I dont think of myself as an artist - more a creatively minded laymen. Im blessed with perpetual inspiration, but cursed by a lack of talent.
I have always loved to sketch, and on the odd occasion even paint. Unfortunately for me, a real world canvas doesnt have an undo button. This is why, back in 1996, I first started toying with a Shareware version of Paint Shop Pro (found on the cover of a magazine). I knew almost instantly that digital art was for me.
Fast forward to 2006, when I discovered a highly under-rated (yet unfortunately limited) program called FaceGen. Within hours of tinkering with the software I was creating realistic characters well beyond anything I could have managed via traditional mediums. But what to do about bodies for my newly created digital brethren?
I took it upon myself to scour the internet in search of a 3D software package that was flexible enough to fulfil my specific needs, while still being NOOB friendly. Untimely I didnt want to spend months, or even years deciphering the ins and outs of 3D Studio Max for instance.
It wasnt long before I caught digital whisperings of a program called Poser, which lead me eFrontiers very own site.
In search of more examples of Poser art I found myself inevitably at Renderosity...and I havent looked back since.
The community here is certainly a mixed bunch (as are all communities, online especially), but in the great majority they have proven to be incredibly helpful, and wonderfully supportive.
If you plan on commenting on my images (and I certainely hope you do) while praise is always appreciated, critical analysis and constructive criticism is encouraged.
Happy rendering!
Comments (16)
corvas
wow really fantastic pic,brilliant lighting and scene.
korstemplar
WOW, CS! Fantasic piece! Great postworking and the lighting is superb! LOVE IT! Cheers ;o) Michael
ClawShrimp
Thank you both. I used three infinite lights in Poser as a base: White - Above Green - Right Blue - Left But as this was simply an anti-aliaised preview, 99% of the lighting you see here was faked in Photoshop.
bluetoad
great pic - cool style
RoseMoxon
a very striking pic, well done!
bogart137
What I lke the most is the sense of movement; nice color treatment, too.
killa9127
Wow very nice! This has so much depth in this one. Nice Job.
Rausen
great render seems powerful!!!
Conniekat8
Love it, very very expressive texture to the image :)
zhaanman
Wicked cool image love the feel!
Rutra
Powerful and unique, as all your work.
BtB
I don't know why, but I'm reminded of a Nike advert when I look at this. Maybe it's because this guy looks uncannily like Rio Ferdinand. I'm glad the speed photoshopping worked out for you. I find the results far more oragnic and a better reflection of a person's talent. Nicely done young padawan.
woodant
A really excellent and dynamic image. Well done!
Kerya
I love this picture!
ClawShrimp
Thanks to everyone that commented, 'cause I seriously didn't expect any! BtB, you're so right! This feels infinitley more organic than perpetual dial spinning (which is what I'm used to). But for every 'Taken' there are ten images that find the recycle bin :).
dphoadley
Interesting! DPH