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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 (50)
NekhbetSun
I love it !!!
huismus
Beautiful capture!
SapUS59
beautiful capture !!
lil_t
Beautiful shot, Mom! It would make a great backdrop for your artwork!! :)
Ac-Dc
excellent atmosphere, cool idea.
tizjezzme
nice one!
JaneEden
Fabulous moon shot!! hugs Jane xx
kimariehere
AWESOME mood and atmosphere !!!! really love the moons glow thru the mist !!! outstanding!!!!
RG19
Captured a most amazing glowing moon!!! Super work!!!
emmecielle
Beautiful photo! :)
West_coaster07
JUst a great capture!!!!!!!!!!!
sylki
Wonderfully seen and captured!!! I can't decide if its an eerie moon or a magical one:-) I suppose it depends on your moon at the time >chuckle< Super shot, it would make a fabulous backdrop!
ldynghtwng
Wonderful image, the soft glow is so mysterious, and I love the poetry of the tracery of branches caught in the moonl;ight.
nikolais
very effective one... maybe I should try too!
vaggabondd
Nice shot I have a hard time capturing a good moon shot and this is a nice one. I really like how large the moon is. very nice
marybelgium
very nice !
novelist
Lovely moody piece. Great capture of the moon.
amandu
That´s wonderful. That´s the time of everibody. Something good gone. Wonder.
suignard
very good !
ElusiveAngel
Oh magnificant! I love the moon, excellent capture!