From Chris, Paul, and Alisa at HiveWire 3D: Lisa Buckalew, aka Lisa's Botanicals and a founding partner of HiveWire 3D, passed away on February 20, 2021. She will live on in the hearts of her family and friends, and all who knew her or use any of her beautiful products. We miss you and love you, Lisa. What follows is what she originally wrote on her Bio:
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A bit about me? Thanks for asking! :)
Im Lisa, Lee, Mom, or Lisa Marie when Im in trouble! (Hi Mom!) For the past twenty years Ive been married to Jeff and Im the proud Mom to three wonderful boys.
Having been born on September 4, Im a Virgo and yes, a perfectionist. :)
I have a love of horses, books and of art that goes back to my childhood. One of my favorite childhood memories is of my mom reading me Miss Twiggys Tree over and over again. After I learned to read on my own I was hooked. Long after bedtime, my mom often found me under the covers with a flashlight reading the latest Nancy Drew or anything to do with horses book.
As a child, my creativity was always encouraged and I was told that I should pursue a career in art. Most of my childhood drawings and paintings were of faeries and elves living in mushroom worlds and of course there were many, many drawings of horses.
Twenty years ago I was destined for Art School and some formal art training but instead decided to marry and start a family. My artistic interests over the years since have been varied. Ive explored Photography, landscaping, various crafts, sewing, floral arrangement, glass etching, fountain making and Ive become quite good at cake decorating. Now, though, I feel as if Ive come full circle and am beginning another journey starting once again with my first love -- my passion for drawing and painting.
The passing of my son Jeff in the Spring of 2000 nearly destroyed me. It was then that I began using Poser to illustrate my thoughts, ideas and feelings while working through my grief.
With the expert guidance of my very dear friend, Moyra, I was able to complete my first vision, a Terragen/Poser/Photoshop composite I call Making the Journey. From there I have eagerly continued my own journey into the fine art of 3D imagery and am thrilled to be contributing to 3D resources with my own Products for Poser.
Art, expression and imagery for me go hand in hand with the written word and my passion for books has taken me through many experiences and on many adventures. I am currently exploring a variety of New Age titles and poring over the Photoshop Bible.
To me it seems that one cannot read without being inspired to write and I am pleased to say that I am now a published poet. :)
I hope have enjoyed learning a bit about the artist behind the art. Thank you for your interest.
Comments (29)
Kageboshi
Wow, the post work is incredible. Can't wait for the tutorial.
cwshorty
Oh this is breathtaking, I love the flow of the cloth as well as the hair. Excellent image!!
dragongirl
Your character is very beautiful - and your painting is glorious!!! Jaw-dropper - spectacular!!
KimberlyC
This is beautiful lisa...and what a beautiful character...wonderful job! :)
sirkrite
This is absolutely breathtaking. Excellent work! :D
rockets
This is gorgeous and I'm looking forward to the tutorial...thanks!
BluesPadawan
Fabulous Lisa, just simply fabulous. Can't wait for the tutorial!!
Laurie S
Beautifully painted Lisa, I love the colors and the lighting, a joy to view.
DreamstoGo
stunning!!!
LadyJaiven
Oh wow, this is beautiful. I love the flowing of the hair AND cloth. Gorgeous :)
Turtle
I really love how you have painted the cloth so it has the same flow as body and hair.:O)
Serrge
Beautiful image and post work is incredible!
Sinamin
As always Lisa, your work is just stunning! And thank you so much for doing a tutorial...I can't wait to get a chance to try it!
MarkenLogan
Holy crap I hang my head in shame when I think of my own work compared to yours. Seriously, ever think of taking on an apprentice? =P Lovely work this is an 11
jaytonh1
............stunned silence............... Beautiful!!--TJ--
Kath13
Amazing postwork, can't wait to see your tutorial!
Bidsy
I am stunned - marvellous work......thanks for sharing.
Heart'Song
Lisa, this is beautiful! Lovely work - and thanks for the tut
Flaxynn
Your character is beautiful and the time you spent on this is time well spent. Your selfless offering of a tutorial is greatly apprecitated, there are only a handful of people that can do postwork like you do. I would love to be able to do even half that well! Thank you for the wonderful image (that pose is terrific!) Look forward to your tut!
Jen
OMG Lisa this is totally awesome. I am looking forward to your tut!
brschmidt
I'm speachless... it's a keeper!
SkoolDaze
Lisa, this is just beautiful! The grace in the pose and your post work really pull this together. Looking forward to the tutorial as well :) Thanks for sharing...
akemi
Excellent pose and post work. Very graceful, and perfect flow! I love the colors as well, makes it seem serene.
TheWingedOne
Wonderful!!!
chemicalX
lisa - this is the most fantastic piece of art that I have seen in a long time. It's truly inspirational and even a bit belittle-ing (in a good way) :) Stunning work. PS: I have found my background for the next month! :)
Carolyn
WOW, absolutely stunning, thanx! :)
Rio
omg! This is breathtaking! Now one of my new favs! This is amazing! The post work is phenomenal, and im so inspired!! thank you for postin this! wow!
Bigballa111cmb
WOW! This is amazing. One of your best pieces!
hmatienzo
Gosh, I am late seeing this, but what an image, Lisa! Maria has always been gorgeous, but this one is simply breathtaking! And your skill with fabrics... beyond words.