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*nebu, a name many photomanipulators will know. But how well do you know the person behind the name? The following is an interview conducted by `mirrorkills with the photomanipulation master.


Can you tell us a little about yourself to help people who aren't familiar with you, get to know you a little better?

My real name is Shelley Bergen but most know me as nebu. I am 43, I live in central Canada with my husband and our 13 year old son.



What inspired you to become an artist? and What first got you into creating photomanipulations?
I have always been artistic in one way or another. When I was 18 I discovered tapestry and have been making tapestry ever since. I started painting in acrylics many years ago and took a few courses in primative/folk art painting for fun. I discovered photomanipulation about 8 years ago in virtual chat. We used to "paint" avatars in shop there and participate in contests. I started making larger images just over 3 years ago. `noir encouraged me to join da, in fact I hadnt even heard of da till she started telling me about it.
I've only worked in large images since then.


What are the your programs of choice to create your art?
I am currently using Paintshop Pro 9 which I love. I have used paintshop Pro since I began in digital art about 8 years ago. Back then photoshop was the less used program, everyone used Paintshop Pro. I've never seen a reason to switch over. If it ain't broke don't fix it!! I have also messed some with Poser 5 and I am going to start learning to do vectors, I have Freehand now for that
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Your works from what can be seen, has a very unique darker themed style to them. Why dark art? What draws you to it?
I find dark art to be very expressive, and Im not afraid to explore the darker side of life. I've done a few lighter pieces but I prefer darker more macabre.
Its also a good way to face your own demons.


A lot of art deals with controversial topics/issues. Do you find yourself working with a "topical" subject, as a way to get your thoughts and opinions expressed?
Yes very much so. Art is a wonderful means of expression.
And not just expressing everything that is good and perfect either.
Life is not always good and it is never perfect.


What are you opinions on art as an expression and art made to just look pretty?
I think both have their place and purpose. I personally prefer work with deeper meaning, work that makes you think and/or feel when you look at it. I love the impact. Probably another reason why I prefer darker art.

In my house the pretty pictures are pieces I painted myself in acrylics, still lifes, scenery etc. All the rest are dark/macabre prints.

Many of which are from DA artists.


Once an idea has been sown in your mind and you sit down to actually create a piece.... do you always try and convey a message in your pieces or is it sometimes just art for arts sake
I usually have some sort of idea or atleast a concept of what I want to create or express. I have made a few pieces just my sitting down and and starting on something with no thought or direction in mind, but I find them harder to complete because there is no vision or idea to follow. I have a folder of unfinished pieces like that.

When I work on a piece that came from an idea or concept its like a piece of myself. Making a piece just to make one isnt a piece of me really. Atleast thats how it makes me feel.



Photomanipulation as it is deals with creating art from the stock art of others. What do you look for in stock? Where's the first place you usually turn, and here on dA who would you consider to be yur favourite stock providers?

For starters I no longer use stocks from DA, seeing as the majority of my work is commissioned now and most stock accounts in DA are for DA use only. I look for quality stock in very large sizes. I have been taking some of my own stocks lately, and my good friend ~Geno101 takes whatever photos I want, I just have to ask him...he's a doll! I also use ImageAfter, Mayangs<... ]]> ~PhotoManipulation -=Major Update=- http://PhotoManipulation.deviantart.com/journal/7523313/ http://PhotoManipulation.deviantart.com/journal/7523313/ Fri, 06 Jan 2006 03:42:00 PST mirrorkills here my fellow manipulators.

Getting the club back on track over the next few days.

If you're a member, leave a comment saying so, so that we can watch you. I have removed everyone from the watch list.

There will be contests, there will be prizes. There will hopefully be activity.


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Note the account with any ideas you have for special features.

See you all real soon. ]]> ~PhotoManipulation -=Members=- http://PhotoManipulation.deviantart.com/journal/7523290/ http://PhotoManipulation.deviantart.com/journal/7523290/ Fri, 06 Jan 2006 03:34:53 PST ~PhotoManipulation -=Stocks and Resources=- http://PhotoManipulation.deviantart.com/journal/7523285/ http://PhotoManipulation.deviantart.com/journal/7523285/ Fri, 06 Jan 2006 03:34:30 PST ~PhotoManipulation