From Chris, Paul, and Alisa at HiveWire 3D: Lisa Buckalew, aka Lisa's Botanicals and a founding partner of HiveWire 3D, passed away on February 20, 2021. She will live on in the hearts of her family and friends, and all who knew her or use any of her beautiful products. We miss you and love you, Lisa. What follows is what she originally wrote on her Bio:
******************************************************************************
A bit about me? Thanks for asking! :)
Im Lisa, Lee, Mom, or Lisa Marie when Im in trouble! (Hi Mom!) For the past twenty years Ive been married to Jeff and Im the proud Mom to three wonderful boys.
Having been born on September 4, Im a Virgo and yes, a perfectionist. :)
I have a love of horses, books and of art that goes back to my childhood. One of my favorite childhood memories is of my mom reading me Miss Twiggys Tree over and over again. After I learned to read on my own I was hooked. Long after bedtime, my mom often found me under the covers with a flashlight reading the latest Nancy Drew or anything to do with horses book.
As a child, my creativity was always encouraged and I was told that I should pursue a career in art. Most of my childhood drawings and paintings were of faeries and elves living in mushroom worlds and of course there were many, many drawings of horses.
Twenty years ago I was destined for Art School and some formal art training but instead decided to marry and start a family. My artistic interests over the years since have been varied. Ive explored Photography, landscaping, various crafts, sewing, floral arrangement, glass etching, fountain making and Ive become quite good at cake decorating. Now, though, I feel as if Ive come full circle and am beginning another journey starting once again with my first love -- my passion for drawing and painting.
The passing of my son Jeff in the Spring of 2000 nearly destroyed me. It was then that I began using Poser to illustrate my thoughts, ideas and feelings while working through my grief.
With the expert guidance of my very dear friend, Moyra, I was able to complete my first vision, a Terragen/Poser/Photoshop composite I call Making the Journey. From there I have eagerly continued my own journey into the fine art of 3D imagery and am thrilled to be contributing to 3D resources with my own Products for Poser.
Art, expression and imagery for me go hand in hand with the written word and my passion for books has taken me through many experiences and on many adventures. I am currently exploring a variety of New Age titles and poring over the Photoshop Bible.
To me it seems that one cannot read without being inspired to write and I am pleased to say that I am now a published poet. :)
I hope have enjoyed learning a bit about the artist behind the art. Thank you for your interest.
Comments (40)
Dave71
WOW, gorgeous, the curls look great as a mane..and the picture and pose look very natural
AAlice
Thats excellent. Beautiful beyond words........stunning work.
DreamstoGo
Excellent, all!!
vapo
What a gorgeous scene...
rockets
This is most excellent! I'm going to have to try those curls on the horse, but know I won't get these results...LOL Beautiful, beautiful work!!
foleypro
Excellent pic love the textures and pose....
Heart'Song
This is an astounding piece - from top to bottom. I love erything about it. Thank you SO much. And thanks for the great tip about the conforming curls. They really make the horse look totally different.
Syyd
This is beautiful..your work has such grace to it...
gg77
Beautiful in every respect. I love the lighting!
SkyeWolf
How inventive :) I never would have thought to use the conform curls on the horse...or anything else besides a P4 Fem for that matter. Wonderful job! Your work is always so beautiful. Something for me to aspire to!
Maevryn
It's always such a pleasure to view your work. Excellent render!
Destiny
Not much I can add that hasn't already been said. Your work is always such a delight to the senses :)
Stormi
You have such a style to your renders and I can pick them out of the thumbnails even before I see your name. I love the Conforming Curls & think maybe I'll have to snag them sometime. Stunnning work as always.. I love the horse it looks so realisitic... =)
Lorraine
well done!...I will have to look into this technique, I think Sharkey did the war horse using conforming curls and shadownet the unicorn...this turned out very well and the mane and tail are excellent details that bring the horse to life...
BluesPadawan
WOW Lisa...wonderful imagery. To use the tools that we are given to create is an art when placed in your hands, in my hands it's like using a hammer and chisel.
HMG_Designs
This is a beauty. I love the soft misty glow about it and lighing is just awesome!
pendarian
Lisa, I always love it when you post, I know that when I click on that thumbnail that I will be delighted with what I see and this is no exception. The overall atmosphere is really, really great and helps make the picture come together. Thank you for sharing with us!
droyd
Great Job! Very nicely done.
Morris
You do have such a beautiful style! Absolutely gorgeous work!
Richabri
Stunning render in every aspect! Just gorgeous and the postwork is truly amazing.
Marcabros
Wow Lisa this is stunning and awesome..the whole composition is outstanding and you got my respect for this work....EXCELLENT !!
SergeantJack
Great pic. It must have taken some superhuman patience to finish it. Lovely work.
artistheat
Stunning pic,excellent work,fantastic lighting
Darkworld
very beautiful render, she looks ready to kill something! thanks so much Lisa; incredible work. The deep wilderness setting has a good feel too it; cool :)
neftis
This is truly a wonderful work! You are a GREAT artist LisaB! Superb!
DemolitionMan
Beautiful work...!.....Stunning horse and girl. The composition is perfect.. Anything in particular she is aiming that lethal weapon at lol..
Chailynne
Very beautiful. I love what you've done for the poor horse. LOL But the whole thing is just wonderful. :o)
shanpoo
Gorgeous Lisa--your on a roll woman way to go!!!!:)
hmatienzo
Marvelous painting!
Laurie S
Yikes Lisa I missed this! and it is just beautiful! Every thing fits, the horse looks fantastic and the colors and lighting are wonderful!Hat's off!!