Catharina has a passion for and has followed after many traditional kinds of artwork however she has discovered her greatest love lies in the creation of digital computer graphics. Catharina is highly recognized within the 3D community, and has acquired a reputation as one of the best creators of digital character and UV texture maps. Her photo-realistic textures have become best sellers on the Internet and she attributes much of this success to her mastery of the products Deep Paint 3D and DeepUV. Much of Catharina's work reflects a distinct originality and is unique in its ability to evoke emotion. As such, Catharina has won many awards. Her characters portray a high standard of realism, and her work is now considered to be revolutionary in character believability. Catharina's understanding and use of technology along with her understanding of photography, use of light and 10 years experience with Modeling/TV/Film work allow her to display her artistic talent giving her artwork a definitive presence. She has been in the industry for the past 24 years, her work never seizes rise to expectation. Her creativity is without boundaries or limits, she is an inspiration to other aspiring artist.
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Catharina's works featured by Media and Press:
* NVIDIA worldwide social media feature " The New Face of Iray "
* FOCUS Print News Magazine 03/04 Germany
*3D World Magazine 43 /03
*FXSoftwares- Creature Creator and Creature Creator Pro soft.Box cover -Europe
*Right Hemisphere - Visual Communication -USA
*TV 60 Film-Productions -Germany ARD/ZDF
*John De Mol (Endemol)TV Production for RTL/TV show- Netherlands/Germany
*Editorial Illustration/Business and Finance The New York Times Various issues USA
*Computer Graphics World Anniversary Issue Print Magazine
*Yahoo! Life Print Magazine Korea Middle-earth map characters of "Lord of The Rings "
*Editorial Illustration/Discovery Science Newsday Various issues- USA
*Ziff Davis Media Inc. New York Opener for "Lord of the Rings" The Fellowship of the Ring.
*Press Release for Poser/Right Hemisphere Community
*AV Video Multimedia Producer Print Magazine- USA
*Digital Photo User Print Magazine -England
*Computer Arts Print Magazine - England
*Right Hemisphere - Featured Artist of the Month -USA
*AV Video Multimedia Producer Print Magazine Interview- USA
*Digi Vision Print Magazine and Magazine CD-R cover-Interview Taiwan Books:
*Poser 4 Pro Pack f/x & Design from Coriolis Autor: Richard Schrand
*Poser 4 Handbook by R. Shamms MortierCharles River Media
*Poser5 Handbook Manual by Curious Labs �2004
*Poser6 Tutorial Manual by Curious Labs �2005
*Poser6 Revealed: The Official Guide by Kelly Murdock, Thomson Course Tech. �2005
* Poser6- Secrets of Poser Experts, Official e-frontier Guide by Daryl Wise and Jesse DeRooy �2006-2007
* And many other........
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Comments (27)
doarte
A handsome face caught in the process of becoming +5 from doarte's MADHOUSE
Thelby
This is Truly Impressive! The lighting makes it look So Real!! Very Nice Work on this Guy, Cath!!!
odile
Very realistic! Great texture.
fabriced
Fantastic light!!!! I like this work m'y dear
Mihrelle
Fantastic character!
marco.dd
The best photo-realistic image rendered in Carrara i have ever seen. This is a masterpiece (and your character is awesome).
elianeck
so beatiful light Cath! the texture ...the eyes perfect! 10++
Quidnunc
Although photorealism is common place these days, sometimes a render just leaps out at you. this is definitely one of those.
DancingCat
looks amazing in Carrara! so many programs, so little time...
LBAMagic
Wow. Amazing realism.
dshield
I'm Stunned! Amazing work. D
scifire
Gorgeous!
mistressotdark
cath, amazing work as usual my friend
alessimarco
~Pretty amazing!~
jefsview
Wow! This is how it's done!
angelluciano
Very nice! The top photo looks a little more realistic.
npauling
Excellent work and the lighting looks very effective. I too like the top one for some reason though they are both lovely.
mdilorenzo
Impressive work!
Krid
perfect realistic portrait with excellent skin texture
rogue29730
Awesome portrait !
stardust
Great work! Can't wait to get the Carrara shaders!
anitalee
Awesome
quim2001
Very nice
rajib
Amazing realism !
ThomasMacCallum
Incredible work - so realistic and a good looking chap you have created
Pugster56
Your pieces are always awesome!!!
Nod
Excellent lighting. Could easily pass for a photo.