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)
yorkshire_pud
And a happy halloween to you too :o) All these fantastic images are really getting me in the mood now!! Excellent image hon :O)
missgrin
Wow great scene, love the pose and the expression......
Loveheart
Great witchy look! Happy Halloween!
EnaR
Great halloween pic, - love the mood ;o))))))))))))))))
angelbearzs
she is very beatiful!!!:)
sandraz63
Awesome image!!!
CaperGirl42
Awesome Image maxine- beautifully done hugz anne
Dragonluna1
Wonderful pic!!
giareg
Really a great character and costume...love it!!
ontar1
Great image!!!!!!!!
magnus073
Love her and the whole scene so much
StarChildSong
Excellent image!! Great Witch!! (^_^)
Bossie_Boots
Excellent image Maxine superb work hugs lou x
brycek
Fantastic Maxine..nicely done!!
SoCalRoberta
What a stunning poster!!
messenger
awesome pic hun ...happy halloween to you too
Elsina
Happy Halloween Maxine, great render!
priss117
OMG this is wicked! And by wicked I mean totally awesome!!!!!!!!
kelvinhughes
wtg Maxine most excellent but self portraits aren't allowed i keep telling you
janedj
Fantastic image Maxine!!! Hugs Jane
Denys234
Excellent scene!!
eekdog
tis the season for sweet wicked ladies, well done Maxine. great font. lol steve
DanB-Creations
Very nice work on this one. Love the skin on her!
Kartika
Gorgeous character!
tofi
This is beautiful! Her stare is so concentrated and focused with those red gleaming eyes. The blood red works really nicely with the theme of the image and the other colours. Terrific pose as well! Superb character creation!
drifterlee
Fantastic halloween card, Maxine!!
LudyMelltSekher
{@}>---Hello my dear friend Yukonjak, Very Beautiful artwork. Excellent!!Congratulations and...Happy Halloween for You! A million stars from me!!!** (Thanks you very much for you encouraging comments) Hug and kiss in Your heart and happy day. Luminous blesing. Ludy<---<---@
SQS
OH!!!! I like, I like!! Wonderful portrait!!!!!
yakchat
Oh this is an awesome Halloween scene....wonderful character and pose..love her dress....excellent art hon...love, Carol
Storm9167
Have a good halloween yourself, Maxine..