Pretty in Pink

Just love this photo by Vikki Dinh.  Loved Chelsea's beautiful face and the bright color scheme was so fun and uplifting!

Love and blessings!
Kathy

All in the Family

I am posting one of my favorite recent projects...These wonderful portraits of three siblings are so very special...more beautiful portraits captured by Vikki Dinh Phototography!

Sweet Baby Valentino!

Adorable little sister Coco! Love her name!

and handsome big brother JJ!

Hope everyone is a have a wonderful weekend!

Love and blessings!
Kathy

Love Campaign: Before and After

Photo courtesy of Vikki Dinh Photography

I fell in love with this sweet little face!

Love and blessings!
Kathy

Love Campaign: Happy Valentine's Day!

Happy Valentines Day!  Sending you all much love and blessings!  Today, I am featuring another cute photo taken courtesy of Vikki Dinh Photography. This sweet little girt all dressed in pink inspired a pink-themed girlie canvas design.  Here is the before photo...

Photo taken courtesy of Vikki Dinh Photography.

Here is the finish photo edit...

Still taking submissions for my February Love Campaign!

Submission Guidelines:

How does this work you might say?  Submit to me your favorite photo — any photo that you would like to turn into an heirloom, a piece of art or a “just want to see what you can do with this” kind of project.  I will perform my magic and return to you a digital image — you can do what you want with this digital image.  Post it on your Facebook account, print it yourself or by any photolab, use it for scrapbooking, post it on your blog.  Whatever makes your heart sing!  AND, if you decide you really, really love the final results and would like it printed onto canvas or as a print, I have pro accounts with the finest photolabs in the country and can hook you up.

How do you submit your photo?  Just send your image (300 dpi resolution works best if you plan to have it printed) along with your idea to ArtsyCanvasGirl@ymail.com.  In the event you have trouble describing what you want you can even send me an example image of a style you’ve seen.  It’s that simple. Really, just send an email and imagine what you want and I will do my magic.Don’t let this opportunity pass you by!

Happy Valentine's Day!

Love and blessings!
Kathy

Love Campaign: Word Art

This photo was taken courtesy of Vikki Dinh, a photographer in San Diego.  She requested a word art design to be added to this photo.  What a cutie! -- her handsome client, Jacob.  Here is the before...

Photo taken courtesy Vikki Dinh Photography

Cleaned up a little bit of chapped lips, cropped the photo, added a word design and a little texture. Here is the finished photo edit...

Still taking submissions!

Submission Guidelines:

How does this work you might say?  Submit to me your favorite photo — any photo that you would like to turn into an heirloom, a piece of art or a “just want to see what you can do with this” kind of project.  I will perform my magic and return to you a digital image — you can do what you want with this digital image.  Post it on your Facebook account, print it yourself or by any photolab, use it for scrapbooking, post it on your blog.  Whatever makes your heart sing!  AND, if you decide you really, really love the final results and would like it printed onto canvas or as a print, I have pro accounts with the finest photolabs in the country and can hook you up.

How do you submit your photo?  Just send your image (300 dpi resolution works best if you plan to have it printed) along with your idea to ArtsyCanvasGirl@ymail.com.  In the event you have trouble describing what you want you can even send me an example image of a style you’ve seen.  It’s that simple. Really, just send an email and imagine what you want and I will do my magic.Don’t let this opportunity pass you by!

Love and blessings!
Kathy

Love Campaign: Dancing in the Rain!

Photo submitted by Jen

I received my first submission for the February Love campaign and it couldn't have been more perfect!  A photo of the most adorable little girl splashing in puddles!  Just melted my heart!  The proud momma, Jen, had no specific idea in mind.  She just wanted to see what I would do with her photo.  The sweet innocence of the photo is what captured my heart.  So I tried to create an image that enhanced the innocence of the little girl. I couldn't stop at just one version...in fact, most times I will do a couple of ideas.  Which edit do you like best?

Edit #1

Edit #2

Edit #3

I will post the creations of the various submissions through out the month of February.  Would you like to submit a photo?  I will accept photo submissions during the month of February.

Submission Guidelines:

How does this work you might say?  Submit to me your favorite photo — any photo that you would like to turn into an heirloom, a piece of art or a “just want to see what you can do with this” kind of project.  I will perform my magic and return to you a digital image — you can do what you want with this digital image.  Post it on your Facebook account, print it yourself or by any photolab, use it for scrapbooking, post it on your blog.  Whatever makes your heart sing!  AND, if you decide you really, really love the final results and would like it printed onto canvas or as a print, I have pro accounts with the finest photolabs in the country and can hook you up.

How do you submit your photo?  Just send your image (300 dpi resolution works best if you plan to have it printed) along with your idea to ArtsyCanvasGirl@ymail.com.  In the event you have trouble describing what you want you can even send me an example image of a style you’ve seen.  It’s that simple. Really, just send an email and imagine what you want and I will do my magic.

Don’t let this opportunity pass you by!

Thanks Jen for your submission!  I hope you love it!

Love and blessings!
Kathy

Iconic

Just did a really cool kind of project for a friend.  Her sister's 40th birthday is just around the corner and she wanted to give her a special gift. She approached me with the idea of taking a photo of her sister and doing something similar to the Andy Warhol Marilyn's Prints. I couldn't resist helping a friend and I thought it might be a fun challenge.  I started with this photo...

Then, based on budget and effect, we decided on a 24 x 24 size canvas and thought a 4-square design would be the right impact for our canvas.  Can you tell which four squares of Marilyn she picked?

By the way! I am still taking submissions for my February Love Campaign at ArtsyCanvasGirl Designs...

Yep, ArtsyCanvasGirl Designs is offering photo editing, stylization and typography services on any digital image for FREE for the month of February. A perfect way to show my love!

Submission Guidelines:
How does this work you might say?  Submit your favorite photo -- any photo that you would like to turn into an heirloom, a piece of art or a "just want to see what you can do with this" kind of project.  ArtsyCanvasGirl designs will transform your photo to a unique piece of art. You will receive a digital image that you can do as you wish.  Post it on your Facebook account, print it yourself or at any photolab, use it for scrapbooking, post it on your blog.  Whatever makes your heart sing!  AND, if you decide you really, really love the final results and would like it printed onto canvas or as a print, ArtsyCanvasGirl Designs holds pro accounts with the finest photolabs in the country and can hook you up.

How do you submit your photo?  Just send your image (300 dpi resolution works best if you plan to have it printed) along with your idea to ArtsyCanvasGirl@ymail.com.  In the event you have trouble describing what you want you can even send an example of an image that expresses the style you desire.  It's that simple. Really, just forward your photo along with a little imagination!  Don't miss out on this great opportunity!

Love and blessings!

Kathy

February Love from Artsy "Working" Girl

Where did January go?  I started a new job in the real world...yep, I actually get up in the morning and get dressed to go into the office!  Actually, I got to go to the big apple --- NYC and stay in the hip area of SOHO for training on the new job.  So it's official, I'm a working girl.

This is my first post since I began my new job and I really miss the bloggy world!  In an effort to maintain some balance and stay connected with the blog community, I thought to myself I need to create a campaign that makes me feel more connected to all of you.  And as I had this thought, presto! A lightbulb came on and I was inspired.  So here is my idea...I am going to offer my services for FREE for the month of February. A perfect way to show my love!

How does this work you might say?  Submit to me your favorite photo -- any photo that you would like to turn into an heirloom, a piece of art or a "just want to see what you can do with this" kind of project.  I will perform my magic and return to you a digital image -- you can do what you want with this digital image.  Post it on your Facebook account, print it yourself or by any photolab, use it for scrapbooking, post it on your blog.  Whatever makes your heart sing!  AND, if you decide you really, really love the final results and would like it printed onto canvas or as a print, I have pro accounts with the finest photolabs in the country and can hook you up.

How do you submit your photo?  Just send your image (300 dpi resolution works best if you plan to have it printed) along with your idea  to ArtsyCanvasGirl@ymail.com.  In the event you have trouble describing what you want you can even send me an example image of a style you've seen.  It's that simple. Really, just send an email and imagine what you want and I will do my magic.

Photos courtesy of PaulieMarie Creative (photos on left) & Vikki Dinh Photography (photos on right). 

Photo courtesy of Emily at Family and Life In Las Vegas

Photo courtesy of Vikki Dinh Photography

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Looking forward to creating with you!

Love and blessings!
Kathy