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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.
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Comments (39)
Meisiekind
What a stellar image and a very beautiful and sad poem to go with it. Life is sometimes just not fair in that we so often just have to carry on regardless of pain or loss. Wonderful work!! xx
woodyb
Wonderful image , i love canon 400D
delbeke
A lovely and poignant photograph and sadly loving poem. I know this sounds crazy, but I believe a loved who is gone, is still with us in their own way. We are imprinted on them as they are on us. Sometimes we have to go on alone, but that doesn't mean we have to stop living and just exist. Living is the best tribute we can give them and in some cases the best revenge.:o) Have a great weekend.
lil_t
Great capture and with very fitting words! Superb job, poetic and with outstanding mood!
Hendesse
Beautiful sundial, excellent captured. Fantastic details and colors!
samyyous
Very good composition!
sylki
Superb!!!! The photograph and the poem, extremely sad and evocative and it strikes a cord in my heart.
MaraP
Amazing work!! Love the composition!!
ldynghtwng
Very sad but lovely poem, and very evocative image!
West_coaster07
Very nice composition of which must be a difficult subject and time to deal with.
photostar
The photo and the poem blend so well together, Deanna. Thanks for sharing both.
tizjezzme
wonderful compo here!
babuci
Wonderful capture and a verse is so meaningful.
SapUS59
excellent capture my friend, your yard must be beautiful i can just imagine it.
hipps13
beautiful work makes me think sweet smile to you warm hug, Linda
magnus073
Really touching and beautiful work, the sad tone is displayed perfectly.
Mad-Mike
Wow what a poem! very touching words indeed. and this is a fantastic capture of the sundial! them rocks and this interesting lighting is very appealing to me :-)
Richardphotos
I have one of these sun dials on my patio. superb capture and prose
RobyHermida
Nice shot.
ledwolorz
Excellent shot.
virginiese Online Now!
Very nice shot and great message. The poem is very nice too !
durleybeachbum
A lovely image.
HoboBo
Excellent shot!
meico
Such a beautifully poignant poem in support of a very telling image. Growing old is no fun, particularly without someone much missed. Mike
huismus
Beautiful capture and a wonderful poem!
vaggabondd
Wow what a beautiful poem, very nice
artaddict2
A wonderful capture, I read your poem and then read it again, made me stop for a while and think yes I can relate to this, we probably all can!
JaneEden
Superb photography and lovely tender words! hugs Jane xx
ShadowsNTime
Great photo again and the poetry really is splendid! and so perfect with this. You too are multi talented Deanna!
ecurbsemaj
A very heartfelt and insightful poem, and the shadow on the sundial is very well placed.