finally!! My very 1st grandchild! I am excited...due in late june 2011!!
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I have much to catch up on here....first my duties at home, and this includes domestic stuff and of course my appointments w/docs....never ends. Will be getting my obligations here going soon! Hope to get some photos on stock site too....work is never done!
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Winning "Fractal Manipulation of the year" from the group fracMan is a great honor!





Thanks to all the people here who voted all along to get me to this great place!, and to the 11 judges who voted for me!!this is the piece that won..yayy!

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please add

to your friends list

. If you are curious to see what

and I are up to, then go check it all out. We are trying to present some new and exciting stock. We also wondered if any of you out there can donate some high resolution photos or maybe fractals.....you may have encountered me asking you personally

...I have figured all anyone can do is say yes or no

...all donate-rs will be credited and links back to their work provided....hehehe, I know......I am such a beggar! thanks tremendously!!

Gypsy and I are having fun creating this. She is the organizer !! She deserves lots of kudos!...what a hard worker and great friend!
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Artists for a Cure is Available for purchase NOW!
For the first time artists from different mediums, and genres, from 7 countries, around the world, unite to form a special and unique art collection to help fundraise for a cure to cancer! This collection can only be found in one place.
Artists for a Cure Fundraising Calendar 2011.
Available now at:
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Please click on the calendar cover design, and then on "preview" you will be able to view all pages of calendar.
Proceeds from the sales of this calendar will be donated toward cancer research. Gift products like mousepads, mugs, caps, t-shirts, will be available soon to help further fundraise for our cause! Stay tuned!
Please help support Artists for a Cure and our calendar by displaying one of our support stamps, and banners, and help us spread the word.

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NEW Contest just started @

>> I Dream of Jeannie Contest!!! How fun!!
PLEASE HONOR US THERE WITH A ENTRY


has worked so very hard to organize and make the group inviting!! We need your involvement in contests, and besides...we need lots of entries to choose from

../impress us with your talent!! Spoofy!

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My good friend and wonderfully talented deviant, Carl..AKA>>

made this beautiful piece with my portrait!!

It was thoughtful and I could not believe how great it has turned out! THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR MAKING IT, Carl!!



here are more from

's gallery...


and this piece we collaborated together>>

Please stop by his gallery and take a peek!!! thanks again, Carl!!

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How very nice of

to ask me to be A permanent judge for

a great honor!
She is getting it in ship shape for all of you who lovvvvvvvvve contests!! looking forward to seeing some familiar faces and hopefully new ones there too!!!...get crackin' everyone and enter..enter...ENTER!!
PS. Don't forget to offer features and goodies for the winners if you cannot place an entry!!! THANKS!!
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I have a portfolio now..Dark Earth Studio @ >>
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: SUGGESTED MY PIECE>>

FOR A DAILY DEVIATION...,AND I GOT ONE!!

WHAT A THRILL...AT LEAST TO ME
THANKS SOO MUCH, JURGEN!!








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SUPPORT STAMPS FROM MY BUDDIES!!

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annnnd this.....
from a dear friend

huge

!!
because I could not say it better myself!
"When I first came to DA I was so unsure of myself and in awe of the talent that was around me. I felt as if I had no place here amongst such brilliant artists. One by one I was given so much confidence and friendship by some of the most amazing people who I still worship and call my friends. I will, in all probability, never meet in real life, but that makes them no less my real friends. They have helped me in so many ways, given me inspiration and confidence that has made me content with who I am today. I promote art to help whomever I can because of their generousity and kindness"
The talent of a real artist
comes from the emotions
they weave within their art.
You have not only given us beauty
for the eyes but also for our soul...:


from across the seas...my thoughts exactly...
please go read her beautiful poetry...
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Deviousqueen..

laws of the land link..


The Queen's Court
The Queen

The Princesses


The Grand Duke

The Count

The Countesses


The Feudal lords


The Baronesses The Queen's Sisters




The First Lady in Waiting

Ladies in Waiting


The Admiral of the Royal Navy

The Royal Guard



The Accountant
The Fine Arts Guild

Honoured Citizens







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Pround granddad to 3 of my own
that is great news!!!!!