From Chris, Paul, and Alisa at HiveWire 3D: Lisa Buckalew, aka Lisa's Botanicals and a founding partner of HiveWire 3D, passed away on February 20, 2021. She will live on in the hearts of her family and friends, and all who knew her or use any of her beautiful products. We miss you and love you, Lisa. What follows is what she originally wrote on her Bio:
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A bit about me? Thanks for asking! :)
Im Lisa, Lee, Mom, or Lisa Marie when Im in trouble! (Hi Mom!) For the past twenty years Ive been married to Jeff and Im the proud Mom to three wonderful boys.
Having been born on September 4, Im a Virgo and yes, a perfectionist. :)
I have a love of horses, books and of art that goes back to my childhood. One of my favorite childhood memories is of my mom reading me Miss Twiggys Tree over and over again. After I learned to read on my own I was hooked. Long after bedtime, my mom often found me under the covers with a flashlight reading the latest Nancy Drew or anything to do with horses book.
As a child, my creativity was always encouraged and I was told that I should pursue a career in art. Most of my childhood drawings and paintings were of faeries and elves living in mushroom worlds and of course there were many, many drawings of horses.
Twenty years ago I was destined for Art School and some formal art training but instead decided to marry and start a family. My artistic interests over the years since have been varied. Ive explored Photography, landscaping, various crafts, sewing, floral arrangement, glass etching, fountain making and Ive become quite good at cake decorating. Now, though, I feel as if Ive come full circle and am beginning another journey starting once again with my first love -- my passion for drawing and painting.
The passing of my son Jeff in the Spring of 2000 nearly destroyed me. It was then that I began using Poser to illustrate my thoughts, ideas and feelings while working through my grief.
With the expert guidance of my very dear friend, Moyra, I was able to complete my first vision, a Terragen/Poser/Photoshop composite I call Making the Journey. From there I have eagerly continued my own journey into the fine art of 3D imagery and am thrilled to be contributing to 3D resources with my own Products for Poser.
Art, expression and imagery for me go hand in hand with the written word and my passion for books has taken me through many experiences and on many adventures. I am currently exploring a variety of New Age titles and poring over the Photoshop Bible.
To me it seems that one cannot read without being inspired to write and I am pleased to say that I am now a published poet. :)
I hope have enjoyed learning a bit about the artist behind the art. Thank you for your interest.
Comments (21)
Cin-
This is awesome Lisa! That's a very intense pose she's got there.
SPIRESMEDIA
OH MY GAWWWWD, LISA! this is AWESOME!!!! i absolutely LOVE your use of color....this is an extraordinary scene, girl! ;o)
mayhem
cool pic- I love her expression. She looks like someone you dont wanna piss off! Love it!
dorothylee
Wow! Amazing image and I love the colors. Speachless!
lalverson
Very very effective effects, and solid brilliant lighting. and the lmage and pose fit like a glove
rasputina
cor this is a lovely image!
Sinamin
This is beautiful, Lisa! I love the Ethnique face pack and your combination of props and colors is stunning!
angielyn
Lovely and bright! I like it alot.
DreamstoGo
I like it!
sirkrite
Beautiful work! :D
ElorOnceDark
Excellent lighting, and her expression is flawless!
Dave71
Awesome, looks like you had the most fun on this, simply stunning.
MAW3D
Very beautiful work, Lisa! Love the atmosphere of the pic!
Carolyn
Wow, this is absolutely stunning!! :)
Lorraine
very nice work!...I like the combination of props as well as the colors and lighting...excellent work!
Heart'Song
Oooooo! This is fabulous! I love everything about it - character, props, lights, colours....Thanks!
SkyeWolf
Wow, I love your work...Do I see a certain afinity for blues and purples :). Very nicely done!
Sue88
Very, very nice! The pose is great and I love the colors and sparkles!
RogueElement
Love the intense expression. Excellent.
shanpoo
Gorgeous pic Lisa!! Everything in the pic just glows and was put to such great composition! :)
Mehndi
What a wonderful image you have created! Simply stunning! Such power and magic in it, and the colors and lighting lend such an air of mystery!