrid Jakobsen
has created another special kit just for Artists Down Under for the month - Rhonda Ramadge
of October.

Two artists will receive a Diane kit each.

Diane Stafford can be found at


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

Janelle Merrett - Billy Foxy Squirrel Collection

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LIVING THE PHOTO ARTISTIC LIFE
https://issuu.com/thephotoartisticlife/docs/issue55-final?fr=sZjViZTI1ODEw

Louise Smith
- Wild Seas
Tracy Ryan
- Morning In Masai Mara
- At The End Of The Day
Ann Lavin
- Moth
- Peaceful
Ali Oppy
- Alawi
Dale Botha Louise Smith - Wild Seas
- A Bird Rested On Her Bag
- Conversation With An Artist
Christina Brunton
- Violin Boy
Christina Brunton - Violin Boy
Penny De Jong
- Ancient Urn
Bernice Fargus
- Castle Edinburgh
- Circus Lane, Edinburgh Judi Lapsley Miller - On The Edge Of Time
Gitama Day
- His First Flight
Rochelle Marshall
- Arian
- Absence
Julie Powell
- She Walks With Wolves
- She Walks Among Us
Judi Lapsley Miller Ali Oppy - Alawi
- The Sign Of The Southern Cross
Bernice Fargus - Circus Lane, Edinburgh
- On The Edge Of Time

Bernice Fargus - Edinburgh Castle Penny De Jong - Ancient Urn Tracy Ryan - At The End Of The Day

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LIVING THE PHOTO ARTISTIC LIFE

Tracy Ryan - Morning Masai Mara


Ann Lavin - Moth Judi Lapsley Miller - The Sign Of The Southern Cross

Julie Powell - She Walks With Wolves


Ann Lavin - Peaceful

Dale Botha - Conversation With An Artist

Gitama Day - His First Flight

Rochelle Marshall - Absence

Dale Botha - A Bird Rested On Her Bag Julie Powell - She Walks Among Us Rochelle Marshall - Arian

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Light Space and Time “Open”

Julie Powell - Twine And Scissors

Ilona Abou-Zolof - Effie Strolling In The Park

Ilona Abou-Zolof - Effie The Samurai


Julie Powell - Pinocchio’s Apple

Margaret Kalms - Margaret’s Chemo Hair

Overall
Colin Killick - Night Drive 2
8th Place - Julie Powell - “Twine And Scissors”

Photography And Digital


4th Place - Julie Powell - “Twine And Scissors”
9th Place - Ilona Abou-Zolof - “Effie The Samurai”
11th Place - Colin Killick - “Tram 86”
12th Place - Andrew Haysom - “From Above”
14th Place - Margaret Kalms - “Margaret’s Chemo Hair”
Andrew Haysom - From Above

Special Merit
Ilona Abou-Zolof - “Effie Strolling In The Park”
Julie Powell - “Pinocchio’s Apple”

Special Recognition
Colin Killick - “Night Drive 2”
Colin Killick - Tram 86

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shift art
september 2019
“time travel ”
challenge
Congratulations goes to Penny De Jong for her image “Forward To The Past”
being noticed in the September ShiftArt Challenge.

Penny De Jong - Forward To The Past

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the zealandia vision
book release
Congratulations
judi lapsley miller
The Zelandia vision - to restore an inner-city valley to a prehuman ecosystem - the audacity needed to imagine that! But that’s exactly what Zealan-
dia founder and visionary Jim Lynch did. And just a couple of decades later, this wee valley has not only transformed a city into a flourishing bio-diverse
green oasis filled with rare and endangered birds, but has transformed many conservation projects in New Zealand and around the world.

It was my honour to be chosen by Jim and Eve Lynch to create an artwork for the book cover of Jim’s book on the history of Zealandia. Every photo-
graph that went into this photo-artistic composition was taken of or in Zealandia. The title was easy – it could only be called “Imagine”.

The book is due to be released 24 September 2019


Limited-edition fine art prints are available in four sizes, with 10% of proceeds donated to Zealandia.
TinyArt pieces are available at Zealandia and the NZ Academy of Fine Arts shop.

Book: https://jameslynch.org/book-zealandia
Art: https://www.artbyjlm.com/store/p68/imagine.html

Jim Lynch, co-founder of Zealandia EcoSanctuary


and Mayor of Wellington City, Justin Lester.
Photograph by Brendon Doran.

Judi Lapsley Miller - Imagine

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EXHIBITION

Judi Lapsley Miller Bringing Back The Birds Bowen House Exhibition Space
26 September 2019 - 31 October 2019 Level 1, 70/84 Lambton Quay
Pipitea, NZ
https://www.parliament.nz/en/visit-and-learn/visit/exhibitions/

Eight native bird artists have gathered together to celebrate community groups in Aotearoa who are bringing back the birds.

Featuring art by Melissa Boardman, Chris Helliwell, Judi Lapsley Miller, Niels Meyer-Westfeld, Karen Rankin Neal, Hannah Shand, Carol Theologo, and
Rachel Walker.

Sponsored by Hon Eugenie Sage.

From controlling predators in suburban gardens to supporting fenced sanctuaries, the power of a vested community to bring about positive change
knows no bounds. Volunteer-based community efforts in Aotearoa have resulted in world-leading advances in conservation and restoration strategies.
And these efforts are paying off locally with gardens now filling night and day with rare and endangered birds. Here in Wellington we are especially
fortunate. What are now ubiquitous tūī welcome in the dawn, korimako claim their territories at morning tea, kākāriki flit by at lunchtime looking for
nesting cavities, kererū fill the skies with their aerial acrobatics while we make dinner, ruru serenade us to sleep, and cheeky kākā tell us the stories of
their ancestors at 2am. All our Artists have been inspired by this comeback and in this exhibition they show the beauty and tell some of the stories of
our native birds.

The exhibiting Artists all advocate for our precious manu māori through their art, writing, volunteering, and awareness raising. Sales of some of the
pieces in this exhibition will go towards supporting specific community projects through personal donations by the Artists.

More info https://www.artbyjlm.com/bbtb2019.html

An Urban Jungle Nightlife


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EXHIBITION

Judi Lapsley Miller Opp Art Somerville Church


18 October 2019 - 20 October 2019 497 Remuera Road, Remuera
From 8.30pm Auckland, NZ

OPP ART
“FROM CHAOS TO FORM”

An exhibition promoting the concept of upcycling in form or function.

18-20 October 2019 from 8:30pm


Images to be projected on the church spire of the Somerville Church, 497 Remuera Rd, Remuera, Auckland.

Judi Lapsley Miller (Wellington artist) Salvaging waste offcuts from framing material she frames her TinyArt bird prints. The framed photographs then
form the central focus of another still life image. This merging of photography and fine art composition invites a compelling discussion on trace, even before
her work is traced onto a distant church spire in Auckland. Judi is passionate about the preservation of endangered NZ birds and donates a percentage of her
sales to wildlife charities.

Two works feature in the show:


Still life with framed TinyArt artwork “Emerging” and “At What Cost Forever”.
http://www.somervell.org.nz/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/OPp-ARt-press-release-22-08-19.pdf

Emerging At What Cost Forever

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EXHIBITION

Judi Lapsley Miller Sanctuary Stories Zealandia Visitors Centre


1 October 2019 - 28 November 2019 End of Waiapu Road, Karori,
Wellington, NZ
https://www.visitzealandia.com/

SANCTUARY STORIES
“DISCOVER THE SANCTUARY STORYTELLERS”

A group exhibition of photo-essays by the volunteer Sanctuary Storytellers and guests from Judi’s Art of Birding photography challenge. Zealandia
EcoSanctuary gallery, Wellington, New Zealand. Designed and curated by Judi Lapsley Miller.

The volunteer Sanctuary Storytellers of ZEALANDIA are a diverse group of writers, photographers, editors and designers who, through their creative
efforts, share their experiences and stories of ZEALANDIA. In this exhibition, discover the Sanctuary through their eyes, learn about some of the best ways
to experience ZEALANDIA and find out how you too can participate in wildlife advocacy through photography.

Love The One You’re With

Let Your Photos Fly Free Kâkahi

“Let your photos fly free” – contributing to Wikimedia Commons by Judi Lapsley Miller
“Kākahi – a community effort” – translocating freshwater mussels by Linton Miller
“Love the one you’re with” – wildlife advocacy using your mobile phone by Judi Lapsley Miller & Linton Miller

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ROPING

TA L K I N G T O PA P E R

by ANN ALCOCK Australia

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CONUNDRUM

by P HIL L IPA F R EDERIKSEN Australia

https://artboja.com/art/33o0hk/

http://phillfoto.smugmug.com

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A I R S H I P F LY PA S T

THE RE ADER

by DENISE McDERMOT T Australia

https://www.imagesbydenise.net

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LIGHT WORKS III

LIGHT WORKS IV
by SUE MASTERSON Australia

https://artboja.com/art/g6gt11/

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

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DR AGON WHISPERER

by CHRIS TINA BRUNTON Australia

https://artboja.com/art/1pa52q/

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F I G H T T O T H E D E AT H

by CHRIS TINA BRUNTON Australia

https://artboja.com/art/1pa52q/

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DR. LIVINGSTONE

b y K AY E V I S O N New Zealand

https://www.facebook.com/artist.kay.evison/

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R AINFOREST ROAD

WILD AFRICA

by GER ARD WHEL AN Australia

https://artboja.com/art/abf48i/

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L EA N N E M W I L L I A M S

D E VA S TAT I O N - T H E H A N D O F H U M A N I T Y

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N AT U R E ’ S B E A U T Y

R AINBOW LORIKEE T PORTR AIT CLOSE UP

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M A L E A N D F E M A L E FA I R Y W R E N S S H A R I N G A M E A L

S I N G A S O N G O F T H E FA I R Y W R E N S

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S U P E R B FA I R Y W R E N S I S T E R S

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R AINBOW LORIKEE TS IN FLIGHT

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ALL ALONE

B L A C K C O C K AT O O

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BIRDSCAPE

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Meet your artist
LEANNE M WILLIAMS
Albion Park, NSW
Australia

Website Address : https://www.instagram.com/leannemwilliams333/


https://www.facebook.com/leannemwilliamsimages/
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCUuL81lG-evKAj7w5AbFUPg

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Tell us a little about yourself and where you live.

I live in Australia, 2 hours South of Sydney and am an Artist first and then a Photographer. But in saying that, the 2 have
meshed very well together.

I have been dabbling in art since I was around 10 years old. My passion was painting nature with acrylics and oils. I found
Photoshop about 13 years ago and have been creating art through that medium ever since. I took up a course in animation in
2013 which had a basic Photography course included. I ended up falling in love with photography and hated animation, funny
how things work. I also did a Graphic Design course and ran my own Graphic Design business for a while.

But through photography, I have found a passion for bird photography and have been taking photos of them ever since. Bird
photography is so very challenging. They very rarely sit still for you so you can take their photo, lol!, so you have to be prepared
with your camera settings and be very quick with your reflexes. It’s a challenge on many levels.

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

My initial Photo Artistry started way back in 2013. I created images from the scenes I saw within my meditations. Surprisingly,
I found it really seemed to connect with so many people and ended up selling my images all around the world. This also led me
to make a DVD with all my own art, music and writings. I also like to use my art to evoke emotions.

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

Nature inspires me. There are days when I feel like I have no ideas and no inspiration, which I know so many others do as well.
That’s when I grab my camera and go out into the bush. The trees and birds have always given me inspiration and help clear my
head.

Do you have a certain approach to creating your art?

Not really. Quite often I will have an idea in my head and when I start on it, it doesn’t always come through the way I originally
“see” it. It slowly evolves into what it is meant to be all by itself. Although, I will only use photos I have taken myself, which is
why I don’t have many artworks with people in it.

What does your art mean to you?

Art means “passion”, “beauty”, “nature” ... Art comes from the Heart and Soul, a place where we can tap into the well of Life.

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

The only way it has changed me is knowing there are others that create Photo Artistry images as well. I always thought I was
the only one who used this medium. I have made many new friends from this and it has helped me feel “a part” of something
and allows me to connect with others with the same passions.

Is there anyone that you draw inspiration from?

No one in particular. There are many artists I love and all of them are an inspiration.

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

With creating an Alphabet of Australian Birds Artwork, so far, I have made it available for sale as a large Photo Print along with
using individual letters to make a personalised name. I would love to see this go further and to be shown in hospitals, schools,
anywhere where it can help people connect with birds and nature. It will also be available as a Calendar and I hope to make it
into a Flat Fold-out book one day. I enjoy making videos as well, so hopefully that will be a part of my repertoire in the near
future. My ultimate goal is to have my own gallery, not sure if that will ever happen but I can still dream because ... really ...
“The sky’s the limit”. Until then, I will continue with my photography and see where it takes me.

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MAGNOLIAS

THE ROSE

by JULIE P OWEL L Australia

ht tps:// www.juliepowellphoto.com/

ht tps:// artboja.com/art/glul6i/

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ENVELOPED BY FL AMES

by MAUREEN MA XWELL Australia

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GIRL IN BLUE DRESS

by MAUREEN MA XWELL Australia

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N AT U R A L R O C K A R T N O . 2

by DENNIS RICK ARD Australia

https://ink361.com/app/users/ig-3279276017/dennisrickard/photos

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N AT U R A L R O C K A R T N O . 4

by DENNIS RICK ARD Australia

https://ink361.com/app/users/ig-3279276017/dennisrickard/photos

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DOWNTOWN

by TRISH HOSK IN Australia

https://www.trishphotography.com

https://artboja.com/art/726rzm/

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OFF TO WORK

by TRISH HOSK IN Australia

https://www.trishphotography.com

https://artboja.com/art/726rzm/

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A L L E G O R Y, E V E N

by COLIN CAMPBEL L Australia

ht tps://colincampbell.mypor t folio.com

https://artboja.com/art6bq9cj/

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SELF POR TR AIT WITH DAMAGED IDENTIT Y (1991)

by COLIN CAMPBEL L Australia

ht tps://colincampbell.mypor t folio.com

https://artboja.com/art6bq9cj/

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JULIE POWELL INTERVIEW


Trish Hoskin

Most of us would be aware of Julie and her amazing work from our Awake and Kaizen groups.

Having met Julie twice via our Awake get togethers in Melbourne and Launceston, I have seen her work and artistic pursuits grow enormously, so
thought everyone would find it interesting to hear from Julie how she has achieved that.

So, I have asked Julie to answer some questions for us to give us an idea of how she started, what she did to get herself “out there”, what triggered her
to really pursue her artistic goals.

Julie, can you tell us a little about your background and how you came to be artistic?

I come from a long line of painters and photographers, I have always dabbled in creative pursuits, drawing, painting and such. I guess when I fell back
in love with photography I just extended that journey. I love the creative freedom photography gives me, that I never found in traditional painting. I can
be as complex as I can imagine, but also enjoy simplicity of photography as well.

You have been around Australia and overseas a fair bit since I have met you including weekend day trips around the place. Do these
influence your work styles?

It may sound strange but in general not really, I sometimes like to create art from images of our trips, but in general my travel photography is just that
and pretty much just for me. I am an adventurer by nature and I love getting out and exploring, whether overseas or even in my own home town. We
sometimes travel to capture a special location for a Conceptual Shoot or a Project, I have been very lucky and privileged to have had access to some
fantastic locations. Sometimes our travel is like a scouting trip and I find a spot and think I should really do something here one day. I also love to cap-
ture images for making my own textures, it’s became a bit of an obsession on my latest trip, can’t wait to really get stuck into making those texture
packs. I also love to visit gardens (other than my own) and capture the weird, wonderful, quirky and of course beautiful flowers.

I have seen some of your amazing photographic


work – what cameras do you use to capture these
images?

Up until 18 months ago it was all Nikon, I had a D5300


and D7100, but the weight was affecting me physically,
so I switched to a Sony a7ii mirrorless, I love it, small and
lightweight. I have 28-70mm and 18-200mm lenses
for travelling as well as a wide angle, but for most of my
art, whether portraits, still life or conceptual I use a
50mm Prime or my 50mm Macro, the Macro has barely
been off my camera since I got it back in October. Love it.

White Heron
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Within the last 12 months or so I have read and seen via various Social Media sites where you have set up your own home studio to
shoot with and even hold training sessions. Can you tell us where that idea came from?

I have transformed my garage into a studio for pretty much everything that I do, including running my smaller workshops. Sometimes it is just a few se-
lect invitee’s session with friends for fun and creativity, but that has grown into more structured classes. I adore being an educator, I used to run art
classes years ago, I was so happy to get back into running workshops. At first I just ran a few get together with my camera group, but more and more I
was asked to run some workshops, which I started about 3 years ago, mostly still life, macro, food and some product photography, as well as the occa-
sional Portrait Workshop. I started branching out about 12 months ago and offering to a larger audience, I also sometimes used a larger studio offsite.
I am currently looking at running some special workshops at unique boutique locations, and I am looking at the possibility of running a few workshops
Interstate.
Have you found it rewarding in both an artistic sense and monetary
sense?

I find it extremely rewarding in an artistic sense, when I can help someone under-
stand a photographic principle, help them get off auto, capture some amazing
images. I find I have many of the same people coming again and again and their
work improves after every session. I certainly don’t make a lot of money, I am mostly
just covering costs, especially if there is a model and hair and makeup involved, that
all costs money. I know I should probably charge more, like others in the industry
do, but I like to make my workshops accessible to as many people as I can. Photogra-
phy is a very expensive hobby. I am going to branch out a bit more this year and mar-
ket to perhaps a wider audience. This is where the online self-paced classes come
Surrender into it.
Would you recommend going down that path to other artists thinking of stepping out of their shells and can you hint on any
“gotcha’s” they might need to think about?

It is not an easy path, you can’t just hang a sign that says Photography Workshops now available or Graphic Artist (or Digital Artist) now in session
and expect people to come. It is about offering value for money and offering a need in your area. It is also about getting your name out there and
getting known. For most of my workshops within my Photography Groups I am known for my Still Life and Portraits, more so than my digital art. I have
spent the last 12 months really trying to build my brand, my name and my followers. I have spent the last few months really making a big push in an ef-
fort to expand my online presence, it is a lot of hard work, but can be fun and still just as rewarding as in person workshops. My first foray into Still
Life “My Creative Still Life Journey” was a 12 week group which started out with locals, all done online with a private Facebook group, spread to 5 differ-
ent countries and is still going from an online portal, this covered the basics in Still Life photography, from Light, Focus, Styling and a few different
genres.

Lately I have watched with amazement the beautiful food photography you
have been creating. What took you in that direction versus your model
style work?

I still work with my models, I just felt I needed a break and my Still Life is more me-
diation than hard work, my Conceptual Portraits, are very labour intensive and lots of
hard work, I still will be doing my Conceptual Shoots, but they are more for myself
for the fun of it, than anything else. I create when I am inspired and I did so much last
year, I think I was suffering a little burn out. The Food Photography originally started
as an extension to my Still Life course, I was talking to a friend about the idea of
taking recipes from an old hand-written cook book, stuff that I used to make when my
Coffee
daughters were small and make a new modern cook book filled with beautiful images.
A few in the class said that they would love to try something like that too ... so it
began. I enjoy cooking (and eating), but I am not THAT great or that experimental, and
often I just don’t have the time, but doing it as a class allowed me to make the time I
needed to create. Sadly I lost my initial mission in there, had to stop, take stock and
remember WHY I started this in the first place. I then took some time to step away and
re analyse what I was doing, I am now back on track and full of inspiration. Some
times, with so much amazing art and photography out there it can be easy to lose your
own voice, but it is important to step back and remember your WHY ... your reason for
doing what you are passionate about.

Star Anise
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I have also seen you offer ranges of textures for Lightroom and Photoshop, how did that idea come about, and do you see yourself
as pursuing that line further?

My textures started as a means to an end, I have loads of textures from Awake, Kaizen and more, unfortunately more often than not they do not come
with commercial license or it all gets muddy and confusing, so I started making my own. Possibly similar to many out there already, but by using my
own I know I have created everything myself in my artwork, I also started including them in workshops and such, but I freely give full commercial licens-
ing with mine. I do not see it as a big part of my business, more of an add-on. If you do a Still Life course or a Food Photography course, then there
are packs I use in the videos which I make available. I sometimes have background images to match up with Online tutorials I have create that which
people sometimes ask for as well.

Where do you sell your products, and have you found any range or style more successful than others?

I offer them from my website only, as I said not a major part of my business, sometimes I get all inspired and make a few different textures or overlays,
then I package them up, they can be fun to make. My overlays and Natural Grungier textures seem to be more popular than say Lightroom Presets.

Any tips for some upcoming artists on the do’s and don’ts
in trying to sell their work?

Don’t lose sight of your WHY, I know this CAN and does happen,
there are so many great photographers out there, try to find your
unique voice and stick to it, if you create from a place of passion
and love and be true to your own inner vision, other people will be
attracted to you, they become your tribe, your followers. But it
cannot all be take, take, take, you must give back to your com-
munity offering a need, a niche. Run a market survey to see what
you followers are looking for, I surveyed 100 in the end, and was
quite surprised at what I discovered.

Bridestowe Revisited

Gecko
Minimalist

Wow again such interesting insight and some ideas for us all to think about. Thanks so much Julie.

Trish

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WEST END

BLESSING

by MICK ROONE Y Australia

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GIR AFFE

b y K A R E N WA A L W Y K Australia

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

https://artboja.com/art/i1sahn/

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RHINO

b y K A R E N WA A L W Y K Australia

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

https://artboja.com/art/i1sahn/

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D I J A N A’ S D I L E M M A

b y M A R I S A L I B E R AT O Australia

https://www.marisalphotography.com

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THE COUNTESS

by LOUISE SMITH Australia

https://www.instagram.com/lksmithphotography/

https://www.facebook.com/lksmithphotography/

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U N F O R G E TA B L E

by LOUISE SMITH Australia

https://www.instagram.com/lksmithphotography/

https://www.facebook.com/lksmithphotography/

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L ADY OF THE L AKE
by MIK E K ANE Australia

https://www.mikekanephotography.com.au/

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MORNING LIGHT
by MIK E K ANE Australia

https://www.mikekanephotography.com.au/

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DOWN UNDER t s
Australia and New Zealand

REDLANDS DIGITAL ARTISTS GROUP


A COLLABORATIVE GROUP OF PHOTO ARTISTS
By Maureen Maxwell

CHINESE WHISPERS #23


“THE WATER NYMPH”
STAGE 1
The Redlands Digital Artist Group is at it again
and looking to challenge each other, and learn
new techniques.

We have gone for a very different theme this time


and also created a Black and White image.

STAGE 2

Redlands City is 30kms directly east of Brisbane,


QLD, situated on Moreton Bay. The whole area is
now called ‘Redlands Coast’ for tourism purposes as
it embraces the bay, many island communities and
with numerous kilometres of beautiful coastline - it
is a very popular boating, swimming, surfing and
tourism district in the state.

Due to our location, we find we are frequently drawn


to creating art works that have a water based theme
- hence ‘The Water Nymph’.

We hope you enjoy our collaborative efforts.

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J UL I A H A R WO O D

FUEL TRUCK

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KOOK ABURR A ON R AIL

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D U N S B O R O U G H B E A C H PAT H

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CABIN IN SNOW

DUNNY IN THE DESERT

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T R U C K I N D U S T AT S U N S E T

D AY S G O N E B Y

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SE A BIRD DIVING

S WA N FA N TA S Y

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HORSE AND RIDER

J I G S AW W O R L D

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Meet your artist
Julia Harwood
Busselton (WA)
Australia

Website: https://www.redbubble.com/people/juliakharwood/

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Tell us a little about yourself and where you live.

I live in Busselton, Western Australia. I have been doing photography for over 25 years and I love exploring digital art as well.
Life has thrown me some curve balls, the most recent of which was my Husband getting diagnosed with terminal cancer and
then 4 days later our house being burnt to the ground. 3 months later my husband died. This was a time of great loss and yet I
found my art a great help in showing what I was feeling on the inside while I had to keep living on the outside. It gave me a
way to show others what I was going through and release it from myself as well. It was incredibly healing. Three years on and I
have begun to fully embrace life again and see its beauty and love all around me.

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

I was a photo coach for Digital Photo Secrets and followed Sebastian Michaels’ work and loved what I saw, so signed up for
Photoshop Artistry. I found it enabled me to combine my photography with my creative side to create new works of Art.

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

My love of nature and wanting to bring it to those who may not live in such a stunning environment as I do. I also wanted to try
to capture feelings and emotions and express them in art, both as expression for myself and to let others know they are not
alone.

Do you have a certain approach to creating your art?

I take photos of everything!!! You never know when you are going to need that little detail in a piece of work. Then I usually
start with a photographic image and think about the message I want to convey and go from there. Sometimes it is just the
beauty of nature and the image speaks for itself and sometimes it might be to make a statement like my piece Urban Sprawl,
that reminds us of what we could lose if we are not aware of it.

What does your art mean to you?

It is part of who I am, how I express myself and one of the ways I reach out to others. It has been an amazing vehicle for heal-
ing for myself and others.

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

Yes, it has given me a vehicle to express myself in a way that others can resonate with and hear me. It has enabled me to give
something back.

Is there anyone that you draw inspiration from?

All the Kaizen members and Sebastian of course.

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

I would like to create oracle card decks using my images and have books published with my images in them. I already sell my
art in Galleries, at my home Studio and online, so will continue to do that as well.

I am an intuitive healer and oracle card reader and I also use Crystal point Therapy, so would like to do work around these
things as well.

Nature is a great healer and not everyone has the opportunity to go out and experience nature as I do, so I want to share it with
them. I have work in a number of hospitals around the world, that has been placed there by the Healing Art Network.

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ALUR A

by ALI OPPY New Zealand

https://www.facebook.com/Mysticsparrows

https://artboja.com/art/lzqpfy/

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BLUE ANGEL

by ALI OPPY New Zealand

https://www.facebook.com/Mysticsparrows

https://artboja.com/art/lzqpfy/

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RED BE ANIE GIRL

b y A N D R E W H AY S O M Australia

https://www.flickr.com/ajhaysom/

https://andrewhaysom.myportfolio.com/

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THE L ADY IN PINK

CENTRE PL ACE

b y A N D R E W H AY S O M Australia

https://www.flickr.com/ajhaysom/

https://andrewhaysom.myportfolio.com/

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ROUGH SE AS

by SUE MAPLES Australia

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WAV E S O V E R L I G H T H O U S E - L I V E F E A R L E S S LY

by SUE MAPLES Australia

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BL ACK AND WHITE

b y A N N L AV I N Australia

https://artboja.com/art/d6au4o/

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MIDNIGHT

b y A N N L AV I N Australia

https://artboja.com/art/d6au4o/

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SOME PHOTOSHOP INSPIRATION


GRADIANT MAPS AND COLOURMAPX
By Andrew Haysom

The Gradient Map is one of my favourite Photoshop adjustment layers. It is one of the best ways to convert a colour image to black and white and is also
a wonderful way to colour correct or colour grade an image and even to control the luminosity or tones in an image.

A Gradient Map allows you to define a colour (or black and white) gradient and then this gradient is mapped to your image according to the luminosity
(brightness levels) in the image.

When you first create a Gradient Map adjustment layer it will use the current foreground and background colours to build the gradient (the foreground
colour will be mapped to the shadows, the background colour to the highlights).

Click the gradient in the adjustment layers Properties window and the Gradient Editor dialog will be shown (see Figure 1).

The current gradient is shown in the Gradient Display about two-thirds of the way down
the dialog, the colours that will map onto the darks/shadows at the left of the gradient,
those that will map onto the lights/highlights on the right.

Just below the Gradient Display you will see at least two small squares (with triangular
caps) that are called Colour Stops. These define the colours that make up the gradient,
and their position along the gradient display defines the transition from one colour to
another.

To change the colour of a colour stop, click the colour stop then click the Colour Swatch
(or double-click the Colour Stop) and the Color Picker will be displayed. Choose the new
colour and press OK.

To add a new Colour Stop click just under the Gradient Display where you would like to
add the Colour Stop.
[Fig 1 – Gradiant Editor]
To remove a Colour Stop click and drag it away from the Gradient Display, or click it to
select it and press the Delete button.

Drag a Colour Stop left and right along the Gradient Display to change the colour transition along the gradient.

When you have a Colour Stop selected you will also see a small diamond either side of it, these are the Colour Mid-points. These can also be dragged
left and right to change the transition of the colours between the two Colour Stops.

When a Colour Stop is selected it’s defined colour will show in the Colour Swatch and its position along the Gradient Display (expressed as a percent-
age) will be shown in the Percentage field.

Any changes made in the dialog box will be reflected live in your image.

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You can click one of the defined Gradient Presets to select one of these. Figure 1 shows the presets that are installed as a Photoshop default.

Clicking the small cog at the top of the Gradient Editor dialog shows the Gradient Editor Settings menu (see Figure 2).

The options in the bottom section of the menu allow you to add further gradient
sets that come with Photoshop, in Figure 2 the “Photographic Toning” set has been
added to the presets.

A simple black to white gradient as shown in Figure 1 can be used for Black & White
conversion, and then you can move the black and white Colour Stops to define your
black and white points, and move the Colour Mid-point to darken and lighten the
midtones. However you may like to create a few different gradients to give yourself
more control. The gradient shown in Figure 3 is another Black & White gradient but
this one has three intermediate Colour Stops at the 25%, 50% and 75% points on
the gradient, giving more flexibility in adjusting the tonality of the image.

[Fig 2 – Gradient Editor Settings Menu]

[Fig 3 – A 5 step Black and White Gradient]

Using the same gradient as shown above, but with the Gradient Map adjustment layer set to Luminosity blend mode, is a great way to adjust the tonality
of your image.

Colour toning, correction or grading is done with a coloured gradient, and can be done with Normal blend mode or Colour Blend mode, or for some even
more striking results try Soft Light, Overlay or Hard Light blend modes.

Try gradients created with complementary colours for some lovely results (tone the shadows with blue and the highlights with a warm yellow for
example).

Don’t forget to play with the opacity of the Gradient Map layers, for colour toning you will often want much lower opacities (20-50% depending on the
image and gradient).

A gradient map can also be a good way to capture the “colour essence” of one image and overlay it onto another. Whilst it is possible to manually create
the gradient from the target image, a wonderful little Photoshop plug-in I have recently discovered will do it for you much more easily.

ColourMapX from Nino Batista Photo not only simplifies the creation of Gradient Map adjustment layers, but its key feature is that it allows you to
easily “capture” the colours from an image and create a gradient from them.

Figure 4 shows the ColourMapX panel, the second image shows the menu that is displayed when the ... (three dots) are clicked on either the Current
Palette or one of the saved Palette presets. The third image shows the preferences sub menu that is displayed when the small cog at the bottom of the
panel is clicked.

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SOME PHOTOSHOP INSPIRATION (Cont ...)

To extract the colours from an open document simply set the number of samples you want (this will become the number of Color Stops when you create
a Gradient Map from it later), and press the Analyze button. The Current Palette will now show the extracted files.

Applying these to another file is as simple as opening that file and making it active, then clicking the ... on the Current Palette and selecting Apply Color
Grading. ColourMapX will create a Gradient Map adjustment layer with the Blend Mode and Opacity defined in the ColourMapX Preferences dialog (see
Figure 4). Obviously once the Gradient Map layer is created you can adjust the Blend Mode and Opacity to your taste.

[Fig 4 – ColourMapX Panel]

Figure 5 shows a couple of sample images and the ColourMapX extracted colour sets and the resultant gradients.

[Fig 5 – Sample ColourMapX Gradients]

You can save extracted colour sets as presets in ColourMapX for use later.

ColourMapX is a nice little panel, I am enjoying it a lot. It is available for a cost of USD$30 (approximately AUD$50) from the website below.

https://ninobatista.zenfolio.com/nbp-colourmapx-plug-in-for-photoshop

Don’t underestimate the power of Gradient Maps, they are one of the most flexible and powerful layers.

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artists
down under
monthly artistic
photographic
challenge
theme:
spring flowers
Lyn Darlington - Pink Flower

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Barbara Dudzinska - Watercolour Iris

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Ilona Abou-Zolof - A Rose Is Magic

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Chris Barnes - The Rose

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Pam Henderson - Spring Rose

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Gitama Day - Brought In From The Rain

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Karen Waalwyk - Spring Flower

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Colin Campbell - Interior

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Penny De Jong - Fading Flower

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Ann Lavin - Flower 3

Christina Brunton - Dusty

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Andrew Haysom - Pretty In Pink

Judi Lapsley Miller - Dahlia

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Mary Knaggs - Delightful Daisies

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Maureen Maxwell - Red Flower

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Ingrid Jakobsen - Spring Garden

Trish Hoskin - T Is For Tower

Dean Hohn - Sundews

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Anthea Scotte - Hippeastrum

Ann Alcock - Spring

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Sharon Rankmore - Drought Resist

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Al BaMass - The Mountbay Florist

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Trish Hoskin - My Wisteria

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Art of Birding
2019

Wildlife & Nature


Photography
Challenge
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For the second year, join us on a year-long weekly photography challenge, designed especially for nature and wildlife photographers.

Storytelling, wildlife advocacy and creative/artistic photography is where my heart is and I hope to encourage more photographers
to not just stop at taking gorgeous wildlife photos, but to take them further.

These weekly challenges encourage you to think about how your images can be composed and used to advocate for our precious
wildlife (story), to hook the viewer in with compelling creative images (creative), and to increase your technical skills and develop-
ment (technical).

I have created each challenge so that most people can participate, regardless of skill level or where you live in the world (though you
will notice a New Zealand bias!). Most challenges can be achieved with just a camera phone. Be warned - you will (hopefully!) be
pushed outside your comfort zone, and you will likely need to do some Googling to learn more about new techniques, but that’s also
the point.

This is your challenge - do as much or as little as you want and in your own timeframe - it’s up to you to decide what works best for
you. I do encourage you to take photos for the challenges, rather than digging through your archives. You can take photos in advance
and “bank” them and you can do them out of order. All I ask is that you try to take the photos intentionally with the challenges in
mind, rather than retrofitting an image to fit the theme.

With an emphasis on storytelling and advocacy, I encourage you to post your images to social media (especially Facebook, Twitter,
Instagram and Flickr) and to your blog if you have one. Use hashtags to enable us to find and share your images. Challenge hashtags:
#artofbirding, #artofbirding2019, #aob2019week1 through to #aob2019week52. Find the hashtags used by the conservation projects
you are photographing, e.g. #sharemesealandia, #orokonui, so they can pick up and share your photos too. Use the hashtags com-
monly used for your critter: e.g., #kaka, #takahe, along with #conservation, #wildlife, and many more general terms.

Join our Facebook group and post your photos, discuss the challenges, and get and give help:

https://www.facebook.com/groups/aobphotochallenge/

Download an iCal (*.ics) calendar or link to the public Google calendar.

© Concept and Challenges by Judi Lapsley Miller www.artbyjlm.com

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INTENTIONAL CAMERA MOVEMENT (CREATIVE)

Week 41: 07 Oct 2019

Spin your camera round and round or up and down to get an image with intentional camera movement.
Aim to do so in a way that adds to the subject you’re shooting (e.g., up and down movement to capture
the majesty of a grove of tall trees). Advanced challenge: use the Path Blur filter in Photoshop to add
movement in post-processing.

FOOD CHAIN (STORY)

Week 42: 14 Oct 2019

Illustrate the concept of the food chain in a photograph. Advanced challenge: how many different
lifeforms in the same food chain can you get in one photograph?

SELECTIVE BLUR (TECHNICAL)

Week 43: 21 Oct 2019

If you have a lens baby or wide-aperture art lens, you will love this challenge! This technique is also
easy if you have a tiny macro lens for your cellphone camera. If you don’t have any of these lenses, fear
not, you might have to more carefully choose an appropriate subject but it’s still doable. Using a wide
aperture, focus on only one small but important part of the subject, letting the rest fall off into blur. his
technique works well for flowers: consider the form of the flower in question and see what first draws
your eye - is it a curl of a petal, the curve of the stem, the pop of a stamen? Focus only on that. Think
carefully about your composition and where that sweet spot of focus will fall. Hint: you can also use
Photoshop or apps to selectively blur in post-processing. Advanced challenge: add a painterly texture.

CREEPY (CREATIVE)

Week 44: 28 Oct 2019

Just in time for Halloween, tell a creepy story. It could be about a creepy-crawly, or wherever your
imagination takes you.

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FOR A FRIEND (TECHNICAL)
Week 45: 04 Nov 2019
By now you will have some stunning photos, so let’s do something with them that you can give as a gift and bring joy into someone’s life. Ideas: design
a calendar, print greeting cards, print and frame your favourite photos, make a blurb book, make a handbound book - the sky is the limit! You’ll be
surprised at the difference it makes getting your images off your computer and into the world.

MY HAPPY PLACE (STORY)


Week 46: 11 Nov 2019
Show us your happy place and make us happy too.

REFLECTIONS (CREATIVE)
Week 47: 18 Nov 2019
Double the impact with a reflection. Advanced challenge: show only the reflection in a creative way or add a fake reflection using Photoshop (or similar)
and see if we can tell :)

ONE SHOT WONDER (TECHNICAL)


Week 48: 25 Nov 2019
You get one shot - so triple-check all your settings and think long and hard about your composition before pressing the shutter. It’s so easy these days
to pray and spray, hoping to get the perfect shot while consigning yourself to an afternoon of deleting a thousand identical photos.

STILL LIFE (CREATIVE)


Week 49: 02 Dec 2019
Arrange a still life scene and photograph it compellingly. Try to tell a visual story that links each element - though it doesn’t have to be an obvious one.
Don’t be satisfied with your first photo, try different angles and settings and explore the scene. Advanced challenge: include memento mori to repre-
sent the transience of life and feel free to use Photoshop compositing and photo-artistry techniques to turn your still life into a work of art.

EXPOSURE BRACKETING (TECHNICAL)


Week 50: 09 Dec 2019
Do you get frustrated with photos that are either overblown in the highlights or have no details in the shadows? Extend the dynamic range of your
photos by exposure bracketing to take multiple photos with different exposures, then combining them in-camera (if your camera does that) or exter-
nally in Lightroom or Photoshop either manually or by using the inbuilt features. Most cameras will have an exposure bracketing setting that will
automatically take the set of photos at each exposure value. A tripod will also come in handy.

ON THE EDGE (STORY)


Week 51: 16 Dec 2019
Find a region where two ecosystems overlap and meet the locals, e.g. the littoral zone at the beach, an estuary, wetlands ...

PHOTO ESSAY (EVERYTHING)


Week 52: 23 Dec 2019
This is when we bring it all together. Think of the skills you’ve developed this year and create a photo essay of 5-10 photos, related by theme or topic,
and use it to advocate for something you care about. Feel free to use photos you’ve taken this year or take new ones. Aim for a consistent look-and-feel
across the photoset, while ensuring each picture contributes uniquely to the story. How to present your essay? Possibilities include designing an Adobe
Spark presentation, Instagram story, YouTube slideshow with sound track. Make sure to tell the world about your essay through social media posts etc.
Advanced challenge: arrange to print and exhibit your photo essay.

BONUS WEEK FOR PHOTO ESSAY (EVERYTHING)


Week 53, 2020: 30 Dec 2019

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Art of Birding 2019 Wildlife & Nature Photography Challenge

Photographers’
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Art of Birding 2019 Wildlife & Nature Photography Challenge

Photographers’ Photos from


August 2019 Challenge

RAINBOWS (CREATIVE)

Week 32: 05 Aug 2019

I took this shot in Kenya while on holiday. Was so


fortunate to be able to get a shot of the lioness with a
rainbow above her.

Alison Zinsli
Marlborough, New Zealand

Alison Zinsli - Lioness And Rainbow, Kenya

STARBURST (TECHNICAL)

Week 33: 12 Aug 2019

Starburst through flax.

Brendon Doran
Wellington, New Zealand

Brendon Doran - Starburst

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SPIRALS (CREATIVE)

Week 34: 19 Aug 2019

Frangipani

Kathy Browne Flynn


NSW, Australia

Kathy Browne Flynn - Frangipani

Marion Skelton - Leroy The Leucistic Tui

LET YOUR PHOTO FLY FREE (TECHNICAL)

Week 35: 26 Aug 2019

LeRoy the leucistic blackbird, released with a CC-BY-SA-4.0 licence on Wikimedia Commons:

https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Leroy_the_Leucistic_Blackbird.jpg

Marion Skelton,
Auckland, New Zealand

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HARMONY

by JANELLE MERRE T T Australia

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MOONSHINE

by JANELLE MERRE T T Australia

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BE ACH GAMES

by MARY KNAGGS Australia

https://artboja.com/art/oc091r/

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FA M I LY R E U N I O N

by MARY KNAGGS Australia

https://artboja.com/art/oc091r/

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BROTHERS

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DREAMS

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SPIRIT IN THE FL AMES

by K E VIN SIMS New Zealand

http://www.kevinsims.co.nz

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TR ACTOR HISTORY

by PENNY DE JONG Australia

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BROKEN LEG

YOU’VE GOT MAIL

by PENNY DE JONG Australia

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DRUG CONCERNS

ENDOME TRIOSIS ANGER

by MARGARE T K ALMS Australia

http://www.endowomanart.com

https://www.facebook.com/LifeWithEndometriosis/

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MARJORIE LORD

LOST IN FR ANCE SOMEWHERE

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R E C U LT U R E O F G R A C E I

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R E C U LT U R E O F G R A C E I I

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SPINIFE X

IN THE FOREST I LOSE MY MIND, BUT FIND MY SOUL

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LIVING ON THE EDGE

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ACTION GIRL

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I KEEP COMING BACK TO MUSIC

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Meet your artist
Marjorie Lord
Flaxton (QLD)
Australia

Website: www.MarjorieLord.com.au

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Tell us a little about yourself and where you live.

My name is Marjorie Lord I create photo art with every day people. I live in Flaxton which is located on the beautiful Blackall
Ranges of the Sunshine Coast Hinterland.

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

It was a natural progression from Fine arts. The camera has replaced the paint and Photoshop is my paintbrush. I love the mix
of art, digital art and photography.

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

I am inspired to create from conceptual ideas and thoughts I have, then turning them into a visual narrative. I am a project-
based artist, that is I work on a theme, and when finished, I move on.

Do you have a certain approach to creating your art?

Not really, I simply wait until an idea speaks to me, then I story board it out and work on how I am going to bring it to visual
conception.

What does your art mean to you?

I think about art and being creative all day so I wouldn’t be much fun to live with if I did not have art in my life.

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

No it hasn’t changed me. But I am inspired by the incredible talents of the people within, along with the Photo Artisty educa-
tion website which is a fabulous source of help and inspiration.

Is there anyone that you draw inspiration from?

The everyday people I meet. There are so many amazing life stories and wonderful people in this world that I am always
inspired by.

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

Oh that is hard to answer. Who knows? I ain to keep exploring ideas, themes, and correlating the images into exhibitions,
books and so forth.

AUDRE Y

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INSPIRIT GALLERY
By Judi Lapsley Miller

Inspirit Studio & Gallery is a spacious contemporary art gallery and multifunctional creative space based in Pencarrrow Road, Tamahere. Hamilton.
Inspirit was established in 2007 by Jenny Scown who is the director and also a contributing photographic artist.

The purpose-built gallery exhibits a diverse range of artistic mediums. Photography, painting, indoor & outdoor sculpture, glass, jewellery, ceramics,
functional art, wearable art, print making and mixed media. The Inspirit mission is to support and promote highest quality original New Zealand art and
design with an emphasis on representing leading local artists.

The gallery creates opportunities for talented emerging artists to exhibit alongside established artists. The open plan design and stunning rural setting
and views make it a wonderful place to host collaborative exhibitions by several different artists.

Gallery Features
The gallery features an infinity sculpture lawn with stunning rural views of Pirongia and Maungatautari. The entrance is landscaped with New Zealand
rocks, stones and plants to provide a dramatic setting for outdoor sculpture.
Special features including excellent lighting, high quality sound and visual technology.
Inspirit gallery provides an inspirational venue for exhibitions, special events and workshops.

Gallery Hours
Weekends open 11am-4pm. Closed on Mondays.
Hours vary during the week so please call first or drop in when open sign is displayed.
Private appointments are available. Group bookings also welcome.

Inspirit are carrying two framed works of Judi Lapsley Miller’s - “Portrait Of A Tui” and “I Shall
Ride Every Storm (tui)”, plus a range of her TinyArt pieces and a number of her small and medium
prints.

Inspirit Studio & Gallery


360 Pencarrow Road RD3 Tamahere
Hamilton 3283
New Zealand

Phone 07 8563170
Mobile Jenny 0274 386416
www.inspirit.co.nz
www.facebook.com/InspiritGallery

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BABY LORIKEE T

by INGRID JAKOBSEN Australia

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BRICOL AGE CHALLENGE I - SEPTEMBER

by ANTHE A SCOT TE Australia

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BRICOL AGE CHALLENGE II - SEPTEMBER

by ANTHE A SCOT TE Australia

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ESCAPE

by SHARON R ANK MORE Australia

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L AY E R S

by SHARON R ANK MORE Australia

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DISC BUD

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PA I N T E D P E O N Y

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MELBOURNE GATHERING
INCLUDING BROOKE SHADEN WORKSHOP
By Ilona Abou-Zolof and Christina Brunton

Recently some of the members from Artists Down Under had a meet up in Melbourne. A number of us went to the Brooke Shaden Promoting Passion
Tour 2019 on the Saturday which was excellent. Then on the Sunday many of us meet at the Butterfly House in the Melbourne Zoo.

Saturday – Brooke Shaden – Promoting Passion Tour 2019

The Promoting Passion Tour 2019 was delivered to many places across the world. The workshop focused on jumpstarting our creative ambitions to live a
passionate and artistic life. For Australia it was delivered in Melbourne this year. The Brooke Shaden workshop cost us a hefty $50 each as it was
sponsored by Sony. Before the event started Brooke came out to meet everyone in the line, to talk to each one of us and to give us all a cuddle for com-
ing to see her. She is such a sweetie. Brooke showed us how she creates, from the planning stage through to the final stage of the image.

During the day there was a number of people modelling for us to take photos and even Brooke posed for us as well. I have added an image of Brooke
with a set of keys. At the end of the day there was an ‘on the spot’ 5 minute challenge between a couple of the presenters (Brooke was one of them)
where the audience came up with a subject and they had only 5 minutes to plan, create, take a series of photos and develop the final image in Photo-
Shop. What they produced in 5 minutes was mind blowing!!! The audience voted on the best.

Guest speakers for the Melbourne Tour were:


Joel McKerrow – Poet and speaker from Melbourne
Karen Alsop – Story Art Education and HeartFelt – giving to children in hospital dealing with issues and disabilities.

If you ever get the chance to go to one of Brooke’s conferences/workshops, we can certainly recommend you go. For us it was certainly $50 well worth
spending and we expected to pay much more for this. Thanks Sony for sponsoring Brooke on her World-wide tour. We have included a photo that
Brooke took of the group. Christina is wearing the red jacket in the middle of the group, Ilona is in the purple next to me. Many of the Artists Down
Under are close by or right behind us.

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MELBOURNE GATHERING (Cont ...) BROOKE SHADEN

Christina Brunton - Key Keeper

Christina Brunton - Eye Balling Christina Brunton - Twilight Dreaming

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MELBOURNE GATHERING (Cont ...) MELBOURNE ZOO

Sunday – Melbourne Zoo and meet up at the Butterfly House

It was another great day where we caught up with everyone and had lots of chatting time with other members of the Artists Down Under group.

Photo taken at the Butterfly House by John Taylor (Athalie’s husband). From left
to right: Julie Powell, Rose D’Azure, Athalie Taylor, Andrew Haysom, Christina
Brunton, Ilona Abou-Zolof and Anne Wehner.

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GLOSSY IBIS

by CHRIS BARNES Australia

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MYSTERIOUS ELISE

by ILONA ABOU -ZOLOF Australia

https://www.zolof.net/

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ZAR AH IN THE MIRROR

by ILONA ABOU -ZOLOF Australia

https://www.zolof.net/

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CALM EVENING

by BARBAR A DUDZINSK A Australia

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N I G H T T R AV E L

by BARBAR A DUDZINSK A Australia

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B U T T E R F LY C A N Y O N

THE REVENGE OF THE WITCH

by COLIN K IL LICK Australia

https://driftingleaves.net

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C H E E TA H S E P I A

by HELEN AK ERSTROM Australia

https://www.facebook.com/helen.akerstrom

https://www.instagram.com/ha2260/

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M O R E T H A N A PA I R

BRING FORTH THE LIGHT

by ANN WEHNER Australia

https://www.annwehnerdigitalartistry.com

https://www.flickr.com/photos/annwehnerdigitalartistry/

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S C A R FA C E
by JOYCE MARIS Australia

https://www.instagram.com/jmarisart/

https://artboja.com/art/5y5m3p/

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DARK PINK PEONY 5

by DE AN HOHN Australia

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DARK PINK PEONY 6

by DE AN HOHN Australia

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AUSTR ALIAN RICH TONES

OUR GALLERY

by ALBAMASS Australia

https://artboja.com/art/nsthnn/

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Birdscape Personal Names


Created JUST FOR YOU.
Do you love Birds? Are your children showing an interest in all the little birdies that are out
there and are starting to learn the Alphabet? My Birdscape Artwork can be individually
made to create any name you would like. It would make a wonderful gift and something
very original and special.

If you are interested in a Personalised name made just for you, you can send me a message
on my Facebook Page @
https://www.facebook.com/leannemwilliamsimages/

or email me @
leanne.williams333@gmail.com.

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MADE IN GLENORCHY
Printed Wall Paper - Autumn
Specialist in

Laminated Glass Kitchen Splashbacks


and
Laminated Glass Wall Art
also
Printed Wall Paper
Glass Kitchen Splashback - Milford River

Website
www.madeinglenorchy.co.nz

Glass Kitchen Splashback - Head Of The Lake


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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

Sad Wings Of Destiny The Collector

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MY CREATIVE STILL LIFE JOURNEY


ON-LINE COURSE
Find your way to peace, quiet and creative calm in this online Still Life
class. Feeling a little overwhelmed and uninspired .. life a little less than
creative?
Internationally published and award winning photographer, Julie Powell has put together a self paced 12 week module online class,
based on some of her most sought after and booked out Studio Workshops.

* Learn to put yourself first (just for a little bit), take some time to be, see and grow as a photographer.
* Learn to embrace the process of creativity and get inspired weekly.
* Learn to make and take beautiful pictures along the way.
* Share, be inspired and just have fun.

https://julie-powell-photography.teachable.com/p/my-creative-still-life-journey

This Class is for You if:

* You love still life photography, but you’ve lost your mojo? Your inspiration? Your spark?
This could be your Restart.
* You have a camera and a desire to capture and create beautiful Still Life through photog-
raphy.
* Smart Phone, Point & Shoot or DSLR cameras are all welcome. Students are encouraged
to make the most of their camera of choice.
* This is something you have always wanted to try, but were never sure where to start.

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FOR THE LOVE OF FOOD - FOOD PHOTOGRAPHY


ON-LINE COURSE
Create mouth watering images that make your viewer crave your dish

Come on a journey of self discovery and learn to take beautiful photos like a Pro with award winning Photographer Julie Powell.
My Hope is that the “For The Love Of Food” class will inspire you to:

* Put yourself first (just for a little bit), take some time to be, see and grow as a photographer.
* Learn to embrace the process of creativity and get inspired daily, weekly or monthly.
* Learn to make and take beautiful pictures along the way.
* Share and inspire and just have fun.

https://julie-powell-photography.teachable.com/p/for-the-love-of-food-food-photography

This Class is for You if:

* You love still life & food photography, but you’ve lost your mojo? Your inspiration? Your
spark? This could be your Restart.
* You have a camera and a desire to capture and create beautiful Food/Still Life through
photography.
* Smart Phone, Point & Shoot or DSLR cameras are all welcome. Students are encouraged
to make the most of their camera of choice.
* This is something you have always wanted to try, but were never sure where to start.

This class offers a variety of foods and styles in natural light. Learn to make the most of
what you already have.

Learn to work on the Stories within the photos and capture magic ...

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Table & Plate


Coming Soon
Create mouth watering images that make your viewer crave your dish
What’s it all about?

Take your food photography to the next level, learn HOW you can create beautiful mouth-watering temptations, from your own kitchen.

This class offers a variety of food in natural and some artificial light, learn to make the most of what you already have. We look at breakfast, entrees and
snacks, lunch, dinners and, of course, desserts.

In this class we will look at basics; props, lighting and equipment, but also working with chocolate, frozen berries, coloured powders and more.

What’s included?

We will cover some basic prep and camera gear etc, and then get straight into it, this is like an exten-
sion of For the Love of Food class. We cover at least four dishes in each subheading; breakfast, snacks
and entrees, lunch, dinners and desserts. Each with behind the scenes videos and follow along edits,
there are no secrets in my classes you get to see it ALL.

Add to that a Closed and Private Facebook Group for even more ideas and inspiration, plus help and
guidance every step of the way.

https://www.juliepowellphoto.com/table-and-plate

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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.

Floral Display Paradise Multi Wear Wrap Paradise Bee Clutch

Pastels & Pearls 100% Cashmere Scarf Bird Pattern Statement Bag Floral Display Silk Tie

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

26 women with endometriosis have told me Share ‘EndoWomanArt’ with your friends on
When I first heard about endometriosis I felt a deep about their experiences. They spoke to me about social media to raise awareness and money for
compassion and need to do what I could to help. their concerns and collaborated during the photo women’s health!
Women with endometriosis suffer debilitating pain, session. We explored meanings of body, ideas of
disruptive symptoms and often endure multiple self and impacts of illness together, agreeing We all need clothes & household goods. Buy
operations simply to function normally. Few people which ideas we would explore photographically. yourself a treat or buy a special gift for your
are patient when listening to descriptions of pain, My photos are often carefully arranged, but that friends. Make your shopping count!
symptoms or illness. This can have the effect of doesn’t mean they are fake. They represent the Remember 50% of profit goes to endometriosis
silencing people who are ill. personal truth and experiences of 26 women with research!
endometriosis. These women are remembering https://w w w.redbubble.com/
My compassion inspires my photoart which I show in and acting out their OWN experiences. They people/EndoWomanArt/shop
presentations to raise awareness. I joined Awake to choose their own stance and facial expression.
teach me advanced Photoshop skills, specifically to Women with endometriosis are the only people Follow ‘Life with Endometriosis’:
expand my photoartistic skills to create imaginative who truly know what endometriosis FEELS like.
and dramatic images. ht t p s : / / w w w. f a c e b o o k . c o m /
Unfortunately endometriosis is relatively LifeWithEndometriosis
My photoart opens dialogue enabling freer common; an estimated 1 in 10 women living
expression of hidden feelings, experiences too with endometriosis, being over 175,000,000 See Margaret Kalms photoart, ‘Life with
private to mention in ordinary conversation. I create women worldwide! And an estimated 500,000 Endometriosis’:
photoart inspired by the concerns of women with women in Australia! Their experiences are heart- http://www.endowomanart.com
endometriosis. Several women have said that the breaking. Regular illness and debilitating pain
process of imaging their suffering has helped them result in missed education and poor career
to face their pain and illness. There is immense opportunities leaving them women vulnerable Margaret Kalms
strength in being heard. I want my photoart to to poverty.
become visual screams!!
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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