I dont think of myself as an artist - more a creatively minded laymen. Im blessed with perpetual inspiration, but cursed by a lack of talent.
I have always loved to sketch, and on the odd occasion even paint. Unfortunately for me, a real world canvas doesnt have an undo button. This is why, back in 1996, I first started toying with a Shareware version of Paint Shop Pro (found on the cover of a magazine). I knew almost instantly that digital art was for me.
Fast forward to 2006, when I discovered a highly under-rated (yet unfortunately limited) program called FaceGen. Within hours of tinkering with the software I was creating realistic characters well beyond anything I could have managed via traditional mediums. But what to do about bodies for my newly created digital brethren?
I took it upon myself to scour the internet in search of a 3D software package that was flexible enough to fulfil my specific needs, while still being NOOB friendly. Untimely I didnt want to spend months, or even years deciphering the ins and outs of 3D Studio Max for instance.
It wasnt long before I caught digital whisperings of a program called Poser, which lead me eFrontiers very own site.
In search of more examples of Poser art I found myself inevitably at Renderosity...and I havent looked back since.
The community here is certainly a mixed bunch (as are all communities, online especially), but in the great majority they have proven to be incredibly helpful, and wonderfully supportive.
If you plan on commenting on my images (and I certainely hope you do) while praise is always appreciated, critical analysis and constructive criticism is encouraged.
Happy rendering!
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Comments (12)
killa9127
This look really nice I like the transition from white to black in the background as well as the reflection thing you have going on. Very nice.
ClawShrimp
Thanks killa. I was originally going to have a black background, but thought the boots would have been completley lost in the blackness. I just wish I had given myself a straight horizon! Oh well, maybe next time.
SophiD
absolutely marvelous!! The expression is priceless! The materials and skin look beautiful!! Excellent work!
ClawShrimp
Thanks SophiD. The skin texture is just standard V4. It's amazing what good lighting can do! The suit texture is a slightly revised car dash texture I dig out of my library. I thought latex would have been too 'busy'.
BtB
Fantastic render. Great composition (I love the strong top left to bottom right diagonal). The two tone background is inspired. I would never have thought of doing that. It's hard to believe that this has had no post work. As SophiD says, the skin and cloth tectures are spot on, not to mention the lighting. It's nice to see colour creep back into your images. Great title too.
netseawolf
for a simple light test is good one, wel done
ruana
how did i miss this?!?!?!?!?!? its awesome!!!! i love her expression!!!!! and well the rest.........AWESOME!!!! great work!
ClawShrimp
Thank you everyone. BtB - Just a teeny tiny amount of colour creeping back :). The diagonal composition was very deliberate. In fact, it's quite common througout my gallery, going all the way back to my second image (The Sword). netseawolf - Whenever I set out to make a 'grand' piece, it falls flat. It's when I'm experimenting everything seems to come together. ruana - There's a definite and unfortunate seriousness to my gallery. This expression was my excuse to show my softer side, and be a little cheeky in the process.
Valerie-Ducom
woww, so impressiv work and excellent composition and perspective !! :)
ACue
I really, really like this!
kalon
Her expression is wonderful, the play of light on the white floor is very creamy. The black and white against the beautiful skin tones really works her. Great image!
cole4965
Awesome image! Well done!