Art Blog - Cindy Aune

Finally, finally, I discovered the error of my photography skills. I read and followed all the tips and tricks. I made a backdrop, moved the canvas, used the sunlight correctly, bought a new camera, paid photographers yada yada yada...but alas...my whites were still washed out or the color tones were wrong. I did not want to depend on photoshop, as I think you can tell. Finally, my friend suggested using the manual shutter speed setting. Amazing...instant success. Notice the bright true colors and no washed out areas of this piece. Yay, I can now post images that are close to the real thing. I realize everyone but me, probably already knew this, but for the one person who might not know....try the manual shutter setting if your color tones are washed out or your white areas glare… Continue reading… 0 comments

In the past three years I decided to become an active member of the art community in my home town. It has been rather enjoyable. I always worked out of town, never participating in local events. I have attached my latest installation. It is a four foot by four foot bird canvas with an eight foot cedar tree and three foot stump. I have enjoyed combining different natural elements and my canvas art. Next month I am showing "a chair in the air". It is a painted chair mounted on a nine foot pole. Check back to see an image or subscribe to my art newsletter. It actually has become great fun to simple create something. I like for my work to sell, but I have finally realized that I like to create what I see in my heart and head… Continue reading… 0 comments