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.Â
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.   Â
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 (16)
morganahope
The scene is very beautiful! extura liked the girl's skin!
brycek
Lovely image and pose!!
Alyah
Tuxedo, limo and champagne... Let's go :) XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX
Kyms_Cave
How beautiful she looks..lighting is so soft and dreamy looking..
lonely_wolf
Nice picture! Love the dress and her expression!
doublecm1
oh my Miss M I want to play miss my posers..Illusions-Designs has some great new ladies..
ArtistKimberly
Wonderful
bodo_56
Beautiful! I like the lighting!
missgrin
Beautiful image...
Bossie_Boots
Wow maxine beautiful the lighting rocks superb work !!
kelvinhughes
most excellent Maxine well done my friend going back into hospital tomorrow so will be missing for a while
magnus073
This is a lovley image you always do such nice work Maxine
drifterlee
Gorgeous, Maxine!
anitalee
Excellent
adrie
Beautiful image and work.
ontar1
Beautiful character and dress, outstanding work!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!