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My First Painting
My interest in art began in 1996 and got more serious in 1998, when I did an online tutorial by Al Dawson, learning computer 2d painting. (see painting .. lol) After playing with that for a while my interests then turned towards 3d art and I bought Bryce 2, just to see, if indeed, it was the direction I was leaning. I became addicted and purchased Bryce 4, which was the current release of the program at the time.
I dabbled a bit with Poser 4, just to have the ability to get some 'human' element into some of my renders. I found the software and the interface so frustrating that my interest in it never really peaked. I also upgraded to P5 and then to P6, but still found the software too frustrating for my tastes. I admire the artists who do such great work with Poser, but just found it to not be my 'cup of tea' .. so to speak.
I am a retired person so am able to devote a large amount of time doing what I love most. Art has become a very important part of my life, sometimes frustrating, but eventually rewarding. Some of it mediocre, some that I like very much and a lot that remains unfinished. I do most of my art work during the winter months as I spend a lot of time outdoors during the summer.
My main current art tools include Bryce 6.1, Photoshop 6 (an old version, I know, but it works for me) and a little bit of Poser 6.
I love all kinds of music, always have and find it so inspiring when doing art. Whether it be instrumental, lyrics or both.
Favorite current music/artists:
1) Would have to be anything by Barbra Streisand. Long time fan of her's since her beginning. 60's? Dating myself.
2) Andrea Bocelli .. favorite dvd/cd "Under The Desert Sky"
3) Chris Botti .. "Italia" .. haunting trumpet, love his "Nessun Dorma" and most everyone's version of this. Love the entire cd!
Many more, but all for now.
Thanks for reading and all the great comments/views on my images.
Comments (21)
photostar
Stunning ocean view and your wave action turned out simply beautiful. The colors are perfect, Deanna.
americanChi
Oh WOW that is awesome! Love the foam you have and the waves are so cool....
skiwillgee
Great sky!
debz
Awesome scene!! Love the waves and sky!!
amlondono
Awesome work , Fantastic render ! Ana
garybina
A real nice piece of art *****
RocksLady
Beautiful water I is inspired over the conversion I!! Greeting Rocksy
KeremGogus
Excellent work Deanna. I love the foams and the atmosphere...
ledwolorz
Fantastic colors and sky.Wonderful scene.
telber
really like the sense of distance and colour palette
johnyf
Great job!
sylki
Very beautiful!!! Absolutely wonderful perspective with an awesome sense of depth to the picture. The water looks incredible!! Well Done!!!!
Osper
Pretty darn cool!
timtripp
simply gorgeous!
Tanglimara
Excellent work on this lovely scene, great ocean waves. Tony :-)
coheed196
Beautiful work, great detail
mboncher
Phenominal work! Only thing that would have pushed it over the edge to darn near photographic would have been a little post work to get rid of the hard edges on the foam. Regardless this is stellar work! I gotta figure out how you did some of that.
Garlor
wow its like a photo in my gallery,well rendered
MaraP
Fantastic compo!!
helanker
WOW ! This is really fantastic and looks so real. I like very much the foamy whitecaps as you call it.
ecurbsemaj
Waves are quite difficult in any medium and you have pulled them off brilliantly. Great work.