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 (23)
westore
Lovely. Great lighting and texture with lots of interesting detail.
mikeerson
the doorway in the back makes me think of the mirror, what's on the otherside - Harry Potter did it, Lost in Space did it, outter limits.... cool sci fi image.
Diemamker
Fantastic scene!...
Miwekhy
An elegant and mysterious lady, with a beautiful dress and hair. In the background, there's something like a door which is giving the sensation she's coming from another world. The lighting and the green colors are awesome. Absolutely fantastic!
crender
Superb render and work!!!!
twelvemark21
Serene and elegant. Beautiful and mysterious. Incredibly lovely rendering. (Beautiful lighting and cool effect with your gateway)
fly028
Fantastic composition and lightning!
jclP
Superb render
eekdog Online Now!
oh wow! your amazing me more and more my friend. tremendous work Victoria.
Faemike55
Very beautiful and mysterious render lovely lady
fransjorgen
Awesome . super artwork. Frans
odile
This is very nice. The contrast between the ocre of the skin and the shades of green is clever. Well done.
Fidelity2
Superb! This one is so great. I thank you for it. 5+!
brycek
Beautiful image and lighting!!
nefertiabet
Wow, lovely image and lighting!!! Beautiful atmosphere and colors!!!
lunchlady
This is gorgeous Hun!!! WOW! And I want to hear the album!!! lol
EyeStorm
Beautiful image! Great atmosphere!
alessimarco
~I love the light and color here! Very nice atmosphere you created!~
HADCANCER
A stroll in a different dimension on a path less traveled. A render with style and beauty. Song I heard. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-umqM9R8cnI
Jollyself
the lighting makes this image... expertly done bravo
Arah
excellent!!
mgtcs
Enchanting image here, lovely atmosphere, marvelous work!
RodS
Another masterpiece, Vic! Wow - she looks lovely, and what a beautiful setting! Outstanding!!