A Look Into MY Creative Soul.....

@ DJ McGarel, 2009

digital work entitled Tangler Moderne

Size determined by demand

My preference is to combine different media as a way of gaining perceptive and insight into one’s psyche and soul. My artwork combines what I can create by hand which can then be altered by artificial means. I often begin the creative process by painting or using dye onto a canvas. After I scan the imagery into my computer, I alter the pieces using various computer software programs such as Photoshop and Jasc Paintshop Pro.

Recent Art Work by Diane McGarel of mcgarelgraphics

@D.J. McGarel, 2009

Digital Work entitled, Tangler Moderne 121709

Size determined by demand.

created by Diane McGarel

more of my artwork can be seen at

http://web.me.com/dmcga456/McGarel_Graphics/Welcome.html

Passionately Making Meaning

Christmas 2007

Christmas 2008

@2009 DJ McGarel

Entitled: Through the Looking Glass

Digital

@2009 DJ McGarel

Entitled: Tangler Moderne

Digital

Where would we be without traffic signs?????

" I wonder. Are these traffic signs really necessary? Don't we know NOT to stand in-front of on-coming traffic? "

"I wonder, really I do"

Today’s observation

Beauty surrounds those who envision with their heart

Walking in the sunshine can be so empowering, a good way to get one's head straight. Today, I took a long leisurely walk around GSU campus. Even though it was a short walk, I only had 30 minutes, the walk made me conscious of the sun, the wind and the beautiful sights that are all around us. These sights can be undetected if we, as human beings don't take the time to stop and smell the roses. Granted there are no roses that I am aware of around campus but I think you, the reader get the gist.
Enjoy the pics. :- )

california trip 2009

Why does an ‘artist day’ just have to be one day, one hour, one tiny moment of time? I must admit that I am very fortunate. Recently I was able to take a week off from work and visit a close friend who recently moved to Carpinteria, California. I was able to have a whole artist week. Not sure which I enjoyed more, the walks on the beach looking at the waves, relaxing soaks in the hot tub gazing up at the stars, a day of festive drinking in the wine country or visiting the botanical gardens and cemetery at a mission in Santa Barbara. Much needed time of R & R. Now that reality sets in and I’m back to the real world, another dear friend of mine says to me, ‘envision what your life will be and it shall be.‘ If life could only be that easy? Me, being the ‘doubting thomas’ that I am, doubt that positive thinking is the sole key to happiness, but figuring what do I have to lose will give my friend’s suggestion a try. I search to find the equilibrium between the drudgery of everyday life and those moments that make me glad to be alive.

artwork can be viewed at: http://web.me.com/dmcga456/McGarel_Graphics/Welcome.html