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

Fun, Fun, Fun...

Sorry for not blogging lately... I've been very busy playing oops! I mean working on canvases and having so much fun.  Just a couple of my recent works...

"Chugga chugga choo choo! " is all I could think of while I was working on this one.  What a gorgeous photo -- another beautiful photo by my very talented colleague Vikki Dinh!

Photo courtesy of Vikki Dinh Photography

Then, I got busy working on the cutest little girl...Here is the original photo.

Photo courtesy of Vikki Dinh Photography

Then I added some magical photo editing and embellishments of meaningful words...

Did you know you can click on any of my images and they will enlarge? Click to enlarge!

Then I thought, let's play a little more.  So I cropped a panoramic view for fun.  I think panoramic canvases create a kind of modern or current feel to your photo.

Click to enlarge!

Finally, because she just has one of those absolutely gorgeous fresh looks, I tightened in a portrait crop.  I love this one the best!

Beautiful Kayla!

What do you think?  Have a wonderful fun, fun, fun day!

Love and blessings!

Kathy

Tutus and Trunks

Tutus and trunks... The words whisper to me, "Remember the magical world of dress up."  Weren't those days wonderful -- days of imagination, dressing up, playing tea time, baking cakes (really mudpies on the front porch on a hot summer day).  When I received this beautiful portrait from Vikki Dinh (of Vikki Dinh Photography) it sparked those memories in my mind to life again... I fell in love with the beautiful child and could smell the salty ocean breeze and the touch of the wind blowing through my hair.  So I went to work with the hopes of adding my own magical touch to this beautiful portrait.  Hope you are having a magical day!