The AWES of August!

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1. NEW- GIFTS
2. NEW- Personal NOTE
3. NEW- Special Groups & Other Special Info.
4. NEW- Changes to "The Shelter Project" PLUS, Extra Special Thank You's,
5. NEW- Said & Did Features, Plus B-Day Features
6. NEW- 113th Special Random Feature!!
7. NEW- Special Edition Feature: "The Ferris Wheel"
8. NEW- Treasure Chest Features- Profile Page, Left-Side...


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:wave: Hello and Thank You to Anyone who has a chance to read my journal.
I know time is VERY precious. :aww: :rose:

Though we are nearly halfway through August, (Already??), I want to wish my beautiful Friends and Watchers,
an Awesome rest of August!



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:iconlovebottleplz: GIFTS :iconlovebottleplz:

:thanks: Thank you to my wonderful friend Carrine :icondeviantteddine: for: The Color in Tea's HeartTEA'S COLOR: GENEROSITY
seems to be the key to happiness and balance in Tea's life.
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Just a small thank you for being so devoted to our submissions and to make this group (and others) so active and lively.
If you share a membership in a group with Tea, feel free to push this journal there too.
We @ :iconunframed-nature:, let's take the time to focus on Tea's work.
  
  

     
Form and Flow by TeaPhotography  Living These Dahlia Dreams by TeaPhotography
Open with Courage by TeaPhotography  When the Time is Right... by TeaPhotography
Fruitful Year by TeaPhotography  Through the Dreaming by TeaPhotography
And Light is Born From Out of the Dark by TeaPhotography  Celebrating the Senses of Life by TeaPhotography
It's a Matter of Perspective by TeaPhotography  With Nature, You're Not Alone by TeaPhotography
Make sure to check :iconTeaphotography:
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Such a thoughtful and generous gift... :happycry:
Please visit her beautiful work HERE: deviantteddine.deviantart.com/ :heart:

:thanks: Thank you to my lovely friend Edie :icon1001g: for: For Tea by 1001G :rose:
I adore this beautiful image so much, and what a sweet sentiment, too.
Please visit her amazing work HERE: 1001g.deviantart.com/ :heart:

:thanks: Thank you to my so sweet friend Jocelyne :iconjocelyner: for: Cute Little One by JocelyneR :rose:
How absolutely sweet and precious!  And she didn't even know I had a childhood story to match this!
Please visit her fabulous work HERE: jocelyner.deviantart.com/ :heart:

:thanks: Thank you to my good friend Teresa :icontigles1artistry: for: Floating Tenderness... by Tigles1Artistry :rose:
So beautiful and serene!  Just love everything about it!
Please visit her sensational work HERE: tigles1artistry.deviantart.com… :heart:

:thanks: Thank you to my dear friend Beverly :iconartbybeverly: for: :thumb382729130: :rose:
Such an honour to be included with something so amazing as this!
Please visit her fantastic work HERE: artbybeverly.deviantart.com/ :heart:

:thanks: Thank you to my wonderful friend Surglo :iconsurrealistic-gloom: for: Tree In the Middle of the Path by surrealistic-gloom :rose:
Really beautiful and special for me, just as she, herself, is!
Please visit her fantastic work HERE: surrealistic-gloom.deviantart.… :heart:

:thanks: Thank you to a new friend M-e-z :iconm-e-z: for: sta.sh/08v5vq59osh :rose:
A chibi drawing of one of my cats! And I guessed which one right away! I LOVE IT! I met M-e-z
through a wish that was made through dAWishingWell :aww: She may fully upload it to her account.
I think she should. She is SUPER talented!!!
Please visit her fantastic work HERE: m-e-z.deviantart.com/ :heart:

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:iconlovebottleplz: Other Types of Gifts! :iconlovebottleplz:

:thanks: Thank you to my very dear friend Beverly :iconartbybeverly: for this:
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What a huge surprise this was!! :iconcatlaplz:
And it really ended up being such great feedback, in many ways!
Beverly is truly awesome in so many ways. If you do not know her, what are you waiting for? :D
Feel free to check out her own stunning work HERE: artbybeverly.deviantart.com/
Additionally, check out her amazing group, too:
:iconinspirationstation1:

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:iconwhiteflowerplz: Personal Note :iconwhiteflowerplz:
I'll be very scarce on dA, for about a week.
AWAY from: AUGUST 17th - AUGUST 23rd
I doubt I'll be able to check in on dA, or online at all.

TWO REASONS:
:bulletorange: I never had a chance to actually seek medical help, when I was away for much longer in July...
I didn't get better...  things are the same. I have finally been seeking help at the beginning of August.
I've had one appointment so far, and had some lab testing done... as well as "homework" in the meanwhile, before my NEXT appointment, which will be more involved, on AUG. 19th.  Lots of paperwork, including some that involve how to figure out how to pay for this help, now that I've finally begun to seek it...

I am not keen on any medical details, in public places, like journals/blogs, but I know a few of you have wanted to know "what is up", and there's where I am with this.  

I am grateful for the support and encouragement I've received via email and Notes, it is much appreciated- :love:
as well as your understanding and patience with delays in replies, and certain commitments I have here on dA.

:bulletorange: The annual "MUTT STRUTT" is just this coming Sunday August 18th!!! This will be my 3rd year in a row, to do it. It is the humane society's biggest fund raiser of the year.  I do their photography booth. This usually involves taking portraits of dogs, and dogs with their human families... THEN I spend the following WEEK, emailing out the BEST image to each customer, all for a donation to the humane society.

We have a new board of directors, and I have had to present "THE SHELTER PROJECT" to them. As a result, this year they would also like to have my greeting cards, and jewelry as part of my booth/tent.  While this is exciting, of course, I am so very busy lately, creating enough product for the event, and preparing and organizing AHEAD of time, too.  I will have a couple of assistants with me that day... so that is good...

I just wish I was in better health for this, and in general, and I could enjoy everything much better,
but hopefully I will be better soon. :aww:


Love to all! :blowkiss:

:iconshinyheartplz: Special Groups & Info.! :iconshinyheartplz:

Unframed-Nature :iconunframed-nature:
is my main group!
Newest Article:
:icontulipplz: VOTE on JULY and NEWS!:iconblueflowerplz: Voting on Top Submissions of JULY 2013! :iconblueflowerplz:
:iconlovegreenplz: TIME TO VOTE ON JULY 2013's FIVE ORIGINAL FOLDERS! :iconlovegreenplz:
:iconcip33::iconcip33::iconcip33::iconcip33::iconcip33::iconcip33:
~~~ :icontulipplz: ~~~ HOW TO VOTE ~~~ :icontulipplz: ~~~
Most Months, we hold a WHOLE GROUP Membership Voting, and we Welcome our AWESOME MEMBERS/[plus ADMIN.!!] to VOTE on what each feel are the TOP Submissions from the Month, out of our Folders!
We believe this is the Group's Group.
:heart: :icongrouphugplz::icongrouphugplz::icongrouphugplz::icongrouphugplz: :heart:
:la: THIS MONTH WE ARE BACK TO AN ALL MEMBERSHIP VOTING! :la:
We Welcome BACK Our Voters!

:iconsomehugsplz:
:note: We will continue to ONLY vote on our FIVE original folders...
As for our new special folders, work WILL be highlighting from them periodically, in certain Special News Articles, such as...
VOLUME ONE i
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Other recent Articles:
:iconearthplz: Unframed-Nature's Special Edition Article VOL. 2:iconhello3plz::iconhello4plz:
:iconsmileandwaveplz:
:iconcuteheartzblue: Welcome to Unframed-Nature's Special Edition Article, Vol. 2 :iconcuteheartzblue:
:iconlovethesunshineplz: MAIN PURPOSE :iconlovethesunshineplz:
In Addition to our FIVE original folders that we've had since the beginning of 2012,
and the News Folder that we added in the middle of 2012,
we added FIVE Special Folders to our Group, at the beginning of 2013.
WHY DID WE DO THIS?
The main reason we did this, was to bring a deeper meaning to our Group, as far as our love and concerns for Nature.
With special news articles after every three months, which will reflect the work submitted to these folders, we are able to help share and spread awareness about particular issues that have an impact on Nature, which we would likely care about given the original idea for this group, to begin with.  If you joined this group it is because you love and care about Nature,
:iconearthplz:
:iconearthplz: June's TOP Subs of Unframed-Nature and NEWS!Welcome to JUNE 2013’s Top Submissions of Unframed-Nature.
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As some of you may know, the reason, this is being published EXTRA late, this time, is because I was away for 3 weeks in July. I appreciate your understanding. :aww:
Thank you for being here whether you are a Member yet or not!
We welcome you and your support! :thanks:

We continue to grow each month, with more talented artists of a variety of art media!
AND....
:trophy: WE DID IT!  WE REACHED 4,000 MEMBERS! :trophy:
I kind of thought this might happen while I was away, but imagine how excited I was to see it,
upon returning!
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I want to congratulate THE GROUP for this!
Maybe there will be a little something special to celebrate this, but not sure yet, we'll see.
A GRAND Welcome to ALL of Our NEW MEMBERS!
:squee:  :clap: :clap: :clap:  :squee:
And a HUGE thank you to our loyal Members who have been submitting your fabulou
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If ever you might be interested in becoming a part of the ADMIN. TEAM at our Group,
Read THIS:
:icongrouphugplz: Administrator Application for Unframed-NatureUnframed-Nature's Application for Administrative Position
Accepting Applications for Administrator Positions at Unframed-Nature is now: OPEN!
Introduction
Before you apply, please know that volunteering for a large and active group here on dA, such as Unframed-Nature is a real and true commitment, which will take up some of your time on at least a weekly basis, maybe more.
Unframed-Nature is special in many ways, but from an Administrative view point, it is very special because we have always had good luck with our current Administrators, most of which have been with the Group, as Administrators, for a very long time.
We are a very friendly Team, both with each other, and with the Members, as well. This means when we do have to decline works, we do give a reason, and we are friendly about it.  It means, that upon occasion if there is something that we disagree about within the Admin. Team, we disagree nic
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And remember, that each item listed in the application section is NOT a requirement, but as a whole, we are simply assessing what might be known by the applicant. :nod:

Also our Group's Points :points: Account is HERE:
:pointr: Unframed-Nature-PTS :iconunframed-nature-pts:

Thank you to ALL, who have donated so far!
:iconrbheartplz:

InspirationStation1 :iconinspirationstation1:
Check out this group's latest Contest Results!
:iconrobinhoodplz: HOLE/HOLES Contest Winners, Early Announcement!Since there were only eight entries for the contest, we have decided to announce the winners earlier than expected.  Please understand that it may take us a couple of days, for all the winners to receive their prizes, our apologies in advance!  
So Lets get started shall we :D
We are pleased to announce the winners for the HOLE/HOLES CONTEST!
1st  Place (AKA the HOLE Winner), for his Piece "This Is Not A Wardrobe" and all its entitlement goes too….His Holiness Graham :iconGrahamSym: and for the remainder of his days, he shall rule the world of Holes and be given the Honorary title of "King Hole" ta da aaa  :iconemotedrumrollplz: Drum roll please!!!
Graham's royal prizes, will include no more and no less,  a three (3) Month Membership given by our very own King of Kings Sir Vin along with that he shall also receive some points “ohhhhhhhhh ahhhhhhhh" points!  
So here are some more artworks from Graham, please take some time to
:iconrobinhoodplz:

stopBSL :iconstopbsl:
This great educational group about "The Love of All Dog Breeds"
has been on dA for a long while now!
They also support animal adoptions, in general! :aww:
RECENT ARTICLES:
Featuring August's !RARE! Breed of the MonthInfo, Rules & Guidelines || stopBSL FAQ || The List of Targeted Breeds
The Complete Member List || !RARE! Breed of the Month Features
Welcome to Our !RARE! Breed of the Month Feature!
January’s !RARE! Breed of the Month
February’s !RARE! Breed of the Month
March's !RARE! Breed of th

:iconlilplz: :iconwalkingcatplz:

Also, from the Founder, and my friend, Sass :iconsassawj:
The Project is: "Operation TNR":
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:thumb365966304::thumb370193402:
:thumb375362390:
:new: The NEWEST TNR Happening is: "Building a Cat Sanctuary"
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Please read, and HELP if possible, or at least spread the word,
so that others who might be able to help, could! :iconcatlaplz:
:iconwalkingcatplz:

I *think* my friend Mirach is still hosting the following two events...
For questions, please :note: NOTE her for details, thanks! :thanks:
TreeLovers :icontreelovers:
This awesome group is holding a great year-long project:
"ART FOR TREES"
:icontreehuggerplz:     Art for Trees - project:iconspringtree-1plz::iconspringtree-2plz::iconspringtree-3plz::iconspringtree-4plz::iconspringtree-4pl5:
"When is the best time to plant a tree? Twenty years ago. The second best time? Today."
- Chinese proverb
2014: This is the 3rd year of the project. There are many people supporting it, featuring it in their journal and offering art. BUT... There have been NO trees planted for it in the last year (I don't count mine). So, instead of talking about it, how about getting up and actually planting a tree, if you are able to? There is a lot of wonderful art waiting for you as a reward!
Trees are important, valuable and necessary to our very existence. It's not too hard to believe that, without trees we humans would not exist on this beautiful planet. Trees are the largest and longest living organisms on earth. To grow tall the tree has become a miracle of engineering and a complex chemical factory. It is able to take water and
:icontreehuggerplz:

Also, Mirach, :iconmirachravaia:
is holding a game! WIN POINTS :points: ! :nod:
sifro. - solve the codes and win points!:new:  May/10/2016 - The game is still alive! :) simbalm solved it in under one day, winning 303 points!
July/7/2014 - After a year and half, we finally have a next winner! It's Dimensionwalker21, winning 360 points. Congratulations!
Dec/24/2012 - We have a next winner! It's WintersRead, winning 306 points!
Nov/11/2012 - The second winner is nuvak! He generously refused the point reward, so there is still a lot of points in the pool for the next winner!
Oct/12/2012 - We have the first winner! It's ninquetari, who wins 475 points!
Aug/1/2012 - The easy day was yesterday! Today, the game begins! And It's just in time for dA's birthday! :D
START HERE:
First cipher: https://sta.sh/013oovslpt00
RULES:
:bulletred: to participate, you need do one (or both) of the two following things:
a) donate points into the pool on my front page (they are points solely for the


DevNews :icondevnews:
This is a positive Group spinning the world of dA NEWS your way!
Check out these recent news articles, found in this wonderful group:
PREMIUM MEMBERSHIP GIVEAWAY!!! by dailygiveget Ood Sigma: We will sing to you, Doctor...Recently deviantART has added a new way to browse art. This article series is intended to feature art found by using the What's Hot? feature.
I'm doing the article series as a way to promote smaller facets of the larger categories, in hopes of sharing what I find and maybe you'll like it.
Today is April 19th, and here's What's Hot? in this category:
Digital Art > Drawings and Paintings > SciFi
Digital Science fiction depicting speculative scientific discoveries, space travel and scenes, and other world life forms.
I begin with this category because it is personally my favourite to browse. When I need inspired and want to get some creative juices flowing, I turn to this gallery to jump-start the process. I read a great deal of SciFi books, watch movies and television series, and even have found myself playing card and role-play games centered aro
The Timeline of DeviantArtThe Timeline of deviantART
In 2014, DeviantArt turned 14 years old. Fourteen years is a long time, some of you reading this may be younger than that. I've gathered some historical information with the help of moonbeam13 and some members of the Community Relations team to help enlighten those of you who have joined in recent years and missed out on a chunk of DeviantArt's life.
I hope you enjoy taking a step back in time!
Please note: it is extremely difficult to track down some events in DeviantArt's history (in particular, the first few years) and that some dates are only approximate.

DeviantArt.com founded
2000
August: tech13 becomes the first recipient of the prestigious Deviousness Award.
August 4: The first member-submitted deviation is uploaded - A Dangerusss QNX by :

dA' 13th Birthday Sketchmatch! OVER!It's deviantArt™ 13th Birthday next August 7th! And with the most festive mood in the atmosphere, we're now inviting you to a special session of Sketchmatch™!
What is Sketchmatch™?
Sketchmatch™ is a very simple but fun game, in which you'll be prompted to make a drawing with a specific theme.  The catch is that...
You only get 10 minutes to make your drawing!
The themes could go from drawing a cat, to drawing your favourite vacations, to drawing Pyramid Head! Here are some examples:

How does it work?
We gather
We'll see you at our official chatroom, :#communityrelations:, next August 7th at 6:00 PM PDT
We give the theme
Once everybody's ready, we set the theme. From that very moment you'll now have 10 minutes to draw your entry!
You draw! and fast!
You can use
Profile Navigation Menu tutorial by CypherVisor:thumb386314942:

:pencil: :pencil: :pencil: :pencil:


dAWishingWell :icondawishingwell:
Not only does The Well help grant dA wishes, but we host
various weekly, as well as, monthly events!
Check out our most Recent Events and News Articles:
WishingWell WeeklyThe Wishlist | Granted Wishes | Featured Member | Featured Print |
Point Features | Well Wishes | Tuesday Treats |
Monday MusesWelcome to our activity on Mondays - Monday Muses!
It's all about the artists and artworks that inspire you! :painter:
There are many ways someone can be an inspiration. By displaying inspiring community spirit, or providing helpful resources for example. Or maybe you just stumbled over an amazing artwork that simply knocked you off your feet and inspired you to make something of your own right away.
No matter what it is, we want you to share it!
Simply pick an artist or deviation you find inspiring in some way, and post them in a comment on this journal. Please also include why you chose that artist or artwork.
Your suggestions will be featured next week! :heart:
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This week's Muses are:
:bulletgreen::bulletgreen::bulletgreen: Rest in Peace by kirero1 :bulletgreen::bulletgreen::bulletgreen:
Weary Wednesday:iconbankissplz::iconnutellaplz::iconlovelyheartsplz: Hello!
Things have been moving a bit slow around the lists lately so let's see if we can get this thing going!
"Weary Wishes" is a new event meant to highlight some of the oldest wishes on the list & things you should probably get to know about that person (or group).
Today's Wish is for: :iconEraofPandia:
FineArtCandice wishes for more exposure!!! :iconlainloveplz:
What should you know about Ms. :iconEraofPandia:?
According to her own words: "I am undergoing formal tutelage in painting to become the best I can be. I am so inspired by all works of art everyday. I am selling paintings faster than I can paint them which is a complete blessing I am so thankful for."  ... Now when you visit her gallery, you will be amazed by the BEAUTY of not only her traditional paintins, but also her vectors, which have earned her a Daily Deviation back in 2012!!! :iconflyingheartsplz::faint::iconflyingheartsplz: You can say that :devEraofPan

:thumb390116252: Fabulous FridaysWelcome to Fab Fridays with your very own sta.sh fighter. I tend to lose, but hey, at least I tried. 
This feature thanks all the super rich considerate people at the well that are
generous enough to grant wishes! 
Thank you magic lamp friends!
And no, your wish may NOT be 'more wishes', thank you! 
This feature covers 3 weeks! Since I went on Vacation last week.
Today I thought I'd inject some of my hilarious humor in with the usual featurekaing. 
TheGalleryOfEve 
  
 
Granted:  885 :points: for Astrikos's project. 500 :points: to rainylake and SavageFrog 
Gave 13 (total) pieces of delicious, frosted cake to Stygma (Styggy! Invite us all over)
645 points to James--Steele
500 points into ~iManipulateDonations pool towards thei
Point Feature July 2013Monday Muses | Thursday Greets | Fabulous Fridays | WishingWell Weekly | Christmas in July
:iconFarnsworthplz: :iconsaysplz: Good News Everyone~
Even with the summer hiatus our donation polls still received some dA :heart:. Here's the features for all the amazing deviants who donated for the last two months. If you would like to be featured in the next update please donate "Here".

Less than 10 :points: !

indigoescape 3 :points:
rainylake 3 :points:
daisuya13 5 :points:
FineArtCandice 9 :points:

10+ :points:!

Aryiea 10 :points:


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deviantHEART :icondeviantheart:
A Group about Love and Positivity!
Here's are ongoing events, projects, initiatives:
:new: New Weekly Activity: :pointr: Mindful MondayAstrikos and I are starting a new fun event to help you with your week. Every Monday, I will post a question for you to think about. It can be anything. We want your responses by posting them on the week's journal. Then, on Friday, Astrikos will post some of your responses on her journal. She will also have an awesome quote to help end your week.
I would like to bring up today's question. We all here on deviantart have a special idol who truly inspires us. Everyday in your life, people will inspire. May it be your mother or some random stranger. Some inspirations become a big part in our life.
So this week's question: Define inspiration. What does it mean to be an inspiration to someone? Who inspires you everyday?
Comment below!
Have a nice start to your week.

Heart Art Submissions Open!Heart Art Curator MamaLantiis
Submit HeartArt Here
March Week 1 :heart:Art Finalists!
  
March Week 3 :heart:Art Finalists!


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PetPicks :iconpetpicks:
A great group about PETS and Nature!
Check out their semi-new activity!
Picture of the Week!Here is our new Picture of the Week!
by :icondalyelena:

:clap: :clap: :clap: :clap:
Others in the poll:




Just One Bite of What You Got? by EmileeSelf view by Loginova
Be sure to vote in our new poll: http://petpicks.deviantart.com/journal/poll/3844000/
: Picture of the Month!This month we had a tie in the voting!
So here are the Pictures of the Month!
by :iconZoranPhoto:


by :iconColourize:

:thumb388129667: Serene by Colourize Akhal I by Colourize :thumb335899499:
:clap: :clap: :clap: :clap: :clap:
Be sure and vote in our new poll for Picture of the Month: http://petpicks.deviantart.com/journal/poll/3852891/


To help this lovely group maintain their SuperGroup status
AND host contests in the future, PLEASE
consider donating POINTS :points: HERE:
windinthecoffeecup.deviantart.…
Thank you so much to those who donate!
:thanks:

:icondoggyplz:

Recently I've been keeping a close eye on a really amazing project hosted by a new friend:
SimplySilent :iconsimplysilent: called: "deviantART Compliments"
Check out a few of these:
DeviantART Compliments #20Heavenbat is still a cool bat eue *shot* and yes I'm too nice for my own good
DarkQueen43
ProjectHalfbreed is still the kindest,adorable art,cute awesome pixel artist I know next to my friend DragonA7X
DarkQueen43
Joydroid has great art and :iconhamplz:  eue
DarkQueen43
GameDweeber is really awesome. Her art is purely amazing and she's one great friend. I recommend checking her page out. :)
CL1MBER
oxlorn is the meaning of amazing and has incredible artwork! <3
Dear SimplySilent,
I love your art and you are one of my idols. You made up this amazing dA compliments to show everyone how they care for each other. I think you deserve all the compliments and art in all of dA!! If I could watch you 5 billion more times, I would.
From one of your biggest art fans,
katlings (//tries to watch more times XD)
I've been apart of the deviantART community for close to two years now and in that bri
DeviantART Compliments #19Electriified style is so unique and so cute! Her art make me smile so much. Her character designs are amazing. I just love her style, it's utterly just incredible. I could just cuddle one of her OCs <3
Aliura
Lintu47, you're such a sweet person here on dA! You're also kind and super generous! Stay beautiful
iingo
moonbeam13, you are truly Wonder Woman!
iingo
FameForADay is one of my nicest and closest friends. Without her, I would never be where I am now. She has always been there when I needed her. I could never ask for a better friend.
Anna-B-Chan
catmas is extremely sweet and needs more recognition!! her art is amazing and takes my breath away when I look at it!! ;v;
Ahhh, how dare you, Fluffy-pawed, for being so good at pixels and drawing. You are my idol! Keep making art, because it's beautiful. <333
~Your buddie, Symphoniii
I met Imagine-Dreamz A very long time ago!! When she first ow
DeviantART Compliments #17frenziiied is freaky talented! Her manips never cease to literally make my jaw drop! Every single person that I see her communicate with (including me), she is just so relatable and weird. She is so fun to talk to and she is always SOO nice. And I'm not surprised about all of those manip orders that she recently got in the little time she had ordering open *faints*! I would never be able to do all of those orders and still make them look as amazing as she does.
Thank you Chief-Pineapple, for being my friend.
xXKittyCupcakesXx is sooo kind and she has been my friend since I started deviantArt! She is such a good artist and makes me all these presents for my birthday and everything else! She is my BEST BEST BEST friend on deviantArt. Thank you for guiding me, Moni.
♥♥♥ElECTRlCP0TAT0ES♥♥♥
WhiteSpiritWolf's art continues to amaze me. And what's more is Jess is so friendly!
Astrikos
exarobibliologist is a friendly and

Here is the new group, JUST founded to go with this project:
:new: :icondacompliments:
To donate points to their group:
:iconcomplimentsdonation:
:iconspreadmoreloveplz:

Other Great Active Groups to Consider Joining,
and participating in their wonderful activities!

:iconbestofblackandwhite:
:iconourarea51:
:iconmanip-your-music:
:iconanimalsoftheworld:
:iconseaofsadness-sos:
:new: :icondacompliments:

:iconrbheartplz:

:iconlovebottleplz: Other Interesting Info. :iconlovebottleplz:

My good friend :iconbewilderedconfused: informed me of this very interesting contest:
Design Contest by LillaKattuggla
hosted by: :iconlillakattuggla:
Check it out, for yourself! :la:

For my friend Brian's :iconbrian-b-photography:'s Birthday, I dedicated this image:
El Tomatillo Misterioso by TeaPhotography
which came complete with a BIRTHDAY GAME... which you can read about inside...
Because for my birthday last year, Brian came up with a really GREAT idea for a game for me...
My game here wasn't as creative, but we had fun...

As promised, here is a mini-feature for the Winners:

WINNER!
:iconthepancakey:
Ballooning by ThePancakey

A *VERY CLOSE SECOND*!
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:bulletblack: The South Coast Humane Society here, on the SW Coast of Oregon continues to keep me very busy... I do the photo shoots of their animals for adoptions for "Adopt-a-Pets" and "Pets-of-the-Week" for the newspapers, plus I work on the photos for the animals and upload them to their page at Petfinder.com. The same photos go their fb page. I share SOME, of these same photos with you here on dA! :heart:

It's always busy! :nod:


:iconcatearsplz: The Shelter Project! :iconcatearsplz:
:iconballoonsplz: Info. From The TWO ANNIVERSARY :iconballoonsplz:

:iconblack-kittenplz: The Shelter Project: Two Year Anniversary!Special Edition News Article:
HAPPY TWO YEAR ANNIVERSARY to "The Shelter Project"

:iconlovetigerplz: :iconwalkingcatplz::icondoggyplz::iconblack-kittenplz::iconlilplz: :iconlovetigerplz:
:iconhurrahplz: As of this month of August, "The Shelter Project" is TWO Years Old! :iconhurrahplz:
~:rose:~ Intro., Purpose of Article, History, and Info. ~:rose:~
Welcome to The TWO Year Anniversary of "The Shelter Project"- https://teaphotography.deviantart.com/gallery/2537930!
EVERYONE is welcome to be here, to be a part of the celebration, to learn more about this project and why it continues to be so important, and find out all about those here on dA who have even made this worthy cause even possible as something to participate in, right here on deviantART! :heart:
Truly the MAIN PURPOSE of this News Article is to give thanks and gratitude to ALL of the outstanding AFFILIATES of "The Shelter Project", as THEY are the ones who have made thi
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Thank you so much to everyone for all the truly outstanding support of this project during its FIRST TWO YEARS,
and since then!
It has meant so very much.
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:iconcatearsplz: COMING SOON! :iconcatearsplz:
As August is the Anniversary of "THE SHELTER PROJECT", VERY soon, there will be a THREE YEAR Anniversary Article coming out, mostly to celebrate all of the Affiliates over the past THREE YEARS! It is due to come out at the end of August / beginning of September...
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:note: REMEMBER- The South Coast Humane Society here,
DOES welcome The Shelter Project: teaphotography.deviantart.com/… as an official fundraiser of theirs. :aww:
:boogie: :party:
They are happy to have this, and help of any kind. :aww:

:new: :iconnewplz: A Couple Changes to "The Shelter Project" :iconnewplz: :new:

There are exactly TWO changes, and it's very simple:

:bulletorange: 1. From now on, ALL of my images may be purchased as Prints or Greeting Cards, regardless of the subject matter, in order to help support the animals of "The Shelter Project".
[Previously, the work that supported this project, HAD to have SOME kind of animal as the subject-matter.]

:bulletorange: 2. Additionally, I have begun to create jewelry again-- something I did a lot of, about a decade ago-
And, ANY sales of ANY of my jewelry will ALSO go to "The Shelter Project".

Here is the FIRST example, and with more info. inside:
The Heart of Spring by TeaPhotography
:note: This particular pair of earrings have already SOLD!
However, I am slowly [apparently, VERY slowly] working on getting the rest of my pieces photographed, and uploaded!
:note:
But, the sub-gallery where I have everything I've uploaded so far is HERE: teaphotography.deviantart.com/…
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As always, I thank ALL OF THE AFFILIATES for EVERYTHING they've ever done to support this project!
YOU DO make a difference in the lives of these animals in need!

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:flowerpot::flowerpot: SPECIAL THANK YOU'S! :flowerpot::flowerpot:

First of All...
THANK YOU, [AGAIN] to those who have :+fav:'d "Part 2" of THE SHELTER PROJECT, HERE: The Shelter Project: II by TeaPhotography
The Shelter Project was presented first, HERE: If Only: The Shelter Project by TeaPhotography

I had updated with: On Behalf of: The Shelter Project by TeaPhotography as a SPECIAL Thank-You to ALL dA Affiliates of the Project. :heart:

:new: This was the most recent upload which thanks those who purchased during 2012, and gives the total donation amount for 2012:
Holiday Cards for The Shelter Project by TeaPhotography

Thank you to all who continue to :+fav: the Project to at least simply spread the word, about helping animals in need. :heart:

Even a :+fav: is a big deal with a project like this, because by :+fav:'ing it DOES at least spread the word for a good cause. :aww:


:iconspreadmoreloveplz: EXTRA SPECIAL THANK YOU'S! :iconspreadmoreloveplz:
The following artists on dA, just made their FIRST purchases on behalf of "THE SHELTER PROJECT"!!!

Crista :iconcwehaar:
Thank you to Crista, who purchased a standard set of 8 greeting cards!
Crista is the longest friend I've ever had, who I still talk to 'til this day. I've known her since our school days. And we met in band... ;) She created an account on dA, years ago, to assist better in supporting me, and indeed, she has followed my work well, and always has had a kind word.  But she has no work there of her own for me to feature.
Feature for Crista:
I would if I could... but I have ALWAYS known Crista to be very artistic, especially in the creative crafty sense.
I was delighted when she placed her first order with me! :heart:

Stygy :iconstygma:
Thank you to Stygy, who bought this set: Be Dazzled by TeaPhotography
I've sold earrings, necklaces, and bracelets, but this was my FIRST set!
Feature for Stygy:
The day we met by Stygma Winter ID by Stygma Because they live in pack by Stygma
The sorcerer and his hippogryphon by Stygma Spinel - Dragon Mascot Alternate by Stygma Feeling blue? by Stygma

Sue :iconsuezn:
Thank you to Sue, who purhased a standard set of 8 greeting cards!
Feature for Sue:
Lilac For Lijah by suezn Timekeeper by suezn Whiskers And Coffee by suezn
:thumb377246238: Jeweled by suezn:thumb371184824:

Mel :iconmeljean1:
Thank you to Mel, who bought two sets of eight, for 16 Holiday Pet cards!
This isn't her first purchase, and she's already mentioned, where I keep permanent features.
Like, Crista, she does't have work on her profile, but she is a great photographer, and an early inspiration of mine!

:note: Everyone's new PERMANENT features are now on my Profile Page... forever, and ever...  ;)


An Extra Special Thank You to the Following Artists and Groups who have recently featured for the FIRST time, or re-featured The Shelter Project on their Journals or Profile Page, created something or even donated :points: on behalf of the project. :love:

Carinne :icondeviantteddine:
Others Ain't Otters by DeviantTeddine In Fuzzy Dreams by DeviantTeddine Needles...s to Fear by DeviantTeddine

D. :icondestroyer77:
Mother Duck has all answers BW by Destroyer77 Damn by Destroyer77 D'Awww by Destroyer77


Those who CONTINUE to feature, have featured other times before, or also maintain a Promotion of The Shelter Project on your Profile Page or Journal- Thank you for your ongoing support.
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:note: The names of those who have taken The Shelter Project further in a variety of ways, through their various types of features of the Project, :points: on behalf of the project, and Purchases DIRECTLY through Tea Photography© are placed on my Profile Page inside the Custom Box, titled: If Only- The Shelter Project and are listed in the AFFILIATES SECTION, because their type/s of support have earned them their official AFFILIATION with this project. Their names, or Group's names are also placed inside, in the Artist's Comments sections of each one of certain official pieces of associated with The Shelter Project. This is a permanent status. :heart:

THANK YOU TO EVERYONE WHO HAS KEPT AND MAINTAINED PROMOTIONS & OF THE SHELTER PROJECT ON THEIR JOURNALS OR PROFILE PAGES! THIS IS MORE THAN I COULD HAVE EVER EXPECTED! :heart: :heart: :heart:

:note: The EXTRA Special THANK-YOU Features for DIRECT PURCHASES, are also on the Profile Page, on the Left-side.

:note: :iconkurios-kat: is there for the OTHER project that we worked on together, where she sponsored the 5-piece set of framed prints of my images for the Shelter, as asked of me by the manager to donate, HERE: fav.me/d3cxhwn . While not the same as The Shelter Project, "The Shelter ART Project" STILL went to benefit that SAME Shelter! :heart:

:iconiloveit-plz:
:iconphilippel: :iconjocelyner: :iconmeljean1: :iconartbycher: :icondanaanderson: :iconjenna-rose: :iconbewilderedconfused: :iconlayaboutjoe: :iconshirimasen: :iconiluvbiscuit2: :icontigles1artistry: :iconarte-de-junqueiro: :icongeak-of-nature: :iconhayley--jade: :iconcorvidae65: :iconsurrealistic-gloom:
:iconawesome43: :iconartbybeverly: :iconcwehaar: :iconstygma: :iconsuezn:
 are ALL there, and will remain there, for their business AND in a few cases, their repeat business of my work. :happycry: :thanks: :rose: :heart: :thanks: :rose: :heart:

Repeat business, is not even all that a few of them have done, even though that's the epitome of awesome, and is direct help. But the repeat & ongoing promotions on the Journals and Profile Pages of Philippe, Jocelyne, Cheryl, Dana, Cecelia, Sandy, and Teresa, etc. ... is phenomenal.
They have worked so hard to help promote, in addition to their purchases. I never could have imagined, not just awesome customers, but PARTNERS, throughout this whole Project. :nod:

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SAID & DID Features, + B-DAYS!


I thank each of the following people for the various extra that they've said and/or done for me, lately.

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Long Hair by jennystokes Kids 2 by jennystokes

:iconmaska13:
Assol by maska13 Summer drink by maska13

:iconcorvidae65:
Bear Butte Lake by Corvidae65 Assembly Line by Corvidae65

:iconwdwparksgal:
Misty Morning Sits... and Stares by WDWParksGal Asiatic Lilly by WDWParksGal

:icongillianivyart:
Shroom-Study by gillianivyart Tarot Heart by gillianivyart

:icondanaanderson:
Outside Kungur karst cave by DanaAnderson Beauty Essence by DanaAnderson

:iconlirulin-yirth:
Spring flowers for Selina by Lirulin-yirth It's a mad life... by Lirulin-yirth

:iconphilippel:
Oriental Charm VII by philippeL Gloomy Silhouette of a Raven by philippeL

:iconphilluppus:
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:iconduzetdaram:
Country little girl by duzetdaram Writing my Story by duzetdaram

:icondeviantteddine:
Lichtenstein Castle by DeviantTeddine Setting Goals by DeviantTeddine

:iconartbybeverly:
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:icontigles1artistry:
Happy Birthday Dear Laura.... by Tigles1Artistry CALLING NOWAY................. by Tigles1Artistry

:iconmirachravaia:
I Sang of Leaves by MirachRavaia Under the High Sky by MirachRavaia

:iconvasidragos:
I'm pink ! by VasiDragos Ying Yang by VasiDragos

:iconcandysamuels:
Darren by candysamuels forever us.. by candysamuels

:iconelissandranne:
Assassin by ElissandrAnne The Guardian by ElissandrAnne

:iconastrikos:
Moon Fox by Astrikos Exhale by Astrikos

:iconsimplysilent:
Dreamscape by SimplySilent Vivacious Gallery CSS by SimplySilent

:iconlarabln:
Il Mondo delle Sfere by LaraBLN Ice Flowers on the Fire by LaraBLN

:iconjocelyner:
Royal Puppies on a Rainy Day by JocelyneR Hypnoptizing by JocelyneR

:iconcarolynym:
Mo and Moosh by CarolynYM Moosh by CarolynYM

:iconsurrealistic-gloom:
Black Bird On a Branch by surrealistic-gloom Spring in the Park by surrealistic-gloom

:iconsesam-is-open:
Sweet Orangina by sesam-is-open Exclusive by sesam-is-open

:iconwindinthecoffeecup:
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:iconfoxy-poptart:
Here Comes The Snow (13.03.13) by Foxy-Poptart Beauty In Red And Black (12.07.13) by Foxy-Poptart

:iconethereal-dancer:
Seahorse...Hee hee by ethereal-dancer Aerlona by ethereal-dancer

:icon1001g:
Happy Birthday Candace by 1001G Happy Birthday Terry by 1001G

:iconiluvbiscuit2:
Golden Time by Iluvbiscuit2 Gumnut Designz (1) by Iluvbiscuit2

:iconravingeaglemedia:
Passion by RavingEagleMedia Chunky Red Tigers Eye Bracelet by RavingEagleMedia

:iconprimalfuryan:
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:iconthegalleryofeve:
:thumb254487651: Llama Me and You by TheGalleryOfEve

:icondeb-e-ann:
Huts by Deb-e-ann Eden Strawberry by Deb-e-ann

:icongigi50:
:thumb390972880::thumb390954456:

:iconbewilderedconfused:
A Single White Blossom by bewilderedconfused Heart vase with flowers by bewilderedconfused

:iconawesome43:
Tiny Sugar Baby by awesome43 Transformation by awesome43

:iconarte-de-junqueiro:
An idealic location by Arte-de-Junqueiro A Shady Place by Arte-de-Junqueiro

:icontinywild:
Pinkish orange rose by TinyWild Mullein above the canal by TinyWild

:iconriemea:
Ginko Necklace by Riemea Deirdre by Riemea

:iconheartinart:
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:iconseven-s:
Ice And Fire by seven-s Gnarly Tales by seven-s

:iconlydiarhianne:
Hanging On by LydiaRhianne Sway by LydiaRhianne

:iconmomotte2:
Relaxing baby giraffe by Momotte2 Refreshing bath for mapgie by Momotte2

This list is, by no means, complete!
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:iconcakecookieplz: A few B-Days from the last half of JULY... through the first half of AUGUST! :iconcakecookieplz:

:iconthegalleryofeve:
Mia ActsOfRandomKindness by TheGalleryOfEve

:icondestroyer77:
Ducks in a row by Destroyer77

:iconiytj:
Claudio by iytj

:icondove-51:
Afternoon Tea by dove-51

:iconartbycher:
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:iconphilippel:
Nutcracker by Plumita1 by philippeL

:iconbrian-b-photography:
A Sunny Start by Brian-B-Photography

:icondemonmathiel:
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:iconcindy1701d:
Sherlock by cindy1701d

:iconbibiarts:
Deutscher Dom by BiBiARTs

:iconkamysara:
Venice by KamySara

:iconmiontre:
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:iconmaleijn:
Wonders of nature, Insect series, Beetle 1 by Maleijn

:iconsilkenwinds:
Golden Lion Tamarin 9 by SilkenWinds

:iconatomicbrownie:
The Angels Have All But Left Us by AtomicBrownie

:iconamykphotos:
The Chain Bridge by AmyKPhotos

:iconluckydesigns:
Let's stop for a moment and enjoy life by luckydesigns

:iconshinyheels:
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:iconcanadianry:
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:iconaneirin-aryon:
Samurai Soldier by Aneirin-Aryon

:iconduzetdaram:
Butterfly touch by duzetdaram

:iconaussie-blonde:
This is mine by Aussie-Blonde

:iconhayley--jade:


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[ I am sorry to not include everyone from this time period. It was too hard for me to do.
But I genuinely send out my wishes to ALL who have had, or will have a B-DAY, during this time. :cake: ]
    


Special Random Artist Feature!


:bulletorange: Special Random Talented Artist Features Began in March 2009!! :boing:

In over four years that I've been doing this certain type of feature, I've finally featured over ONE-HUNDRED Artists! I hoped this day would come!

:new: The 113th Special Random Artist goes to my friend: :iconchunjihuli:
Here's a small sample of her fantastic work:
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Please go visit her page!! :heart:

Criteria:
:bulletblue: Active on dA for 1 year or more.
:bulletblue: 10K page views or less.

Wanna spread some happiness by Nameda PAY IT FORWARD by luffsfromafriend Encourage others stamp by Ramen27

Page views alone do not necessarily reflect levels of creativity & talent. I think there's a lot of wonderful art/artists out there who just haven't been seen enough.
[For all the immense support and generosity that I have received since being on dA, I Pay it Forward ...]
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Special Edition Feature: "The Ferris Wheel"

:bigthumb387037113: Tell Me A Secret, Coney Island by pixie-chan-bleh Round and round by kayaksailor
Ferris wheel by hoshitsu London Eye by Beckyy-x Pure Silence Over Paradise Pier by ExplicitStudios
giant wheel by LueDscha AM 37 - Looming Ferris Wheel by Foxy-Poptart around by Dieffi
Let's have some fun by DorotejaC Walk Through Chicago series 10 by stephanieleighh Carnival by opportune-moment
Halfway Round the Trip by ariellemika12 Wheels and Planes by ariellemika12:bigthumb392510847:
Ferris wheels at London!!! by Johndoop:bigthumb392307088: Ferris Wheel by KanonAlana
Myrtle Beach 2 by SafariIzzy Ferris wheel by HeavenGrief Ferris Wheel by HeatherLMphotography
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Giant Wheel by gabeKalinga Ferris-wheel by Matyesz91:bigthumb391355433:
Really Really Tall Ferris Wheel by cmaw Ferris Wheel by DezerePhotography Round and round by Skylen-Streak
Ferris Wheel by KristaBabyDollBrown Ferris Wheel at night by mgoe:bigthumb390786920:
Ferris Wheel by Kaycarlileordie Ferris Wheel by Shiovra Mickeys ferris wheel by veromworel
Rainbow Lights by TheBrokenUnknownGirl Ferris Wheel by hiddel Wheel Of York by Jessica-Undead
:bigthumb390462687: Ferris Wheel by LISAMOHR:bigthumb390420330:
:bigthumb390408558: Counterpart Of The Big Wheel by TheBrokenUnknownGirl:bigthumb389034761:

One of Mine:

Spin by TeaPhotography

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Thank you for the B-Day Wishes Tea. :heart::iconredheartsplz: :heart: