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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 (24)
Eo7
Nice, you are really taking to the Macro photgraphy :-) Great choice on going B&W too. The contrast really adds to the impact of the photo.
JaneEden
Love what you have done with this, giving it a really arty effect. Excellent macro photography, and love the droplets adding more interest, fabulous work, hugs Jane xx
delbeke
A very interesting capture, wonderful tones and textures. Excellent
SapUS59
fantastic b/w image, the lighting is superb, excellent work my friend !!
ecurbsemaj
This is spectacular. Black and whites always seem to catch my eye and this one is great. You have done a great job of capturing the light refraction through the water droplets. Fantastic.
MrsRatbag
Lovely image!
magnus073
It looks fantastic, the detail is amazing in your image.
LovelyPoetess
Wonderfully captured, although now I am curious to see the colour photo as well. I'm not sure it would stand up to your B/W choice, but it's such an excellent macro shot it would still be great. : )
junge1
Wonderful!!
faroutsider
Superb!
tetsu-pino
Cool and fantastic!! Excellent capture.
NekhbetSun
Great lighting and cool shot !
flora-crassella
...und wieder eine schöne Tropfen-Aufnahme von dieser Mohn?Knospe...
emmecielle
exceptional work in b/w!!! :)
huismus
Beautiful macro! I like the light!
lil_t
Excellent capture and postwork! Superb image!
hipps13
Oh, I like this one too warm hug, Linda
mark.spooner
Excellent.
PD154
This works in mono, and I have just see the colour one right next door, so I wll say here that I prefere the B&W :))
Ac-Dc
superb.
Mad-Mike
Cool one! however I might like it better in color I think. but still great macro!
ShadowsNTime
You are doing so well at the macros Deanna, bravo! I like them both!
FriedaFelicia
Looking great in black and white. Fantastic details and light!
nikolais
great graphics!