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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 (30)
ledwolorz
Excellent photo.
magnus073
You did a wonderful job at this, really well done !
Thelby
What a Powerful Sky, Super Work!!!
larparmit
Wonderful image!
Mad-Mike
Oh wow! this is a very wonderful one!! :-]
ShadowsNTime
Splendid Deanna! Terrific atmosphere and mood, really dramatic sky!
huismus
Beautiful artwork my friend! Marvelous light and great sky!
SapUS59
excellent image my friend, i thought it was a photograph at first, great work !!
meico
An utterly authentic representation of stormy weather ... when everything is unclear and unsure and we all wait for the landscape - and our minds - to become clear and calm again. Mike
sylki
Gorgeous!!! Looks like a photo:-)Wonderful lighting and atmosphere!!!
stolta
Excellent and weel done image!!!!!!!
flora-crassella
das ist ja angsteinflößend! Sehr schöne Aufnahme!
ldynghtwng
Great image and an amazing job duplicating the photo!
NekhbetSun
Lovely and dreamy...superb image !
Jilly
Very nice..
photostar
That's some storm brewing, there. I like the tree line along the ridge top. Very well done, Deanna.
Hendesse
Excellent and very creative composition. Looks really like a dream!
FrenchKiss
Simple, yet lovely image!
amlondono
Love the results of your work ! Ana
hipps13
wonderful work so much to see so much to tell warm hug, Linda
achmed2
WONDERFUL!!!
Janiss
Very creative POV!
Miska7
Very nice atmosphere! Well done
Umbetro38
a dramatic atmo here - cool
gillbrooks
You've done a terrific job here! Love that sky and your postwork is just about right :-)
Richardphotos
I seen his post and you done a great job. the sky particularly
junge1
Wonderful image!
Darkwish
You did really cool work! EXT pic!
renderin
wonderful stark real estate.
virginiese
Very moody and with a special touch of yourd in the postwork