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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 (38)
Richardphotos
very true and an outstanding render
loligagger
Lol,lovely render!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
lizzibell
Beautiful work...
meico
The curiosity and mischief of a cat to the life ... Lovely! Mike
JillianElf
Fantastic work, and makes me smile....very creative and full of whimsy.
ledwolorz
Fantastic work.
koosievantutte
love the humour - fine image
Hendesse
What a beautiful scene you've created, the light shining through the window looks fantastic. Excellent work!
faroutsider
Excellent companion to "Should I?" Another super render.
Thelby
I like this lighting it is very well suited for this scene and such a fun scene it is! Very Well Done!!!
SapUS59
excellent lighting and scene, great work !!
stolta
Wow, fantastic work, so beautiful lighting!!!!!!
ShadowsNTime
Beautiful Deanna! Its so obvious that you enjoy what you do, lighting is excellent and the scene is so right on and cute!
ldynghtwng
Really cute..once again, well lit and realistic. I like the loose grapes, I can just see them rolling along the ledge!
HoboBo
Great idea and render - 5+++!
Mad-Mike
Oh I love this version too! very good!! :-)
huismus
Beautiful!
photostar
Very well posed and I think your lighting turned out great, Deanna.
JeffG7BRJ
We had a cat that loved to chase Ping Pong balls around the house, he used to do it for ages. I think all cats love to play. Excellent render, it looks like you have mastered the lighting to me. Bravo!!!!!
magnus073
This is really an adorable scene, it looks like someone is having a lot of fun here :)
Miska7
Very nice scene. The lighting is very well done!
ascript
Precious scene ;)
gillbrooks
Very cute and lovely scene. Great lighting!
erlandpil
Graet image erland
FrenchKiss
The lighting here is really spectacular and I love the subject! :)
virginiese
Well ! Your lighting is just great ! I like the variation you did from your precedent image :-)
hipps13
awesome work the colors are just wonderful sweet smile to you warm hug, Linda
Jilly
Lots of detail to look at. Bravo!
Mousson
LOL!!! Fantastic work!!!!!!!!
danway
Wonderful scene!