Greetings: Thanks for visiting my page here at Renderosity. My real name is Clayton. I am Canadian, living in Southern Ontario. I suppose you could describe me as a middle aged man, not at all wealthy and working as a "sort of" public servant in computer support. Putting those three factors together you could also conclude that I'm too stupid to get a real job.
I will also say that I am old enough to remember the line, "Danger is my business", when I was half my current size (vertically) and sat down on Saturday mornings to watch cartoons. Hands up all those who can remember that. And while were on the subject of old, obscure cartoons, hands up those who watched Rocket Robin Hood. But those shortcomings have been balanced by the fact that I still have all my hair. AND, except for the occasional errant strand, it's still its original colour - BONUS! Take that, all you "Mr. Perfect"s out there who got all the girls in university.
My work is largely done with Poser. With Poser, I've noticed that I have a habit of diving into projects without fully realizing the overall complexities of the tasks which I create for myself. Hence the avatar I use which also symbolizes my 'chosen' profession rather well. Still, I hope you enjoy some of my images here.
In addition to Poser, I have also posted a number of digital photographs. For the most part these images are of the streetcars (electric trolleys, trams or light rail) that operate in the City of Toronto - near to where I live. Toronto has a long history of streetcar operation and is one of the few North American cities that has retained and developed its streetcar network into the present day. Unlike many other cities that are now having to rebuild their networks.
I have adopted the handle 'KatesFriend' for my work here at Renderosity. The reason is mostly due to the fact that 'Katie' was the first Poser character with which I worked. Well that, and the name Clayton appeared to be already in use here.
I discovered Poser quite by accident. A friend gave me a copy of Poser 6 for my birthday. At the time I had no experience with 3D image rendering and no interest. I also had no computer suitable to implement the package. A 100MHz Pentium 1 with 16MB of RAM and a 36kbaud internal modem running Windows 95, USED to be cutting edge Buster. So, the box sat on the shelf for a while (months) until I could install it on a computer capable of running it. Well. I had to BUY the computer first, then install the software. Then, I was hooked.
I have also provided a couple of small contributions to the Free Stuff section. My favourite is the Glowy Orb: 101 uses. It can be the thruster glow for an Eagle transport from Moonbase Alpha. A sparkly light bulb on a Christmas tree. Or just a shiney mystical ball for your cat to play with. Remember, the Glowy Orb is your friend.
Glowy Orb My thanks to the various tutorial authors that showed me how to create this useful material. PS. I should point out that Eagles were never actually depicted with glowing thrusters on Space: 1999. Nor did they ever fly in front of stars or planets when depicted in full flight. Saves a lot on production costs that way. But they were still pretty cool space ships.
Comments (30)
MOSKETON
ME ENCANTA.
eekdog
classy beauty Clayton, this has got ot be one of your best! love the lighting, clothing and props. *Merry Christmas
Faemike55
Fantastic scene with a great pose and wonderful lighting I remember, after a revisit, the infamous image. Merry Christmas to you and your family
pixeluna
Very nice scene with great, dramatic lighting. Merry Christmas to you and yours!
alessimarco
~A fabulously wonderful image! Merry Christmas!~
PHELINAS
Very beautiful composition (technic and artistic).I like in particular the elegance of the character.Excellent light....MERRY CHRISTMAS
magnus073
Wonderful image Clayton, and a stellar way to close out this year and ring in the new one. I for one am looking forward to a new year of even more of your art and more of the Canadian Culture experience ;)
boobunny
Great scene. And I love her expression.
anitalee
Excellent
renecyberdoc
very nice one ,and i just commented the image on deviantart rules are rules tos are tos and we have to comply ,although in my eyes there was nothing wrong with the image with the appropriate tags no prob for me. anyway have a nice day see you
lyron
Fantastic work. Happy Holidays!!!
flavia49
wonderful scene!! Happy Holidays!!
flaviok
Magnifica criação e obra, que tenhas um Feliz Natal e um 2011 repleto de felicidades, aplausos (5)
Rose-Lignes
great render with wonderful detail! merry christmas and a happy new year!
Minda
very beautiful x'mas scene clayton....Merry x'mas to you and your family..
goldie
stunning scene and render...the lighting is lovely and great use of props...and a very Merry Christmas to you, Clayton :)
drifterlee
AWesome scene, !!!!!
1010
The lighting is perfect and this is a grand image!
sandra46
EXCELLENT!
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mgtcs
Another superb scene, very well done!
Gisela
Very good.
npauling
A super christmas eve render and you sound to be having a lovely evening too. I hope your christmas festivities have gone well and I hope you have a happy new year too. I love how you have done this.
npauling
A super christmas eve render and you sound to be having a lovely evening too. I hope your christmas festivities have gone well and I hope you have a happy new year too. I love how you have done this.
evielouise
As usual very different and realistic looking Hope your Holidays are Great!~~
lior
Dramatic mood but a so stunning scene!
KyotoDragon
So people really do get it all done in time... I wish I could find the how to book!~ Hope you had a wonderful Christmas! Excellent artwork - by the way...
SIGMAWORLD
EXCELLENT!
MagikUnicorn
EXXXXXXCELLENT :) HAPPY HOLIDAYS
efron_241
hope christmas became white and you will have a superb 2011
A_Sunbeam
Nice work - and a Happy New Year!