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| "Mans Best Friend" Art Contests Winners! Click Winning Contest Images For |
1st Place "Rufus"
by Chelsie Brady
I am a self taught artist specializing in all things colorful and delicious! I love to paint
portraits, still life, landscapes, food, anything that I find visually pleasing or otherwise tickles
my senses. I am willing to do commissioned pieces as desired, so never hesitate to drop me
a line.
I am currently living in Portland, Oregon with my awesome husband and first wee one on the
way. Portland is magnificent and provides a wonderful backdrop to my already creative
existence. The colors and landscapes are truly inspiring!
chelsie83@yahoo.com
chelsie83@gmail.com
chelsiebradyart.com
by Chelsie Brady
I am a self taught artist specializing in all things colorful and delicious! I love to paint
portraits, still life, landscapes, food, anything that I find visually pleasing or otherwise tickles
my senses. I am willing to do commissioned pieces as desired, so never hesitate to drop me
a line.
I am currently living in Portland, Oregon with my awesome husband and first wee one on the
way. Portland is magnificent and provides a wonderful backdrop to my already creative
existence. The colors and landscapes are truly inspiring!
chelsie83@yahoo.com
chelsie83@gmail.com
chelsiebradyart.com
2nd Place "Siberian Eyes"
by David Dunham
We live in a busy world in which it is entirely too easy to miss simple pleasures as we scurry
to and fro trying to accomplish too much in too little time. My goal with my photography is to
bring to your world, those interesting images from my world that normally one might have
missed.
I do not claim to be the worlds greatest photographer and indeed at this point, I am not
always sure how I accomplished some of the images I have displayed. However, I do have
an eye for the unusual and the interesting. I believe that 99% of the world could be
accomplished photographers but being able to push a shutter simply is not enough. I feel
like composition and presentation are my strong points. I like to take photos of light, water,
reflections and manipulate those images into fine art, challenging the viewer to see what I
saw....and more.
I present these few images from my collection for your enjoyment. I hope they bring
pleasure to your world as they have to mine.
by David Dunham
We live in a busy world in which it is entirely too easy to miss simple pleasures as we scurry
to and fro trying to accomplish too much in too little time. My goal with my photography is to
bring to your world, those interesting images from my world that normally one might have
missed.
I do not claim to be the worlds greatest photographer and indeed at this point, I am not
always sure how I accomplished some of the images I have displayed. However, I do have
an eye for the unusual and the interesting. I believe that 99% of the world could be
accomplished photographers but being able to push a shutter simply is not enough. I feel
like composition and presentation are my strong points. I like to take photos of light, water,
reflections and manipulate those images into fine art, challenging the viewer to see what I
saw....and more.
I present these few images from my collection for your enjoyment. I hope they bring
pleasure to your world as they have to mine.
3rd Place "Scout Dog Heidi"
by Mel Steinhauer
Owner - Scenes From Far And Near, LLC
My love for photography began as a young boy when I was taught the basics by my father.
We even developed black and white prints in a bathroom turned into a part-time darkroom.
Yearly summer vacations created my desire to travel. During a tour of duty in Vietnam, I
purchased a professional model Nikon camera, and dreamed of becoming a photographer
someday. Then marriage, family and a career put that dream on hold but I always enjoyed
taking photographs on summer vacations and watching my family grow. Several years ago,
after surviving another kind of war with cancer, I began to really see the many visual
treasures in our world. Equipped with a new awareness of life and improved photographic
vision, I am now able to find beautiful scenes almost everywhere.
Thousands of photographs and years later, my images are now comprised of vivid colors,
bold contrasts and thought provoking compositions. I was encouraged to start selling my art,
and a dream from so long ago finally became a reality. In 2006, I photographed a Tall
Stacks event for the Cincinnati AAA Office. At local art and craft shows, admirers purchased
many beautiful scenes from my travels to far away places, and those nearby. I now wish to
share my favorite Scenes From Far And Near with you.
All images on my pages are copyrighted with all rights reserved. Unauthorized use,
alteration, copying, re-printing, publishing in any form or media without my permission is
strictly prohibited. Limited or exclusive rights for some images may be obtained through
direct negotiations.
Thanks so much for viewing, commenting on, or for purchasing my art.
by Mel Steinhauer
Owner - Scenes From Far And Near, LLC
My love for photography began as a young boy when I was taught the basics by my father.
We even developed black and white prints in a bathroom turned into a part-time darkroom.
Yearly summer vacations created my desire to travel. During a tour of duty in Vietnam, I
purchased a professional model Nikon camera, and dreamed of becoming a photographer
someday. Then marriage, family and a career put that dream on hold but I always enjoyed
taking photographs on summer vacations and watching my family grow. Several years ago,
after surviving another kind of war with cancer, I began to really see the many visual
treasures in our world. Equipped with a new awareness of life and improved photographic
vision, I am now able to find beautiful scenes almost everywhere.
Thousands of photographs and years later, my images are now comprised of vivid colors,
bold contrasts and thought provoking compositions. I was encouraged to start selling my art,
and a dream from so long ago finally became a reality. In 2006, I photographed a Tall
Stacks event for the Cincinnati AAA Office. At local art and craft shows, admirers purchased
many beautiful scenes from my travels to far away places, and those nearby. I now wish to
share my favorite Scenes From Far And Near with you.
All images on my pages are copyrighted with all rights reserved. Unauthorized use,
alteration, copying, re-printing, publishing in any form or media without my permission is
strictly prohibited. Limited or exclusive rights for some images may be obtained through
direct negotiations.
Thanks so much for viewing, commenting on, or for purchasing my art.
