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.
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 (24)
jclP
very nice scene and light soft effect
brycek
Pretty image and birthday dedication!!
odile
Very nice composition. THe light is so beautiful!
teecee2107
Very nice scene, great 'glow' lighting effect.
lunchlady
What a beautiful dedication such a wonderful guy, Vic!! Gorgeous!
crunch01
very very dynamic!!!!!!!!! Eekie will love it! this is a great piture! has a flemish feel
Faemike55
Very sweet work and wonderful dedication to Steve
bombenleger58
Very beautiful Work!!!!!
eekdog Online Now!
thank you so much dear Victoria for this remarkably beautiful image my friend. you made my morning when i first opened the e-bot. and you were the first i opened. superb lighting and work on this my friend. 10+
Antonio57
Excellent rendu ,couleurs et éclairage ,c'est parfait!!
KimberlyC
Excellent work! :)
twingo
Soft and beautiful image.
wancow
Sensational Render! Looks like a great oil!
mikeerson
Livia has been meaning to give you the cake Steve, she made it for your birthday... the cake is only 10 days old - lol ...you know I'm joking, right? I know she just made the cake it tastes good.
ArtistKimberly
Very Pretty Image,
krickerd
Beautiful work, love the style!
anitalee
Wonderful
hardwaretoad
Lovely palette and softness, SotM is one of my fave prop sets, so many intimate places for pics. Super lighting. A fine dedi and wishes for Steve.
RodS Online Now!
I am constantly amazed at what you do with DAZ, Victoria! This looks like it was done in Vue.... Amazing render for a talented artist and good friend!
nefertiabet
This is a very, very nice image and wonderful scene, love it!!!
twelvemark21
Exceptionally gorgeous scene!!! (Sorry to be so brief, catching up on 4 days of images after my holiday.)
zangetsu4art
Awww, this is so amazing and pretty!! <333
Miwekhy
Wonderful lighting and background. The girl is stunning with this outfit. I hope she made a tasteful cake. :D
Arah
Wonderful Render!