From innocence, the teens, man hood, the joy of parenthood, success, and to reap all of life's rewards with retiring and becoming a proud Grandfather; I feel truly blessed! Sure, there were many unwanted moments along the way, many of which, time has not erased. Some so devastating that I am amazed I have survived. But, only one wish I have made, and only one wish has been granted, "to be Happy"! Delusional and in denial, maybe; But, I'm glad I did not wish "to be Miserable"! :)
BIO
Someone told me I'm 57 (Now 62) and single. Really? I have always been a child at heart. So it is easy to see why I prefer Faeries! I did not need Peter Pan to convince me to "Never grow up!". Unfortunately, that's not the way our species. So on the exterior, I had to. But, deep within, my child remained. I prefer to be positive, supporting the soft, sweet, and gentle. I paint the world in that light. I'm not blind to the horrors of the world, and I stay sharp to the perils that confront us all. I simply do not allow that to alter how I view the world. I believe "Everything is beautiful", "Lead by example", "Love thy fellow Man", and possibly the greatest truth of all, "You can be what ever you desire, as long as you believe and pursue". I have always love the arts in all categories! I have palyed the guitar for over 45 years and have written over 100 songs. I am a minstrel and enjoy sharing my gift of song. I have dabbled in the visual arts since childhood. I won 2nd place in a High School Architectural State wide contest, and wanted to pursue that field, but somehow got sidetracked. The Sixties! During my middle thirties, I renewed my interests in the Arts and studied most of the Master Artists of oil painting, but struggled with its application. It was during my profession as Programmer Analyst, that I was exposed to CAD systems and its use in design, and found the Media right for me. I started with TrueSpace and CorelDraw starting in the early 90's, but it was not until I retired that I was able to give Art the attention it requires! I truly enjoy Poser and Vue and started to work with these tools in earnest in 2002. But I owe my biggest inspiration and push to Renderosity and all the Artists herein, regardless of their skill levels and talents. This community provides a place for expression and a shared interest > The Love of Art! Thanks for taking the time to get to know me. I hope you enjoy my images. Hugs, Dennis :)
Comments (69)
Surama
What an idea and realisation.....like it!!!!!
Mondwin
WOW.... what a cool idea!!!Excellent work as Your usual Dear Dennis|!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!bravissimo!V:DDD.Hugsxx Whylma.
mylemonblue
Amazing image. Two of the best animal people I've ever seen. By the way I think the little mouse at the bottom is cool to. :D
swtmelode
Holy Cow!!!!!!!!!! Dennis this is BRILLIANT!!!!!! Talk about unique...Excellent image & extremely well done!!!!!!!!!!
hazelfaye
OOOOH WOW, this is just fantastic.......superb idea....truly excellent
TheAnimaGemini
What a stunning idea and realisation. Absolutly superb and excellent!!! I LOVE IT!!! Goes to fav, right now!
tatalinn
Wow!!! I'm impressed by your fantasy mind!! Great composition and the background is gorgeous!! Great work!!
AGentleMuse
Super idea!! Stunningly excellent image and work!!!
Digimon
WOW!!!! Dennis! Both stunning and so unusual!!! Bravo!!
meselfr
nwo this is freakin' cool... excellent work :)
Porthos
WOW!!! This is different for you Dennis, a super fantasy image - BRAVO!!!
dolfijntjes
Fantastic work on this Dennis
1010
This is way different for you Dennis. It's so vivid and beautiful. Love the bold colors too. Excellent art!
Gor111
Fantastic how you have created this human animal scene! I'm fascinated about their poses! I love the so beautiful background which does wonderfully fit to them! Bravo!!!
Irish
WOW!!!!!! Absolutely awesome scene ~ beautifully done!
CavalierLady
Wow! Now this is different! What a concept! Very creative and well done, Dennis!!!
bbratche
Pardon the pun... but this is wild buddy:) Excellent work!
3dvice
Wow, great concept, unique and very creative! Superb textures and brilliant render!
Artzy
Wonderfully Done!
mickeyrony
A Genius overflowing and gratieuse Idea Da it not easy of the annimaux... Ben Cheer my friend... What imagination and of very good taste... I think that your couple is :with the small birds????? and how much you makes us include/understand it by your small extra all with the entour.. Bravo for your pleasant thoughts and continuesof your so commestible work..... Miamm Miamm.... ((5))
Fractelaar
Impressive fantasy world Dennis Like it how you have use the Apo flame as background Thanks for the support :-)
heartnsoul
So much passion that even the mouse has to turn away!!! Ah....for when one sees beauty, they see not the difference. The ultimate in surrender! I agree with all of the above! Simply wonderful!!! What an exsquisite imagination you have! HUGS :) ~Michelle~
kansas
An amazing composition. Makes me think of the violent urges of 'man'. Wonderful use of Arend's flame.
zoren
another WOW!!! you out did yourself on this one Dennis, great concept with maximum impact.... composition superb!!
RodolfoCiminelli
Original and very creative idea.......!!!! Fantastic realization......!!!
ObsidianLogic
terriffic wonderful concept
Snow_Angel
Dennis this is FaNtAsTiC! Love the animals and looks terrific on Arends background Flame! Wow!!! :)
iceberg5
Arend's fractal has certainly given a most effective groundcover of savannah grass ! Your hominid-like Leopard seems to be embracing the erotic Zebra-lady and does not intend any harm upon her _ style phantastico ! Great work , Dennis !
Richardphotos
you blew me out of the water Dennis. I thought it was tiger having a snack at the expense of a zebra.little did I know it was forbidden love and the tiger was wanting to her a hicky!!!
Blush
Wow Dennis This is so unique and so very different... But I love it... Very impressive... On another note I saw my Dr today...I now weigh 115lbs the most in over a year YEAH but he did fuss at me because I have made an appt with my Oncologist yet.. Thank you for all your prayers and the warm IM to me... Hugs Susan~