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.ÂÂ
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.   ÂÂ
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 (24)
brycek
She is so beautiful..lovely expression and hair. Excellent work!!
kelvinhughes
excellent Maxine well done another stunning image
jjean21
Absolutely and dreamily beautiful; the magic effect is wonderful. Love the 2nd skin with the jeans too. Awesome artwork.
giorgio_2004
This image tells a whole story without the need for a single word. Amazing!
mejed
You did fantastic with this...Stunning work.
lh_cerdeira
Cute expression... liked the hair and the outfit too... Keep it up! ;)
SoCalRoberta
A lovely portrait :)
angelbearzs
outstanding image and excelllent:)
Virtual_World
Very beautiful!
shutterb
Beautiful face... nice postwork...
tiquanleap
Beautiful image!!
CaperGirl42
wow Sharon is just beautiful!!!! you did a excellent job here- such a gorgeous scene !!!!!!! love it ((VOTE)) Hugs
drifterlee
Oh, this is beautiful!!!! Love your effects!!
busi2ness
Gorgeous looking lady and your post work is excellent.
frankiemas
Wow, this is so magical Maxine :-) Excellent lighting and the effects are wonderful!!! She really is gorgeous and that second skin looks awesome!!! This is so terrific Maxine!!! Vote!!! Hugsss ^_^
barrowlass
gorgeous work Maxine! Love her expression
Storm9167
Very cool image, love it.. Have a great weekend!!
adnan007
Wow love that effect and your character is so beautiful. she looks so innocent in a sexy way. well done
Danceswithroos
Fantastic work! Her expression is wonderful and so is your postwork!
morghana
Very, very pretty!. Gorgeous!!!
msebonyluv
Beautiful work!!! She's almost magical!!
SQS
Wonderful, render, Maxine!! Lighting is great as well as the character
wishes3d
Beautiful and magical render! Excellent work!
Marinalea
Wonderful pose, more more more please!!!!!!!!!!!!