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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 (42)
Hendesse
Impressive sky, very well captured. I like very much the mood. Looks superb!
bakapo
a nice shot... the clouds look powerful and a bit mean against the pretty blue sky. well done.
koosievantutte
beautiful sky, well captured. sad the trees will be removed, they look great, even in this state.
Thelby
Really cool clouds! You could use them in a render!!!
West_coaster07
Very nice capture....
MaraP
Amazing sky!!
Meisiekind
Wow - what an awesome moody sky captured perfectly. I love the compo! The silhouetted trees add to the stormy mood! Congrats with that camera... what a beauty! xx
ascript
Oh beautiful clouds here ;)
ecurbsemaj
Great capture of some "tree skeletons". Those are natural art, maybe not canyons or mountains, but beautiful none the less. What a shame that they are to be removed.
meico
Brooding mood-laden sky perfectly captured. The dead trees fit the mood somehow. Mike
durleybeachbum
Super!
ldynghtwng
Great capture, love tress and an amazing ominous sky!
HoboBo
Beautiful sky!
huismus
Wonderful shot!
Bebe160
J'adore, vraiment très belle
lil_t
Great capture, the sky is showing it's mood... this composition is wonderful!
nikolais
capture is wonderful and the sky looks like the one over my head today.
virginiese
Nice clouds indeed ! Great tree silhouettes too !
delbeke
A wonderful photograph with excellent lighting and movement.
magnus073
Beautiful shot my friend and really amazing cloud formations
Mad-Mike
What a cozy sky :-)
SapUS59
magnificent scene and the sky is stunning, superb capture my friend !!
uk601
great landscape and very impressive!
hipps13
wonderful capture love the clouds sweet smile weekend to you warm hug, Linda
timtripp
this is exquisite!
stolta
Excellent capture ,very beautiful!!!!!!
photostar
Gorgeous cloudscape and I like the subdued lighting.
NekhbetSun
I love days like this and you've captured it perfectly !
moochagoo
Nice B&W atmosphere !
junge1
Love those clouds and the trees in the foreground. They make for a well composed picture!