"The #Death of #Innocence", 2012

Yet another old #photomanipulation and #digitalpainting that I am moving from #deviantart onto #Pixelfed. #GoodbyeDeviantart #hellopixelfed

#snowwhite #art #fairytales #darkart #darkfairytales #fantasyart #digitalart #creativetoots #pixelfedart

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CREDITS:
#Woman by pinkpaint-stock (Deviant Art - image no longer available)
This photomanipulation was put together with various images. Unfortunately, most of the images are no longer available to share as credits as the users profiles are no longer available.

"I Dreamt of Brighter Days", 2012

I continue to transition my #art from #deviantart to #Pixelfed. #AIhasDestroyedArtPlatforms such as Deviant Art for me. And unlike most other platforms, I greatly appreciate the freedom of the #Fediverse, including the lack of data collection, or the lack of algorithms dictating what we see, think or feel. #HelloPixelfed. #GoodbyeDeviantArt.

This is more of a #photomanipulation than a #digitalpainting - though there are touch ups. Originally, when I created this, it was meant to represent how I was feeling at the same, particularly during February, one of the most #depressing months. And now I reflect on how much has changed. Though I have experienced #dark days, I have also learned the value and necessity of finding meaning (i.e., finding #alifeworthliving). This can be anything from arts, nature, crafts, activities, hobbies, meditation, relationships and so on. Reflecting back on 2012, I am happy to say that life is much more bright nowadays. However, life would not be so bright without those dark days.

"Suffering should be creative.
Should give birth to something
good and lovely." -Chinua Achebe

#art #digitalart #death #depression #mentalhealth #despair #sadness #emotionalart #medieval #womeninart #womenartists #vultures

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CREDITS:
#Woman - https://www.deviantart.com/faestock
#DeadTree and background - https://www.deviantart.com/the-night-bird/art/Dead-Tree-BG-262525390
#Vulture - https://www.deviantart.com/piratelotus-stock/
#Rats - https://www.deviantart.com/harpyen/art/rats-147716090
#Skull - https://www.deviantart.com/aleuranthropy/art/Skull-Stock-Photo-05-41426441
#Bones - https://www.deviantart.com/mjranum-stock/art/Bones-2-66682764

#Spider #Totem, 2014

I have been on #deviantart for 15 years and found great enjoyment in the community there. However, things have changed over the years - the latest being the implementation of AI. #AIhasDestroyedArtPlatforms. I have been reluctant to share new art there. I can no longer find enjoyment in finding new artists there because the majority of new submissions are AI-generated and flooding the system. It has absolutely destroyed the community for me. Anyhoo, I am grateful for discovering #Pixelfed. I decided to transfer my art over before I finally decide to #deleteDeviantArt. I'd also like to give a home to my older work before posting my new and more recent stuff, so bare with me.

This is both a #photomanipulation and #digitalpainting I made back in 2014. Its meant to symbolize the magic of spiders and their divine craftsmanship.

I love the quote: "Weave your creative threads in the dark, and then when the sun hits them, they will glisten with intricate beauty." (Ted Andrews)

This creation was originally inspired by recurring #dreams of spiders which I interpreted as a reminder to restore balance in my hectic lifestyle, to take control and weave my fate, and reacquaint myself with my #creativity once more. Because even in the most stagnant and darkest times, there is room for inspiration and creativity.

#GoodbyeDeviantArt #helloPixelfed #fediart #art #moonlightart #moonlight #magical #inthetrees #mastoart #creativetoots #noaiart #noai
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CREDITS:
Spider - https://www.deviantart.com/candycoatedbullets/art/spider-stock-98182880
#Spiderweb - https://www.deviantart.com/cathleentarawhiti/art/Spiderweb-303985882
#Moth - https://www.deviantart.com/hatestock/art/moths-and-butterflies-stock-5-73251039
#Leaves - https://www.textures.com/download/trees-0046/53493
#Moon - https://www.deviantart.com/tala-stock/art/Full-Moon-80726496

String of #Hope, 2021

Catching a moment of a #string of #dandelionseed swaying in the #breeze held together by #spiderweb.

#photography #dandelion #natureshot #pixelfedphotography #beauty #momentintime #weedsarebeautiful #prettyweeds #fediphotography

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#GoodbyeDeviantArt #HelloPixelfed