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 (32)
eekdog
hi maxine, hope your weekend is going well. this is a real eye popper her, such amasing beauty my friend, that bg is just breathtaking along with her beauty, instant fave indeed! lol. steve
Cyriona
Hoooo what a delicate scene ! Thanks !! :D
Arumbus
lovely! Very pretty!
JudasHammer
Beautiful scene...very serene and relaxing
brycek
Beautiful work Maxine..lovely outfit!!
Storm9167
Nice image Maxine.. Beautiful background!
CaperGirl42
What a beautiful image Maxine! just love that background too! Something out of a faitytale! awesome work hun hugz anne
xeniaghost
Wonderful pose and i love the setting! Fantastic work!
flaviok
Maravilhosa, soberba realização e obra minha amiga, aplausos (5)
MarciaGomes
UMA OBRA SUBLIME MARAVILHOSA LADY ENCANTADORA POSE,FASCINANTE BACKGROUND.++++++++5
adrie
Very beautiful scene, great pose of a very beautiful character, and the background rocks....excellent artwork my friend.
blainenorth
Beautiful image..great pose and light.
anitalee
Beautiful
kasalin
Excellent render, fantastic colours and details !!!
tcombs
Wonderful lighting and colors.
drifterlee
This is gorgeous, Maxine!
LENK911
WHAT A BEAUTIFUL GIRL AND POSE. THIS SETTING AND PROPS ARE AMAZING. PUT THEM ALL TOGETHER AND YOU HAVE A 5+.
PIERRE25
Joli travail, excellente image!
missgrin
ooo wow this is gorgeous...
LudyMelltSekher
Wonderful composition!!!!Outstanding piece of artwork!!
HellKitten
Stunning work. Great lighting.
tyllo
The cloudes are great!I love the soft and harmonius colors. Jolly work Maxie!
busi2ness
The shine on her face does illustrate your title very well, great work Maxine!
densa
such beauty in your scene
priss117
Gorgeous scene Moxie!!!!!
JaneEden
Oh this is stunning artwork, and I love the expression on her face. Excellent work, hugs Jane xx
marcopolinski
wonderful render!
bakapo
wow, excellent lighting and colors. her pose and expression are well done, too. love the background a lot. this is great work!
tofi
So very beautiful Maxine!! Her outfit is most lovely, as is her pose... she seems so light and free, even as her feet seem to delicately touch the soft ground! Such an incredible background; so delicate and peaceful.... A truly inspirational image, expressing the most wonderful feelings!
DanB-Creations
It's a very beautiful image. You have make a very good work. 5/5