I'll tell you more about him later, but here's the newest addition to the clan: Levi
Ravenwood Studio Dreams and Journeys
Exploring the nature of my artistic journey, the Dream of creativity, and offering bits and pieces of my artwork and design for view. I currently focus on equine art, along with Bird of Prey art (having a would-be Falconer in the family) as well as dogs, cats, wildlife and other birds in general.
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If you are interested in purchasing an image message me. My work is reasonably priced.
Again, all images & text are copyright Renee Fukumoto. Do not download, print, or otherwise use in whole or in part any image or text from this blog or any of my websites.
Friday, January 21, 2011
Tuesday, January 11, 2011
New Design!
I've just updated the look of this blog page, using a template (of course!) to which I could add a picture of my own choosing. I created background image you see using a photograph of a gorgeous leopard Appaloosa I was fortunate enough to photograph in early Autumn 2010, and combining it with a layer of clouds (again from a photo I took). After converting the resulting image to black and white I added a sepia wash. I can imagine many more things I could do to play with this image, "Cloud Runner", but thought that for now at least, simplicity was best!
Enjoy!
Enjoy!
Sunday, January 9, 2011
A Photo A Day Project
I'm working on a photo a day project, which you can see at my facebook page. I'm not very far along, of course, but I'm certainly enjoying this experience. I must say that I've already had a couple of days where I've wondered what I've gotten myself into. Ah well, I've promised myself that this is the year to set aside fear - of both failure and success - and just move forward.
Here's a little taste of what I've 'caught' so far (primarily, I've caught a deeper passion for photography and can't wait to see it grow!)
Here's a little taste of what I've 'caught' so far (primarily, I've caught a deeper passion for photography and can't wait to see it grow!)
I'm really hoping to start some portrait type shoots too. I won't know if I have a talent for it until I try, so...that will be an ongoing project. Any volunteers?
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Sunday, January 2, 2011
01*01*11
Only, its really 02*01*11! LOL Yesterday I was too busy reading photography discussion boards and blogs and then preparing to host my inlaws for our traditional Chinese food New Years Day dinner.
Its hard to believe 2011 has begun. Where will the year take me? What will I do to challenge myself? Will I finally be able to let go of some of my fears? If I were to choose a motto for this year it would be "Fear: So What?" I think I will go with that and see where it leads. I read the statement in the book "Eat, Pray, Love" and heard the distinct 'ping' of recognition. This is for me, who is afraid to fail AND afraid to succeed!
Another quote that I recently read makes just so much sense:
"To avoid criticism: do nothing, say nothing, be nothing" Elbert Hubbard
I suppose the same can be said of failure/success/change.
On an exciting note, for my Photographer self, I received the lens I've been longing for (for over a year): a Nikon AF-S 70-200 f2.8 GII ED, from my husband for Christmas (though my earnings from Zazzle will be paying for a goodly portion of this purchase!). I have affectionately named it Konig, since the salesman referred to this lens as "the King" of lenses! It was purchased at Aden Camera in the Pacific Mall, Markham. An excellent price - and rebate from Nikon at the same time. Couldn't be beat!
Here's a wee sample of my first 'play date' with Konig:
Its hard to believe 2011 has begun. Where will the year take me? What will I do to challenge myself? Will I finally be able to let go of some of my fears? If I were to choose a motto for this year it would be "Fear: So What?" I think I will go with that and see where it leads. I read the statement in the book "Eat, Pray, Love" and heard the distinct 'ping' of recognition. This is for me, who is afraid to fail AND afraid to succeed!
Another quote that I recently read makes just so much sense:
"To avoid criticism: do nothing, say nothing, be nothing" Elbert Hubbard
I suppose the same can be said of failure/success/change.
On an exciting note, for my Photographer self, I received the lens I've been longing for (for over a year): a Nikon AF-S 70-200 f2.8 GII ED, from my husband for Christmas (though my earnings from Zazzle will be paying for a goodly portion of this purchase!). I have affectionately named it Konig, since the salesman referred to this lens as "the King" of lenses! It was purchased at Aden Camera in the Pacific Mall, Markham. An excellent price - and rebate from Nikon at the same time. Couldn't be beat!
Here's a wee sample of my first 'play date' with Konig:
You can see a few more similar pics on my facebook page.
Friday, October 29, 2010
Someone STOLE an Image from me!
And I am very, very unhappy about it!
You - in Kansas - you downloaded the image of the charcoal drawing horse art I posted on June 2, 2010.
ALL of my art and photography is copyrighted by me - I ALONE have the right to use it, download it, reproduce it or use it on the web.
Here's the info I have on you. I'm sure I can track you down further.
You have an option: contact me and apologize AND destroy the file you STOLE!
or things may go very, very ill for you!
Overland Park, Kansas, United States IP Address: 76.92.116.157 Road Runner
You - in Kansas - you downloaded the image of the charcoal drawing horse art I posted on June 2, 2010.
ALL of my art and photography is copyrighted by me - I ALONE have the right to use it, download it, reproduce it or use it on the web.
Here's the info I have on you. I'm sure I can track you down further.
You have an option: contact me and apologize AND destroy the file you STOLE!
or things may go very, very ill for you!
Overland Park, Kansas, United States IP Address: 76.92.116.157 Road Runner
Wednesday, June 2, 2010
New Horse Art
( IMAGE removed due to THIEVERY by someone in KANSAS IP Address: 76.92.116.157
I've been wrestling with my studio - its divided between two rooms, which feels like it divides my brain! Never a good thing! I've paid my son to paint the upstairs room I use as a natural light filled studio. Really, its just a drafting table and a couple of storage pieces for now. I share this room with three cats and their various perches. They insist on possessing window sills, so each of the five windows has something on which they may recline to view the world. I also share this room with a hand-me-down out-of-key piano, which my daughter plays on occasion; and two or three guitars hang upon another wall. Oh yes, one of the windows is occupied by a bird cage with three budgies.
Its a busy room.
No wonder I'm distracted in it!
I did manage to create one drawing so far (above)...I posted it as a Work In Progress on my facebook page. Come on by and check it out!
I've been wrestling with my studio - its divided between two rooms, which feels like it divides my brain! Never a good thing! I've paid my son to paint the upstairs room I use as a natural light filled studio. Really, its just a drafting table and a couple of storage pieces for now. I share this room with three cats and their various perches. They insist on possessing window sills, so each of the five windows has something on which they may recline to view the world. I also share this room with a hand-me-down out-of-key piano, which my daughter plays on occasion; and two or three guitars hang upon another wall. Oh yes, one of the windows is occupied by a bird cage with three budgies.
Its a busy room.
No wonder I'm distracted in it!
I did manage to create one drawing so far (above)...I posted it as a Work In Progress on my facebook page. Come on by and check it out!
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Monday, April 19, 2010
Zazzle print from Renee: Portrait of a Dark Horse
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