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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 (26)
janedj
Tis is just so beautiful!!!!Hugs Jane
KeremGogus
Love the sun rays and vegetation. Beautiful work dear Deanna...
gillbrooks
This is very beautiful! Lovely vegetation and the lighting is super!
photostar
Beautiful light, Deanna. it really brings out the lush, forrested area and vegetation beautifully.
sylki
Absolutely stunning, divine lighting and colours and the composition is gorgeous!!!
Realm_Of_Illusion
This is really lovely, the light is so nice :)
skiwillgee
Great composition. If looks like scene that could appear in any real life hike in the woods.
lightelf
I would just like to say that the rays of sunlight effect is extremely well done. It really make's the composition stand out!
dhanco
Thanks for the comments, folks. Would like to add for lightelf, the sun rays were done in Bryce, using cylinders with a volume light mat. Takes some playing with, but works.
DarkStormCrow
Nice work, well done ....
sackrat
Outstanding !
Tanglimara
Fabulous work Deanna. Excellent design and scene work. It's always tricky getting the lighting right and you have certainly succeded here. Tony :-)
Kath13
Beautifully done!
Janiss
Outstanding!
debz
Beautiful image Deanna!! Love the sun rays!! Great work!!
Ac-Dc
outstanding work on lights, well done.
ledwolorz
Beautiful and Brilliant work.
amlondono
Outstanding work , the light and vegetation makes it magic ! Ana
ldynghtwng
This is just sutnning...great atmosphere and soft colour.
Hendesse
Fantastic mood and light. A superb composition!
Fidelity2
The image is excellent. 5+.
Richardphotos
first class Bryce art
MUSEWORX
Ooops...did I mention that I would love to see what you can achieve in Bryce5/6! WoW! This is pretty nice indeed. Again the way you work with lights is simply astounding. 10+
junge1
A wonderful image. Looks like a biblical painting!
morganahope
very done !! i love that light in wood !! great !!
ShadowsNTime
Wonderful Deanna, this looks like a watercolor, the rays are beautiful! I would love to catch rays like that on film and can't yet tho I try daily.