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 (37)
zoren
she looks beautifully determined, very nice work... excellent render!
Storm9167
Nice image Maxine.. Have a good one!!
theprojectionist
Oh Yeah straight to the favs,just great
angelbearzs
she is very goreoues and awesome secne!!!!")
SQS
A whole new meaning for the stars and stripes ;}} Beautiful lighting
philiplopezjr
This is awesome! Love everything about this.
brycek
Beautiful image Maxine..Excellent work!!
Biffowitz
See .....this is what I'm talking about. I must be missing some secret poser render buttons. I've never got a render to look this good, ever! Sweet render for sure, and stunning colors. Amazing work!!!
morghana
She is wonderful! Fantastic work!!!
Sparkles
Wooohooo ride em cowboy...this is excellent. Love this concept. Fantastic work!!
MongusKing
WOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOW !!! I love her !!!!! AWESOME image!! XCellent work!!!! FAV
eekdog
hmmm i definitly faving her, a very sweet lady done by a sweet lady, great job Maxine, lol steve
msebonyluv
Very beautiful!! Like the texture on the outfit!! Gorgeous work!!
sandraz63
Beautiful image!! Excellent work!!!!
mejed
Hell of a way to go...LOl..Great image.
busi2ness
Wow! and it is meant not only for the lady but your whole presentation is alight with energy and heat. Your post work is top notch but you know it on this one!
kelvinhughes
wtg maxine excellent well done
missgrin
Gorgeous image....
Elsina
She is gorgeous and that outfit with belt and hat is top!
Irish
Super title and awesome scene!!! Fabulous render Maxine.
Surama
Wonderful!
StarGazer9
Hot!
sumdumgi
Beautiful Maxine! If you render over a black background you won't get the grey in her hair when you mask your image.
drifterlee
Wow!!!!! I could see this as a poster or ad. really awesome!
Porthos
WOW, absolutely stunning work Maxine, I love her outfit! :)
mauk
Excellent scene!!!!Great render...brava
CaperGirl42
Awesome work Maxine!!! Now that is what I call a Cowgirl!! hugz anne
leehilliard
i heard the song just today max. it's one of my fav's.guess what this is too fab work ! hugs
thecytron
Awesome!
SandyJO
This is Awesome!! Just love Cher!!