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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.
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Comments (45)
moonhawk
This one caught my eye because it DID look like a painting, an old one. And I like getting the details - how else can we learn or be inspired to try something new and different?
e-brink
Wonderful work. Superb light and general arrangement!
dhanco
Thank you all for the comments on this. I'm really happy you enjoyed this one. I had a great time creating it and still is one of my favorites. deanna
G_Mansco
Outstanding work with so splendid details. A real pleasure to view your gallery ;O)
Djavad
Un brin de douceur, de vie...
Juliette.Gribnau
a stunning piece of still-life !
castaneda
Stunning piece. Great texturing, reflections, and mix of 2D and 3D.
meico
I know nothing at all about the techniques of 3D Art ... but it is very evident from this picture that this is very very clever - the concept, and the execution, of a 2D picture seguing into 'reality' is stunning. All of the traditional artistic values - colour balance, composition, lighting - are here at the highest level. I applaud your creativity and your consummate skill! Mike
lucindawind
this is gorgeous !
Ellevi
Excellente work... Ciao :)
EhsanA
Fantastic work
Gwyn Tyger
worthy of the Master. simply stunning.
Jay-el-Jay
A nice still life arrangement.Good work.
flumify
incredibly photo-real.
KHjortsby
so creative and very nice image :o99