January 2013
Been at this site five years now and have seen a lot of growth - both artistically and spiritually thanks to the many good friends I have met here. I work with Poserpro2012, photoshop CS6, PSPX2, Perfect Effects 3 and Photomatrix 4. I love working in the material room and continue to find lots of growth there. I also do a lot of postwork fixing, special affects, and framing, all for which photoshop is indispensible. I love doing postwork; no image is anywhere near complete without it.
In the last year or so I've added quite a bit of photography to my gallery. I started with a Nikon Coolpix 9100 point and shoot. It gives amazing quality and its small size makes it easy to pack around and just grab some shots as they come into my vision. I still use it for sneaky people shots but now I use a Nikon D5100 DSLR for my more serious keeper work. Had I known how all consuming my passion for photography would become I should have jumped to a D600 low end pro camera.In my gallery you will see mostly storylines based upon my own visions and versions of Mesopotamian Mythology, sprinkled with some Celtic works and an occasional pinup or two and quite a few special requests. I have long been a writer, though a terrible speller, and so most of my images come with a storyline or poem. No image seems complete to me without words to accompany them.In high school I trained in both the Sciences and Fine Arts but when I went to university I had to choose one or the other and so I went with the life sciences. Art dropped out of my life for a long time... though I never gave up my interest in archeology and mythology. I wound up with a graduate degree in the life sciences with majors in physical geography, ecology and evolutionary biology. My love of nature and a deep naturalistic spirituality eventually led me to the wikkan tradition.Some five and a half years ago I discovered poser after coming across some great 3-d art on the web and after some six months of stumble bum practice I joined this site.Doing this type of art has released many visions and stories that were locked up inside my soul for many ages. It has allowed me to explore the life and times of my primal spiritual ancestor, a girl also named Roxanne, who lived in the Sumerian regions. She whispers the stories of these classic legends in my mind and I create the images to go with them.My stories are mostly written as dialogue and they tend to be rather long. So grab a coffee, a tea or better yet a beer, kick back, relax and stay a while.I hope you enjoy your stay here.Hugs and blessed beRoxy
Comments (49)
Iceshark39
First off, beautiful image. I love her pose and expression the background is just really beautiful with her. Secondly, I think you nailed the 'appearance' part of it pretty darned well too. Really love these Fae's Roxy. Nicely done!
MineFujiko
Wow! Beautiful scene! love the reflection on the water surface and fog effect.
brycek
Beautiful scene and dedication!!
vintorix
Superwonderful! I love it.
ladiesmen
Beautifull render Roxy, Great reflection and post work
necrophage
beautiful scene, composition and lighting - great postwork!
renecyberdoc
a joy and a pleasure to view this dense athmospheric image.well done Rox.
dragonmuse
Beautiful work. I especially like the foliage and the water. The mist is a nice touch too.
Rhanagaz
It's just so wonderful work! Lots of details and magic reflections in the water!...Amazing...! :o)
2121
Wonderful scene Roxy, love the background especially. The Fae textures match the leaf colours perfectly.
adrie
Stunningly beautiful image Roxy, as always excellent done love it.
ssteph
Splendid scene, reflections and atmosphere... Is that the Mil cat?...looks terrific
njb2000
Highly detailed forest scene lovely atmosphere!
Jonrea
Another great scene full of deatails.
Seaview123
Really excellent looking scene! Very nicely done!
RJS
This picture has "Roxy" written all over it! The crisp, vivid colors, the detailed environment, the beautifully posed character full of expression, the careful post-work, it's all there. This is a brilliant addition to your "Fae" series. The only thing is, I've seen those Victorian Fae picture books too. I was fascinated by them as a child. This picture is way more beautiful than any of those old b&w images. If those photos had been as convincing as this image, I would have really believed!
magnus073
This is such a lovely image Roxie, and for one of the sweetest ladies in the gallery. Great job as alwasy hon, you really know how to add magic to your art.
alessimarco
I really like the blend of colors you used in this image! Wonderful work!
Faemike55
Very beautiful work, Roxy! Great looking fae
eekdog
peggy will love this one roxy, i always enjoy your unique artistic style. fabulous on every square inch my friend.. lol steve
NitraLing
Full zoom is a must everyone!!!!!...a true work of art!!!! :)
SIGMAWORLD
Excellent image! Well done!
ToniDunlap
Wonderfully colorful with great reflections. Applause Wonderfully colorful with really great reflections! Applause! 1
legolie
Fantastic complex compositon and great effects wuth tha water ! I really like that cat ... the stone effect works well too ...
OrphanedSoul
Such gorgeous fun and your detail is excellent, and you know I look!
shingleboot
Wonderful image with beautiful effects
zil2008
Excellent render. First thing one notices is this different feel to the image.Great atmospher. Post work is all great. Love your pussy cat. Thought it was you and Trina out hunting something. Ha!Ha! Great job as always.
RodS
Well, I think it is absolutely superb! What a beautiful piece! This work does have that aura of those lovely pictures in old books. I can almost smell that delightful smell of old books. Truly a masterful work of art, Roxy!
SyberianFrost
Excellent realization
mgtcs
Excellent Roxy, lots of wonderful details. See how happy she is? I just Loved it!**