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Kathleen Webb  

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Creative accomplishments and influences

Journal Entry: Mon May 5, 2008, 1:17 PM
  • Mood: Artistic
  • Listening to: am radio
  • Watching: Gokusen: a Japanese drama
  • Eating: an oatmeal cookie
  • Drinking: water
One class down, :dance: several to go. :O_o:

I've been taking an online course for Photoshop CS (it's offered free where I work--one of the perks of my new job!). I finished the first lesson. It was kind of boring, mostly just showing you where everything was on the screen, and what buttons would do what and how you can change preferences, etc. The next lesson, which I've registered for, should be more interesting; it goes into layers. I know a little about working in layers but I want to learn more.

This weekend I went with my friend on a Tour of Historic Homes in one of the bigger cities near where I live. The neatest place we visited was actually an old church, built mostly at the turn of the last century. It had some beautiful stained glass and gothic arches in the sanctuary. It made me miss a church I used to attend years ago in the same city--which is much larger and even more ornate. I love old churches like that, they inspire in me a feeling of worshipfulness and wonder. I miss that. What was interesting is that the feeling stayed with me this morning--it made me want to listen to a hymn (which I did) and read the Scriptures first thing in the morning, which is not what I usually do (I usually check out the news online first thing). As a result I have a whole different feel to the day. I'm wondering if I should try to find a church I could visit occasionally to keep that feeling in me--maybe someplace where I could just stop into the sanctuary and pray or read scripture. :pray:

It was good being with my friend, too. She and I are both creative (she works with beads and rubber stamps) and often encourage each other in our creative endeavors.

Also this weekend Bill and I met the first of I hope future Artistic Challenges we have set for each other. At least twice a month we challenge each other to illustrate a theme with a sketch or drawing. We give ourselves one week to accomplish it. We both put it off and did something at the last minute but at least we did it. The word was "cuddling," and it was cute to see how we both handled it. I might post them here. We've decided that when we explore the Challenge, I will let it challenge me to work on my anatomy, and Bill will let it challenge him to work on his creativity. That way we're not just trying to fulfill the theme, but also challenge our artistic skills in specific areas as well.

I'm working on a series of drawings with a spiritual theme that I hope soon to put up here. The first is being colored in Photoshop right now. Might take me another week to finish it. I'm not as fast as I used to be, and Photoshop slows me down more.

Anyway, I still feel like artistically, I've accomplished a lot.

Onward! :#1:

--Kathleen :kitty:

Devious Information

  • Current Age: Ya don't wanna know.
  • Current Residence: Pacific NorthWET, U.S.A.
  • Interests: Drawing, reading, traveling, Japan
  • Favourite movie: Wizard of Oz (1939 version)
  • Favourite band or musician: Beatles
  • Favourite genre of music: Christian rock/contemporary
  • Favourite artist: Alphonse Mucha
  • Favourite poet or writer: L. M. Montgomery
  • Favourite photographer: My husband
  • Operating System: PC (sorry)
  • Wallpaper of choice: A big pile o' meezers!
  • Skin of choice: The one I'm in o_O
  • Favourite game: Yahtzee
  • Favourite cartoon character: Charlie Brown
  • Personal Quote: "Aspire to the higher"
  • Tools of the Trade: Ticonderoga pencils, Rotring Artpens, Prismacolor pencils

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~meezerkat:iconmeezerkat: May 6, 2008, 11:16:10 PM
No problem! From reading your journal entry I understand you are busy right now, but in the future I hope to see more of your work. :)

--Kathleen :kitty:
~mbaum:iconmbaum: May 6, 2008, 11:09:34 PM
Hey thanks for adding me! :D
~celestialbeauty:iconcelestialbeauty: May 6, 2008, 2:25:44 PM
Thank you so much, and you are extremely welcome. None of my work will be up terribly soon, I'm afraid...*is in Swamp of High School* :)

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What doth her eyes speak from her soul?
They scream with shades of blue,
"Why must I be trapped deep within?
What have I done to you?!"
~Anonymous
*MathildeE:iconMathildeE: May 5, 2008, 11:41:47 PM
Thank you! :) She's also my favorite Disney princess! :)

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M.E.
~meezerkat:iconmeezerkat: May 5, 2008, 12:41:54 PM
I loved the detail you put on that sword. Very nice.

Thanks for the kind words about my work!

I look forward to seeing more of your work.

--Kathleen :kitty:
~meezerkat:iconmeezerkat: May 5, 2008, 12:39:32 PM
Sleeping Beauty is my favorite Disney animated film, and I loved the dress you put Aurora in. Very nice Christmas piece.

--Kathleen :kitty:
*MathildeE:iconMathildeE: May 3, 2008, 2:52:27 AM
Thanks for the fav! :)

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M.E.
~celestialbeauty:iconcelestialbeauty: Apr 15, 2008, 1:36:33 PM
Thank you extremely much for the fave! I was just looking at your art (which is very nice, by the way; I absolutely love your Proverbs 31 project) the other day, so it was funny to see your name again!

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What doth her eyes speak from her soul?
They scream with shades of blue,
"Why must I be trapped deep within?
What have I done to you?!"
~Anonymous
~meezerkat:iconmeezerkat: Apr 14, 2008, 10:16:43 AM
No problem! I'm also trying my hand at ACEO's and am looking at your work and others here for inspiration. Keep up the good work!

--Kathleen :kitty:
~meezerkat:iconmeezerkat: Mar 13, 2008, 11:31:36 PM Mood: Affection
I'm hoping to see more spiritual themed art in your gallery. I like what you've done so far. :nod:

--Kathleen Webb
~flaviuss:iconflaviuss: Mar 13, 2008, 10:52:40 AM
Hi!

Thanks so much for the watch!!!!! I hope to overcome your expectations :)

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dominar o coração....doloroso sim , impossivel nao!
^________^V
~meezerkat:iconmeezerkat: Mar 7, 2008, 11:02:33 AM Mood: Joy
No problem! I hope to see more of your vibrant work in the future.

--Kathleen Webb
*psyconorikan:iconpsyconorikan: Mar 7, 2008, 5:03:14 AM
Thank you so much for the watch! :heart: I really appreciate it! :blowkiss: :glomp:

-Psy-chan

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-We live in an age when pizza gets to your home before the police.
-Save the :earth:, it's the only planet with chocolate.
-Want to get laid? Crawl up a chicken's ass and wait.
-You can lead a man to Congress, but you can't make him think.
*Happy-Bird:iconHappy-Bird: Feb 8, 2008, 10:53:35 PM
I'm still playing in the SCA, but I don't do many events. I met some of my closest friends through the society and we still get together on a regular basis to create art and support each other.

Thank you so much for the encouragement and super nice comment! :hug:

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~ Shannon :heart:
~meezerkat:iconmeezerkat: Feb 1, 2008, 3:43:32 PM Mood: Joy
I love watercolor fantasy art, and you have some very lovely pieces in your gallery. I look forward to seeing more of your work.

--Kathleen Webb
~meezerkat:iconmeezerkat: Jan 29, 2008, 6:16:34 PM
I like your art style, and want to keep tabs on any new things you put up (hint, hint). I look forward to more of your work!

--Kathleen Webb
*Scargut-the-Gutless:iconScargut-the-Gutless: Jan 29, 2008, 5:37:23 PM
:glomp: Thank you so much for the watch! :dance:

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"That's EXTRACURRICULARIFIC!"
~meezerkat:iconmeezerkat: Jan 28, 2008, 10:34:07 AM
I like your designs. It was hard picking my favorite, but the Malaysian tribute won out. It's so elegant.

Hope to see more fab designs on your site!

--Kathleen Webb
~phil2908:iconphil2908: Jan 28, 2008, 3:05:34 AM
Thanks for the fav+ :hug:

--
Fashion, a passion that borders on obsession
It is not something that exists in dresses only. It is in the sky, in the street, everywhere.
=gawakita:icongawakita: Jan 24, 2008, 5:29:31 PM
Oh, I think its Book 3 page 37, Kat

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THERE CAN NEVER BE A PORTRAIT OF MY LOVE
FOR NO ONE CAN PAINT A DREAM
~meezerkat:iconmeezerkat: Jan 24, 2008, 8:29:08 AM
I saw that! I was gonna look up the script and put the dialog in the comments section below it but couldn't remember which book that took place in...! Maybe you could clue me in?

--Kathleen Webb
~meezerkat:iconmeezerkat: Jan 23, 2008, 10:22:25 PM
No problem! You have a lively, colorful style well-suited for advertising art. I especially loved the colors you used on the hula girl I chose for my favorite.

--Kathleen Webb
~Hobbit1978:iconHobbit1978: Jan 21, 2008, 8:28:42 PM
Thanks for the FAV!