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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)
sylki
Beautiful Bryce work, lovely composition and lighting!!!
blackhawk
This is gorgeous. Very realistic.
ledwolorz
Beautiful garden and composition.Fantastic work.
ecurbsemaj
Beautiful! This image looks great, very vibrant and alive, and the shadows add depth and dimension. Well worth the render time, Deanna. Great work.
HoboBo
Super realistic - 5+++
Mad-Mike
Wow quite amazing indeed! and Vue supports HDRI implementation as well :-) I really love this one, great work on it! and looks great zoomed in too!
ShadowsNTime
Again I think you have done a beautiful job Deanna. Have no idea what HDRI is but bravo on the work!
ldynghtwng
Really lovely! 23 hours seems a long time, but the results are great!
photostar
Always fun getting something new out of a previous image. Those weathered ckay pots are wonderfully done, Deanna, and the foliage just keeps growing.
debz
Another excellent render Deanna!! Love the textures and foiage!! Great work!!
Janiss
Beautifull pots and garden... a wonderfull composition!
Hendesse
HDR creates very interesting colors and light. Looks fantastic!
moochagoo
Quite amazing picture !
Aioros
Wonderful image, my friend!
hipps13
awesome work shines warm hug, Linda
OneWorldPeaceProject
Splendid work:-) TY for the visit and comment Deanna, glad you liked that one! As for Peace, one can only hope...
novelist
Fantastic landscape! Great concept, lighting, and composition.
DarkStormCrow
Excellent Bryce work, great colors...
JaneEden
Oh this is stunning work, very lovely. I can see this as an artwork hanging on my wall, I love it!! hugs Jane xx
Mousson
Fantastic!
magnus073
An amazing work and the detail and lighting are not to be believed. You put so much work into this and it was all worth it for these kind of results !