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 (22)
mikeerson
she fits the part well, I like the tie in the shirt, the pants rolled up and barefoot - looks like the read deal.
ToxicWolf
Great job. The lighting was perfect.
Miwekhy
Lovely girl with a natural look. The lighting and her outfit are wondeful. This background makes think of spring which is coming soon.
crender
Superb render and work!!!!
twelvemark21
Stunning render and postwork!! Amazing lighting, beautifully posed and a terrific expression on her lovely face.
fly028
Superb render and postwork!!
eekdog
very beautiful, love that bg my friend.
thecytron
A very good portrait!
Faemike55
Nice work
odile
Very vintage, a great '50's look!!
Fidelity2
Superb! This one is so great. I thank you for it. 5+!
brycek
She looks so cute..nice work!!
nefertiabet
Pretty girl and so nice pose!!!
lunchlady
Love the western look!! Takes me back to Footloose, lol....Love it! Great lighting and postwork!!!!!
alessimarco
~Really nice composition! It all works perfectly!~
HADCANCER
What a pretty counrty girl. Song I heard was : http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kAzp8FXA-FQ
mgtcs
Super cool character friend, marvelous outfit! Well done!
RodS
Oh, this is just lovely, Victoria! Wonderful lighting, and O'Rourke looks absolutely perfect! I love this! This brings to mind all those 'farmer's daughter' stories... LOL!
DustRider
Very natural and beautiful image!! Brings back some other rather fond memories. Thanks for sharing!
KatesFriend
Excellent work her posing looks quite natural and the lighting adds to the reality of the scene.
Madbat
Well gawwwly that looks good! Barefoots and all!
ragouc
Very good character and outfit.