From innocence, the teens, man hood, the joy of parenthood, success, and to reap all of life's rewards with retiring and becoming a proud Grandfather; I feel truly blessed! Sure, there were many unwanted moments along the way, many of which, time has not erased. Some so devastating that I am amazed I have survived. But, only one wish I have made, and only one wish has been granted, "to be Happy"! Delusional and in denial, maybe; But, I'm glad I did not wish "to be Miserable"! :)
BIO
Someone told me I'm 57 (Now 62) and single. Really? I have always been a child at heart. So it is easy to see why I prefer Faeries! I did not need Peter Pan to convince me to "Never grow up!". Unfortunately, that's not the way our species. So on the exterior, I had to. But, deep within, my child remained. I prefer to be positive, supporting the soft, sweet, and gentle. I paint the world in that light. I'm not blind to the horrors of the world, and I stay sharp to the perils that confront us all. I simply do not allow that to alter how I view the world. I believe "Everything is beautiful", "Lead by example", "Love thy fellow Man", and possibly the greatest truth of all, "You can be what ever you desire, as long as you believe and pursue". I have always love the arts in all categories! I have palyed the guitar for over 45 years and have written over 100 songs. I am a minstrel and enjoy sharing my gift of song. I have dabbled in the visual arts since childhood. I won 2nd place in a High School Architectural State wide contest, and wanted to pursue that field, but somehow got sidetracked. The Sixties! During my middle thirties, I renewed my interests in the Arts and studied most of the Master Artists of oil painting, but struggled with its application. It was during my profession as Programmer Analyst, that I was exposed to CAD systems and its use in design, and found the Media right for me. I started with TrueSpace and CorelDraw starting in the early 90's, but it was not until I retired that I was able to give Art the attention it requires! I truly enjoy Poser and Vue and started to work with these tools in earnest in 2002. But I owe my biggest inspiration and push to Renderosity and all the Artists herein, regardless of their skill levels and talents. This community provides a place for expression and a shared interest > The Love of Art! Thanks for taking the time to get to know me. I hope you enjoy my images. Hugs, Dennis :)
Comments (91)
VDH
Wonderful composition! Lovely scene! Superb colors! Bravo!!!
Cinnamon369
So cute! Well done, was one of my fav songs as a child. :o)))
hazelfaye
This is just adorable, I love the reflection too, Great Work
TallPockets
My old ears hear the theme song played by Henri Mancini. SMILE. This is just excellent, Dennis!!
tatalinn
I love it, Dennis!!! It's gorgeous!!!! Kram/ Ankie :)
Steeleyes101
Dennis you have out done yourself with this one. All is just right with this marvelous work of art youve created. You have truely captured the innocence of youth and the thing I really admire about this piece is that she has no or I should say has a very multi ethncity about her. A true child of the world and her little Elephant:) Loving it:)
CandeeKis
This is totally, completely, absolutely 100% adorable!
Blush
So cute and adorable..and love the details in this image.... Love the colors too.... Hugs Susan~
jocko500
look like she learning too. wonderful looking here
npauling
Beautiful work Dennis. Such a delightful scene and playful too. They both look as if they are really enjoying this walk on the beach. Love the colouring.
DreamersWish
Now that is just adorable and magical looking! Well done!
davidoblad
Thanks, now I got that tune stuck in my head all day!!! Bubbles and pink elephants? Whatcha been drinkin big guy? Anyway.. Ultra Super Duper render Dennis! Very top notch image and effort. Big time bravo and double thumbs up from Dave :^)
shanpoo
Adorable I love the pink elephant and the movement you did with him!!....Shannon ;}
Thelby
I saw this over at IT, very nice work!!!
iceberg5
A delightful and charming composition , Dennis !
MimiCat
Simply adorable!!!!
FUNJOKER
Very beautiful continuous work they is marvellous and passes a beautiful weekend;)
Sekadhar
Most beautiful and cute! Superbly done!*****!
CavalierLady
Absolutely delightful image! Love that little elephant!!!
amanda_a42
Very cute image Dennis! Bravo!!! :-)
bebert
very lovely work...but she is too young too see 'elephant rose' no ??? :)))
Ace10
Wondeful work,warm colours and really great imagination.Well done Dennis
thelufias
Adorable....So very very cute....A lot of detail and beauty...Thank you Dennis
avalonfaayre
Oh my gosh! I LOVE this one, Dennis! She is so precious...and that little pink elephant! I love the reflections in the bubbles.. this is just so NEAT! Thanks!
ToniDunlap
Oh my goodness. This is just about the sweetest, tender render. I tjust has me smiling so. So cute. The colors are wonderful and the little sweet pink elephant. What imagination. I love it. Her expression is just the best. Bravo, bravo, bravo Dennis.
romanceworks
Totally adorable! Such a wonderful concept. Love this one. CC
TCopsey
Very adorable - perfect color scheme and just cute as a button illustration!
lior
So cute!!!!!!!!!!!!!
cole4965
Really beautiful image!!! Pose and composition are very well done!
GOLDILOCKSUK
Ohhhhhhhh Dennis I adore the elephant and the expression on her face. This is wonderful! Cathy xoxoxo