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 (28)
EnaR
Fantastic portrait ;o)))))))))))))
PIERRE25
Magnifique portrait, bravo
eekdog
sexy looking gal, nice portrait Maxine. /steve
missgrin
Awesome expression and portrait...
Danceswithroos
Hide under the bed...they never look under there! :) Fantastic emotion! Brilliant!
magnus073
Great job of capturing that scared look so well Maxine
svendsen
Excellent portrait with a wonderful expression... :o)
theconqueror
Excellent caracter and image...
priss117
That was me last night watching I am Legend. lol Excellent pose and expression Moxie!
Irish
A very gorgeous portrait image ~ Bravo!!!
angelbearzs
wow she is beatiful;0
janedj
Beautiful portrait Maxine!!!Hugs Jane
brycek
Fantastic portrait Maxine..love that expression!!
FS
Great lighting and expression!Excellent!!!
CaperGirl42
OOhhh wow maxine what a beautiful portrait hun!!!! very pretty indeed-Her expression is x-cellent and the lighting just makes it pop!! awesome work hun Fav! hugz anne
chimera46
Nice work here, the hand up to the face helps to add to a sense of suspense here.
flaviok
Perfeita minha amiga, trabalho explendoroso, aplausos (5)
LadyMari
Fantastic render! Very beautiful and great expression!
drifterlee
Gorgeous portrait!!!!!
tcombs
Nice close up.
mickuk50
i love the light and the portrait .a very eye catching image :o) mick
chrissy16
Excellent portrait very nice !!!!!!!!
ontar1
Excellent expression, beautiful character, love the hair and lighting, love her eyes and excellent work!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
densa
wonderful portrait
SoCalRoberta
This is a stunning portrait!
busi2ness
Oh Maxine, you did a splendid job of her hair, very realistic texture and lighting.
DanB-Creations
Superb portrait!
Anain
So beautiful portrait, love her impressive eyes. Stunning!!!