What to say?
Well, firstly I'll be gobsmacked if anybody is actually reading this ;) Me? Born in England, grew up on the Isle of Man, went to school in Canada briefly, emigrated to Australia for 13 years, then returned to the UK. I know.. I get about...
I’ve got no training in art whatsoever and my freehand drawing skills are very limited, so it’s mostly more a case of enthusiasm, optimism, hope in the face of experience, reading a lot of tutorials, accidents and random experiments. Oh and cups of tea. I ended up here entirely by chance and it’s been both a revelation and a joy.
As to software I use Daz3D, Bryce (occasionally), Photoshop, plus Hexagon 2.5 and Poser 6 for any modelling. And UV mapper pro for UV unwrapping as it just makes life a much nicer place to be.
I'm afraid I grew up between the pages of Lord of the Rings, was heavily involved with Medieval Re-Enactment Groups in Aus (I know... go figure), fell in love with Victorian High Goth, Consulting Detectives *sigh*, various tragic poets, vampires, ripping yarns of the adventurous kind, Steampunk, pirates, ice hockey, music that sweeps away your soul, dancing barefoot to drums and random stubbly blokes with swords. Reality is too interesting a concept to only have one to play in. :)
Renderosity was found via a random trawl shortly after I first downloaded Daz Studio with a bit of a ‘oop, what the heck is this then’ thought. Once I'd wandered across it, I found I couldn’t stop coming back. Some of the artwork here is incomparably brilliant, and it's all shared in a great spirit of friendship and helpful feedback. There are some amazing artists from many fields here who are incredibly generous with their advice and time.
Currently I’m tentatively poking my toe into the waters of actually producing 3d models, in and around my day-job as I clearly don’t have either enough to do or enough stress in my life ;) But then, a day without learning something is probably a day in which I’ve really not given living my best shot. I don't know why I do it, but to be honest, I can imagine giving up breathing first.Â
I get the feeling there's much much more to be done with it than I'm currently doing. But isn't there always?
So I’d just like to say a huge thanks to all those who've taken the time to stop by, comment, advise, beta-test, write tutorials, answer forum questions and generally be around. It's really appreciated, and believe me, you have made a difference.
Hope you have fun, enjoy your rendering and keep trying new stuff!
Thanks for reading and have a great day... Skip xxÂ
Oh! If you want to keep up to date on anything I'm doing 3d-wise (products, freebies and all that), come visit me at:
www.distantflame.com
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Comments (16)
Jadelu
Very impressive, great work!
erlandpil
Wonderfult picture and work erland
Angelsinger
Beautiful, beautiful image! I love your character, she looks so graceful... Very naturally posed, too. :) I really appreciate what you wrote under your image! :D
evinrude
Breathtaking. What a moment.
Star4mation
She's a real beauty Skip!!
BGHart
A very touching image in very harmonic colors. Love the idea of a tribal tatoo on her belly. Bravo! Beautiful work!
9841007
Oh my, that is beautiful Skip!!! Wonderfully done, and I too think it's cute to see the mommy to be tummy sticking out. I think it's rather cute. Love the pose and expression. She looks like the adventurous type, and with that expression it looks like she rather be out and about, but her condition is keeping her away from the fun she would usually be having. I love the owl and the flock of passing birds too I think it's a very nice touch. Love the lighting! Your pics are just a joy to look at!
shanpoo
Beautiful image and I love her belly! The owl is so cool looking I think I need to buy him! I love the birds and its simply amazing how its a brush. Excellent rating!.....Shannon ;}
GARNETROSE
beautiful !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
cauchy
A great and surely not-everyday image!
annita
Ohhhhh this is really gorgeous. I love the whole image. And those birds are perfect this way. Excellent piece of art!!!
Magick_Lady
love how you put the image together with this background , good job ;)
croxie
That is so very true. Nothing is more beautiful than a pregnant women - well, except from the ones who turn into dragons of course...LOL (and I don't mean that literally either). I like this because it's different. When it comes to Poser and women, most people tend to make them so darn perfect (done that myself too) and no one is perfect really. It's something in the light and her pose that looks like a promise of tomorrow...it's very nice :D Oh..and I did read your entire bio btw. :D
aliensprog
Simply superb and I agree with your sentiment. Celebrate your form whenever possible. I see not much bryce work lately.
byron7
Great composition and mood. You have done excellent work.
Digital_Mischief
I'm one who is unimpressed with pregnant women as over population is a serious problem; anyone can have a baby. Being able to afford one, and help shape them into a responsible adult is whole other matter. That being said this is a very nice image!