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 (30)
RNKarenER
Very pretty image, i LOVE ANGELS!
messenger
awesome picture ...happy new year to you ...may you be blessed abundantly
magnus073
This is simply beautiful work my friend, plain and simple
kelvinhughes
most excellent maxine and happy new year to you
flaviok
Magnifica, maravilhosa imagem ,aplausos (5) um 2008 repleto de felicidade
MarciaGomes
Esplendida obra,o anjo é maravilhoso,lindas asas.Exelente iluminação.+++++++5 Um maravilhoso 2008 para voce e sua familia
brycek
Beautiful image..Happy New Year Maxine!!
venerella
Happy new Year hon! Wishing you all the best!
eekdog Online Now!
thank you Maxine you also, sweet job, very beautiful angel indeed, see ya in 08, lol steve/ happy new year
angelbearzs
wow she is beatiful:)
yakchat
Beautiful scene....lovely character and pose..excellent art...Happy New Year to you too hon....love, Carol
ontar1
Beautiful and Happy New Year!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Storm9167
A happy new year to you as well..
Eldeago
Happy new year to you. Great image!
drifterlee
Beautiful!!!! Happy New Year!!!!
SQS
Very pretty, Maxine. And the very best wishes for the New Year as well
barrowlass
Gorgeous! Beautiful render hun - Happy New Year to you as well xx
sessan53
Beautiful work on this picture. And a very, very lovely scene. And I will wish you and yours a wonderful and healthy happy new year. And I look forward to see your beautiful work in 2008:-)hugs sessan
giareg
TFS and happy new year to you!!
Elsina
Wonderful! A happy new year Maxine!
janedj
Just gorgeous.....Happy new year to you Maxine!!!Hugs Jane
EnaR
Awesome angel ;o)))))))))))))))))))))))))) Happy new year
rawdodb
Gorgeous work!!!!! Happy New Year to you too!!!
Irish
TRULY OUTSTANDING MAXINE!!! A beautifully done scene and hoping you have a wonderful New Year.
priss117
Beautiful artwork!! Love angels!
SoCalRoberta
Happy New Year to you as well :)
missgrin
What a gorgeous angel, happy new year sweetie....
katy555
Wonderful colors and details in this excellent light!
Bossie_Boots
Oh wow Maxine i agree outstanding how the hell did i miss this Hasppy New Year hugs loux
A_Sunbeam
Nice work - well posed and great background!