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!
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Comments (41)
msebonyluv
Nice POV and gorgeous portrait!! Beautiful work!!!
LudyMelltSekher
Hello my dear friend, Very Beautiful artwork. Excellent!! Congratulations!!
FUNJOKER
excellent;)
Sivana
How wonderful is this scene!! Most excellent work!
angelbearzs
that is very beatiful outfit and awesome secne!!!:)
Storm9167
So I've heard.. Nice image Maxine!! Have a good one..
Brandi
Beautiful colors... I love the sky! That hair is fabulous!
brycek
Beautiful portrait Maxine..lovely character!!
kelvinhughes
excellent well done
wishes3d
Wonderful! Marvelous!!!
sLexie
Beautiful!
morghana
Excellent portrait. Lovely colors! Wonderful!!!
xeniaghost
Beautiful character and i love the way the bird is flying out of the image straight at me! Excellent work!
tivao
If all that a woman's heart was to do was to destroy... then what does that say about the woman? A woman in love can withstand much and even ignore much. A woman truly in love will sacrifice until it nearly destroys her in the process. But the truth of a woman's heart is that it can find the strength of self-preservation. There is nothing in this world that says our heart must die just to allow the happiness of another. Personally I think this image actually reflects a woman's heart accurately. At least one with a strength of heart. If anyone has that strength to let go, then that is power. I always thought those words were true. If it was meant to be then love will come back... if not it won't and the woman is free. This image shows the distress of having to do such a thing but yet there is a will and determination of life in her eyes that says it won't destroy her in the process. It's a powerful and beautiful image.
eekdog
awesome hair, make up and expression, so well done Maxine.
Bossie_Boots
Maxine this is excellent breathtaking luv lou x
flaviok
Belissima, grande express, aplausos
adelightfuldeb
Oh Maxine! The beauty of your work never ceases to amaze me! Bravo on another masterpiece! Red
eliotnpt
I have sure missed seeing your work around, hun, but this makes up for it. What glorious colours and the bird is sumptuous. I think the comments on this thread have well risen to the current occasion, my darling, and I don't think you could have posted a better image. What is the adage - a picture tells a thousand words? In this image you have encapsulated the emotion of the moment and the feelings of many. Love that posseses, love that destroys, isn't love, it isn't even lust, it is an evil fantasy, a hex let loose on a beautiful world in order to destroy the happiness and lives of others. It takes a mature, a sincere and an adult mind to be able to love, only a child seeks to possess, only a child stamps its feet in temper, and only a child destroys. The pure innocence of your image displays this magnificently - an adult, a beautiful woman, a person who truly understands the meaning of love (and not just of one thing, but the love of all). Set them free from your grasping and let them roam happily in that freedom. Should they come back, your love has been rewarded ten-fold. Should they carry on in life without you, then you will always have the memory of your time together. "Beauty is love, love is beauty, that is all we know on earth - and all we need to know" (with apologies to Keats if I have misquoted). Speak to you soon, Max, and please keep rendering, the art world (and this world) needs more people like you and less of the rubbish that we have been surrounded with. Luvs ya, hun Steve xxxx
sanbie
Absolutely beautiful piece of art!
Surama
What a great POV!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Ltee
the expression on her face, hope? Great work! Nice to be able to see it
lunaE
This is gorgeous. Love the lady and the little bird is very cute. Outstanding done.
Elsina
I see great sadness in her eyes of letting go, but also great love. There is a story of a wise king, Shlomo. Once two women came in front of him both fighting over a child claiming it to be hers and the king took a sword and was about to cut the infant in two as to give each a half. Than the true mother let it go (in order to give it to the other woman), as she loved that child more than she loved herself. Than the wise king knew and gave her the child. That is what a woman's heart is capable of. A beautiful render!
CaperGirl42
AWESOME image Maxine!! Surely one of your most beautiful!!! I love the pov - this is the wierdest thing- I was making a render with that poem as well- hehe- They say great minds think alike hehe X-cellent render hon love the "bluejay" big hugz anne
bovi
Maxine! Very sweet! I love the POV and all the colors. Most excellent!
SoCalRoberta
What a great image! The pose is exquisite!
missgrin
Gorgeous work....
deni67
Iv'e always loved your images Maxine but this one is truly magical..It shows the strength of spirit of a woman..It shows that love can withstand anything that tries to get in it's way and even when that love is put on hold it can and will survive..If a womans heart is for destroying everything in jealousy then there would be nothing beautiful left in this world.. I miss you!!
mejed
Life is funny sometimes Maxine. But, remember this, Always be True to yourself.