MY FIRST FIELD TRIP WITH THE NEW CAMERA..CLICK PHOTO ABOVE. THERE IS AUDIO
Cameras are one of my passions and something that never became an integral part of my artwork until “digital” came along. The instant gratification that comes along with seeing your images within moments of capturing them , is right up my alley. I never was a good one for waiting to have prints developed, and don’t have the extra room to do film processing myself.
YOURS TRULY …WAY BACK WHEN
I never once thought I would get hooked on cameras but I’m a hopeless addict. Each bigger, badder, better Canon camera that hits the shelves, I yearn for and start saving my money like crazy until I can lay cash down on the table for it at our PRO PHOTO SUPPLY
BELOW I’VE EMBEDDED A NUMBER OF RESOURCES , REVIEWS AND IMAGES OF THE 7D
This baby is not a point and shoot by any means but worth the big learning curve
My CANON 40D is not that old but I just keep wanting to move ahead with my photography, and my special needs with my eyes were a perfect match to this new and innovative auto focus system on the 7D. Wow I’m glad I got it now before we go on our next vacation. It will take me a couple of months to program all the customizable “bells and whistles” . I”m so excited I can hardly stand it!
My trusty 40 D will now be hanging off one shoulder with my macro or wide angle lens, the new 7D over the other with my zoom. Now I need to start saving for a tag along masseuse to keep my shoulders in shape to carry these cameras, gear, my stick and a backpack. If I fall over I’ll be like a turtle on it’s back!
ONE OF THE FIRST SHOTS OFF THE NEW CAMERA OF BEAUTIFUL MEGAWATT!
Much more to come……….and look for the September Newsletter in your email on September 1 for lots of jewelry related goodness!
HAVE A FANTASTIC MONDAY MY FRIENDS!!
ABOVE…THE NEW TOY BEFORE I OPENED THE BOX
BELOW….THESE YELLOW BAGS MAKE ME DROOL. THERE IS USUALLY A NEW CAMERA INSIDE!!
I am so excited to have found this new media to reproduce my original art on and make them available to you. I have been seeing these aluminum art prints showing up in some of the fine art galleries and town and got curious….enough to seek out a professional service and invest in some sample artworks.
Wow I’m sure glad I took the plunge and made the investment!! This is some of the finest printing I have ever laid my eyes on and used one of my most colorful and contrasty images to get the most from my test order. The colors are incredible…even more vibrant than on canvas or paper. See my video description below but keep in mind it is low quality video. The still images are very accurate in showing off depth of color and detail.
Above is the side view showing the beautiful hanging system
Aluminum printing represent a new art medium for preserving photos by infusing dyes directly into specially coated aluminum sheets. Because the image is infused into the surface and not on it, your images will take on an almost magical luminescence. Metal Prints are available in 3 different surfaces: High Gloss, Satin, and Sheer with a Glossy or Matte finish. You’ve never seen a more brilliant and impressive print! Colors are vibrant and the luminescence is breathtaking.
Another view of the back. I will be offering the Aluminum Print option soon on my website for most of my artwork. I can’t wait to order some new larger pieces for my house and Steves office!! What a sleek and vibrant look…just like a gallery wall
And I didn’t want to forget to tell you about this panda pendant and earring set because there is only one available on the site and it is INCREDIBLE in person!!! The little coordinating storage tin is included. If you click on either of the images it will take you directly to the product page
THE ANIMAL JEWELRY CATEGORY HAS A NUMBER OF BRAND NEW YUMMY SURPRISES IN STORE !!
CLICK ANY OF THE THUMBNAILS BELOW TO TAKE YOU TO THE CATEGORY PAGE
I also wanted let you all know I will be leaving Friday for 2 weeks and unable to ship during that time , so if you have your heart set on any of these jewelry pieces , I will be shipping through Thursday, then not again until July 1
Have a wonderful week my dear friends!!! Hugs…Sandra
Its been a while since my last blog post…..you know how it is this time of year with so much going on in the garden, the new puppy entertaining me at every turn, company visiting and new ideas bursting forth into bloom in the studio!!! I have so much to catch up with you all on, but will take it, one “announcement” at a time to keep things easy to absorb!
FIRST IS THE NEW WEBSITE…CLICK IMAGE ABOVE TO ACCESS
Starting with images of the most treasured moments of your beautiful companion animals ,I will custom design a unique masterpiece to honor that special bond between human kind and the creatures in your world.
TEXT BELOW IF FROM “THE PROCESS” PAGE OF THE WEBSITE
Combining traditional paint techniques and digital manipulation ,the artist creates from the facial expressions backwards. Sandra truly believes that the soul and life of the painting is in the eyes ,so those must be right to be able to continue the creation process.
One common misconception about digital art is that it is a “push a button and it’s done” medium. While computers are powerful tools, they are unable to mimic the skill, eye and attention to detail of a true artist.
A painting such as this requires days or weeks in front of the computer layering color over sketch , many times using an actual photograph as the basis for the design concept.
Unnecessary elements need to be hand removed with a “paintbrush or eraser” and new details in all cases are added with Sandra’s signature artistic finesse ….one gentle brush stroke at a time.
Once the basic painting is near completion then the tweeking begins . For instance bringing forward the main subject by pushing back the backgrounds as well as final touches such as adding in a puppy’s favorite toy ,are especially important in personalizing your special portrait
It’s is a time consuming and eye crossing medium that rivals Sandra’s traditional “brush on paper” watercolors in complexity ,while allowing more freedom to create with her limited vision.
YOU WILL FIND MORE INFO , PRICING and DETAILS ON THE SITE
Most of my commissioned portraits will also be featured in my ZAZZLE store on art cards!!
. Your best friend could be a STAR!!
CLICK IMAGE ABOVE TO FIND THIS FINE ART PRINT ON IMAGEKIND
Thank you all so very very much for your sweet congratulations and kudos about Mz. Gracie. She sends you special purple smooches and sweet puppy breath. Wow I can’t believe how much I have missed that puppy breath for the past 7 years!
Do you all remember my “Snow Bird” from last year? Well my Anna’s Hummingbird is still hanging around but this time with his wife and brood of 2 chicks from this year. As the temps have been falling I need to really keep on top of making sure his feeder is not freezing solid and he has adequate shelter close to the feeder.
This little fella sits on a vinyl coated wire all day about 2 feet from the feeder or on the Japanese Maple a few feet from my front door. He never ventures far from the house which I’m sure radiates a bit of heat and cuts the wind.
Hummingbirds have a unique way of keeping warm or conserving their energy – at night, or any time they cannot get enough food to fuel themselves – they go into torpor – a state in which their metabolic rate is only one-fifteenth that of normal sleep….very much like hibernation.
I can walk right up to him in the early morning without him moving a muscle. I call these beautiful Anna’s humming birds my “tree pickles” or “gerkins” because they are shaped and colored just like one!
Last night I forgot to bring the feeder in….The red popsicle needed thawing. When I brought it back out, 2 hummies buzzed me and landed on the feeder while I was still hanging it up. I hope I can get Steve to get a photo of them doing that tomorrow!!! I told my friend today I want to get them each a little match box complete with blankie and hot water bottle for Xmas to sleep in!!
As I write at 6:30 PM the temp is 24 and heading down to a near record low for Portland this time of year. Brrrrrrr you would never know I was born and raised in Minnesota! My friends are all laughing at me I’m sure…but keep in mind I only own unlined raincoats not a single sweater. I had to really dig to find those photography gloves I bought for Chengdu 2 years ago. Geeze have I turned into a wimp
So what does one do on a cold week to keep warm???? Created fused glass and finish up some batiks!!
This yummy card and print was inspired by a dog we bred years ago…actually he is Megs litter brother Ike!! Thank you Bonnie for letting me use his stately likeness to do this rich colored batik
