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 (40)
Niha
JUst beautiful! I love the BG! Her outfit is really pretty! Great work!
xansplace
Very Beautiful!!!!
Irish
OUTSTANDING!!!!! Gorgeous gal and Kelvin's background rocks!
eekdog
a very well done image Maxine, the ship is really cool, but i like the model best, great clothing, lighting.
mejed
Awesome work..
msebonyluv
He'll be back soon!! Lovely lighting and beautiful background!! Excellent work!!
Danceswithroos
A classic beauty! Brilliant character and work!!
Zazou
WOW ! Marvellous !!
Elsina
Lovely character and background!
bovi
Beautiful combination!
missgrin
Beautiful, love the clothes!!
Tracesl
Stunning image!
morghana
Beautiful eyes!. Gorgeous image and very beautiful background!!! Hugsss. Delia
angelbearzs
wow that is very nice and awesome secne
Virtual_World
Very beautiful render, great outfit!
brycek
Beautiful image Maxine..nice work!!
thecytron
Superbly done!
CaperGirl42
OOhhhh wow Maxine this is BEAUTIFUL!!!!! love the Character-and the background as well!! Awesome work hon fav hugz anne
Porthos
Incredible image Maxine, beautifully done!
kelvinhughes
wtg maxine excellent my friend and thanks for the compliment
whiskeysierra
s u p e r ( incl. the background !! )
FS
Very beautiful character and outfit!!!!EXCELLENT!!
Surama
So stunning!
leehilliard
fab work you guys. wtg !
drifterlee
Gorgeous render, Maxine! That ship makes me think of pirates!
busi2ness
The warm colors of her dress and the sunset makes a beautiful scene. She is very elegant, great pose.
tivao
WOW!!!!!! Maxine this is just breath-taking! You really outdid yourself here!
SoCalRoberta
Totally hot :)
Storm9167
Great image.. Have a good one!!
janedj
Fantastic beautiful image...Gorgeous background, character and outfit!!!