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 (17)
flaviok
Maravilhosa obra e realização minha amiga, excelente, aplausos (5)
ArtistKimberly
Wonderful
magnus073
You did a really great job on this lovely image Maxine
Alyah
Marvelous creation, M. This is a beautiful setting. Great work! XOXOXOX J
adrie
Another very beautiful scene, superb work love it.
eekdog
very beautiful image Maxine, love your photo bg with her.
brycek
Beautiful character and setting..nice work, Maxine!!
SIGMAWORLD
Sehr schön.
xeniaghost
Fabulous sunset and the character is lovely!
crender
Awesome!
missgrin
Wonderful scene...
Bossie_Boots
Wow amazing scene !!
MarWeiss6
Great Image, superb Work.
anitalee
Excellent
Eldeago
love the expression great work
JaneEden
OMG you have captured the sunset so well, and the character fits into the scene just perfectly, this is amazing work very well done indeed. hugs Jane xx
tofi
A very beautiful image, my Friend! How peaceful and precious this composition is..... the lighting is fantastic, and the water--such realism and beauty! I love the pose and the expression on her face. She seems so comfortable and at peace with the world.