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I'm a retired clerical-bookkeeper now living in the country (North Western Washington State). My loves are nature, photography, art, gardening and the simple things in life. I live with hubby and two furkids (Kya the Malamute and Teddy the Newf/Shepherd). Due to a disability that affect my hands, I turned to Paint Shop Pro X to edit my photography into better pictures and transform some into original artwork. I especially enjoy digital design. I am a plug-in junky and love using Flaming Pear and Topaz among several.
I am pleased to be part of this wonderful flickr community so I may share some of my better and fun images. But most of all, I love being wow-ed by all the fantastic work I see from all of you. I see so many incredible art and nature captures and wish I had time to leave a comment for all. Sadly it is hard to keep up. I do my best with a selected 3 dozen or so. The rest I hope to find as I often comment through the groups where I post my own. Please note: I may love your work, but no longer can keep up my comments with you if you do not visit me regularly. flickr is too time consuming, I hope folks, you will understand.
I have made TMI "The Modern Impressionist" group my second home. I share top adm. duties with foxje51. Together we include all types of photography and art (just keep it family friendly and make it your best). Please check out:
www.flickr.com/groups/impressionists/
I hope to see you there :-)

I am president of the Kreative People group.
www.flickr.com/groups/1752359@N21/ Recently started as a public version for K-Play group. This group is no longer active, but still has tons of awesome art to see at:
www.flickr.com/groups/kaleidoscope_players/
Kreative People is also for making art from member source pictures, but now allows any art made from picture transformations.

And I am president of MIRROR MADE. A group to gather all those fun surprise faces and bodies that come out of using transforming software. Come join and share your faces at:
www.flickr.com/groups/1162335@N20/

Many of my pictures look great on black screen. Please click on the picture and be patient as flickr takes a bit of time to show on their dark grey background. But the wait is worth it.
I also help out in these groups
If You Like Paintings
www.flickr.com/groups/1348962@N21/
a place to show off your skills in digital painting techniques.
Xspherics
www.flickr.com/groups/spherics
Where globes and round things are the focus
PLEASE NOTE: I do not appreciate collectors. If you favorite many of my works without any comments or make me a contact and I go to your stream to find you have nothing to share- you WILL be blocked!
NOTE: DO NOT USE ANY OF MY PHOTOGRAPHY OR ARTWORK in any way WITHOUT MY PERMISSION
I enjoy sharing and hope my work brings you a smile :-)

Photos of skagitrenee (8)
skagitrenee's favorite photos from other Flickr members (22,014)
Contacts (699)
Groups (50)
- Make New Mistakes Photo Group 127 photos, 45 members
- Stones.. (by admin invitation) ~ P1/A2 682 photos, 654 members
- Make it Interesting Challenge Group 3,503 photos, 647 members
- Howard's Gallery (moderated) 1,368 photos, 538 members
- Shock of the New!! By Invitation. Post 1, comment 1. Sweeper. 16,385 photos, 1,376 members
- EXPLORE Worthy - 3 NEW Challenges Open + WINNERS 6,461 photos, 504 members
- icicle 1,003 photos, 395 members
- helpful constructive criticism 66 photos, 16 members
- Tis' The Season by: ADMIN invite - *WINTER season work only n 10,636 photos, 2,273 members
- ``IN TOUCH WITH NATURE``/p1/c2 6,520 photos, 1,419 members
- Art For Fun 2,440 photos, 231 members
- Digital Photo Paintings - Still Life 54 photos, 13 members
- Ruby's Treasures..New Stock Challenge #8 Open+#7 Voting! 3,753 photos, 679 members
- * " The Best KALEIDOSCOPE & FRACTAL Art " 1,594 photos, 77 members
- The Inspiration Group JOIN to post 2=AWARD 5++ no people shots 15,807 photos, 1,148 members
- The Masters of Art ~ Comment 2 8,265 photos, 620 members
- Digital Photo Paintings - Outdoor Scenes 435 photos, 40 members
- Digital Photo Paintings - Flowers 175 photos, 25 members
- Bubblesphere 585 photos, 47 members
- Chromophile Crew . . . where we gather to show strong colors 2,618 photos, 179 members
- .*♪• La mia Sonata ~ by invitation ~ P1/A2 6,015 photos, 354 members
- The Man Behind the Curtain 126 photos, 12 members
- SPACE....THE ONLY FRONTIER! (Photo Edited Images) 699 photos, 96 members
- Kreative People: DigiArt Gallery *Challenges* *Contests* 3,893 photos, 201 members
- WATER DROPS MACROS { Post 1 Comment on 3 Photos } 14,554 photos, 4,508 members
- I NEED A TREE. Comment is not a duty but a courtesy 5,343 photos, 660 members
- "WILD" Flowers 1,871 photos, 322 members
- The Best: BRAVO (INVITED images only) 61,238 photos, 7,812 members
- DM's Lair 3,029 photos, 348 members
- Dream Landscapes 2,264 photos, 173 members
- Magik Troll Artistry *by Admin/Mod invite Only* 19,719 photos, 2,393 members
- frog pond florals.. by invitation ~ P1/C2 6,312 photos, 470 members
- ♣ NET@ART Artistic Virtual Space II ♣(by Invitation) Sweeper 7,782 photos, 560 members
- Artist Spotlight P1 -AWARD 3 - Front Page Contest ! 17,945 photos, 1,300 members
- Lulu ♥ 3,354 photos, 169 members
- THE BEST OF MIMAMOR'S GROUPS ( Admin Invitation Only / 1 - 4 AW 8,324 photos, 2,019 members
- Poetry slang: so lovely, allusive, numinously gnomic 3,957 photos, 194 members
- " EYEs SEE YoU ~ PeeK-A-Boo " 3,815 photos, 353 members
- Out Of This World. P1. A3.*SWEEPER ACTIVE* 96,812 photos, 7,427 members
- Birthday Registry 6 photos, 32 members
- TOP SHOTS / Post Invited Images Only ) Post 1 / Awards 4 ) 25,257 photos, 4,349 members
- Corel Paint Shop Pro 27,490 photos, 2,290 members
- Acid Trip 4,643 photos, 286 members
- FLICKR'S PORTAL [ Post 1 Comment 3 / Invitation Admin Only ] 12,862 photos, 1,741 members
- Circle Crazy! 4,486 photos, 388 members
- Colour Mania 52,755 photos, 7,265 members
- North Wind's Daughter 43,255 photos, 1,500 members
- Bugs on pixels / Makros und Nahaufnahmen / Macros and Close Ups 22,497 photos, 2,033 members
- FloodFilter Adobe Photoshop 460 photos, 163 members
- *DREAM 2009-2011* 56,573 photos, 4,104 members
Galleries (58)
- Wild and Exotic Animals Vol 7 5 photos
- Art: All Types Vol 5 11 photos
- Macros and Closeups Vol 4 3 photos
- Birds Vol 11 16 photos
- Natural Scenery Vol 3 4 photos
Testimonials (11)
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Simply Shar♥n says:
"What can I say about Renee? I love her work. She is always coming up with something new and beautiful. I appreciate the fact that she is a faithful commenter (I could learn from her), and in her comments she is always "smiling" :)
Renee has also been a great help to me in my first admin position with the Flaming Pear group ( www.flickr.com/gr... ).
Thanks, Renee, for all you do!
Simply Shar♥n"11th April, 2011
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gailpiland says:
"Oh Renee,
Your a teacher, friend, sister, and artist that I look up to and admire.
I could go on and on about your qualities but so many people have seen them and commented I can just say ditto to all of them. Thank you for your kind guidance and help in all things. I so enjoy your work and humor and loyalty. You are a Flickr Force for all of us! Thank you!
Gail"1st May, 2010
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PLUM.....a Spoo and a Weim says:
"Renee....Renee...What a creative mind you have.
You can see the ordinary and process it into the extraordinary
If we could all see the world through your eyes what a beautiful place this would be. The world we would see would be colorful, fanciful, imaginative and vivid.
You have been more than a friend to me......you have been a teacher in many ways. I know I can always come to you and you are there with encouragement, suggestions and always the right answer. Whenever I get stuck on something your are there to assist me.
Your photo stream is a delight to behold. I can learn something new every day by looking at your images and think, "I can do that." Of course, for me, it's always trial and error, but you are always there to be called upon for assistance.
And for all the above, I thank you."17th October, 2009
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Wendilove says:
"Creative inspiration :) What else can I stay...take a minute and prepare to be awestruck! Love this photostream
Hugs--Wendilove"23rd April, 2009
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artyfishal44 says:
"When i first came across Irene's art i was blown away with her unique style and use of nature and colours and it is still the same to-day.In each image she imparts some "skagitrenee" magic.Her work is joyous and uplifting and quite often humorous and always helps me see the world in a better way.
Besides being a talented and gifted artist she is also one of the kindest people i have come across here on flickr.
thank-you Irene..............."29th January, 2009
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dubonnet says:
"Sweet Renee!
So nice to find another kindred spirit here! You love art, design and color! I love your originality and compositions!! Your nature shots are excellent! You shine, girl! A Flickr treasure!
Thanks for being a great Flickr friend. You do a great job for TMI group too, which is one of my favs! Thank you!
Looking forward to seeing more of your work!
Hugs,
Sharon"2nd August, 2008
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Spherical Me says:
"What can I say about Irene....she's a great Flickr friend, so willing and eager to learn new things. Her talent grows all the time, and she's not afraid to use color and shape to make her images pop right out of the screen at you! Her work is varied, and always interesting. She will tease you with fantasy and blow you away with reality. You're a delight, my friend, and I value your friendship here on Flickr."
23rd July, 2008
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DoodleDancer says:
"!W(*)(*)W!
Irene's stream flows through my heart and eyes...
Her balance of nature and digital art is astounding!
The kindest and most thoughtful contact ... a keeper.
Her quest to render beautiful images is a passion, I share, and feel very lucky to have her visit my stream...
...a compliment cherished!
David - rootzz4her ;~)"10th July, 2008
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Michel Mintaka says:
"Renee's photographic art is refreshingly original. She has a big talent for composition, and this is quite evident in her terrific creative visions. With a deep love of nature plus a love of digital manipulations, she often creates exquisite captures of nature, as well as very creative and often sci-fi like fantasy art. I am so very proud of her wonderful art, and feel very blessed that she is also my darling sister!"
30th April, 2008
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Terriyakisays.... says:
"This woman is a TRUE gift to us all here on Flickr! Her talent goes way beyond her photography and spills over into digital art world! Very inspiring indeed!
Terri"9th April, 2008
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joshcalebwray says:
"Well, here is one. I've just recently connected with her work and I am thunderstruck by every piece she creates...I am inspired by singularly excellent and unique work like hers. I am so looking forward to seeing more, though it's hard to see how she could possibly push the envelope any further..but I am sure she will. Creativity like hers is a major testimonial to me that God is real and in the business of creating minds like hers just for the sheer enjoyment of beauty!!!!"
1st February, 2008
- Name:
- Irene [AKA Renee]
- Joined:
- October 2007
- Hometown:
- Paris, France
- Currently:
- Western Washington State, USA
- I am:
- Female and Taken
- Occupation:
- dog mom, gardner, artist



















