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 (20)
adrie
Very lovely image Maxime. Have also a wonderful and happy 2010 hugs Adrie.
flaviok
Maravilhoso, que tenha um 2010 repleto de felicidade, aplausos (5)
giareg
Very beautiful and happy new year!!!
J5ive
Lovley character!! Happy 2010
wliebtposer
awesome work.have a good render-year
kelvinhughes
well done maxine
eekdog
beautiful new years image maxine, i hope you have a great new years hon..
SQS
Great job Maxine! Happy 2010 to you too!!!
rawdodb
Coming sooner than a lot of us are ready for I'm afraid... Beautiful work!!!
brycek
Beautiful image Maxine and LeRae is lovely.. Happy 2010 to you!!
drifterlee
Beautiful! Happy New Year!
Nickieboy2004
Such a lovely image! Wow, 2010 already!
anitalee Online Now!
Great work, happy new year
KaiArt
Nicely done!
densa
wonderful scene
missgrin
Fantastic work, i wish you all the best for 2010...
tofi
How wonderful an image!! She's most beautiful, and ever so natural in her pose and her expression! I love her dress, and what cute socks those are as well! Wonderful presentation, my Friend! I'm wishing You and Yours a most prosperous and healthy 2010, and many more!
kasalin
A very beautiful pose, character and kind of artwork !!! 5* Excellent :) All the best in 2010 !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Hugs Karin:)
ontar1
Beautiful character, love her pose and stockings, outstanding work!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
ANGELFIRE999
Lovely!