As a hobbyist photographer I developed an interest in combining "fantasy and reality" back in the late 1990's. At that time my graphics knowledge consisted of a vague familiarity with PhotoImpact. With the help of some friends who were learning Poser at the time I obtained some "tubes" of fairies which I incorporated into various shots of flowers and gardens and eventually purchased Poser in an attempt to create my own additions to my photos.
Through a graphics design course I took on line I met some of the greatest Poser artists around. Paramount was meeting Jayme from Illusions Designs (in my mind the "King of Poser Art" ) who spent countless hours and infinite patience teaching me how to actually use the program, add dimension and shadow and most importantly--create a personality to the figures thus giving them that certain "glow". Without that, you would most likely still be looking at flat, lifeless images in my gallery.Â
Once comfortable with using the program I developed an interest in character creation.  Again my dear Jayme to the rescue -- always coaching and challenging me to go beyond what I thought I could do...and the result is the characters you will soon find in my store.   Â
I still have a ways to go before I'm completely satisfied with my images and characters, but in the journey lies all the fun!
Comments (17)
tonyb42
Now THIS is quality work! Outstanding use of color!
brycek
Absolutely gorgeous..beautiful dress and colors!!
kelvinhughes
most excellent well done maxine
Mondwin
Fantastic and gorgeous image!!!Excellent!!Bravo!V:DDD.Hugsxx
barrowlass
gorgeous render, character, pose and setting - lovely work as usual xxxx
Terrace-tenmou
Beautiful work!Charming=^_^=
Irish
A classic! Beautifully done!!
mejed
Beautiful work, up to you usual greatness. V
msebonyluv
Beautiful work!!!
adnan007
love the pose and the background, the character as well....this is a well done scene, you haven't missed a thing... it's perfect and fantastic
Danceswithroos
A celebration of life? She looks so happy. Excellent work!
Storm9167
Very nice image Maxine, and I really appreciate your encourageing words the other day!! I hope you're haveing a great weekend, and that maybe there's a silver lineing or two for ya..
Virtual_World
Beautiful, looks like an old painting!
frankiemas
John Dillinger might not like her, but I do :-) This is excellent artwork Maxine, her dress looks wonderful and a beuatiful pose!!! The character looks very stunning!!! Vote!!! Hugsss ^_^
drifterlee
Gorgeous render!!!!!!! I love the dress!!!
wishes3d
Very beautiful! Excellent work!
busi2ness
Warm and soft, your lady looks gorgeous.