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)
Kuiski
a very great scene, wonderful composition and excellent work with the light.
netlion66
Amazing beautiful image Great artwork.
kelvinhughes
wtg maxine well done
FUNJOKER
cool;).....Excellent....*****.
CaperGirl42
Amazing artwork Maxine!! Beautiul and touching hugz anne
brycek
Beautiful work Maxine..very sweet!!
missgrin
Fantastic Maxine, this is realy gorgeous....
Mondwin
Absolutely fantastic work...bravissima my Dear!!!V:DDD.Hugsxx
tivao
Outstanding Maxine. This is more emotion and purpose and that makes it stand out. It's pretty powerful to see because we consider men to be strong and not show that there are troubles, its good to see that this is portraying a rare moment of weakness. Men are human... they hurt and they worry, even if they try to hide it. I love her supportive pose. The only thing I can think of is that his hand doesn't look like its on the wall. But other than that, its fantastic.
wishes3d
Amazing work! Gorgeous!!! +5
Azr1el
Excellent scene and image!
Irish
Incredibly beautiful Maxine!!! A beautifully done scene, full of emotion ~ Bravo!!!
Storm9167
Nice image, Maxine..
lunaE
Gorgeous artwork. Love the outfits and the poses are wonderful done.
tyllo
This is just a great and moody scene,Maxie! Very realistic done! Love also textures you used here (in both interior and clothes)!
Porthos
Wonderful artwork Maxine, full of emotion and beautifully done!
morghana
Amazing and very beautiful scene! Fantastic outfits and poses! Gorgeous!!!
drifterlee
Gorgeous render!!!!!! They are holding up a wall in my old house I bet!
eekdog Online Now!
sweet emotions, well done piece Maxine, great textures everywhere.
angelbearzs
wow that is very beatiful image!!!!:)
janedj
Fantastic scene...I love it!!!!
msebonyluv
A strong dramatic scene!! Awesome work!!
Virtual_World
Very creative scene Maxine! Great work!
RBlue
This image has a American Gothic oil painting quality to it. Very good!!
SoCalRoberta
This is a lovely, sad image :)
pennykay
Very nice image and lots of emotions. Super!
adelightfuldeb
You just keep amazing me Maxine! Such emotion in this one! Fantastic work again my friend. Red
SQS
Agree with RBlue. It was my first thought how it looked like a painting. Absolutely your best!!! into favs
Elsina
Excellent render, one of your best!
Surama
So beautiful!