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 (29)
brycek
She looks so beautiful..lovely work!!
lunchlady
Oh, she is so lovely!!! Gorgeous work Hun!!!!
odile
Superb portrait! Wonderful colors!
anitalee
Beautiful!!
EmmaAndJordi
Wonderful I love the hair detail!
fallen21
Amazing portrait!
eekdog
what a great looking image my friend, she is just gorgeous.. love that hair choice..
Faemike55
She is beautiful Most excellent work
Belladzines
just gorgeous!!
KimberlyC
Beautiful!! :)
BIPOLARTWO
Nothing cold about this lady-Hot and Beautiful
alessimarco
~Gorgeous portrait! I love the snowy white ambience!~
Valery3D
O My This sis So Beautiful! love it...Thank you Sweetie!!
brewgirlca
This is a gorgeous portrait! I love how the use of so much white really brings out the warm tones of her skin. It sure looks like you got your light issues resolved here!
Madbat
It's a little known secret that bats have a thing for long hair, but you NEVER heard that from me!
npauling
A very beautiful portrait of this lovely character. Her hair looks gorgeous.
RodS
Oh - that look just knocked me right out of my chair, hon! Wow - what a spectacular work, and beautiful lady! That's some excellent experimenting with the hair - it looks just delicious! Super work, Victoria!
nefertiabet
Always fantastic pictures with beautiful ladys! A healthy and a happy new year wishes you Elke
zangetsu4art
The hair, fur, and facial features are all excellent!!
pixeluna
Wow, she is so beautiful, your render is super-awesome!
mgtcs
Absolutely amazing Victoria, loved her hair! *****
spdskool
Happy New Year V! Love the warmth in the cool.
gypsyangel
CONGRATS!!! Well deserved!! Beautiful image! :)
HeatherT
A superb image; a truly worthy winner! fav
leezace
WOW absolutely stunning image, a true winner ;) Well done 5***** and then some.
HADCANCER
Really lovely and yes it is cold outside here.
mikeerson
I'm a week behind...I don't have time to read (sorry) I'm viewing and giving you a joke in place of a comment - until I can get caught up - sorry. TEACHER: Why are you late? STUDENT: Class started before I got here. TEACHER: Maria, go to the map and find North America MARIA: Here it is. TEACHER: Correct. Now class, who discovered America ? CLASS: Maria.
julesart
Absolutely gorgeous and a first place that is well deserved! Congratulations on winning the contest! You rock!!!!!!!!! :) I love this image! Fave for me!
Arah
nice!