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.ÂÂ
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.   ÂÂ
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 (22)
felinx
Joli travail :)
odile
Lovely characters. Great lightning as well.
Raindroptheelf
Very beautiful
kelvinhughes
most exellent maxine well done
flaviok
Trabalho soberbo minha amiga, excelente, aplausos (5)
Bossie_Boots
Beautiful great posing and so romantic love it superb work !!
mycroft1
I like this picture. There is something sensual and melancholy.
magnus073
Very nice work on this lovely scene Maxine
eekdog
FABULOUS!! great job Maxine, this is just amazing in beauty..
SetoKaiba
Fantastic character presentation, I like the romantic scene. Good job, well done
thecytron
Wonderful portrait!
qrud
Nice piece of art.
brycek
Beautiful couple..nicely done!
alessimarco
~Marvelous double portrait! Very nicely done!~
adrie
Very beautiful portrait work, excellent lighting.
drifterlee
Very handsome couple, Maxine!!!!!
kits
wonderful work
BiggDevo
Beautiful Portrait.
tofi
Wow! Just a gorgeous depiction of this loving couple. They look so serious, and both such a dreamy look on their face. Marvellous clarity... I love her eyes and such a beautiful and innocent face on your characters! Magnificent the way they blend so perfectly with eachother...simply couldn't be a better couple.... most delightful!
Eldeago
beautiful image, great lighting and mood.
missgrin
Gorgeous looking couple...
anitalee
Excellent!