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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 (54)
koosievantutte
very fine image.
SapUS59
a superb still life my friend, the lighting and composition are perfect !!
GBCalls
Great creation. Well done!
Tanglimara
Fabulous photo manipulation, a really wonderful image and a perfect title to compliment it. Tony :-)
ledwolorz
Fantastic composition and lighting.Wonderful work.
Doriutz
Execellent light and shot, great idea :)
emmecielle
Wonderful composition!
faroutsider
Beautifully composed and lit.
ElusiveAngel
A wonderful shot! I love your postwork too, well done. :)
blacq_nyght_vampyre
Very creative and beautiful!
CavalierLady
Very touching and a lovely composition, nicely put together and wonderful sentiments.
ShadowsNTime
So beautiful Deanna! Composition, lighting, postwork all just perfect! Love your photo, just too cute:-) Thanks for sharing some of your memories, this is so like your renders in Vue and Bryce, touches the heart!
NekhbetSun
How wonderful this is S
flora-crassella
ja,ja - die "gute" alte Zeit! Schönes Stilleben!
huismus
Beautiful still life, well done!
shahlaa
Beautiul still life photo, looks like it blongs in a book or on a cover....and what a darling little girl you were....a beautiful capture!
ecurbsemaj
Very nice collage, a very sentimental piece.
meico
Beautifully composed and seamlessly layered. A lovely theme as well - can't ask for any better! Mike
hipps13
WOW such beautiful memories bring a warm smile wonderful capture warm hug, Linda
rainbows
A beautiful still life. Superb work, Deanna. Diane.
delbeke
Absolutely priceless and beautifully done. Excellent work
durleybeachbum
Superb image!
debz
Beauifully captured Deanna! Very well done!
Optiramma
very sharp work. a moving and moody composition
tennesseecowgirl
beautiful work!!
Meowgli
really great composition and a very good palette, could be a bit sharper but i like it
lil_t
Wonderful composition and lighting, great postwork and happy that you posted it!
PhrankPower
A wonderful collage of visual emotions. Nice work.
RobyHermida
The brilliant shot I congratulate you! Roby
LudyMelltSekher
Hello my dear friend, What a beautiful photography, Excelent.Super Wonderful!!! Congratulations!!! A million stars from me!!!**** Thanks you very much for you comments, very estimated for my. Hug and kiss in heart.Have a marvelous Wednesday.Luminous blessings.Ludy Sorry to have that to write the same thing in English to all, but are few the words that I have in English to say I´speak Spanish.