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.Â
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.   Â
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 (38)
Erynn
Really fantastic and creative image!! Excellent colors and effects :)
Broken_Lace
Very cool choice in text..one of my favorite protection spells. Ashame though that this is the only time of year that people seem to use them..Glad you did though:) Excellent! Samantha
ragouc
Very creative picture. Superb composition. Well done.
jharney
Superb image, character is wonderful, super fine detail work.
Platin
Very good and imaginative work!!!
artposer
great work 5+
halcon_89
Fantastico trabajo amiga+5
RodolfoCiminelli
Fabulous and creative realization....!!! Impressive effects....!!!
Irish
That is simply fabulous Maxine ~ outstanding scene!!!
Denys234
Excellent work!!
giareg
Excellent work!))
DanB-Creations
Very beautiful creation. I like the special effect.
Porthos
Magnificent and fiendish Maxine, WTG!!
crete2121
WOW, Fantastic work!!!! This is great!
LudyMelltSekher
WOOOWWW!!!!!Magnífico trabajo, Excelente!! ¡¡Felicitaciones!!!!!! Un millón de estrellas de mi parte!!! **** Abrazo y beso en tu dulce corazón. Bendiciones luminosas. Ludy
Mondwin
Outstanding artpiece,my Dear!!!!!!!!!!!!Bravissima!V:DDD.Hugsxx Whylma
messenger
awesome pic...fantastic use of background and lights
brycek
Fantastic image Maxine..wonderful effects!!
SQS
I think, one of your very best!! Love the verse and it fits wonderfully
Eldeago
Fantastic work!
angelbearzs
wow she is very beatiful!!!:)
EnaR
Exellent work ;o))))))))))))))))
Bossie_Boots
Fantastic image Maxine lovethe effects and the poem superb work hugs lou x
VelvetMoxie
Thanks everyone, though the text is, in fact--as Broken Lace says-- an actual "spell" or incantation for protection. Very old and definitely not written by me, so I really can't take credit for that part.
sandraz63
Wow this is awesome!!! Excellent work!!!!
sessan53
You did a very great work on this picture. Beautiful scene:-)hugs sessan
SoCalRoberta
Stunning!!! This is a fabulous image :)
flaviok
Magnifica e soberbo trabalho, aplausos (5)
zoren
great power in this render, nice work....!
eekdog
superb poem and halloween image Maxine, love the crystal ball abd lightning, really an A++ job, 7*s lol steve