Hi there! My name is Victoria, and I was born and raised in Los Angeles, California (but live elsewhere now). I first became interested in computer graphics some time circa 1995 when my dad gave me this CD package of some new, up-and-coming computer software at the time which included Aldus Photostyler and KAI PowerTools. I went home that day and created some silly little piece and after that I was totally hooked. A few years later a friend introduced me to Photoshop, and it was love at first sight. Since then I have been teaching myself all things Photoshop. About two years ago I came across an ad in a magazine for DAZ Studio. I had always been a little intimidated by 3D graphics, thinking it was way too hard to do, but I decided to give it a shot anyways. Now I'm equally obsessed (if not more so) with all things 3D as well.
My art is a mixture of DAZ Studio, Poser, Photoshop CS5 and Filter Forge. My other tools of the trade include Hexagon, Silo, ZBrush and Vue, and I also do black & white digital photography and photo restoration on the side. I am a huge fan of classic artists like Salvador Dali, Calder and Leonardo da Vinci, but am also strongly influenced and inspired by the works of contemporaries like Jack Pedota, David Ho, Luis Royo, Olivia and many of my fellow Renderosity artists who continue to inspire me on a daily basis.
I have several college degrees including a BA in English Writing, a BA in Anthropology, and an MS in Evolutionary Ecology (a subdiscipline of Anthropology).I think my ultimate goal with my graphics - what I really hope to get out of all of this - is to create something truly beautiful one day that either someone will deeply appreciate in their heart or that will inspire someone to create something beautiful. Thanks for stopping by . . . and happy rendering!V.
Comments (16)
jarmila
so romantic and fantastic this work, nicely done
Tea_Rex
"This one, I think, gives Richabri's poses more justice ..." I don't know about that. I think you developed a hard eye towards the earlier scene somewhere along the way. They are both fine works, yet very distinctive from one another. Neither is better and each would appeal to a mix of viewers depending on personal association, not qualities. For instance, I luv' what you've done with the black and white treatment in this one. It takes more than destauration to make a color work look authentically B&W. Your lighting and contrast here really seal the deal. Plus, you are employing the ultimate rule of engagement: if you want better photographs ... get closer. You've brought us right into their embrace ... we almost feel as if we are intruding; that's success ... making us feel. I can almost hear Steven Tyler singin' "Crazy" when I look at this image. "That kinda lovin' makes me wanna pull down the shades." Great work, Vic'! T.
morghana
It looks like a photograph!. Splendid work!
Carlazzo
Exceptional!!!!!!!!!!
thecytron
Wonderful nostalgic moment!
NetWorthy
Beautifully romantic, the emotions shine through loud and clear. VERY nice!
Cimaira
Fantastic work! Very romantic.
SIGMAWORLD
Beautiful!
alessimarco
Excellent realism! Beautiful expressions!
devineydesignsllc
beautiful work!
Richabri
Intense and a very artistic rendering of these two lovers :)
magnus073
Great work, it has such a sense of realism about it
HeRaZa
OMG beaytifull and romatick... love it insant farv..
SenZzo
Extraordinary work!
WilliamEpic3
This is so much like a photo, hard to believe it's 3D! +5 (Awesome list of credits, appreciated I'm sure.) Great emotional content! +5 Wonderful lighting and render! +5 Superlative work indeed!
mrestey
WOW! A beautifully romantic, photographic looking image! NICE!