Hello the artists,
My name is Philippe Gerber. I was born on September 12th, 1961 to Fribourg, in Switzerland. I always live in the region of Fribourg, more exactly to Villars-sur-Glâne. I alias on artists' sites is PhG47. I am married with her really "Her", the one who occupies my heart,... she names Fabienne... and I have two children, Evelyne and Denis.
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I have a training of base, of Engineer ETS/HES in general mechanics, however, from the beginning my professional career the data processing became a passion for me, in the same way as the drawing. I work, at present, in the development of computer applications for the management of doctor's offices, with products as, Visual Studio and Office of Microsoft.
I always liked drawing, I was doubtless born with a pencil in the hand. Since the age of 15 years, I draw feminine portraits, with this scrap of wood and graphite. But from 2004, I put for a moment my pencil idol and I dash into a technique of drawing 3D numeric, by stealing from time a lot in my nights... It is this work which I present, here, today...
I do not know if I can speak about discovery, my profession and my personal environment always favored the numeric tools. Some years ago, I had approached the generator of landscape, Bryce2, then Bryce5, without being really satisfied by my work. But the discovery of Poser5, Poser6, Poser7Â and the products of e-on software, Vue 4 d'Esprit, Vue 5 Pro Studio, Vue 5 Infinite, Vue 6 Infinite, allowed me to express me really in the drawing 3D numeric. Everything was naturally made, but with a lot of work, naturally.
I am sensitive to all which conveys an emotion, or a deep message. To be able to communicate through a stage setting and a lighting, seduces me. It is a real pleasure to realize personal works, that allow me to express my sensibility freely and unlimited. These tools of computer generated images are a mixture of technical challenges, creativity and an acutely measured alchemy; it is constantly necessary to question and it is a good lesson of humility.
SHE
I did not think, that the woman that I draw, can take such a place, become my model, and a recognized beacon of all...
Some years ago, I passed of the pencil in the mouse and now, I have the happiness to live with "her", and it is the pleasure which I could not have somewhere else. I am happy to see her happy. In the course of time, it became my glance and the road which opens on the creativity.
I believe that, as me, she like closing eyes in the sunlight, feeling on the face, the shadow, the light, the caress of the wind, and the infinite space. I am not, as someone think of it, lovers of my model. It goes beyond. She remains, for me, a fictitious character. She will never speak to me, but I know that through "her", I offer to the others, the emotion and the poetry who are in me.
Then without her, there would be only an image, that a scene, that a landscape...
(Please excuse me for my English, I express myself only in French.)
Friendly Philippe
Comments (22)
lyron
Excellent work!!
Anim8dtoon
OMG! This looks so much like a photograph.. the lighting, textures, and overall composition are just exquisite!
722
anazing render love the pose, lighting
kenwas
Great textures!
elfguy
Very realistic!
BenBischop
Luv it...!!
ragouc
Great light and scene. Very good character and outfit.
PhilW Online Now!
Great anticipation of what is on the other side! Wonderfully done!
dorkmcgork
man those are some great textures great shot
jgmart
Wonderful lighting in this - very nice!
FrenchKiss
J'aime beaucoup cette porte et la composition.
dropalex
Je reste impressionné par toute la série des "Plus au sud", elle à bien fait de sortir de sa chambre la demoiselle. Cette clarté lumineuse et ses ombres me rappelle certains millieux ou fins de matinées dans les ruelles du village de mon enfance. Très joli travail.
ArtPearl
Very light and airy, with a strong feeling of anticipation.
geoegress
Very nice- :)
TH
great lighting and composition, and great use of Stonemason's "Streets of the Mediterranean" for the building. His textures are amazing.
Stardust_Crossing
I thought it was a photo at the first glance. Her pose is very natural.
jrcejaspulido
Realistic and very beautiful image.
Schnuck
Excellent!!!
kelvinhughes
most excellent as usual well done
FrankT
I do like this series, there is something very appealing about them
giovanino
your art i very nice
phil01
No comment, yà rien à dire.....juste regarder et***