About The Artist.... Simone Hester

Simone Hester was born in Chicago, Illinois and raised on the far south side of the city. She found an interest in art at an early age. At the recommendation of her teachers, she began private art lessons at a small art studio in the suburbs of Chicago. She was tutored, mentored and exposed to a variety of art mediums from calligraphy, etching, Chinese watercolors, acryllics, and oil painting. There she developed a love for drawing and painting. She broadened her art education by taking a variety of elective art classes in high school and college. Upon college graduation, her first professional position allowed her to work in graphic designs and further her knowledge of computers. Once given a digital camera, she combined her love of computers, painting, and photographs to develop her very own technique in creative digital photography. The computer has become her paintbrush and allows her to stretch the natural boundaries that a typical photograph is held to. She recently left the traditional workforce to work on her art full time and contribute to her website (http://www.simonehester.com/) and write her blog on photography, art, and everything else she finds creative.

Friday, February 8, 2013

Rainbow Buckets...

"Rainbow Buckets" (c)2012 

This colorful assortment of metal buckets was taken in a garden shop that I frequent during the late Spring.  Loved seeing them lined all up and brightening the aisle that I was shopping in.  When I edited this photo to create my piece, I wanted to keep the happy feeling.  The colors reminded me of young children coloring, so I used a couple of different layers to give it that sketchy and colored in look.  I also cropped the image, giving it a panoramic feel. Overall, I think it is just a happy image.
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