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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 (57)
ecurbsemaj
Beautiful colors and such vibrant blossoms, hopefully they smell as sweet as they look.
Hendesse
What a beautiful shot. Wonderful colors and light. Looks fantastic!
delbeke
Beautiful photograph of spring blooms. Colors are lovely
Art_Ramos
I guess we are all getting spring fever!!! Nice picture!
SapUS59
gorgeous capture the colors are fantastic, excellent work my friend !!
flora-crassella
...eine wunderschöne Aufnahme! It`s a Cherry Plum (Prunus cerasifera)- you can eat the fruit - before the birds cam......
meico
Spring blossom is [imo] one of nature's gentle wonders - so delicate and tender. Lovely seasonal photograph! Mike
lil_t
Perfect capture for Spring, is it finally here? Very lovely blossoms, clarity and colors are superb! :)
virginiese Online Now!
Wonderful capture !
faroutsider
Exquisite!
amlondono
A Gorgeous spring blossom , colors and details are exquisite , Ana
NekhbetSun
Is it dogwood or cherry blossoms? living here in FL I've forgotten so many of the "up North" flora....lovely lovely capture S
emmecielle
Wonderful photo!!! :)
debz
Beautiful blossom! Lovely colour and super capture!
magnus073
This is really such a beautiful photo Deanna, nice post
dhanco
Mina, it is not a dogwood and flora-cassela, it is some kind of plum bush, but does not bear any fruit. Thanks for the info. Really appreciate all of your comments, Thank you all.
durleybeachbum
A most beautiful image!!
lizzibell
beautiful photo...
GBCalls
I found one of these and loved the photos it offers. Yours is super, well done!
junge1
A very beautiful capture of this season. Wonderful composition and colors!!!
Mad-Mike
Purely beautiful!
ShadowsNTime
Simply beautiful Deanna! Trees and bushes here have stopped blooming so its a joy to see new blooms elsewhere! I like the red foliage with the soft pink flowers, lovely capture!
huismus
Beautiful capture! I don't know what it is but we had a tree once that had similar blossom. But the leaves were green.
tizjezzme
Beautiful spring photo; lovely colors.
furuta
Bright spring image. beautiful blossom. wonderful photo!!
ledwolorz
beautiful colors and fantastic ligh.wonderful photo.
vaggabondd
I love this such beautiful reds and whites, very nice :)
PD154
Excellence!!!
ragouc
Nice shot.
G_Mansco
Splendid light. Really beautiful ;O)