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 (21)
Niha
Gorgeous portrait! Lovely character too!
eekdog
yes indeed Victoria, don't forget yourself hon. wonderful portrait my friend.
KimberlyC
Beautiful! :)
brycek
Lovely portrait..nice work!!
crender
Outstanding work.
Madbat
Call me silly, but some of you superb portrait artists could probably sell portrait props! (those old mansions don't decorate themselves you know!) Oh...you been tagged btw.
fly028
Love it!! Great composition!
pixeluna
I agree, you do such splendid work with portraits. It complements your passion in creating beautiful characters. :-)
odile
Such a fine portrait! Jenny's characters are so pleasant to work with!
EmmaAndJordi
lovely!
BIPOLARTWO
The porcelain Doll-so fragile looking and so beautiful
DM
A Very beautiful portrait!
Seahorse
Beautiful and elegant portrait!!!
hansmar
What a wonderful portrait! Love the overall softness of this portrait.
fallen21
Stunning portrait, amazing work!
lunchlady
Gorgeous!!!!! Beautifully done Hun!!
RodS
WoooooooooooooW! You've just knocked it right out of the park with this beautiful masterpiece, Victoria! Nixie's a beauty, anf you've brought out every pixel of that beauty with this one! Superb work!
npauling
Wow, this is fabulous. You really have brought out the best in Nixie in this fabulous portrait. Stunning lighting.
mgtcs
She is gorgeous my friend, beautiful character, wonderful portrait!
Arah
lovely!
Sylvia
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