About Kathie Chicoine

Photography-Based Fine Art …Digital Art … Photography

     I’ve always been interested in art and especially inspired by color, texture, and shapes. That’s why I love taking photographs of nature – especially flowers. I’m often in the forest preserves and parks surrounding Chicago and at the botanic gardens clicking away. I started taking photos of nature primarily, but in the past couple of years, I’ve become fascinated with creating totally new images through the technique of editing my original photographs. I frequently start by layering several of them. Then I experiment with various editing tools, filters and textures, until I create an image that is most appealing to me. Sometimes I simply use a filter and texture to give the photograph a softer look … for instance, giving it the look of an oil painting. My photographic art is based on my original photographs. There are several image editors that I enjoy experimenting with to see what unique images I can create. My current favorites are Zoner, Gimp and Paint.Net. I usually use  an inexpensive a Panasonic Lumix point and shoot camera for the majority of my photographs.

    A new interest involves creating, fun, joyful images directly from the computer. My digital art frequently has a whimsical, childlike quality to it. There’s a loose, free feel to the images because I use my non-dominant hand when painting them. My digital art originates from my computer drawings and my imagination. I’m a self-taught artist; constantly looking for new ways to express my creativity. I’ve discovered through my photography that creating art brings me joy and I’m truly blessed to be able to do what I love. I hope my artwork will bring a smile to your face and brighten your day.

If you see any photographs here that you would like to purchase,  please let me know and I will add them to my website.

http://www.kathie-chicoine.pixels.com

http://www.kathiechicoineart.wordpress.com

http://www.kathiechicoinephotoscbg.wordpress.com

https://www.facebook.com/kathiechicoinephotography

http://www.flickr.com/photos/kathie-chicoine/albums/

http://www.zazzle.com/kathmary

Email   kathmary525@gmail.com

Copyright

All images on this blog are copyright (C)

a) In case you want to reuse any of the photos in this blog, please notify me and provide a link back to this blog with full and clear acknowledgement of all items used.

b) All photos and text or part thereof are not to be used for commercial purposes.

c) All photos must be used in their original form, no addition or alteration are allowed.