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Old May 18th, 2011, 03:09 PM
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Default My Overlays and book covers from various photographs
More Horror book cover work- has been purchased from horror author-book is not finished yet so I cannot give details but one of my hardest accomplishments with this kind of overlay work-


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Old May 18th, 2011, 10:17 PM
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Been studying the cover. The work you must have put into this is on display.
The thoughts and vision, for the time, being escape me.

Lovely work.

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Old May 19th, 2011, 06:11 AM
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yes this one took alot of time but in the end what I accomplished completely surprised me!
layer upon layer/color/shadow/etc- hours but it is a favorite-
thank you!

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Old May 19th, 2011, 08:32 AM
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Charlotte, This is excellent! Very evocative of a variety of feelings that can synchronize with the title. Kudos!

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Old May 19th, 2011, 11:51 AM
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Thank you- one of my fav's- I really like this monster!
Happy Birthday again-

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Old June 11th, 2011, 06:01 AM
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Possible book cover overlays- for a Demonic Cat-

























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Old June 11th, 2011, 10:31 AM
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Charlotte, after an intense in-house discussion, we think we shall use #1 as a cover.
It was intense! The final contenders were #1 and #2.

Take care.
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Old June 11th, 2011, 11:10 AM
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Hi, Charlotte,

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Charlotte, after an intense in-house discussion, we think we shall use #1 as a cover.
It was intense! The final contenders were #1 and #2.
Myself! (Others please excuse if I address Charlotte in Texan.)

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Old June 11th, 2011, 11:25 AM
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The second one for me... The overlay is the best on this one. (placement of the elements)... I feel it more "demonic"... We all know cats are plotting to take over the world.
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Old June 11th, 2011, 11:46 AM
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Fahim

Thank your wonderful family and you included for such a prize as to have many look and then decide-

Those are my favorites too- however the writer wants another I haven't put up yet...
ultimately he decides I will find the other and show you-
thanks always

Charlotte-




Doug

of course ya'll would be one- of course- thanks for dropping in -in such a easy Texas way!

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Sandrine
that was a complicated one to put together-spent some time on it...though all of these I spend lots O time on
I love it too..... Cats are a natural for demonic powers eh? thanks for your input, appreciated-


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Old June 11th, 2011, 05:26 PM
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Hi Charlotte,

Nice series.

I've got a couple of questions about the cat.
Is it yours?
Is it a Tonkinese?
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Old June 12th, 2011, 07:14 AM
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Andy

Thank you
the cats are not mine
one is a siamese and the other a big alley cat
2 different cats used in the overlay

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Old June 12th, 2011, 11:59 AM
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another favorite horror overlay












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Old June 12th, 2011, 01:31 PM
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A labor of love ( ! ), if one can call it that.
Excellent and nightmarish.

Best.
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Old June 12th, 2011, 06:34 PM
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Thank you dearest friend-

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Old June 20th, 2011, 08:26 AM
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Transparency Overlay- Horror







Banshee 2
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Old June 20th, 2011, 04:23 PM
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A very nice one (I prefer this one than the 1st banshee)
Just reminds me of a few things

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Old June 20th, 2011, 09:45 PM
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Charlotte,

No way I'm going to stare back at this before I go to sleep! This is scary!

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Old June 21st, 2011, 03:53 PM
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Sandrine and Asher

thank you for your replies-
it is a favorite of mine!


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Old June 21st, 2011, 09:01 PM
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Hi Charlotte,

You are getting better at this, very nice.

Is the lady in the overlay by any chance you?
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Old June 22nd, 2011, 08:36 AM
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Cem

Thank you and good to see you around - No this isn't my face-
but I have been known to look like that from time to time-

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Old June 22nd, 2011, 08:48 AM
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.. No this isn't my face-
but I have been known to look like that from time to time
Awww, c'mon! You know well that is not what I've meant!
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Old June 22nd, 2011, 09:26 AM
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nothing to do with your reply, friend- my little joke is all-

I completely understand what you meant-

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Old June 22nd, 2011, 05:01 PM
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Old June 23rd, 2011, 12:08 AM
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Charlotte, on its own this is nice. More so because I love marmalade.

But ' Demonic cats ' are the ones this image has to surpass.

Tough call!!

You make marmalade at home?

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Old June 23rd, 2011, 05:46 AM
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Fahim

You are into those "Demonic Cats"
I got the idea from the movie "Poison Ivy" Ivy was a very bad girl who tried to do bad things to a family in order to gain control-
so I created "Poison Marmalade" Marmalade looks like she wants to do bad things too-
no I have never made marmalade but I adore to eat Spanish marmalade-
thanks for coming by-

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Old August 11th, 2011, 07:27 AM
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I was invited into a by invitation only group Advanced Vision and Art by Renee' Frank Granada
which I have found to be an invaluable muse. The artists there are extremely talented and I think I may be the only American. Most speak English and if I have a problem I just go to my translator.
I have found that in themes such as paintings that I could make with an overlay like an oil or water color- here are my offerings as such-





Moon Flower Night Paint







Night Jessamine Night Paint
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Old August 11th, 2011, 11:04 PM
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Hello Charlotte,

With your success in book covers and now this art, you might be leaving the planet altogether, LOL! René Frank is an interesting fellow and am glad you have him as a friend.

I'd love to know the background to these two pictures and what they represent for you. Will they be offered as book covers too? There's a good place for text on each one.

Or are they intended to be printed as works for their own value as pictures and what size?

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Old August 12th, 2011, 11:43 AM
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Charlotte, you never cease to amaze me with your work ( and your imagination and vision ) posted here.

These two are no exception!

I am happy that you are being recognized.

Best wishes.
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Old August 12th, 2011, 01:15 PM
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I feel a bit silly, but I have always been told that there are no silly questions, so... Can you please tell me:
-who is Renee' Frank Granada?
-what do you call an overlay?
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