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 04 E D I T O R ’ S M E S S A G E 31 D E N I S E M c D E R M O T T 51 M A R G A R E T K A L M S
by Pam Henderson - D a n g e r Fr o m A b o v e - Glowing Hear ts
- Architectural Bubbles
05 P H OTO S H O P A R T I S T R Y
by Sebastian Michaels 32 C O L I N A L L E N 52- D E N N I S R I C K A R D
- Perspective
06- J A N N E L L E M E R R E T T 53 - L u n a P a r k
- Not Me
07 - C l o c k 33 K A R E N WA A LW Y K 54 CHRIS BARNES
- Sheep I - Nature
08 J E N N I F E R FAW K E S
- Sheep II
- Waiting
55 T R I S H H O S K I N
34 ALI OPPY - Sisters
09 P E N N Y D E J O N G - Deep Forest - The Pots Study
- T h e To w n H a l l

35 A L B A M A S S 56 ROCHELLE MARSHALL
- Event Hor izon
10 S U E M A S T E R S O N - Grunge Glass

- Dreamy Times
57 C H R I S T I N A B R U N T O N
36 M A R I S A L I B E R AT O - Purple Roller
- D a n c e O f T h e S e v e n Ve i l s
11 M A R G I E O ’ H A R A - Kudu

- Save The Reef I

37 G I TA M A D AY 58 SHARON R ANKMORE
- Save The Reef II
- Gratitude - Simplicity

12 C A R O LY N DA K I N
- Communion
13 H E M A N T KO G E K A R
- Watching
14- C O L I N C A M P B E L L
15 - B y T h e N u m b e r s
16 PA M H E N D E R S O N
- T h e Tr a n s f o r m a t i o n
17- A R T I S T S
29 AC H I E V E M E N T S
- Fac ebook Page
- Living The Photo Ar tistic
Life
- Light Space And Time
- Shift Art
- Cessnock Library
Exhibition
- Royal Brisbane Show
- The Beauty Of New Zealand
Photography Competition
30 B A R B A R A D U D Z I N S K A
- L o n g Vo y a g e
- Magic Lake
38 M I C K R O O N E Y COLIN KILLICK
- Earth
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- Night Flowers
39 JULIE POWELL - Read Me A Stor y
- H u n g O u t To D r y
60 LOUISE SMITH
- Spruce It Up
40 A R T I C L E
CHINESE WHISPERS # 3 4
61 SUE MAPLES
by Maureen Max well
- White Daisy
- Pink Hibiscus
41- F E AT U R E D A R T I S T
DEAN HOHN
50 62- A R T I C L E
- Sacred Kingfisher
- White Bellied Sea Eagle -
63 S O M E P H O T O S H O P I N S P I R AT I O N
by Andrew Haysom
Juvenile
- White Bellied Sea Eagle I 64 D A L E B O T H A
- White Bellied Sea Eagle II - She Wears It Well
- Ye l l o w T h r o a t e d H o n e y e a t e r
- New Holland Honeyeater 65 R O BY N L A K E M A N
- A zure Kingfisher I - Joelle
- A zure Kingfisher II - Metal Geisha
- Fair y Wren M ale
- Scarlet Robin Male 66 H E L E N A K E R S T R O M
- 4 Wrens
- Golden Whistler
- Brotherly Love
- Wood Duck Male
- Australian Pelicans
67 M E AG H A N P R YO R
- Kookaburra Por trait - Ice Queen
- M e e t Yo u r A r t i s t
- W e d g e Ta i l e d E a g l e
- Ye l l o w Ta i l B l a c k C o c k a t o o

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68 I L O N A A B O U - Z O L O F 79 J E N N E J AC K S O N 86 K Y E T H O M P S O N
- The Magician - F a n t a s t i c a l F a i r y Ta l e s I - Autumn Colour

80 M A R Y K N AG G S 87- A R T I S T S C H A L L E N G E
69 S H A R Y N WA L K E R - St Kilda Marina Boats
- Royal Por trait 100 M O N T H LY P H O T O G R A P H I C
- Summer Lake, A ralueun
CHALLENGE
81 A N D R E W H AY S O M By Pam Henderson
70 V I K I M U R R AY
- Bolte Boheh
- Stepping Out II
- Red Ribbons
101- A D U A R T I S T S
105 B U S I N E S S
71 M A U R E E N M A X W E L L 82 I N G R I D J A KO B S E N ADVERTISEMENTS
- Run - Online Courses
- Forest Weather
- White Horse Dreaming * Julie Powell
- Ar t Of Birding Wildlife &
72 K I M R I C C I 83 K E V I N S I M S
- A J o u r n e y ’s E n d Nature Photography Chal -
- Wizard Of NZ lenge 2020
* Judi Lapsley Miller
73 M I K E K A N E
84 PA U L N E A R Y - W a t e r Fr o m A r t
- Forest Queen
- Q u e e n O f N YC * Dean Hohn
ARTICLE
74- - Helping Women With En -
dometriosis
LY N N E A N Z E L C I N T E R V I E W
77 85 B I L L O L D H A M * Margaret Kalms
b y Tr i s h H o s k i n
- Bunny In Blue

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

F R O N T C OV E R
by DE A N HOHN
- Breaking Through

Colin Killick - Blue Towers

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

Hello everyone and welcome to our Spring edition of Artists

Down Under.

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

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

What an absolutely amazing month The Redlands Digital Artists Group

our artists have had with photo-
graphic competitions, they have
really excelled themselves, con-
gratulations to all involved on your
achievements.
Our monthly Photographic Chal-
lenge this month was titled “Hide
And Seek”, please check out what
our aritist have created for you.
This month in the Photoshop
Tutorial, Andrew teaches us how
to accurately place lens flares on a
photo.
have whipped up another image in
their Chinese Whispers series, hope
you enjoy it. Al BaMass - Red On Blue
Trish Hoskin shares us with an in-
terview she had with a very talented
designer, Lynne Anzelc. Well that’s it from me for this month,
stay safe everyone and take care of
Our Feature Artist this month is the each other and your neighbours. Be
ever loving and very talented Dean patient, we can do this.
Hohn. Dean has kindly shared with
us his passion and awesome im-
Pam Henderson
ages of his Bird photography. I hope
you all enjoy them.

Backgrounds: Foxy Squirrell

Laitha’s Designs - Jai Johnson - White Lane
Studio
Copyright 2017 ©

Artists in this publication are responsible for any

rights appertaining to their work.

Julie Powell - Kintsugi

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HTTPS://PROPHOTOSHOPARTISTRY.COM

Image by: Denise McDermott, Photoshop Artistry Student

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 C LO C K

b y JA N N E L L E M E R R E T T Australia

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

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 WA I T I N G

by J E N N I F E R FAW K E S Australia

https://www.facebook.com/Jen-Fawkes-Photography-326371111357378/

https://artistsdownunder.com.au/artist-2/jennifer-fawkes/

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THE TOWN HALL

by PENNY DE JONG Australia

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

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 DREAMY TIMES
by S U E M A S T E R S O N Australia

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

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S AV E T H E R E E F I

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

by MARGIE O’HAR A Australia

https://ellyrosetownsville.com.au

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

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 COMMUNION

b y C A R O LY N DA K I N New Zealand

dakincarolyn@myportfolio.com

https://artistsdownunder.com.au/artists-1/carolyn-dakin/

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WATC H I N G

b y H E M A N T KO G E K A R Australia

https://www.instagram.com/hkogekar/

https://artistsdownunder.com.au/artist-2/hemant-kogekar/

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 BY T H E N U M B E R S

by COLIN CAMPBELL Australia

https://colincampbell.myportfolio.com

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

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 T H E T R A N S FO R M AT I O N

b y PA M H E N D E R S O N Australia

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

http://www.artistsdownunder.com.au/artist-4/pam-henderson/

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down under

monthly
Achievements
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 artists down under facebook page

Maureen Maxwell
Sydney Harbour Yacht Race

Gitama Day - Just Resting Hemant Kogekar - Foreboding

The Artists Down Under Public Facebook page has been set up to allow the
artists in the group to showcase their work and to enable them to share
promotional information about themselves, e.g. exhbitions, awards etc...

You can find the Artists Down Under Public Facebook page at this address;
https://www.facebook.com/groups/ArtistsDownUnder/

So, if you are an artist in the group, don’t forget to regularly share your work and information here,
and to let your friends and family know about the page if they are interested in viewing the latest
art and news from the group.

If you are a reader of the magazine who does not have access to the page, please click the link
above and request to join. When you request to join you will be asked to answer three simple
questions that will allow us to determine if you are an eligible artist who may wish to join the group
and therefore be able to post on the page, or a member of the public who can view, comment and
like the work on the page. It’s a great place to see some great art from this vibrant group
every day!

Colin Allen - The Deal Maker Joyce Maris - Inky Lady

Robyn Lakemen - Achai Latte Dreaming

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 Trish Hoskin - Brougham Place Kye Thompson - 5 X Julie Powell - Aquarius

Three ADU members receive a special gift

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

Teddi, from Virginia, USA, is well known for her fantastic

sets of digital designer backgrounds, masks and all kinds of
wonderful elements ready for designers to add to or build a
wondrous creation.

Teddi Rutshman can be found at

http://www.foxeysquirrel.com/ The September lucky winners are
http://www.oscraps.com/shop/Foxeysquirrel
Teddi Rutschman (Foxy Squirrel) Gift Voucher of $10.00
Teddi has given a $10.00 voucher for one very lucky member - Kye Thompson
to spend in her on-line shop. Diane Stafford (WhiteLaneStudio) Texture & Overlay Kit
- Denise McDermott
- Jacqui Goss
Diane Stafford from Chester, UK, designs Photoshop textures
and overlays for photo artists and photographers to use in
their digital artworks. Diane has created another special kit
just for Artists Down Under for the month of September.

Two artists will receive a Diane kit each.

Diane Stafford can be found at
https://www.etsy.com/shop/whitelanestudio

Colin Killick - Snake Lair Foxy Squirrel Collection - 200 Eden

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 LIVING THE PHOTO ARTISTIC LIFE
https://issuu.com/thephotoartisticlife/docs/issue66-final?fr=sOGVkZDI1ODEw

Congratulations to the
following artists for having
their images chosen to appear in the International
magazine
“Living The Photo Artistic Life”.

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

Dale Botha - Somewhere Over The Rainbow

Julie Powell - Mirror Mirror Julie Powell - The Spoils Of Victory

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LIVING THE PHOTO ARTISTIC LIFE

Barbara Dudzinska - Early Spring Barbara Dudzinska - Watercolour Iris Ilona Abou-Zolof - Effie, Larger Than Life

Meaghan Pryor - A Winged One Meaghan Pryor - Eye Of The Storm

Gitama Day - Coming Home

Louise Smith - Escape Louise Smith - Willow Carolyn Dakin - Bird Nation

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

Overall Winning Category Bernice Fargus - White-Tailed Eagle In Snow

2nd Place Bernice Fargus - “Awakening”

Photography & Digital

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

Special Merit

Ilona Abou-Zolof - “Proud Kudo”

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

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

Helen Akerstrom - Protect

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light space and time

Ann Wehner - You Never Listen Helen Akerstrom - Kiss Julie Powell - Midnight Agenda

Meaghan Pryor - Boys’ Night Out Julie Powell - The Gathering Helen Akerstrom - Dazzle

Bernice Fargus - Awakening

Ilona Abou-Zolof - Elephant Magic

Ilona Abou-Zolof - Proud Kudo

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 shift art
august 2020
Theme
“gratefulness ”

Congratulations goes to Penny De Jong and Karen Waalwyk for both receiving
First Place Runners Up in the
August Shift Art Competition.

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

Penny De Jong - Grateful For My Freedom Karen Waalwyk - Gratitude

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 cessnock library
exhibition
Congratulations goes to

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

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 the royal brisbane
show (ekka)
Congratulations goes to

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

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

Denise McDermott - Thoughtful

Denise McDermott - At The Train

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 the royal brisbane
show (ekka)
Congratulations goes to

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

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

Mike Kane - Winged Beauty

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 the beauty of
new zealand
photography competiton
Join Us on a Quest to Showcase the Beauty of New Zealand!
Take part in showcasing New Zealand in all its beauty - from the breathtaking scenery and the
wonderful people who live here to your fine art photos, we want to see it all.

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

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

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

CATEGORIES

Landscapes & Nature - Landscapes, seascapes, cityscapes and any work showcasing New Zealand!
Creative & Fine Art - Show us how you see our country from a unique and creative perspective.
People & Portraits - From street scenes to portraits - let’s showcase our wonderful people of Aotearoa.

PEOPLE’S CHOICE

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

3 CATEGORY WINNERS

Each winner receives:

• $250 cash
• Travel Tripod from Peak Design
• 24” x 17” Epson Signature Worthy print of your photo
• Feature in NZPhotographer Magazine

PEOPLES CHOICE WINNER
• Interview in NZPhotographer Magazine

All winning and finalist entries will be featured on the Photo Community gallery app which is accessed by
200,000+ photo appreciators worldwide.

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

Judi Lapsley Miller Judi Lapsley Miller

Judi creates fine art inspired by the stories of birds and the natural world.
Through her art she advocates for the conservation and preservation of
our native wildlife and wildspaces.

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

PEOPLE & PORTRAITS

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

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

Ken Wright
With 40 years experience in creative industries, Ken is highly skilled in de-
sign, illustration and photography. Ken specialises in slow shutter speed,
low light, water-in-motion images – “I love creating images that make you
want to be there”.
Ken Wright
Shaun Barnett
Shaun is a nature and landscape photographer from Wellington. His
photography has appeared in several books, and magazines such as New
Zealand Geographic, Wilderness, and North and South.

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

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 LO N G VOYAG E

M AG I C L A K E

by BARBAR A DUDZINSK A Australia

https:// www.SmartArtPlace.com

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

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

by DENISE McDERMOT T Australia

https://www.imagesbydenise.net

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

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 PERSPECTIVE

NOT ME

by COLIN ALLEN Australia

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

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SHEEP I

SHEEP II

b y K A R E N WA A LW Y K Australia

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

https://artistsdownunder.com.au/artist-3/karen-waalwyk/

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 D E E P FO R E S T

by ALI OPPY New Zealand

https://www.facebook.com/Mystic-Sparrow-Digital-Art-548233315689785/

https://artistsdownunder.com.au/artists-1/ali-oppy/

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GRUNGE GL ASS

by AL BAMASS Australia

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

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 DA N C E O F T H E S E V E N V E I L S

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

https://www.marisalphotography.com

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

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G R AT I T U D E

b y G I TA M A DAY Australia

gitamaday.com/gallery

https://artistsdownunder.com.au/artist-2/gitama-day/

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 EARTH

by MICK ROONEY Australia

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

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H U N G O U T T O D RY

by JULIE POWELL Australia

https://www.juliepowellphoto.com/

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

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Australia and New Zealand

DIGITAL ARTISTS GROUP

A COLLABORATIVE GROUP OF PHOTO ARTISTS

CHINESE WHISPERS #34

STAGE 1 “I JUST WANT TO DANCE” STAGE 2

Pam Henderson Maureen Maxwell

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

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

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

Enjoy! Maureen Maxwell

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

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

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

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

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

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

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A ZURE KINGFISHER I

A ZURE KINGFISHER II

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 FA I RY W R E N M A L E

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

GOLDEN WHISTLER

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WOOD DUCK MALE

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

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

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 Meet your artist
Dean Hohn
Ulverstone
Tasmania

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

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Tell us a little about yourself and where you live.

I am originally from the USA and immigrated to Australia in 1978 after 9 years in the US Navy.
I am a retired Licenced Aircraft Maintenance Engineer happily married to Marilyn Patton, a
retired Social Worker and now an oil painter. We live on the northwest coast of Tasmania in Ul-
verstone and share a wonderful life photographing and creating art!

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

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

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

I get inspiration from being out in nature. I tend to get bored easily unless something really takes
my fancy or is a challenge to me. Over the years, I’ve created abstracts, composite images with
different themes and now for the last year I have been absolutely hooked on bird photography.
After a break from creating art and just concentrating on bird photography, I have recently found
my muse again and I’m once again enjoying creating art pieces incorporating my bird images.

Do you have a certain approach to creating your art?

I have no structure to creating as such. I go through my hard drive and find a photo that reso-
nates with me on the day. I start there and then bring in a background layer and go from there.
The times I’ve actually tried to create a vision I had, never worked out the way I had envisioned,
so I stopped worrying about it and just go with the flow. Try something and if it works, fine and
move on to the next piece of the puzzle. If it doesn’t work, I delete it and try something new. I
keep going until I’m happy with the end result.

What does your art mean to you?

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

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

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

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 Is there anyone that you draw inspiration from?

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

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

I am currently represented by Gallery Pejean, in Launceston and Penguin Creek Gallery in

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

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

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

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ARCHITECTUR AL BUBBLES

by MARGARET K ALMS Australia

http://www.endowomanart.com

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

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by DENNIS RICK ARD Australia

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

https://artistsdownunder.com.au/artist-2/dennis-rickard/

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by CHRIS BARNES Australia

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

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T H E P O T S S T U DY

by TRISH HOSKIN Australia

https://www.trishphotography.com

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

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by ROCHELLE MARSHALL New Zealand

https://www.darksapphirephotography.com

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

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PURPLE ROLLER

KUDU

by CHRISTINA BRUNTON Australia

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

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 SIMPLICIT Y

by SHARON R ANKMORE Australia

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

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N I G H T FLO W E R S

R E A D M E A S T O RY

by COLIN KILLICK Australia

www.behance.net/colinkillick

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

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 SPRUCE IT UP

by LOUISE SMITH Australia

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

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

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PINK HIBISCUS

by SUE MAPLES Australia

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

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Australia and New Zealand

SOME PHOTOSHOP INSPIRATION

HOW TO ACCURATELY PLACE A

LENS FLARE IN PHOTOSHOP

By Andrew Haysom

It is possible to add artificial lens flare to your image in Photoshop using the Filter / Render / Lens Flare command.
This article explains a hidden little trick that allows you to very accurately place the lens flare on your image.

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

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

[Figure 1 – Info panel]

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

[Figure 2 – Lens Flare dialog]

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

[Figure 3 – Precise Flare Centre dialog]

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

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

[Figure 4 – Final image]

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 SHE WEARS IT WELL

b y DA L E B O T H A Australia

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

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JOELLE

M E TA L G E I S H A

b y R O BY N L A K E M A N Australia

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B R O T H E R LY LOV E

by HELEN AKERSTROM Australia

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

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

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ICE QUEEN

b y M E AG H A N P RYO R Australia

https://www.theartinspires.com/

http://www.artistsdownunder.com.au/artist-3/meaghan-pryor/

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by ILONA ABOU- ZOLOF Australia

https://www.zolof.net/

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

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b y S H A RY N WA L K E R Australia

https://www.changeoffocus.com.au

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

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b y V I K I M U R R AY Australia

www.vikimages.com.au

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

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FO R E S T W E AT H E R

b y M AU R E E N M A X W E L L Australia

http://www.artistsdownunder.com.au/artist-3/maureen-maxwell/

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 A JOURNEY’S END

by KIM RICCI Australia

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

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FO R E S T Q U E E N

by MIKE K ANE Australia

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

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

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Australia and New Zealand

LYNNE ANZELC INTERVIEW

By Trish Hoskin

Today I am introducing you all to Lynne Anzelc.

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

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

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

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

Lynne perhaps you can tell us a little more about your life – where you grew up and what led you
to Digital Art?

Our family moved quite a bit in my early years, and we settled in California, so most of my life
has been spent here. I accidentally fell into digital art. I was creating a family album after doing
some Genealogy research, and my niece told me that it would be much easier if I did this digital-
ly. Well, off to learn Photoshop I went, where I met the people who changed my life forever.
From that class I joined Cilenia Curtis’ team, she taught me the ins and outs, and a few of the
girls I met in that class are still on my creative team today. One of those pivotal moments in life.

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

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

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

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

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

Countryside Countryside Countryside

Has the Covid Pandemic affected your creative skills?

I know for some it has allowed them more time to work on it whilst others have lost their “Mojo”.
I have experienced both of those. In the beginning the extra time was fabulous, no interruption
of the creative process. But as time wore on, and I had friends and acquaintances affected by
the virus, my mojo sort of took a left turn. Currently I am back on track!

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

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

La-Mer La-Mer La-Mer Kelly

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

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

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

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

Paris In Spring Paris In Spring Paris In Spring

Simple Pleasures Simple Pleasures Simple Pleasures

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

Lynne has kindly provided a $5 coupon for all readers which expires the end of September -
Coupon Code = down-under. So that will be great to use.
Trish
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by J U D I L A P S L E Y M I L L E R New Zealand

https://www.artbyjlm.com/

https://artistsdownunder.com.au/artist-2/judi-lapsley-miller/
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by J E N N E J AC KS O N Australia

https://www.facebook.com/digitalartistry/

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

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SUMMER L AKE , AR ALUEN

b y M A RY K N AG G S Australia

https://www.facebook.com/MaryK-Photographic-Art-145293185640662/

http://www.artistsdownunder.com.au/artist-3/mary-knaggs/

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RED RIBBONS

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

https://andrewhaysom.myportfolio.com/

https://artistsdownunder.com.au/artists-1/andrew-haysom/

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WHITE HORSE DREAMING

b y I N G R I D JA KO B S E N Australia

https://artistsdownunder.com.au/artist-2/ingrid-jakobsen/

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WIZARD OF NZ

by KEVIN SIMS New Zealand

http://www.kevinsims.co.nz

https://artistsdownunder.com.au/artist-3/kevin-sims/

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 Q U E E N O F N YC

by PAU L N E A RY Australia

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

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BUNNY IN BLUE

by BILL OLDHAM Australia

https://www.flickr.com/photos/25818712@N04/

https://artistsdownunder.com.au/artists-1/bill-oldham/

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 AU T U M N C O LO U R

by K YE THOMPSON Australia

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

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Andrew Haysom - Hiding Behind The Door

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 Karen Waalwyk - Hide And Seek

Judi Lapsley Miller - The Secret Garden

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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

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

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

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

My designs have evolved over time and my latest designs are more contemporary and varied. You can view the collection at
https://tinyurl.com/yc5ar9gw

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

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

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

Dean L Hohn

Below are samples of some of my latest designs.

Mall Art Cashmere Silk Scarf Copper Beach Natures Abstract #1

Autumn Leaves Red Hot Poker Autumn Maples 1

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