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 (19)
Storm9167
Great image and words.. My apologies for misunderstanding the meaning!! Wouldn't be the 1st time.. Mark..
kelvinhughes
excellent maxine well done
busi2ness
Striking way you rendered the constrast in age.
brycek
Wonderful image..Well done!!
frankiemas
Wow Maxine, they both look so stunning and the verses are wonderful!!! This is a very striking image with wonderful mood!!! Fantastic artwork Maxine!!! Hugsss Frankie ^_^
barrowlass
beautiful image with beautiful verses! A really potent mix - well done Maxine!
Jadelu
Very nice!
GabyTrautmann
Gorgeous! Great render.
Irish
A truly fabulous, gorgeous render Maxine!! How very true and you've really captured the essence of your prose. Bravo!!!
adnan007
lovely scene and characters. love the dedication as well. exellent work
venerella
I suppose this is the one you were speaking about. This is the best of yours Maxine. Not only for lightning, but almost for the scene itself. Thes two men are speaking without the need of speaking, because their expressions say a lot. And what you have written is so touching and so true. Wonderfully, wonderfully done!
wishes3d
Wonderful! Very beautiful work! Excellent!
angelbearzs
that is beautiful and excelllent!!!!!!!
helderres
Excellent!!! Wonderful image!!! Well done!!!
LENK911
AWESOME WORK! EACH CHARACTER IS SO PERFECT. SOMETHING TO ASPIRE TO. GREAT VERSE TOO.
drifterlee
Awesome!!! That older guy looks so real!!
SoCalRoberta
This is the best I've ever seen Julian look!
morghana
Impressive and significant realization!. Wonderful characters and scene!. Brilliant!!!
tyllo
Love is UNIVERSAL!Astounding quality and great composition,Maxie.Very haunting image....