Several years ago, before the advent of digital scrapping and Elements/Photoshop became a popular tool to use,I was trying to make my mark in the world of mixed media and pixel pushing - someone said to me that "digital art" was not "real art"...
I lived with that statement for a long time before deciding that I would make my way in the world of digital art, regardless.
Funny how the worm turns.
I'm pleased you moved forward in your journey!
Posted by: Lorraine | July 14, 2010 at 10:24 AM
Oh Marie, so happy you did not listen to the naysayers! I LOVE LOVE LOVE this image. In fact, I would purchase note cards of it please and thank you very much. **blows kisses** Deb
Posted by: Deborah | July 13, 2010 at 11:38 AM
As a misfit in school and throughout my life, I've always been amused whenever anyone says that one kind of thing isn't as genuine as another kind of thing.
Posted by: Chris | July 12, 2010 at 03:11 PM
Your wonderful art has always been very real to me dearie! I've been a fan from day one. I'm so glad you turned a deaf ear to the naysayer.
xoxs
Posted by: Carla Naron | July 11, 2010 at 03:03 AM
I think the art comes from the soul and the medium used is whatever fits. Your digital art is definitely art.
Posted by: joanne thieme huffman | July 10, 2010 at 10:26 PM
Marie,
Du bist einmalig! Ich liebe Deine Kunst, ich liebe Deinen Blog und ich bin so froh, dass ich von Dir so viel lernen kann. Da mir so oft die richtigen Worte in Englisch fehlen, schreibe ich einfach einmal in Deutsch.... than you can translate it with Google :-)
This digital collage is again so fantastic, especially the frame.
XOXO from your German student
Posted by: Christine Baier | July 10, 2010 at 11:21 AM
And good on you for continuing to push pixels and digital art, shouldn't it be more about having fun and exploring creativity than labelling.
Posted by: Pearl Maple | July 09, 2010 at 09:07 PM
like many other artist
you were simply living ahead of your time..
visionary
forward thinker that you are..
Posted by: grrl+dog | July 09, 2010 at 06:21 PM
Pretty flower, Marie :)
Posted by: Julie Prichard | July 09, 2010 at 12:34 PM
Good for you for sticking to your beliefs..and your 'art'. Who is to say what 'real' art is anyway?!?! Lovely image!
Posted by: Marcie | July 08, 2010 at 02:56 PM
Yes, the worm turns and turns :-)
I can relate; I can even remember when if it wasn't created on a Mac, it wasn't even "real" digital art. It was Corel vs. Adobe. I was so shocked, I recall, when Adobe started making software for PCs. I'm glad they did, though!
Your art is fantastic; you've been a true inspiration to me. Back in 2008, I created my first selective colour piece (using Elements then, and NO layer masking) because I was so inspired by something I saw on your blog. The supposed know-it-alls may have been nasty and opinionated way back when, but the joke's on them. Cream always rises to the top!
Posted by: Lennie | July 08, 2010 at 11:33 AM
DITTO what Nancy said.
Posted by: irene | July 08, 2010 at 08:22 AM
their are some people that you
JUST SHOULD NOT listen too!!!
your art is fabulous!!
love the frame around your coneflower
can we learn that next class!!
thanks for sharing your wonderful techniques
and tip/tricks in photoshop
your the best!!
Posted by: nancy donaldson | July 08, 2010 at 07:53 AM
Glad you ignored the art "police" and did your thing! Your artwork is evocative and lovely and we're all the luckier for it!
It always amuses me when people try to say this or that is or isn't "art". I wish they would shut up and go make some of their own. Wait. Did I just say that out loud?
Posted by: Jeannine | July 08, 2010 at 05:57 AM
You were a trail blazer, I'm so glad you were along with the others who persisted until it because recognized as the beautiful art form it is. Thank you for having the courage
Posted by: Brenda | July 08, 2010 at 05:07 AM