Struggling Silence

Nothing mediocre about this Cadence. It speaks a thousand words, wonderful work as ever!

wow… absolutely wonderful art…

WOW!! Incredible. So moving and like warhammer says, so strong. This is certainly not a “mediocre picture” as you say in your description. This is an incredible piece of artistry, as with all your work. It is so powerful and the treatment you have given it is perfect for the meaning. I’m really saddened to read why you made this picture, but also glad you did make it because it is an outstanding piece of work.

I’d say this is a notch above mediocre Cadence!!!,well done…..encore.

Wow!!! This is a really strong image! I agree this is not a “mediocre picture”, this is a outstanding piece of art!!! Very well done!

ooh! this is a wicked wicked shot well done- and there is nothing mediocre about this !

Superb representation of a low time in your life- excellent work

Cadence my friend … I am all for women being silent occasionally, but hey … this is way too drastic!

Love it, instant Fave, Would love to see it in B&W.

I’d love to hear your background story/inspiration too.

P O W E R F U L image…. straight 2 favourites… :P

Kindred spirits Candence , wonderful statement I tend to go slashings of bright paint smiles/ clothes in public to cover up.,and write secret stories.
[hmm said too much ]

this is well done , good effects on the eyes, and mouth, looks straight from a horror flick

Brilliant but horrifying at the same time. I can’t stop looking at this image!

Holy Moley Hon!!! This is sooooo good. Very strong message, very well executed…..I still love you!!!! :)

I think this shows you are…...multi faceted??? Hmmm…yes….:)

Wow! Awesome work!! :X :)

very cool. i like the contacts and mouth.

Brilliant job on this…stunning eyes!!

v. emotive piece!!!

That is very freaky…but well done

ooh creeepy =D
nice effect with this one!! ^_

I’d like to hear the story behind this. I’ve heard a lot in my life.

amazing image

You do what you have to do in order to deal with the past.
And sometimes it results in wonderful art !

Brilliant

wonderfully dark

this is so incredibly moving, and I see so much of myself in this. I remember being trapped inside my own head, totally unable to turn to anyone to free myself from my own darkness. It’s great to see yet another facet of your skill and creativiity. Both you and your work are incredible. Love ya lots. .:HUGS:.

thats so scary, howewer, its so cool

Very powerful and creative, Cadence. People your age have such a complicated world to deal with. How you all cope is a testament to your toughness.

Awesome! Love the white eyes, very complimenting..

Wow! The eyes are so intense…

I’m almost lost for words, this is such a strong image, with I would suggest an equally strong story behind it. A very dark image which is wonderfully photographed, I hope whatever prompted this photograph can be put behind you and you can enjoy your wonderful future.

far from mediocre! very different from your other work though i must admit! :p
very well done :]

Very powerful Cadence. I can relate to this too as I’m sure many women can – and it’s nowhere near mediocre!

Candence, I think you just relieved yourself of your burden in the most eloquent way I have ever seen. This self portrait is amazing and I think it`s awesome that you share it with us. What worries me is that I find it attractive and sexy… maybe I`m the one who`s got the burden!!

Wonderful art. I never thought I`d see you do a zombie, but you`ve just outdone some of the best I`ve seen (and you can believe I`ve seen lots). On a personal level it is very deep and soul searching, so you`ve managed a masterpiece on two fronts. I am so amazed by you!

Sorry about the spelling of your name… though Candence does have a nice ring…
OK, I goofed and I`ll shut up!!

fantastic shot. I’d love to see all your self-portraits side-by-side; that would be fascinating. maybe you are the new Cindy Sherman!

I shat my pants when I saw this picture!

...which is proof enough that it kicks mediocrity in the balls :o)

some people find catharsis in the creative process – and creativity certainly looks good on you, Cadence

Terrific impact Cadence ,well done.

Woderful, powerful image, very well done

deadly evil
looooks scary and painful

Superb work, Cadence. Powerful on more than one level.

So striking! Great tone and impeccable post work!

Not in the least bit mediocre.
Creepy, emotive, very, very deep.
Love it!

the dark side of Candence?... I like you concept!.. your hair gives off a dark radience as well! :)

OMG this rocks!!!!!!

Cadence…. creativity is so healing for the soul! I see that you have suffered for your art.

Very excellent work.

Powerful, beautiful image. Thanks for sharing. I hope that you present is much easier to bear and I’m sorry that your past has been so hard.

great work! makes me shiver…

love it and I understand the truth behind the silence. Thank you for sharing

amazing. great work

It’s painfully beautiful.. love it~ =)

I’m glad you updated the description on this awesome piece :o)

OK, this is the fifth time I have re-written this line so I won’t say much other than I don’t talk either…...Fabulous work you have created here….

yea…very powerful, emotive,haunting image..

That is a great piece of imagery. I’m not normally a fan of photoshop creations, but this images speaks volumes regardless of how it was created. One I can connect with, which is the most important thing after all.

Thanks.

Need people pain for their katharsis?
How to see beauty in ugliness?
Both ends come together,and close the mouth of truth.
To late, I heard you calling: never to be silenced again.

this is absoolutly amazing cadence. i dont know how yu did it but my god..
amazing work..

superb work… love you processing here… just superb!

beautiful very thought provoking piece!

Wow awesome! cool effects

Very strong imagery. Great technique, seamless…well done!

You never cease to amaze me. This is one of the best images with an immediate and strong impact I’ve seen in a long time. The expression, digital manipulation, and the intensity of this image are quite powerful. You are an extremely talented artist and this is a perfect proof of it. And if you think that people do not want to hear about you or your past, than I’m here to listen and be there if needed..

Wow…very strong imagery…emotionally evocative…

High impact image so well conceived…..

Wooooooow! I love your world! I am going to have to come visit more often! Excellent work!!

oooooo… scary… great…. very strong

yikes! and also Wow. Awesome.

fabulous stuff, very moving!!

Disturbing and scarey…But in all the good ways..
Theres a few of us that can associate with this image

fantastic image, great PS work

That’s TWISTED! lol I like it! :D

Oh this is good! Your work is amazing!

wow amazing.

I feel like I should do this sometimes

Art is therapy therapy is art keep on keeping on Regards.

absolutely wonderful work i love it :)

fantastic work very meaningful

Powerful, scary, yet mesmerizing as well. A very powerful self portrait, that shares a lot with the audience and at the same time keeps so much back, its almost an paradox. I have to say I prefer the beauty of some of your other selfies, and yet they didn’t have nearly as much impact as this image.

That is really sweet. Love the mouth. and the scary theme.

What a haunting image!!! Really well done too! Sad message behind it too! I hope you can relieve your self of you burdon some time soon.

Heavy Metal! Nice!

Wonderfully weird!

Fantastic work!!!. very powerful image..

Very Gritty (nice) reminds me of Brom. Really like the green hues!
Tom

power full

this is amazing!

Great work Cadence as always…this really hits home for me, nice one

Powerfully loud!

A picture paints a thousand words – very powerful.

This is dramatic and powerful.

oh wow so much behind this photograph. i want to look inside your mind…

obviously photoshopped, but not obviously photoshopped, if you know what I mean.

Very tidy and clean work. Great composition and framing.

I do soooo love dark work like this.

Wow, that’s freaky! Very nicely done!
It looks great with the black frame! :D

great work

This screams silence in such a loud voice, trapped, unable to speak yet your eyes show an innocence that is trying to remain untarnished by the world and situations that enveloped you. You are a survivor of the silence that tried to take over but you won that battle and your voice is heard without words….AMAZING

i am in total agreement with AlexMac. Amazing shot and incredibly powerful

A hauntingly powerful photograph! Great work with a strong, silent message.

Really great, strong image. well done!

Nuclear, in its power,and so very moving, It seems that you had to do, what had to be done, and for that you are very brave. The liberating part in this Art is in the eyes. There is no quarter given, and I will assume, that none was taken, even more brave. You Cadence, (if I may call you that) are a warrior, and one with extraordinary, insane and awe-inspiring talent. I lost my brother David Allen Venit, 45,on October 7, 2007, to AIDS. If you have the time, I would be honored I you would take a look at “APARTMENT ONE” on my page and give me your thoughts. It is my tribute to David’s honor, and the fight I had to confront just to grant his simple last wishes. Respect. You got crazy skills.

Martin L. Venit

Aaaaaaargh! Scar-eeee!

Although, when I look at this I have a totally different feel from some of the commentors here. I don’t get the feeling that this is a survivor, this is more like a predator, ready to rip your lungs out. I don’t get the vibe of any sadness in this. My personal take.

you can her her speak so loudly in this ….her eyes cream of pain….really is beautiful though in her pain

scream I meant;)

Wow, this is so extremely stunning. Very inspring.

this is so creepy i love it and yet its like shes sad or something

Those eyes just burn holes through me.

Cool effects so what are you saying here? I really love the photoshop effect from a artist perspective !

BUT it makes me nervous with so much violence towards women ! I know I know I know its art but what’s it saying to you the artist because I see it as a frightful abuse to women! I’am Surprised a woman would make a piece like this!

But one thing I do see its gotten people to comment on your art so maybe thats all that really matter in the world is getting noticed and not the message we send out ?

Maybe that should of been Bush you muzzled instead of this fashion model then I would of applauded you!

I’ll keep my eye on your up coming works good luck!

Maybe David should READ as well as LOOK…this is a self portrait not a model and is a self commentary not a celebration of violence

This is a stunning and evocative piece expertly woven with your digital threads..Ithank you for sharing

One thing like I told you before your one talented lady!!! No doubt and as you know art is up to the Viewer to say or think or feel what they want! Maybe you can tell me what you meant to say but its my choice to either see that or think of something more deep to my life experience ! If I was never abused I might never see what you see but if I was beaten and mistreated and bound up then what I see might be only an ugly and hurtful image!
But Art is suppose to touch us and to limit your art based on my feelings and pain is not something you should even consider when your working !! I think your main concern is to be true to your art and then let the pieces fall where they may! Your never gonna please everyone so just please yourself and your creative needs!
All that said once again your really fantastic! Maybe hurtful but thats my issue and not yours keep up the great work because in the end even what may seem ugly to others and hurtful can also help in the end to show us exactly what it is that we need to understand about our selves! Art is and educational tool !
Peace and keep creating! Your Fan

Beautiful

Very powerful image Cadence.
Great work.

All I can say is WOW!

awesome

Fantastic! Your eyes do all the talking. Great work!

Good work, your eyes are very appealing

Wow!!! What an Amazing Photo! Those eyes are so powerful!

Very eerie… But I love!

OMG! Slice me up and sew me together…this is great!

Holy shit. Ouch.

Cadence-

Skipping over your replies, this is the122 comment sent on this piece (unless I missed counting 1 or 2). So I know, that you know how good this piece is. However, I am going to tell you at least one more time, because … it really is—that good.

Both my mother, and I were immediately able to connect with and immensly appreciate the image.

My mother was sexually assulted by an older brother’s friend, when she was only six years old. She has struggled with the general mistrust, the unexpressed anger, and the lingering pain—ever since that dreadful day that she was violated.

I am sincerely sorry, to hear about your difficult past, and I hope that the creation of this image has helped ease, at least a little, of your lingering pain.

Cadence, no matter what anyone else says or thinks of you …
You deserve—to speak out and to express yourself.

Great job!!!

really powerful i love it! u can feel her pain and carry her burdens… xxx

Thanks for the reply cadence, I will :<)

For everyone else out there (reading this) PLEASE check out cadence’s portfolio (or ShutterPulse.com) it is definately worth your time. You can even see the before and after versions, of this piece, in the photo retouching section.

gave me the chills… a lot different to the bright and cheery photo on your website

this picture gives me goosebumps. Great job! You really nailed this one…no pun intended

art is such good therapy… this is a very powerful picture, the sheer force of it has moved many people, reading through some the comments… it does move me.

Oh…I’m pretty much speechless…

ahhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh I LOVE IT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Absolutely awesome, I love the tones and the hints of light in the colour. Stunning eyes – Perfect!

Amazing, I know that I still have a way to go in photoshop. I cannot wait until I learn stuff like you have done here. Blew me away from the word go!!!

very cool! ;)

nice work

very powerful image – until I read that it was photoshop, I thought it was a very clever makeup job! Brilliantly done!

WOW!!!!!! What a poerful image, I love the eye contact and mouth stitching coupled with the finish and story. Brilliant peice of work.

wait a second…let me just pick up my jaw from the floor…..this photo is freaking amazing! its visually powerful and totally conveys how you must feel about your past. i just cannot tell you how much i am in awe of your raw talent Ms. Gamache! Brilliance!

i can relate :)
excelent work

Awesome, Love it…..

Excellent image.

... and some of us talk and talk and sometimes even scream … and still are never Heard.

WOW this is fabulous.

amazing work

Stunning image, so powerful. It is a really well created image obvisouly a lot of thought has gone into it.

Very cool.

without a doubt, the most powerful picture i have seen here so far.

This is one of the most profoundly moving self portraits I have ever seen. It is deep and dark and absolutely liberating!!

this is great work Cadence and if you ever want to talk about your past please get in touch

Holy Crap!! This is disturbing… but I like it!
Fav’d for sure!

I’m slightly shocked but mostly in awe well done.

Holy crap! Well done!

I think your art says it all!

A picture, of only eight words, rather than a thousand.
I see your pain; I cry for you.

I can still hear you, believe me…....
We can all hear each other…..
Massive hugs, this is truly inspirational and one of the most powerful images I have ever seen….....
xxx

Yes, I understand :)

you need not write a thing…
this image tells an entire story by itself
I really do love this pic!!

man, this chick is scary….............oh well, at least she can’t bite me!

powerfull image cadence
,but hopefully you have found your vioce
and whatever the struggle was
has been resolved and worked out
an image of vivid impact

LOVEEEEEEEE and soooooooo POWERFUL !!!!!!!!!

This picture speaks VOLUMES!

Not sure how i missed this but great image.

powerful!

BEAUTIFUL, STUNNING, FABULOUS!!!!!xx

this speaks to my heart…and i’m in love with this piece….
on so many levels…this is NOT creepy….if you look deep enough
(i meant that in a good way)

Phew….I really can’t say much more than those that have already commented…...Oh my this is very confronting visually and emotionally. Your art speaks a thousand words me thinks….x