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		<title>Monster Moth</title>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 18 May 2013 16:34:44 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Kristen</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[This was hanging out on our front porch the other day. Fuzzy and huge! Ok, just a little more than an inch long, but still.]]></description>
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<p>Fuzzy and huge! Ok, just a little more than an inch long, but still. <img src='http://www.foxvox.org/wp-includes/images/smilies/icon_wink.gif' alt=';)' class='wp-smiley' /> </p>
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		<title>Ocean Vigor Digital Painting</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 03 May 2013 16:37:55 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Kristen</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Ocean Vigor is my latest digital painting &#8211; what I am calling an abstract landscape. I was really happy to have been able to achieve a real painterly and pseudo-impressionistic style with this seascape. I had to just go with the flow, and enjoy the process of seeing how the … <a href="http://www.foxvox.org/?p=2508"> Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594; </span></a>]]></description>
				<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Ocean Vigor is my latest digital painting &#8211; what I am calling an abstract landscape. I was really happy to have been able to achieve a real painterly and pseudo-impressionistic style with this seascape. I had to just go with the flow, and enjoy the process of seeing how the digital paint got layed down on the digital canvas.</p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://kristen-fox.artistwebsites.com/featured/ocean-vigor-kristen-fox.html"><img class="aligncenter" style="border: 0px none;" alt="" src="http://www.gallery.artoffoxvox.com/images/oceanvigor.jpg" width="400" height="400" border="0" /></a></p>
<p>I&#8217;m loving how alive the ocean looks, both in the distance, and when the waves crash on the beach. I am thinking of getting a large canvas print of this for ourselves&#8230; once I can create some wall space for it! (Obviously, we need more walls here!)</p>
<p><a href="http://kristen-fox.artistwebsites.com/featured/ocean-vigor-kristen-fox.html">You can get a framed, unframed or canvas print of Ocean Vigor, or just see a larger zoom image by clicking here.</a> (The large copyright in the above image will not be on any prints &#8211; it&#8217;s just for online use.)</p>
<p>I also have created products for my t-shirt and gift shop &#8211; you can see a sample selection of the hundred plus products below &#8211; just click on any of these images to see the entire collection.</p>
<p><a href="http://www.cafepress.com/artoffoxvox/10046667"><img alt="" src="http://i1.cpcache.com/product/845356568/ocean_vigor_mens_all_over_print_tshirt.jpg" width="175" border="0" /><img alt="" src="http://i1.cpcache.com/product/845356576/ocean_vigor_clutch_bag.jpg?color=Black&amp;height=175&amp;width=175&amp;padToSquare=true" border="0" /><img alt="" src="http://i1.cpcache.com/product/845356581/ocean_vigor_laptop_skins.jpg?height=150&amp;width=150" border="0" /><br />
<img alt="" src="http://i1.cpcache.com/product/845356632/ocean_vigor_greeting_card.jpg?height=175&amp;width=175&amp;padToSquare=true" border="0" /><img alt="" src="http://i1.cpcache.com/product/845356637/ocean_vigor_journal.jpg?height=175&amp;width=175&amp;padToSquare=true" border="0" /><img alt="" src="http://i1.cpcache.com/product/845356596/ocean_vigor_womens_plus_size_vneck_dark_tshirt.jpg?color=Navy&amp;height=175&amp;width=175" border="0" /></a></p>
<p>When I look at all of these things together I feel like I&#8217;m taking a vacation already, even when I&#8217;m not &#8211; something about being at the shore and watching the water crash on the beach &#8211; like a meditation. Can you smell the salt air yet?</p>
<p>And before I forget, Ocean Vigor is also available on bed and bath items like shower curtains, rugs, window curtains, and duvet covers &#8211; <a href="http://www.cafepress.com/artoffoxvox/10046921">click here to check them out. </a></p>
<p>As always, thanks for looking! <img src='http://www.foxvox.org/wp-includes/images/smilies/icon_smile.gif' alt=':)' class='wp-smiley' /> </p>
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		<title>The Goat and the Landscaper</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 04 Apr 2013 14:43:27 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Kristen</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[The landlords, who also own the house next door, hired landscapers to transplant the forsythia near their porch into our front yard by the road. They started digging today. Apparently, one of the other neighbors, across the street, decided to come check out their handywork. Not the human neighbor though&#8230; … <a href="http://www.foxvox.org/?p=2505"> Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594; </span></a>]]></description>
				<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>The landlords, who also own the house next door, hired landscapers to transplant the forsythia near their porch into our front yard by the road. They started digging today.</p>
<p>Apparently, one of the other neighbors, across the street, decided to come check out their handywork. Not the human neighbor though&#8230;</p>
<p><img alt="" src="http://www.foxvox.org/pd/goatandlandscaper.jpg" /></p>
<p>LOL! Friendly goat! Landscapers were amused too. *grin*</p>
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		<title>Celtic Rock Knot Fine Art Design</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 12 Mar 2013 18:23:55 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Kristen</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[A while ago I was sifting through some of my abstract photography &#8211; photographs that are mostly colors and textures and patterns, mainly from nature &#8211; and an idea popped into my head! What if I combined an abstract photo with an interesting piece of Celtic knotwork? The idea really … <a href="http://www.foxvox.org/?p=2502"> Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594; </span></a>]]></description>
				<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><a href="http://www.artoffoxvox.com/cgi-bin/cpshop.cgi/celticdesigns2.artoffoxvox.9872566+celtic-rock-knot.html"><img class="alignright" title="Celtic Rock Knot T-shirts &amp; Gifts © Kristen N. Fox" alt="Celtic Rock Knot T-shirts &amp; Gifts © Kristen N. Fox" src="http://logo.cafepress.com/6/4079.9872566.JPG" width="150" height="150" /></a>A while ago I was sifting through some of my abstract photography &#8211; photographs that are mostly colors and textures and patterns, mainly from nature &#8211; and an idea popped into my head! What if I combined an abstract photo with an interesting piece of Celtic knotwork? The idea really tickled my brain, and here&#8217;s the first &#8216;hybrid&#8217; design &#8211; Celtic Rock Knot!</p>
<p>I actually used a photo of metallic corrosions, rust, and mineral deposits, and after combining it with a simple knot, and added depth and chisel marks in photoshop, it came out looking like it was carved from rock &#8211; I just really love the look!</p>
<p>Check it out on a sampling of products in the image montage below (it&#8217;s a little marketing-y because I made it for my shop, but it does do a good job of the sampling &#8211; LOL):</p>
<p><a href="http://www.artoffoxvox.com/cgi-bin/cpshop.cgi/celticdesigns2.artoffoxvox.9872566+celtic-rock-knot.html"><img alt="" src="http://www.artoffoxvox.com/celticrockknot-products.jpg" align="middle" border="0" /></a></p>
<p>I love it on the colored t-shirts and such, but also on products with the original photo as background, like on the pillow, journal, and the messenger bag.  <b><a style="color: #e74f05;" href="http://www.artoffoxvox.com/cgi-bin/cpshop.cgi/celticdesigns2.artoffoxvox.9872566+celtic-rock-knot.html">Click here to browse Celtic Rock Knot t-shirts and bags, and such.</a></b></p>
<p>It also looks pretty dang cool on the new bed and bath products &#8211; shower curtains, duvet covers, cloth napkins, and even rugs and curtains &#8211; <b><a style="color: #e74f05;" href="http://www.artoffoxvox.com/cgi-bin/cpshop.cgi/celticbedandbath.artoffoxvox.9872875+celtic-rock-knot.html">Click here to check out the Celtic Rock Knot Shower Curtain, Duvet Covers, Pillowcases and Throw Pillows</a></b></p>
<p><a style="color: #e74f05;" href="http://foxvox.imagekind.com/store/imagedetail.aspx/80b04ec3-4e9f-4500-adad-60ea895f7eda/Celtic_Rock_Knot" target="_blank"><img style="border: 0px none; margin-left: 40px; margin-right: 40px;" alt="" src="http://thumbs.imagekind.com/member/d224d465-feb1-4076-9db2-5083695fc87d/uploadedartwork/framed_custom/80b04ec3-4e9f-4500-adad-60ea895f7eda_ns.jpg" width="150" height="150" align="left" border="0" hspace="50" /></a>Also, Fine Art Prints of the Celtic Rock Knot Art are available, with or without framing, or even as a canvas print, through my gallery at Imagekind. (In the sample image here I chose an interesting gray framing option &#8211; neat!) <a style="color: #e74f05;" href="http://foxvox.imagekind.com/store/imagedetail.aspx/80b04ec3-4e9f-4500-adad-60ea895f7eda/Celtic_Rock_Knot" target="_blank"><b>Click here for a zoom image of Celtic Rock Knot, and to see it displayed in another format, etc.</b></a></p>
<p>Thanks for looking! <img src='http://www.foxvox.org/wp-includes/images/smilies/icon_smile.gif' alt=':)' class='wp-smiley' />  And I already have some new ideas for more abstract photo and celtic hybrid art, so stay tuned.</p>
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		<title>Radiant Heat Fractal Art Print</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 12 Feb 2013 13:34:00 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Kristen</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[I&#8217;ve been trying out a few of the digital fractal art creation programs I&#8217;ve found online &#8211; &#8220;Radiant Heat&#8221; is the first piece resulting from this experimentation that I really like. I named it Radiant Heat because it reminds me of our portable heater that glows orange and also reflects … <a href="http://www.foxvox.org/?p=2499"> Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594; </span></a>]]></description>
				<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>I&#8217;ve been trying out a few of the digital fractal art creation programs I&#8217;ve found online &#8211; &#8220;Radiant Heat&#8221; is the first piece resulting from this experimentation that I really like. <img src='http://www.foxvox.org/wp-includes/images/smilies/icon_smile.gif' alt=':)' class='wp-smiley' /> </p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.imagekind.com/Radiant-Heat-Fractal_art?IMID=4152dfcd-0e82-4852-94e7-a91177c97aa0"><img class="aligncenter" alt="&quot;Radiant" src="http://gallery.artoffoxvox.com/images/radiantheat-fractal.jpg" width="400" height="400" /></a></p>
<p>I named it Radiant Heat because it reminds me of our portable heater that glows orange and also reflects orange in the metal tines of the protective cover &#8211; such a romantic I am. <img src='http://www.foxvox.org/wp-includes/images/smilies/icon_wink.gif' alt=';)' class='wp-smiley' /> </p>
<p>If you&#8217;re interested in prints, or want to see a larger version, just click on the image to visit <a href="http://www.imagekind.com/Radiant-Heat-Fractal_art?IMID=4152dfcd-0e82-4852-94e7-a91177c97aa0">Radiant Heat</a> in my gallery at Imagekind. Thanks!</p>
<p><a href="http://www.artoffoxvox.com/cgi-bin/cpshop.cgi/fineartandnoveltybedandbath.artoffoxvox.9750597+radiant-heat-fractal-bed-and-bath.html">And Radiant Heat is also available in bed and bath items like a shower curtain, duvet covers, throw pillows, cloth napkins, etc. &#8211; click here!</a></p>
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		<title>Baby Deer Returns</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 28 Jan 2013 21:48:15 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Kristen</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[The young deer returned to forage through the yard again! Hope he/she found the apple I tossed out for wandering foragers before he/she tried to sample the neighbors snow-covered yucca plant: It&#8217;s not horribly cold out right now, but at least it has a lovely fur coat on. So cute!]]></description>
				<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>The young deer returned to forage through the yard again! Hope he/she found the apple I tossed out for wandering foragers before he/she tried to sample the neighbors snow-covered yucca plant:</p>
<p><img alt="" src="http://www.foxvox.org/pd/babydeer2.jpg" /></p>
<p>It&#8217;s not horribly cold out right now, but at least it has a lovely fur coat on. So cute!</p>
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		<title>Crazy Vibrance Abstract Painting</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 17 Jan 2013 16:47:33 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Kristen</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[This year I thought I&#8217;d try my hand with digital painting, since it&#8217;s really fun to do, and a bit easier when you don&#8217;t have time or space to pull out the regular paints and brushes. I&#8217;d heard a lot about the ArtRage program, but decided to try a freeware … <a href="http://www.foxvox.org/?p=2494"> Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594; </span></a>]]></description>
				<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>This year I thought I&#8217;d try my hand with digital painting, since it&#8217;s really fun to do, and a bit easier when you don&#8217;t have time or space to pull out the regular paints and brushes. I&#8217;d heard a lot about the ArtRage program, but decided to try a freeware version first, so I downloaded <a href="http://mypaint.intilinux.com/">MyPaint</a>. Also dusted off the ol&#8217; Wacom Graphire Tablet.</p>
<p>After playing with MyPaint for a while to get the hang of the control, I started my first &#8216;official&#8217; painting, which I quite like &#8211; has a very contemporary feel to me. (In comparison to a lot of the Celtic art that I do. I suppose MOST things will feel more contemporary in that case &#8211; LOL!)</p>
<p>I call this abstract digital painting, Crazy Vibrance:</p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://foxvox.imagekind.com/store/imagedetail.aspx/0c61ede5-19a0-4d41-ab90-6b95d5c4c4d7/Crazy_Vibrance"><img class="aligncenter" alt="Crazy Vibrance Abstract Painting ©Kristen N. Fox, gallery.artoffoxvox.com" src="http://gallery.artoffoxvox.com/images/crazyvibrance.jpg" width="400" height="320" /></a></p>
<p style="text-align: left;">Click on the image to see a larger version of it, or to purchase a print (sans the copyright notice along the bottom, of course), via my gallery at imagekind.com.</p>
<p style="text-align: left;">I really love lush color, and I was really happy with how this came out &#8211; was hard to stop even when I knew it was done too &#8211; much too fun! <img src='http://www.foxvox.org/wp-includes/images/smilies/icon_smile.gif' alt=':)' class='wp-smiley' /> </p>
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