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A Knock at the Door will be enjoying its second printing and first major market release in June 2008. The first edition was created by Duirwaigh Publishing, but this second edition will mark its debut in a larger arena for retailers like Barnes and Noble and Borders. Published by Amber Lotus, A Knock at the Door second edition features four new artists and sixteen new works of art and a spankin' new cover by Matt Stewart. They'll be posting the new edition of the DVD here in the next few days.

To help them celebrate this auspicious occasion, Duirwaigh is hosting a Knock at OUR Door contest, with THREE WAYS TO WIN! You can Knock at OUR Door...

*See Contest Rules by clicking or clicking the banner above.

Please go fav the news article here, to help spread the word! [link]

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This contest is being sponsored by the Knock At The Door creators at Duirwaigh Gallery. It's so inspiring and exciting!! I hope all of my friends here participate! Make sure you watch the movie if you've never seen it... trust me, you will be glad you did!




Here is the latest issue of Advanced Photoshop Magazine - and my Captain Persephone tutorial is in it! The one where I walk you step by step on how to create this picture:



If you click on the magazine image - it will take you to the AP online order form, where you can purchase the magazine online! An excellent option if you are in areas where it is difficult to find. However, I have been having problems getting signed in today... looks as if they are having some database errors, so you may want to wait a bit to place an order.

Thanks to all the wonderful stock providers who allowed me to use their images to create this work! It looks better than I could have hoped, printed up in the magazine. It still seems surreal to see my stuff in there. lol

I'm going to be compiling a new Steampunk news feature very soon - so if you have any suggestions, feel free to note me! I'm currently behind on my notes (sorry to all those who have written and haven't received a response. I'maworkinonit! - and have about 20 more to clear out. ) - but label it "Steampunk Feature" if you have any suggestions!


Aimee




Before I fell in love with digital art, I was heavily into photography. I still am. No trip is complete without feeling the weight of my Cannon Rebel SLR and it's 300mm zoom lens hanging from around my neck. I have fond memories of going into the local camera shop with my hubby, and purchasing my very first 'serious' camera... a Nikon FM10. I have stacks upon stacks of photos going back to middle school that I took with various little point-and-shoot cameras. I have about 25 rolls of undeveloped film just waiting like little time capsules for me to get off my duff and develope. Photography has always been and will always be a big deal to me.

I was delighted when my hubby, , decided to pick up photography as well. His grandfather had been an avid photographer - the fruits of which are now housed in our basement in the form of hundreds if not thousands of slides taken everywhere from Alaska to India. I just had a hunch my guy would excel at photography if he gave it a chance.

And sure enough, I was right. He is a natural when it comes to spotting the form, function and beauty of every day objects. He has left me in the dust when it comes to photographing beautiful minimalist objects, and abstract patterns. I constantly marvel at his dogged determination to do as little postwork in photoshop or with his RAW images as possible. He strives to take the perfect picture, every time. Something I rarely have the patience to do.

So... all of that leads up to what I'm about to say: Please don't overlook photography. It constantly amazes me how little 'love' good photography gets here on dA, aside from a few who have risen to the level of LensGods. And I'm just as guilty as the next person of not really taking proper time to visit and admire photographers. I need to be better about that. And I hope other people take the time to do so as well.

I'm posting just a few of the recent things my hubby has taken, which I think are fantastic. If you have a few moments, go check them out. He'd be thrilled to hear what you think of his stuff, and quite frankly so would I! Since I literally sit four feet away from his computer, and hear every reaction he has when someone pays his page a visit. *grins*

So if you haven't done so - go give a hug to your favorite photographer today. I know I'm gonna.

Photography from


And while you are at it, go check out our best bud's page too. These are gorgeous photographs - and should be enjoyed by a lot more people!!:








Current Schedule:
Steampunk Tutorial for Advanced Photoshop Magazine: FINISHED 5/12/08
Commissions for Duirwaigh Gallery: IN PROGRESS
Commissions for TattoedSteel.com: PENDING


This nifty badge means that I am going to be hunting down fantastical wallpapers from the lot of you!

Here is the latest issue of Advanced Photoshop Magazine - and my Captain Persephone tutorial is in it! The one where I walk you step by step on how to create this picture:



If you click on the magazine image - it will take you to the AP online order form, where you can purchase the magazine online! An excellent option if you are in areas where it is difficult to find. However, I have been having problems getting signed in today... looks as if they are having some database errors, so you may want to wait a bit to place an order.

Thanks to all the wonderful stock providers who allowed me to use their images to create this work! It looks better than I could have hoped, printed up in the magazine. It still seems surreal to see my stuff in there. lol

I'm going to be compiling a new Steampunk news feature very soon - so if you have any suggestions, feel free to note me! I'm currently behind on my notes (sorry to all those who have written and haven't received a response. I'maworkinonit! - and have about 20 more to clear out. ) - but label it "Steampunk Feature" if you have any suggestions!


Aimee




Before I fell in love with digital art, I was heavily into photography. I still am. No trip is complete without feeling the weight of my Cannon Rebel SLR and it's 300mm zoom lens hanging from around my neck. I have fond memories of going into the local camera shop with my hubby, and purchasing my very first 'serious' camera... a Nikon FM10. I have stacks upon stacks of photos going back to middle school that I took with various little point-and-shoot cameras. I have about 25 rolls of undeveloped film just waiting like little time capsules for me to get off my duff and develope. Photography has always been and will always be a big deal to me.

I was delighted when my hubby, , decided to pick up photography as well. His grandfather had been an avid photographer - the fruits of which are now housed in our basement in the form of hundreds if not thousands of slides taken everywhere from Alaska to India. I just had a hunch my guy would excel at photography if he gave it a chance.

And sure enough, I was right. He is a natural when it comes to spotting the form, function and beauty of every day objects. He has left me in the dust when it comes to photographing beautiful minimalist objects, and abstract patterns. I constantly marvel at his dogged determination to do as little postwork in photoshop or with his RAW images as possible. He strives to take the perfect picture, every time. Something I rarely have the patience to do.

So... all of that leads up to what I'm about to say: Please don't overlook photography. It constantly amazes me how little 'love' good photography gets here on dA, aside from a few who have risen to the level of LensGods. And I'm just as guilty as the next person of not really taking proper time to visit and admire photographers. I need to be better about that. And I hope other people take the time to do so as well.

I'm posting just a few of the recent things my hubby has taken, which I think are fantastic. If you have a few moments, go check them out. He'd be thrilled to hear what you think of his stuff, and quite frankly so would I! Since I literally sit four feet away from his computer, and hear every reaction he has when someone pays his page a visit. *grins*

So if you haven't done so - go give a hug to your favorite photographer today. I know I'm gonna.

Photography from


And while you are at it, go check out our best bud's page too. These are gorgeous photographs - and should be enjoyed by a lot more people!!:




*Watch the new Knock At The Door here:

A Knock at the Door will be enjoying its second printing and first major market release in June 2008. The first edition was created by Duirwaigh Publishing, but this second edition will mark its debut in a larger arena for retailers like Barnes and Noble and Borders. Published by Amber Lotus, A Knock at the Door second edition features four new artists and sixteen new works of art and a spankin' new cover by Matt Stewart. They'll be posting the new edition of the DVD here in the next few days.

To help them celebrate this auspicious occasion, Duirwaigh is hosting a Knock at OUR Door contest, with THREE WAYS TO WIN! You can Knock at OUR Door...

*See Contest Rules by clicking or clicking the banner above.

Please go fav the news article here, to help spread the word! [link]

-----------------

This contest is being sponsored by the Knock At The Door creators at Duirwaigh Gallery. It's so inspiring and exciting!! I hope all of my friends here participate! Make sure you watch the movie if you've never seen it... trust me, you will be glad you did!






Current Schedule:
Steampunk Tutorial for Advanced Photoshop Magazine: FINISHED 5/12/08
Commissions for Duirwaigh Gallery: IN PROGRESS
Commissions for TattoedSteel.com: PENDING


This nifty badge means that I am going to be hunting down fantastical wallpapers from the lot of you!

Before I fell in love with digital art, I was heavily into photography. I still am. No trip is complete without feeling the weight of my Cannon Rebel SLR and it's 300mm zoom lens hanging from around my neck. I have fond memories of going into the local camera shop with my hubby, and purchasing my very first 'serious' camera... a Nikon FM10. I have stacks upon stacks of photos going back to middle school that I took with various little point-and-shoot cameras. I have about 25 rolls of undeveloped film just waiting like little time capsules for me to get off my duff and develope. Photography has always been and will always be a big deal to me.

I was delighted when my hubby, , decided to pick up photography as well. His grandfather had been an avid photographer - the fruits of which are now housed in our basement in the form of hundreds if not thousands of slides taken everywhere from Alaska to India. I just had a hunch my guy would excel at photography if he gave it a chance.

And sure enough, I was right. He is a natural when it comes to spotting the form, function and beauty of every day objects. He has left me in the dust when it comes to photographing beautiful minimalist objects, and abstract patterns. I constantly marvel at his dogged determination to do as little postwork in photoshop or with his RAW images as possible. He strives to take the perfect picture, every time. Something I rarely have the patience to do.

So... all of that leads up to what I'm about to say: Please don't overlook photography. It constantly amazes me how little 'love' good photography gets here on dA, aside from a few who have risen to the level of LensGods. And I'm just as guilty as the next person of not really taking proper time to visit and admire photographers. I need to be better about that. And I hope other people take the time to do so as well.

I'm posting just a few of the recent things my hubby has taken, which I think are fantastic. If you have a few moments, go check them out. He'd be thrilled to hear what you think of his stuff, and quite frankly so would I! Since I literally sit four feet away from his computer, and hear every reaction he has when someone pays his page a visit. *grins*

So if you haven't done so - go give a hug to your favorite photographer today. I know I'm gonna.

Photography from


And while you are at it, go check out our best bud's page too. These are gorgeous photographs - and should be enjoyed by a lot more people!!:




*Watch the new Knock At The Door here:

A Knock at the Door will be enjoying its second printing and first major market release in June 2008. The first edition was created by Duirwaigh Publishing, but this second edition will mark its debut in a larger arena for retailers like Barnes and Noble and Borders. Published by Amber Lotus, A Knock at the Door second edition features four new artists and sixteen new works of art and a spankin' new cover by Matt Stewart. They'll be posting the new edition of the DVD here in the next few days.

To help them celebrate this auspicious occasion, Duirwaigh is hosting a Knock at OUR Door contest, with THREE WAYS TO WIN! You can Knock at OUR Door...

*See Contest Rules by clicking or clicking the banner above.

Please go fav the news article here, to help spread the word! [link]

-----------------

This contest is being sponsored by the Knock At The Door creators at Duirwaigh Gallery. It's so inspiring and exciting!! I hope all of my friends here participate! Make sure you watch the movie if you've never seen it... trust me, you will be glad you did!






Current Schedule:
Steampunk Tutorial for Advanced Photoshop Magazine: FINISHED 5/12/08
Commissions for Duirwaigh Gallery: IN PROGRESS
Commissions for TattoedSteel.com: PENDING


This nifty badge means that I am going to be hunting down fantastical wallpapers from the lot of you!