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 (32)
maria4scott
Such a beautiful scene Maxine. I can feel the soft rain on my face looking at this lovely young lady. This is great!!!
angelbearzs
wow she is very beatiful and awesome image!!!:)
sandraz63
This is beautiful!! Love the rain effect!!! Excellent work!!!
Skyback
Very lovely work! 5!
brycek
Very beautiful Maxine..wonderful effects!!
flaviok
Uma delicadeza lindissima.presciosa obra, aplausos (5)
Denys234
Lovely work!!
SandyJO
Cool render...love the rain!!
Virtual_World
WOW, this is beautiful Maxine!!!
Elsina
Great effect!
drifterlee
Gorgeous, Maxine! I love the painterly effect!
Porthos
Wonderful fx and expression Maxine, beautifully done! :)
saeltari
Beautiful concept. Nice rain.
Bossie_Boots
Beautiful Maxine love the character and the pose the rain effects are wicked hugs loux
sessan53
Very, very beautiful work. Fantastic:-)
TheAnimaGemini
This is beautiful. Looks like a painting. Outstanding!!
halcon_89
Fantastico trabajo+5
eekdog
quite awesome Maxine. seems like you and i think a little alike, bout to upload an image called "who'll stop the rain", lol steve.
tivao
Wow... that is just incredible! The rain effects, the movement of the hair and how it actually looks wet, the expression... Everything! You outdid yourself here!
missgrin
Realy fantastic....
chimera46
Very cool, great concept here and I hope someone comes by with an umbrella before she catches a cold!
LudyMelltSekher
{@}>---Hello my dear friend, Very Beautiful work, vey well done. Congratulations!!!A million stars from my **** (Thanks you very much for comments) Happy day, Hug and kiss in Your heart. Luminous blesing.Ludy<---<---@
SoCalRoberta
Great postwork, and the fabric really looks wet!
leehilliard
wow max ! excellent all around.luvs the rain effect btw.
yorkshire_pud
Wonderful image and effects!! :O)
MarciaGomes
SURPREENDENTE TRABALHO,LINDA POSE E EXPRESSÃO,FABULOSO EFEITO.ADOREI+++++++5
tofi
This image is one of those that you simply FEEL! Congratulations Maxine! A terriffic image, beautiful expression and composition. The body language is phenomenal, classy and sexy and has almost a sad air to it... to be able to create an image with all these effects is phenomenal! The effect of rain works perfectly here! I adore this image! Bravo!!!!!
Mondwin
Absolutely amazing!!!!!!!!!!!Bravissima!V:DDD.Hugsxx
Irish
An absolutely gorgeous scene Maxine ~ utterly beautiful!!
Kartika
Superb pin-up! Excellent postwork!