Notice of Beginner's Watercolor Class!

I know this is my photography blog but I wanted to let you know I'm teaching a beginner's watercolor class during February at the Delmarva Discovery Center. This watercolor painting is the project for the class. It's a scene from the docks right there at the Center on the Pocomoke River. You can click on the painting for an enlarged view.

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Oh, Christmas Tree.....

Favorites on the Tree This Year

Oh Christmas Tree.....

Chance - Our new 5 year old baby!

Favorite Christmas Decorations This Year

Holiday Desert

The Finish to a Delightful Lunch

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During the holidays, we met up with family members at a favorite central location on the Eastern Shore of Virginia. We had lunch at the restaurant at Bay Creek. As always, the meal was delicious and I couldn't help but snap a photo of this luscious desert. It was every bit as delicious as it was gorgeous! See that little cup of chocolate mousse? Even the tiny cup is made of luscious chocolate! Happy New Year to all of my friends and thanks for subscribing to my photo blog! Best wishes for a fabulous 2009!

Megan, Digital Art Portrait

Megan, in the kitchen with her best begging face on!

Megan, Beloved Friend

11 Year Old Megan

The joy of this holiday season was dampened by the loss of our beloved Megan. She became very ill late on Christmas Eve. Although we rushed her to the local pet ER on Christmas morning and again to our own vet the day after Christmas Day, she departed this life in the arms of our daughter who helped us raise her. She was beloved by all who knew her and our years with her were greatly enriched by her sweet disposition and devotion to her family. No more kisses on that velvet face... no more little doggie kisses on my chin... Good-bye my sweet old girl. We will miss you always!

More Fun on The Nature Trail

Digital Photography

I have really enjoyed the local nature trail this fall. The DelMarVa Discovery Center is sponsoring a nature trail photography contest. These are a few I did not enter into the competition. I really like them but the photos are supposed to capture the essence of the trail and there were others I thought were a better representation of the theme. You can click on the images for a better view. What do you think of this self portrait?? : )

Hosting the American Robin

Digital Photography

Digital Photography

Digital Photography

I admit it...I am a birdwatcher! My studio has two large windows in it facing our backyard. My camera is generally mounted on my tripod at the window with the best view of the backyard and bird feeders. I have several feeders and enjoy hosting and photographing my visitors. There have always been robins in the area but never near the feeders, much to my dismay. However, suddenly they descended this weekend upon the two berry producing trees near the feeders. They were frantic in their sudden pursuit of the new found treats. Their gluttony was fascinating to watch. I got some nice shots and am sharing them with you today. Click on the image for an enlarged view. If you haven't already, click on the box on the top right side of my blog to subscribe if you'd like to get my latest posts in your inbox. I hope you enjoy the shots!

Commissioned Digital Artwork - Porsche 914

Digital Artwork - Commissioned

I guess it's pretty obvious that we are Porsche enthusiasts. We are members of PCA (Potomac Region) and several online groups. This client from one of my groups, emailed me a digital photo of his 914 which was parked in his driveway. It was fun to work on because the car is similar to ours. It was an excellent candidate for digital artwork as the quality was sufficient for my purposes. However, the neighborhood houses did not present a suitable background for the artwork. I placed his car on a background that had an interesting horizon in the distance and a very dramatic sky. Then I proceeded to create the art from that composition. I'm happy to say that my client loved the results. Click on the image for a better view.

Digital Art - An Explanation

Since I have been posting my digital artwork, several people have emailed me about what it actually is. I thought since I've had several enquiries, I'd post a before and after image. So here goes!

This is the ho-hum "before" photo

Some may recognize this reference photo from a painting I did last year.

This is the digital art created from the photo

As you can see, the "before photo" was a nice but standard photograph taken on a back road with little in the way of interesting background. The digital artwork I created from the photo shows off the vintage Porsche beautifully against a vivid background. Most of the elements in the photo were used but I removed some of the telephone and electric poles and created more visual contrast. This is perfect for enlarging and framing as a photo or making into a large poster. If you're looking for the perfect and very personal Christmas gift, I happen to have special pricing for the holidays. Digital art is very affordable and can be created from photos of all kinds of subjects as you can see from other posts on this blog. I'd be happy to email you the info. Just click here.

Local Architecture in Digital Artwork

Digital Art - St. James Farm

Digital Art - Abandoned Farm

Digital Art - Pitts Creek Presbyterian Church

Some examples of what I can do with everyday digital photographs. Enhancing and digitally altering them can turn the commonplace photo into a beautiful, dynamic image. These buildings are all so interesing architecturally that I wanted to interpret them artistically. I hope you like them! Click on them for a larger image.

Digital Artworks ~ by Doris Glovier

Digital Art - Annapolis in August - Original Photography by Emily Glovier

What a wonderful place for a couple or a family to visit.

Annapolis features so much to do and see!

Digital Art - Lunch at The Atlantic Hotel

What a lovely way to spend the afternoon! Lunch at the Atlantic Hotel front porch on a balmy September afternoon is a nice way to catch up with a friend. A delicious salad and warm crusty bread along with a nice glass of Shiraz is sure to set the tone for a wonderful visit! This artwork was among several that I have currently hanging at The Globe Theater's Balcony Gallery in Berlin, MD. I'm happy to say it has been sold and has a new home!

Check out the Globe's website. I am featured in the artist section!

http://www.globetheater.com/gallery.cfm

Digital art created from your photograph or mine makes a wonderful, personal gift for the holiday. I'd be happy to create one for you! Click the image for a closer view.

New Digital Artwork

Digital Art - Firefly

Digital Art - Toys

These belong to the same individual. I'm thinking he is pretty keen on the color red. What do you think? Click on images for a better view.

Nature Trail

These shots were all taken earlier this week along the Pocomoke Nature Trail with the forest and river as a backdrop. The autumn leaves were past their prime but there were still some beautiful colors to see. Hope you enjoy this up close and personal experience with nature! Clicking on the images will enlarge them for a better view.

Summer Florals

I adore photographing nature and my artist's eye cannot resist shooting the most glorious of mother nature's colorful creations. Flowers are pleasing in so many ways. They are certainly beautiful to behold and are most often delightful to smell. My neighbors often find me hovering over their flower beds with my camera focused on whatever is currently blooming in their yard. There is an added bonus in a couple of these too! I hope you enjoy viewing these as much as I did photographing them! Clicking on the images will enlarge them for a closer view.

No Rainy Day Blues Here!

Digital Art

It might have been a rainy day but this two little fellows were off for some fun with their grandfather. I love an image that tells a story and I think this one does. This was delivered to its delighted recipient this week. Click on image for larger version.

Digital artwork of a special person or place or an original painting make great gifts for the holidays. It's so simple and amazingly affordable. Email me for further details and price list.

Hanging at The Globe

The current show at the Globe goes until November 23rd. Its a fun show because the theme is totally open. If you're local, I hope you go see it. Here are a couple of my digital artworks & photography that are in the show.

"Atlantic Hotel 1895" - Digital Artwork

"Gull" - Digital Photography

Dockside Gulls

This day was extremely hot. It was August, in the middle of a 95 degree day with 90% humidity. The gulls that congregate on one of the docks that I frequent were irritable and obviously suffering from the unbearable heat. Most of them were perched quietly with their mouths gaped open, like the poor guy below, but these two were fighting over the spot on this post. They looked exactly how I felt that day...miserable! Click on the images for a better view.

What a difference the weather makes!

This was a beautiful crisp February Day. As you can see these guys look quite comfortable under these conditions. It had snowed overnight but was warming up nicely. What a difference in their demeanor! Gulls fascinate me so you will be seeing more of them in future posts.

Eastern Shore Wildlife

I am fascinated by birds and other wildlife so, as often as possible, I try to photograph them. I have collected quite a number of nice shots. I hope you enjoy these images. As always, you can click on them to enlarge them for detail.

Ducks & Geese by the Pocomoke River

These guys congregate on the river bank and are quite sociable.

They truly fascinate me so you will be seeing lots of them!

Seagull Glides Over the Pocomoke River

Playful Fawn

Great White Egret Scratches an Itch

Great White Egret of Assateague Island

The largest egret in North and Central America. A member of the heron family, this beautiful bird ranges in length from 33-40 inches with a wingspan of 4 ½ feet.