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

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

For the Photographer in you!

So, I was on Facebook and discovered an ad for a Free Workshop Workbook for photographers... Although I create canvases usually from other people's photo.  I have a true love for photography, always wanting to capture a special moment in time or the true essence of a person's spirit or simply the beauty that surrounds us every day. 


After clicking on the ad, I found the most beautiful children's portraits.  The writer of the blog called Soulographer, which in of itself connects with me, has been a wife, mom and commercial photographer who spent the last three years teaching photography workshops around the country.  Now retired from live workshops, she has compiled all of her teachings into this Workshop Workbook.  In her book, she shares her personal process and how she made a successful career as a child photographer.  She shares her secrets and strategies, in both business and creative inspiration, to help guide us at becoming amazing photographers. Along with the workbook... you get a $250 Gift Certificate toward Florabella Photoshop Actions & Textures (http://florabellacollection.com/blog/).  You can enter to win on the Florabella blog too. I would love to have this workbook.  Thought I would share it with my friends.  Check out this giveaway! Free Workshop Workbook! http://www.soulographer.com/blog/