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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 (31)
koosievantutte
fine image. i love old buildings, you did a good job on it.
amlondono
Excellent work , love everything about it ! Textures and mood are perfect my friend ! Ana
KeremGogus
I always love the texturing and the atmosphere on this one since first time I saw it on your web site. Really classic work...
ecurbsemaj
Another top quality image, Deanna. This work has the feel of a watercolor. You can almost smell the sea air! Great work.
mboncher
Beautiful work! Nobody's going out on the bay today. The cloud work is some of the best I've seen (assuming I've not been tricked by a flat photo). ;c) I'm very partial to the title because of my avatar's name is Buster and I did a series of pics with him in it.
photostar
Great render, Deanna. Gotta get some bait and traps for crabbing, anyway...lol. Looks like a stormy day for that, tho.
steve100
Textures look good, nicely put together.
dhanco
Thanks folks for the comments. To mboncher, I believe you were tricked, the sky is a photo, don't think I could achieve that look in Bryce. Will take a look at your Buster pics.
Realm_Of_Illusion
Very beautiful scene, I really like the coffee cup reflecting in the window and on the wall, awesome detail. It's a very nice composition :)
ShadowsNTime
Awesome work Deanna, its very beautiful and looks just like many of the bait shops in Washington State near Seattle and the San Juan Islands. I have to fav this one, reminds me of home:-) Thanks for all the beauty you bring for us to view and all the memories too! A very Happy Easter to you and yours!
water
Cool theme !!
Mad-Mike
OMG!!! this is truly one of the best Bryce works I have ever seen before! very nice and a job well done!!! absolutely great composition, textures, movement of sea everything is perfect!!! Have a Happy Easter! :-) Favorite
meico
This has such an authentic feel about it ... you can easily be forgiven for the artistic licence since everything else has such a ring of truth. Was it an ambition to own a place like this? As mine is to run a beachside bar around the Mediterranean sometime - a dream but - who knows? Mike
grafikeer
Excellent image..textures,lighting and all those details are amazing...my favourite though has to be those circling seagulls over the ocean,a detail mant would overlook!
sylki
This is so lovely!!! The whole image is outstanding, it has such a peaceful feel to it!!!
tennesseecowgirl
awesome image!
Kartika
Excellent work!
Jed
Fantastic detail! Love everything from the plank roof to the tiny bobber in the water. Excellent image!:))))
johnyf
Well done!
G_Mansco
Lovely coast feeling and so much cute details around to admire ;O)
erlandpil
Very beautifult picture erland
Kath13
Lovely render, the textures look really good.
Hendesse
Excellent image, the textures look really superb. I like very much the mood you've created.
JNH
Excellent! Very sharp and beautiful texturing! 5+
debz
Great image and super textures Deanna!! The sky and sea are both awesome!! Great work!!
junge1
Great image!
ldynghtwng
Really beautiful image, evokes the sea! And a great tribute to your dad.. a calm and restful picture!
HoboBo
Beautiful render!! -Bo
odile
It may be old, Deanna, but it still works !! Great picture!
beachzz
Just the kind of place I'd love to call home!!