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Australia and New Zealand Issue 41 - aug ust 2020 | digital ar tistr y
 04 E D I T O R ’ S M E S S A G E 30 C H R I S T I N A B R U N T O N 45- F E AT U R E D A R T I S T
S H A R Y N WA L K E R
by Pam Henderson - Dragon Girl 53
- Key Keeper Brooke - A d a m ’s G u i t a r
05 P H OTO S H O P A R T I S T R Y - Amusement
by Sebastian Michaels 31 M I C K R O O N E Y - Broken Doll
MIKE K ANE - Give Me Liber t y
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- Woman O f Wonders
- Raven 1 - Captured

32 M A R G A R E T K A L M S - Light Up The Circus

07 J U D I L A P S L E Y M I L L E R - Edge Of The Universe - Painted Beauty
- The Selfie - Dust Rider

08- G E O R G E KO N C Z 33 D A L E B O T H A - Genie In A Bottle

- La Fleur - I See Bubbles

09 - A r t i s t ’s I m p r e s s i o n O f - M e e t Yo u r A r t i s t
- Invisible Invader
Lilafured, Hungar y

10 M A R Y K N AG G S 34- H E L E N A K E R S T R O M 54 G I TA M A D AY
- Melbourne Stair way - Lilac ... In Love
35 - R e c l a i m e d B y T i m e
- R o s e . . . O n A S u m m e r ’s D a y
11 A N D R E W H AY S O M
- Australia Burns
36 M E AG H A N P R YO R 55 C O L I N A L L E N
- A S o f t To u c h - Bees
- Hyperchromatic
- Blue Eyed H oneyeater
12 T R I S H H O S K I N 37 I L O N A A B O U - Z O L O F
- London - R i p p e d To P i e c e s 56- D E N N I S R I C K A R D
- London I - Steamy Steampunk
57 - S p o o k y
13 I N G R I D J A KO B S E N 38 J OYC E M A R I S
- Lit tle Lost Mexic an
- The Sea And Me 58 CHRIS BARNES
- G lammed Up Chicken Danc e
14 K E V I N S I M S
39 V I K I M U R R AY
- Musician
- Mind Games IV
- Daily Rituals 59 ROCHELLE MARSHALL
- Fr o m W i t h i n - Tu r b u l e n c e
15 D E A N H O H N
- T h e A d m i n i s t r a t o r ’s Fr i e n d 40 M AUREEN M A X W ELL
60 SHARON R ANKMORE
- The Age Of Steam
- Beyond

16 PA U L N E A R Y
- Mina 41 B A R B A R A D U D Z I N S K A 61 JULIE POWELL
- Early Spring - The White Queen

- Waterc olour Ir is
17 B I L L O L D H A M
- Fu n n y B u s i n e s s 42 K I M R I C C I 62 ALI OPPY
- Fer n - Spirits Of The Sea

18 K Y E T H O M P S O N
- Demeter 43 H E M A N T KO G E K A R 63 SUE MAPLES
- Autumn Gold - Alone - R e m e m b e r i n g Tr a v e l l i n g
Ta s m a n i a
19- A R T I S T S 44 A R T I C L E
29 AC H I E V E M E N T S CHINESE WHISPERS # 33
64 LY N D A R L I N G T O N
- Fac ebook Page by Maureen Max well
- J u s t T h e Tw o O f U s
- Living The Photo Ar tistic
- Shipwreck
Life
- Shift Art
- Light Space And Time
F R O N T C OV E R
- Marsden Ar t Group
b y S H A R Y N WA L K E R
Exhibition
- Flight O f Fant asy
- A r t P h o t o Fu s i o n G r o u p
- Steampunk 2020 Ezine

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65 LOUISE SMITH 75 C O L I N C A M P B E L L 82- A R T I S T S C H A L L E N G E
- Brown Jug - Installation Sketch 96 M O N T H LY P H O T O G R A P H I C
CHALLENGE
66- ARTICLE By Pam Henderson
76 PA M H E N D E R S O N
68 S O M E P H O T O S H O P I N S P I R AT I O N
- Winter Forest
by Andrew Haysom ADU ARTISTS
95- B U S I N E S S
69 J A N N E L L E M E R R E T T 77 D E N I S E M c D E R M O T T 99 A D V E R T I S E M E N T S
- P r i n c e s s Te a P a r t y - Thoughtful - Online Courses
* Julie Powell

70 S U E M A S T E R S O N - Ar t Of Birding Wildlife &

- Night Music 78- K A R E N WA A LW Y K Nature Photography Chal -
lenge 2020
79 - S n o w L e o p a r d C u b
* Judi Lapsley Miller

71 J E N N I F E R FAW K E S - W a t e r Fr o m A r t
- Alone Again 80 A L B A M A S S * Dean Hohn
- Pete Street Figures - Helping Women With En -
dometriosis
72- P E N N Y D E J O N G - La Post
* Margaret Kalms
73 - M o v i e S t a r
81 M A R I S A L I B E R AT O
- Dolphins
74 C A R O LY N DA K I N
- Looking For Atlantis
- Autumn Leaves
- Solitude II

Ilona Abou-Zolof - The Sinking Feeling

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

Hi all, and welcome to the August edition of Artists Down Under.

What a strange world we are currently living in, with borders being cut off
from other states and poor Melbourne being back in lock down, it’s a little
hard to keep up with - Stay safe everyone.

At least our artists still have their muse alive and waiting to create amazing
art for you all.

This month is all about art and our
artists’ awesome imaginations and
talent.
We have another Monthly Photo-
graphic challenge to delight you
with, this month the theme was
“clocks”.
Andrew Haysom has another edition
of his Photoshop Tutorial tips to
share with you all.
The Redlands Digital Artists Group
has another rendition of their “Chi-
nese Whispers” Series to share.
Our very talented Feature Artist this
month is Sharyn Walker. I know
you will love this article on Sharyn
and enjoy reading about her artistic
journey.
Last but not least, our artists have Meaghan Pryor - White Cosmos
had another very successful month
with their competitions and exhibi-
tions, so please take the time to
read through their successes.
Stay safe everyone and take care of
Don’t forget to take the time to visit each other and your neighbours in
our website at these very trying times.
https://artistsdownunder.com.au/
Pam Henderson

Backgrounds: Foxy Squirrell

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

Artists in this publication are responsible for any

rights appertaining to their work.

Clyde Scorgie - Miss Understood

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HTTPS://PROPHOTOSHOPARTISTRY.COM

Image by: Dori Fleming, Photoshop Artistry Student

 R AV E N I

by MIKE K ANE Australia

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

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

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THE SELFIE

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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 A R T I S T ’ S I M P R E S S I O N O F L I L A F U R E D, H U N G A RY

b y G E O R G E KO N C Z Australia

http://www.artistsdownunder.com.au/artist-2/george-koncz/

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 M E L B O U R N E S TA I R WAY

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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AU S T R A L I A B U R N S

H Y P E R C H R O M AT I C

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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 LO N D O N

LO N D O N 1

by TRISH HOSKIN Australia

https://www.trishphotography.com

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

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L I T T L E LO S T M E X I CA N

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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 MUSICIAN

MIND GAMES IV

by KEVIN SIMS New Zealand

http://www.kevinsims.co.nz

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

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T H E A D M I N I S T R AT O R ’ S F R I E N D

by DEAN HOHN Australia

https:// www.facebook.com/Dean-Hohn-Photo-Artistry-247723325687722/

https://artistsdownunder.com.au/artist-2/dean-hohn/

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 MINA

by PAU L N E A RY Australia

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

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FUNNY BUSINESS

by BILL OLDHAM Australia

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

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

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 DEMETER

AU T U M N G O L D

by K YE THOMPSON Australia

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

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 artists
down under

monthly
Achievements
 artists down under facebook page

Colin Allen

Joyce Maris - Am I Free Louise Smith - Frosty Beaks

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!

Mike Kane - Post Apocalyptic

Hemant Kogekar - George St, Sydney

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 Jennifer Fawkes Paul Neary - Mina
Meaghan Pryor - Ace Of Clubs

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 August 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 - Chris Barnes
to spend in her on-line shop. Diane Stafford (WhiteLaneStudio) Texture & Overlay Kit
- Colin Campbell
- Carolyn Jenson
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 August.

Two artists will receive a Diane kit each.

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

Karen Waalwyk Foxy Squirrel Collection - 200 Keavy

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 LIVING THE PHOTO ARTISTIC LIFE
https://issuu.com/thephotoartisticlife/docs/issue64-final

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

Meaghan Pryor
- Looking Out
Gitama Day
- Gratitude
Julie Powell
- Cracked Eggs
- The Raven
Carolyn Dakin
- Communion
- Cockatoo Holiday Maureen Maxwell - Chicago Dreamscape Louise Smith - Forest Nymph
Dale Botha
- Focus
Louise Smith
- Forest Nymph
Ilona Abou-Zolof
- Dahlia
- Lanya Coming Home
Maureen Maxwell
- Chicago Dreamscape

Ilona Abou-Zolof - Dahlia

Meaghan Pryor - Looking Out

Carolyn Dakin - Cockatoo Holiday

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LIVING THE PHOTO ARTISTIC LIFE

Ilona Abou-Zolof - Lanya Coming Home

Julie Powell - Raven

Julie Powell - Cracked Eggs

Gitama Day - Gratitude

Dale Botha - Focus

Carolyn Dakin - Communion

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 shift art
competition
July 2020
Theme
“if i had superpowers it would be _ ”

Congratulations goes to Penny De Jong for receiving an Honourable Mention in the

July Shift Art Competition for her entry
“Intangible Teleportation”.

Also Congratulations goes to Karen Waalwyk for being “Noticed” with her image
“Soaring With An Eagle”.

Penny De Jong - Intangible Teleportation

Karen Waalwyk - Soaring With An Eagle

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 Light Space and Time
“Primary Colours”

Congratulations goes to
Julie Powell for achieving 9th Place in the
July Photography & Digital
section of the Light Space & Time
competition “Primary Colours” with her image
“Red Apple”.

Photography & Digital

9th Place Julie Powell - “Red Apple”

Julie Powell - Red Apple

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 marsden art group
Exhibition

“Edge”
4 August 2020 to 13 September 2020
1 McClymont Way, Strathnairn

Artists contributing:
Ian Baird, Julie Delves, Val Gee, Susan Hey, Sally Jones, Manuel Pfeiffer, Caroline Deeble,
Liz Dovey, Margaret Gordon, Marilyn Hutchinson, Margaret Kalms, Barbara van der Linden and
Delene White.

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 art photo fusion group

I would like to introduce our Art Photo Fusion Group.

Group members are Phillipa Frederiksen, Maureen Maxwell, Marisa Liberato and myself
Barbara Dudzinska.

We are proud to announce our first “APF Art Book” for you to enjoy.
Link to ISSUU: https://issuu.com/throughcameralens/docs/apf_book_final

We also have our YouTube Channel “APF Art Photo Fusion” where we present our first YouTube
video of our art. https://youtu.be/FmLZAa8C8-o . We invite other artists to publish in our Art Book
on ISSUU and in our future YouTube video. All members of the APF group are also ADU mem-
bers and all are Sebastian’s students.

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 steampunk 2020
ezine
Congratulations goes to

Denise McDermott
for being published in the Steampunk 2020 Edition 3, a UK webzine.

Denise was given 11 pages to display her steampunk theme.

The Ezine contains includes other types of art, poetry and short stories.

Check it out at www.steampunk2020.co.uk/edition03

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steampunk 2020 Ezine (Cont...)

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 D R AG O N G I R L

KEY KEEPER BROOKE

by CHRISTINA BRUNTON Australia

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

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GIVE ME LIBERT Y

by MICK ROONEY Australia

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

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 EDGE OF THE UNIVERSE

by MARGARET K ALMS Australia

http://www.endowomanart.com

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

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L A FL E U R

I N V I S I B L E I N VA D E R

b y DA L E B O T H A Australia

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

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 R E C L A I M E D BY T I M E

by HELEN AKERSTROM Australia

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

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

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 A SOFT TOUCH

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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 RIPPED TO PIECES

STE AMY STE AMPUNK

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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 THE SEA AND ME

b y J OYC E M A R I S Australia

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

https://artistsdownunder.com.au/artist-2/joyce-maris/

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DA I LY R I T UA L S

FROM WITHIN

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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 T H E AG E O F S T E A M

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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E A R LY S P R I N G

WAT E R C O LO U R I R I S

by BARBAR A DUDZINSK A Australia

https:// www.SmartArtPlace.com

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

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 FERN

by KIM RICCI Australia

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

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A LO N E

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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Australia and New Zealand

DIGITAL ARTISTS GROUP

A COLLABORATIVE GROUP OF PHOTO ARTISTS

CHINESE WHISPERS #33

STAGE 1 “MYSTICAL MYTH”

I started our collaboration this month with images of

the wreck of the SS Maheno located on the ocean side
of Fraser Island, in Queensland. It washed ashore in a
storm on a trip from New Zealand in 1935. Ever since
then it has been a drawcard for photographers who can
reach the site. It is a long 4WD drive across the island,
and then a drive north along the beach. I added a few
elements, and then a Knight in full armour to give it a
Maureen Maxwell different time line.

Pam picked up on this different era and took it so

STAGE 2 much further. She has created a wonderful story full
of drama, and interest, that keeps you exploring every
aspect of the image, and creating your own version of
the story.

ENJOY!

Maureen Maxwell

Pam Henderson

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 SH A RY N WA L K ER

A DA M ’ S G U I TA R

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 AMUSEMENT

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BROKEN DOLL

WOMAN OF WONDERS

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 CA P T U R E D

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LIGHT UP THE CIRCUS

PA I N T E D B E AU T Y

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 DUST RIDER

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 GENIE IN A BOT TLE

I SEE BUBBLES

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 Meet your artist
Sharyn Walker
Yarra Valley
Melbourne (Vic)

Website : https://changeoffocussports.com.au
https://www.changeoffocus.com.au

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Tell us a little about yourself and where you live.

I was born and bred in Melbourne and am now living in the beautiful Yarra Valley. I am a Mum of
3 grown up children and Nana to 2 gorgeous grandchildren. I have always had a camera in my
hand but photography was never something that I saw as my future. Just over 9 years ago there
was lots of changes in life and now Photography is my life. My happy place is anywhere with a
camera in my hand.

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

I stumbled across photo artistry a few years ago and thought this looks like a bit of fun so I be-
gan the process of learning and improving my editing skills and now it is a big part of what I do
for a job. I’m a sports photographer with a difference and photoartistry helps me create my im-
ages.

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

I enjoy creating as it’s an escape from this sometimes crazy world. Anything is possible within
my art. It’s a chance to let my imagination wander, nothing is forbidden and many times you end
up somewhere completely different to where you started, or thought you were heading.

Do you have a certain approach to creating your art?

There are many different approaches used. I create all the time as I am a full time photographer
of sports, teams and portraits, mainly and as I create templates for my clubs they are all per-
sonalised to include logos and club colors. When I do my creative pieces I sometimes have a
plan using my journals with sketches and notes and other times it’s just a matter of sitting down
and see what happens.

What does your art mean to you?

My photography is my world, I have a successful sports photography business but my creative

art is my escape. It’s a reason for keeping fun in a job that can sometimes be stressful to meet
deadlines but the artistry has no timeline or expectations, it’s like a meditation and the only per-
son I need to be happy about the images is me.

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

Has it changed me? Of course it has, it’s given me the resources and ways to improve my skills
and realise that the possibilities of creating are endless.

Is there anyone that you draw inspiration from?

There is no one in particular, but this group is an amazing source of inspiration. Whilst I don’t
always post on the page I am always looking at everyone’s images and trying to work out the dif-
ferent techniques used.

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

My future is to increase my business in photography and help other emerging photographers to

join this course so that they can see the endless possibilities of what they can achieve. I was
once someone who hated editing and now it is a love. I want to learn new techniques and con-
tinue to create at every opportunity.

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 L I L AC . . . I N LOV E

R O S E . . . O N A S U M M E R ’ S DAY

b y G I TA M A DAY Australia

gitamaday.com/gallery

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

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 BEES

B L U E E Y E D H O N E Y E AT E R

by COLIN ALLEN Australia

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

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 SPOOK Y

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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 G L A M M E D U P C H I C K E N DA N C E

by CHRIS BARNES Australia

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

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TURBULENCE

by ROCHELLE MARSHALL New Zealand

https://www.darksapphirephotography.com

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

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 B E YO N D

by SHARON R ANKMORE Australia

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

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THE WHITE QUEEN

by JULIE POWELL Australia

https://www.juliepowellphoto.com/

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

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 SPIRITS OF THE SE A

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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R E M E M B E R I N G T R AV E L L I N G TA S M A N I A

by SUE MAPLES Australia

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

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 JUST THE T WO OF US

SHIPWRECK

b y LY N DA R L I N G T O N Australia

http://www.sabvaningphotoart.com

https://artistsdownunder.com.au/artist-3/lyn-darlington/

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BROWN JUG

by LOUISE SMITH Australia

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

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

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

SOME PHOTOSHOP INSPIRATION

MASK EDGE CLEAN-UP

CREATING A SIMPLE ACTION

By Andrew Haysom

This article explains how to create a simple Action in Photoshop, and at the same time talks about one of my favourite
ways to clean-up selection fringes/halos around the edges of layer masks.

While there are lots of different ways to clean up the edges of a layer mask in Photoshop, like the sliders in Select and
Mask, the Min and Max filters or the Layer Matting functions, I find that sometimes for a good result nothing beats a
bit of manual clean-up with the Brush tool. Often there are different parts of your mask that will need different clean-up
and the rather “global” nature of some of the other methods doesn’t work well.

To that end, I have a sequence of Photoshop instructions that I found I was often using to help me in this mask edge
clean-up task that I have put into an Action, and it is now one I use all the time.

An Action in Photoshop is just a way to “record” a series of instructions or steps in Photoshop, and then you can play
them back by running (or playing) the recorded Action.

The sequence of steps I found myself executing a lot for mask edge clean up was the following;
- Cmd (or Ctrl) clicking the mask to create a selection of it
- Contracting the selection (I do it by a single pixel, but amount is up to you) using Select / Modify / Contract
- Inverting the selection (so that effectively the black part of the mask is selected) using Select / Inverse
- Feathering the selection (this is optional, I feather it by 0.5 pixels) using Select / Modify / Feather
- Activating the default white/black colours and making black the foreground colour using the “D” and “X” keys
- Activating the brush tool using the “B” key
- Hiding the “marching ants”

Once these steps are complete then you are ready to start brushing away your mask edge halo/fringe.

During the edge clean-up process you may also want to “brush in” some of the white area inside the mask edge. If so,
simply invert the selection by pressing the Shift+Cmd(Ctrl)+I keys, then select white as your foreground colour.

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SOME PHOTOSHOP INSPIRATION (CONT....)

Recording a New Action

Open the Actions panel and you’ll see a number

of icons along the bottom of the panel.
(see Figure 1)

Press the Create New Set icon and provide a

name for the set (or folder) that will contain your
new Action.

Press the Create New Action icon and the New Action
dialog will display (see Figure 2).

[Fig 1 - Action Panel]

[Fig 2 - New Action]

Choose a name for your new action and then choose the set you created in the previous step.
Optionally here you can also assign a Function Key that can be used to run the Action, as well
as a Color that can be used to highlight the Action in the Actions panel.

When all of the above is done press the Record button, then simply execute the steps you want
to record. Be sure to have prepared to execute them by having Photoshop “ready” to do so. For
example to record the above steps I had to have made sure to have a file open that had a layer
in it with a layer mask on it.

When you have finished the required sequence of steps, press the Stop Recording icon at the
bottom of the Actions panel.

If you are recording my Mask Edge Clean-up Action you might have noticed something. You
probably pressed Cmd(Ctrl)+H to hide the “marching ants” as the last step. You will notice that
this step has not been recorded for you. There are a few Photoshop keystrokes that cannot be
recorded, but there is a way to include them in your action.

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Select the step in your Action after which you

want the command inserted (in our case above
that is the current last step “Select brush”.

Open the Action Panel drop-down menu by

clicking the “three lines” icon at the top-right of
the panel (see Figure 3).

[Figure 3 - Actions Panel drop-down menu]

Choose the Insert Menu Item command from the drop-down menu. The Insert Menu Item
dialog is displayed (see Figure 4).

[Figure 4 - Insert Menu Item dialog]

Now, using your mouse, choose the menu item you wish to record. In our case it is the View /
Extras command (the equivalent to pressing Cmd(Ctrl)+H).

Now press OK on the Insert Menu Item dialog and the command will be inserted into your action.

You can reorder steps, delete steps or add steps into your recorded Actions, but for simple ac-
tions like this, I find that if I make a mistake it is easier to delete the action and start from scratch,
but maybe that’s just me.

So, have a think about things that maybe you often do over and over and decide if recording an
action may be worthwhile.

Andrew Haysom

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P R I N C E S S T E A PA R T Y

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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 NIGHT MUSIC

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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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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by PENNY DE JONG Australia

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

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SOLITUDE II

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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by COLIN CAMPBELL Australia

https://colincampbell.myportfolio.com

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

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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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by DENISE McDERMOT T Australia

https://www.imagesbydenise.net

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

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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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L A POST

by AL BAMASS Australia

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

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LO O K I N G FO R AT L A N T I 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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 Andrew Haysom - Tick Tock

Maureen Maxwell - Time Is Running Out

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Christina Brunton - Time Traveller

Jannelle Merrett - 3 Wishes For Time

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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.
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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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