Hi there! My name is Victoria, and I was born and raised in Los Angeles, California (but live elsewhere now). I first became interested in computer graphics some time circa 1995 when my dad gave me this CD package of some new, up-and-coming computer software at the time which included Aldus Photostyler and KAI PowerTools. I went home that day and created some silly little piece and after that I was totally hooked. A few years later a friend introduced me to Photoshop, and it was love at first sight. Since then I have been teaching myself all things Photoshop. About two years ago I came across an ad in a magazine for DAZ Studio. I had always been a little intimidated by 3D graphics, thinking it was way too hard to do, but I decided to give it a shot anyways. Now I'm equally obsessed (if not more so) with all things 3D as well.Â
My art is a mixture of DAZ Studio, Poser, Photoshop CS5 and Filter Forge. My other tools of the trade include Hexagon, Silo, ZBrush and Vue, and I also do black & white digital photography and photo restoration on the side. I am a huge fan of classic artists like Salvador Dali, Calder and Leonardo da Vinci, but am also strongly influenced and inspired by the works of contemporaries like Jack Pedota, David Ho, Luis Royo, Olivia and many of my fellow Renderosity artists who continue to inspire me on a daily basis.
I have several college degrees including a BA in English Writing, a BA in Anthropology, and an MS in Evolutionary Ecology (a subdiscipline of Anthropology).I think my ultimate goal with my graphics - what I really hope to get out of all of this - is to create something truly beautiful one day that either someone will deeply appreciate in their heart or that will inspire someone to create something beautiful. Thanks for stopping by . . . and happy rendering!V.
Comments (26)
5391151
Very cool ...i love the dark hair framing her face,and the green eyes.Cool.
Bossie_Boots
Beautiful superb work !!
brycek
Awesome pose and lighting..nice work!!
Biscuits
That is one sultry sailor! Beautiful scene, love the lights and contrast.
jclP
Very beautiful.and nice captain he,,,
fallen21
Fantastic work.
CloverLinda
Lovely pose, great render A++
odile
What a cool piratess! :) Great pose and lovely color palette.
Zathyn
Beautiful - I love the sage green!
2121
wow..the lady is stunning, really great portrait here
apokalupsis
ahem.. yes she's really stunning, A fantastically done render. Full marks. Dix points as they say...
MSTene
Arrrgh, Hottie! Another great composition it all flows perfectly together. You've been a busy lady!
Carlazzo
Excellent and beautiful work!!!
Diemamker
great pirate!...cool scene,...the background little bright to me...great work!..
jcrjuan
excelente trabajo! bellisima imagen realismo impresionante un trabajo genial
eekdog
that is a beautiful model, love her outfit my friend.
StudioArtVartanian
WOW!!!I love this one!!!!!
Valery3D
This is so beautiful Sweetie!!! Thank you!! love your composition and lighting!! BIg HUgs Val :)
Igolochka
Gorgeous character,very beautul render!
crender
Xcellent image!!!
lunchlady
lol...would you like to elaborate on that in a later discussion???!!! lol I totally get what you mean, she is amazing!! Awesome render sweetie!
KimberlyC
awesome render :)
ANGELFIRE999
Wow--this is awesome! Love your lighting and atmosphere!
EmmaAndJordi
Lovely Victoria!!!
ApolloKinobi
Sehr schöne Arbeit!!!
Arah
nice work!