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 (32)
brycek
She looks gorgeous..lovely portrait!!
StevenTylerRocks
Beautiful character and a wonderful job on the lighting!
fallen21
Splendid portrait, very nice lighting work.
odile
Wonderful ! the lightning is so beautiful! And the textures come out very beautifully! Well done !
Sydney_Andrews
Love the lighting and the eyes! E
SissyB
beautiful portrait! i love how you played with the lights my dear! +5
Miwekhy
Very beautiful yellow colors for the outfit and wonderful lighting which is showing off this lovely face. Her innocent expression is so stunning. It's a gorgeous portrait.
Nouschka
awesome portrait, love the light and shadows you made
Zathyn
Beautiful portrait and lighting :^)
Diemamker
Awesome looking Character....outstanding lights..
PHELINAS
Splendid lights and shades effects. Congratulations.It is remarkable!
reine_de_style
great portrait!
eekdog Online Now!
hope you had a super time my friend, been wondering about you. what a fabulous render on this portrait.
Faemike55
Very lovely lady Great portrait
Richabri
Oh my - what a stunning beauty and portrait render :)
nefertiabet
Wonderful portrait and presentation!!! Great lighting, wow!!!
thecytron
Very beautiful portrait!
Belladzines
beautiful!! welcome back!!
ToxicWolf
Beautiful lighting. The skin looks fantastic!
anitalee Online Now!
Excellent
MTeslaMoon
wow! had to do a double take on this. she looks so real. very impressive :)
jclP
Wonderful ! the lightning is very good!
brewgirlca
Wow, that is one superb step in the realism direction. Awesome lighting here too.
twelvemark21
WOW!! Completely stunning portrait!
fly028
Awesome portrait!
RodS
OH MAN!!! This just floors me, Victoria! The lighting is just off the scale, and your new lady is a stunner and then some!! OUTSTANDING!!!! Gotta get this one!!
lunchlady
YAY!!! YOU'RE HOME!!!!! ;) She is stunning Hun! And I so love your lighting here!!!!
mgtcs
WOW...This is a marvelous image my friend, amazing lighting and pose, spectacular render, fantastic character!
KimberlyC
Beautiful!! :)
Arah
Wow! she is Gorgeous!!