As a hobbyist photographer I developed an interest in combining "fantasy and reality" back in the late 1990's. At that time my graphics knowledge consisted of a vague familiarity with PhotoImpact. With the help of some friends who were learning Poser at the time I obtained some "tubes" of fairies which I incorporated into various shots of flowers and gardens and eventually purchased Poser in an attempt to create my own additions to my photos.
Through a graphics design course I took on line I met some of the greatest Poser artists around. Paramount was meeting Jayme from Illusions Designs (in my mind the "King of Poser Art" ) who spent countless hours and infinite patience teaching me how to actually use the program, add dimension and shadow and most importantly--create a personality to the figures thus giving them that certain "glow". Without that, you would most likely still be looking at flat, lifeless images in my gallery.ÂÂ
Once comfortable with using the program I developed an interest in character creation.  Again my dear Jayme to the rescue -- always coaching and challenging me to go beyond what I thought I could do...and the result is the characters you will soon find in my store.   ÂÂ
I still have a ways to go before I'm completely satisfied with my images and characters, but in the journey lies all the fun!
Comments (37)
kelvinhughes
very cool well done Maxine
Prematos
Great work!
ragouc
Very good portrait. Good pose and POV. Well done.
e-brink
A lovely portrait with excellent lighting.
Roger60
A beautiful young girl and a fantastic render. Good work.
Miska7
Great portrait. Excellent lighting and textures! Very well done!
ontar1
Beautiful character, love her eyes and expression, excellent work!!!!!!!!!!!!!
lyron
Wonderful character. Fantastic work!
mafaja
beautiful work
imaga
Una gran escena, la pose es excelente, muy bien hecho!
Mousson
Adorable portrait !
joaq
Fantastic render and wonderful composition!Bravo!
watchman2005
Very stylish portrait that sets the mood well, excellent!!!
giareg
Very good work!!!
Alpharius
Great work!
FELIPEART
PERFECT !!!!!!!!!!!
hipps13
wonderful work
Anain
Beautiful character and fantastic portrait! Superb! :)
eekdog Online Now!
sweeeeet job Maxine, so pretty. need i say more hon. lol steve
Storm9167
Nice posing and expressions.. Hope the title isn't a reflection of real world feelings!! Thanks for stopping in to my gallery and for the comment!! Have a good weekend..
LudyMelltSekher
Hello my dear friend, Absolutely fantastic!!!!.Wonderful work and excellent composition as usual, Congratulations! A million stars from me!!!** Happy weekend. Hug and giant kiss in Your heart.Luminous blesing. Ludy
PIERRE25
Superbe portrait!
Elsina
Excellent work!
Whikadsista
Most excellent, well done :) Nez
yorkshire_pud
Lovely work Maxine :O)
guitar-slinger
Awesome !! Very nice depth and very 3D looking !! [^____^] Cheers, Roger
priss117
Stunning image!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
densa
she's beautiful
zoren
very nice, perfect light..
renecyberdoc
very well posed.