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.Â
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.   Â
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 (21)
kelvinhughes
self portraits again lol excellent my friend well done
flaviok
Excelente, um 2009 replaeto de alegrias e criatividade para voce e os seus minha amiga, aplausos (5)
rawdodb
Excellent !!!!!! Happy New year to you and yours too!!!
eekdog Online Now!
hi Maxine and a very happy new year also. funny and delightful.. steve
frankiemas
Happy New Year to you and your family!!! Now how did I get in your illustration? Excellent artwork Maxine!!! Hugsss Frankie ^_^
Elsina
And what a cute family :) Happy new year Maxine! May only good things come your way!
Jilly
Lol! She's not smiling! Happy new year to you too
brycek
Wonderful Maxine..Happy New year to you!!
drifterlee
Happy New Year,Maxine!
MarciaGomes
ENCANTADORA OBRA MAGNIFICOS PERSONAGENS ESPLÊNDIDAS POSES,ESPETACULAR BACKGROUND.++++++++5 QUE 2009 SEJA REPLETO DE REALIZAÇÕES PARA VOCÊ E SUA FAMILIA.
messenger
what a totally different way to wish a happy new year...I love it very off the wall but its great...heheheh she definitely looks like she has had enough of the holidays happy new year to you too maxine
giareg
Very nice work and happy new year!!
densa
wonderful scene hope you have a wonderful new year my friend
thekingtut
Yee haa, Red neck elves! I love it.
timtripp
cool... and same to you!
missgrin
Great image, hope you had a great christmas....
busi2ness
A happy and prosperous new year to you and yours Maxine. A year filled with prosperity and new challenges and rewards. Give my regards to your mom please. God bless!
bentchick
Very cute!!! Happy New Year!!!
DanB-Creations
A very original image! Happy new year 2009! 5/5
Mousson
QUE NUNCA TE FALTE UM SONHO PELO QUE LUTAR, UM PROJETO PARA REALIZAR, ALGO QUE APRENDER, UM LUGAR PARA ONDE IR, ALGUEM A QUEM AMAR. FELIZ ANO NOVO
kasalin
Excellent choice of colours and the light reflections make it into something different altogether.5* Keep up the good work in 2009 !!!!!!