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 (25)
doublecm1
so sad..great job..
pspworkshop
I have a blue monday:-)But this is fantastic!
anitalee
Excellent work
mistressotdark
she's very pretty
Larion
Nice work!
brycek
She is lovely..nice work, Maxine!!
ragouc
Very good POV and pose.
kelvinhughes
well done Maxine excellent image
jchristenberry
Excellent work. I can feel the loneliness and frustration in her expression.
missgrin
Beautiful image...
mermaid
a sad one but very nice...smile
volcomman1
pretty work!
drifterlee
Wonderful atmosphere. A lonely Christmas for her!
eekdog
maxiumus beauty maxine, she looks super. looks like she needs company..
flaviok
Magnifico caracter e obra, sua expressão é soberba, aplausos (5)
Thetis
very touching scene, it expresses "lonely and blue", excellent work
ANGELFIRE999
Poor thing--I hope things get better for her. Beautiful job with posing and expression. Excellent image!
jascorpio
touching sad look in her eyes!!! lovely image.
Eldeago
Sounds like mine lol very well done
Nickieboy2004
Very sad, but also very nicely done!
SQS
Very nice work, she does, indeen look sad. Excellent work on the glass, BTW
adrie
Gorgeous scene and work my friend, excellent done...love it.
tofi
LeRae is gorgeous, and yet so very sad... A quite familiar expression to me, perhaps even a ringing headache to go with it! A most vivid and sincere expression caught; that warms the heart and makes me just want to give her a great big hug. Perhaps some Amarula on my behalf :) I'm wishing you a Holiday filled with love and joy, much prosperity and health, my Dear Friend...
fmorgan
Very nice
ontar1
Been there and done that before, beautiful character, love her pose and expression, beautiful sweater and most excellent detailing, outstanding work!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!