Dochtersions: Hello everybody! Under the name "dochtersions" I started, at the suggestion of my dear husband, in sharing my photos, fractals, and also some paintings, and other 2D art here at Renderosity. That was in January of 2010. I still use my two owls as avatar, which is a reduced image of one of my oil paintings.
The name "dochtersions" came into my head as only one, when I was looking for a name for my blog that I started in 2007.
This name is not that strange, as I know that God is my real father and mother at the same time, and I know that God loves me more and deeper than a man can aware of (or at least I think this way)
I live in the South of The Netherlands together with my retired husband. I've had various occupations. In my last job, I was working as an assistant to a paediatrician and a rehabilitation specialist. When I had children, I graduated "health awareness", and gave lectures on various topics, plus vegetarian cooking classes to teenagers.
My husband and I have together two daughters and four grandchildren. Which all live abroad, to be precise in Lacey (WA-USA) and Davos in Switzerland.
I've always been busy with all kinds of creativity. As a child I drew a lot, later pottery, needle art, tapestries, weaving, batik art, macramé, etc. Painting with oil was my last great hobby.
Around about the year 2000 I started having unexplained physical symptoms as well as insomnia, which was later diagnosed as having PTSD. It turned out that I had repressed a traumatized youth. However, the physical symptoms made that I no longer could be busy with my passions, the real painting, and other activities (f.e. reading books, gardening, travelling), which I was doing without a limit.
What I can stay doing well in limited form, is playing music on my mandolin and my guitar, and also to enjoy/listen my favourite music, which is including the cantatas of J.S. Bach and his sons , f.e. also music from G.F. Handel, G.Ph. Telemann, a.s.o. This is also the kind of music that my husband (on its church organ) and I (on my mandolin) play together.
After being diagnosed with PTSD a lot changed and I was forced to look for alternatives in which I could express myself. That is, that for years I started writing, and poetry, which go quite intense and as a sort of automatic. Unfortunately, my knowledge of the English language is not sufficient enough, so I write in my mother tongue, with sometimes a few exceptions. The thoughts come to my mind right at unexpected moments, and it’s wonderful, to surrendering to your train of thoughts.
In the encounter more and more of impossibilities, in connection with, f.e continuous pains, I learned to shift my gaze. Searching for distractions and alternatives, I learned to focus my happy mind on all the wonderful and admirable little things in the world around me.
My husband since 1968 Karel (kareldg on RR) bought a small pocket camera for me, and taught me to work with Fractal Explorer. Through my little Sony camera I learned to look differently, to see deeper; to see the details, the structure, how refined, and just so unique the small ones are in God's creation.
What is one of my daily tasks is trying to support people who suffer from PTSD, but they suffer more in an emotional way, and I can understand them and listen to their story (digital) they trust me.
Renderosity: What projects are you currently working on?
Dochtersions: Of course I would love to take more concrete technical knowledge to me (to acquire), and follow tutorials, how to work with Ultra Fractal, Mandelbulb, etc.. The capabilities of PSP investigate and experiment with it.
The manual of my current camera (Canon PowerShot SX50HS, and as pocket camera Panasonic DMC-TZ35, since 2020 I use a Canon PowerShot SX70HS). I would like to sift through, and experiment with it. But exactly that kind of things, such as reading comprehension, concentration, makes this especially, by the constant dominating intense facial pain, really impossible.
All in all, I continue to look for improvement, while in the meantime trying to be light-hearted, happy and hopeful, to be open to everything that's coming my way. I enjoy art, stay in the nature, the outer man/woman in me, the love that I've been given, to realize this, and to be thankful for. Wherever I am happy with is that I am able to meet so many lovely people through RR. Unfortunately, only digital, but I'm also grateful.
Comments (27)
mininessie
i am so sorry!! big hugs!!!!
Annie_Photography
very nice expression !
giulband
Too bad notice to comment !!!!!
claude19
...le 7 Juin 2015, j'avais été heureux de pouvoir lui dédicacer une fractale, toute de vert 'vêtue', et j'étais réellement en admiration devant sa ténacité de connaître un peu plus que superficiellement tous ces logiciels 3D ! Elle n'oubliait jamais de mettre quelques mots danhs un commentaire sur mon travail ! Jamais elle ne se plaignait publiquement de quoi que ce soit et je me souviendrai toujours de cette artiste qui avait voulu avec talent, dominer MOJOWORLD, ses lumières, ses textures !!! Je sais Mies que vous avez été plusieurs par le Fractal forum a vouloir avoir de ses nouvelles, et vos inquiétudes... Sa dernière création est peut-être son dernier message "SPIRFALLING", un fractal en guise de message d'adieu : La Boucle est bouclée !!! Que son âme repose en Paix, qu'elle se réintègre dans un esprit méritant, qu'elle puisse transmettre des valeurs humaines fondamentales : Amour, Amitié, et Foi en l'Art, notre seul continent de Liberté aujourd'hui !!! Claude ... June 7, 2015, I was happy to dedicate her a fractal, any green 'dressed', and I really was in awe of her tenacity to know a little more superficially all 3D software! She never forgot to put some words danhs a comment on my work! She never publicly complained about anything and I'll always remember this artist who had wanted with talent, dominate mojoworld, lights, textures !!! Mies I know that you have been more by the Fractal forum will hear from her, and worries ... His latest creation is perhaps his last message "SPIRFALLING" a fractal as a farewell message: The buckle is buckled !!! May his soul rest in peace, it reintegrates in a spirit worthy, it can transmit basic human values: Love, Friendship, and Faith in Art, our only continent Freedom today!!! Claude ... 7 juni 2015, ik was blij om haar te wijden een fractal, enige groene 'gekleed', en ik was echt onder de indruk van haar vasthoudendheid om een beetje meer oppervlakkig alle 3D-software weten! Ze vergat nooit om wat woorden te brengen danhs een commentaar op mijn werk! Ze heeft nooit openlijk geklaagd over iets en ik zal altijd onthouden deze kunstenaar die wilde met talent, domineren mojoworld, verlichting, texturen !!! Mies Ik weet dat u meer geweest door de Fractal forum zullen horen van haar, en zorgen ... Zijn laatste creatie is misschien wel zijn laatste boodschap "SPIRFALLING" een fractal als een afscheid bericht: De gesp wordt geknikt !!! Moge zijn ziel in vrede rusten, maar reïntegreert in een geest waardig, kan het overbrengen fundamentele menselijke waarden: liefde, vriendschap en geloof in kunst, onze enige continent Vrijheid vandaag !!! Claude
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Lenord
A sad day indeed when yesterday we learned our worst fears were true our great Friend Corrie had passed in her sleep. The world and this community is a lesser place without her, she will be missed I will miss her Peace
dwarvenkind
Lovely tribute piece to a great and kind soul.
jayfar
This is a fantastic dedication Jacomina and may she rest in peace. I was not familiar with her work but still feel sorry at the loss.
QuietRiot
This beautiful dedication makes me cry. I will miss her so much
durleybeachbum
A very beautiful dedication.
Badsue
Oh dear, I didn't know Corrie left us! She was such a friendly and kind person, I'll miss her! Wonderful dedication Mies.
magnus073
Jacomina, this is a lovely and thoughtful dedication and I am greatly sorry for the loss of your friend.
helanker
What a fabulous and loving dedication to your friend. I didnt know her, but It is so sad, when we lose one of our members here.
Faemike55
A beautiful dedication to a sweet and fun lady. I'll miss her humour and responses to my suggestion of fishing & camping by the lakes she created. Rest in Peace Dear lady
Gisela
Oh I think She was so young.
farmerC
Hier sta je niet bij stil. een Mooi eerbetoon aan Peedy.
Glendaw
Oh Mies what a beautiful card and kind, caring and thoughtful dedication for Corrie. May you Rest in Peace Dear Corrie.
Bampster
I have just returned from a long hiatus and then I discover that Peedy has passed , it is a shock!. She was indeed a talented artist and a truly marvelous person, She will be missed, things will not be the same. You presented a beautiful and touching dedication card, Mies!
ia-du-lin
Beautiful image and wonderful dedication!
Juliette.Gribnau
ik schrik hiervan en had deze info gemist... ik zal haar zeker missen !!
Hubert
A very lovely tribute to our friend Corrie! Thanks!
prutzworks
beautiful dedication
SunriseGirl
Oh Mies, I am so sorry to hear this news about your friend. I will have to check if her gallery is still here to see what I missed. She must have been a really wonderful person because this fractual is absolutely stunning. It is one of the best pieces you have created and I am sure it does her great honor. Big Hug
danapommet
An inspirational dedication for Corrie - she will be missed - you designed a lovely card for her!
voske
Prachtige prent .Heel mooi eerbetoon aan Corrie
0rest4wicked
She would be honored at such a beautiful piece. Thank you for this memorial
jocko500
very lovely