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 (26)
yorkshire_pud
Beautiful image hon :O)
Bossie_Boots
Wow she is gorgeous Maxine superb work hugs lou x
flaviok
Que olhar penetrante.Fantastico minha amiga.Magnifica obra, aplausos (5)
rawdodb
Beautiful!!!!!!!!!! Love her Eyes!!!!
LudyMelltSekher
Hello my friend. What amaze of work, is sensational. Congratulations!!! It gives a lot of flavor to see so large artist carrying out these prodigies. A million stars*** and happy Sunday. Excuse that did not sign before could not come. Hug in your heart and luminous blessings. How would I like to be able to speak better the English to express what this work inspires me and to be able to tell it to you. Ludy (Sorry to have that to write the same thing in English to all, but are few the words that I have in English to say)
kelvinhughes
wtg Maxine most excellent work as usual well done
janedj
Beautiful portrait and light Maxine!!!Hugs Jane
angelbearzs
she is beatiful:)
mbn
Lovely portrait great work
PapaSkip
A very pretty portrait! Lovely character & look.
Elsina
Lovely portrait, great eyes!
SQS
Excellent job on the lighting, here, Maxine!!
brycek
Wonderful portrait Maxine..love her expression!!
OrphanedSoul
Very beautiful!
CaperGirl42
Oh such a pretty Image Maxine! she is gorgeous...love the blues as well here! hugz anne
missgrin
Beautifull lady and portrait....
SoCalRoberta
This is a lovely portrait!
magnus073
Beautiful portrait, I simply love the look in her eyes ;)
eekdog
so beautiful of a portrait maxine, she is quite beautiful. lol steve, and yes i agree no "the boxer"
ontar1
Beautiful, excellent work!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Irish
Superb!!!
priss117
She looks pist to me. hahahaha Maybe because I'm not in to great a modd myself.Excellent portrait though!!! :-)
morghana
Wonderful portrait! Beautiful expression!
sessan53
wow.. I have just upload a picture "exact like yours". Believe me - I have not seen your pic. before now...Your work is fantastic and your portrait is superb:-)hugs sessan Sorry for late comment
Antonio57
Quel magnifique visage!!!!!!!!
drifterlee
Gorgeous portrait, Maxine!!