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 (36)
Belladzines
Beautiful!!
brycek
Gorgeous..lovely portrait!!
ArtistKimberly
Outstanding,
Valery3D
She is Amazing Sweetie! Love her :)
Antonio57
Très beau portrait!!!
wancow
DURN IT! My magically shrinking wallet is screaming at me! Just got her and I'm going to give that tattooed siren a BOYFRIEND... :P Beautiful, as always!
mikeerson
the hair beads and feathers.... looks like you wanted to think outside of the box today... I like the feather necklace the most of your image.
teecee2107
She's beautiful, and your render is perfect !
crunch01
Hey OUch!!!!! hmmm This render is so flawless, and she so cute, I just bumped my head Real bad trying to rush closer to ask her out! :o)
SeaLady
She's simply beautiful!
jicobar
Beautiful and detailed work. Amazing necklace!
odile
What a beautiful portrait! The hair is superb and your render wonderful!
vechtdalcollege
Shame on me! For the first time I've admired your work. It's amazing and I'me very impressed by your ART. This one is so cute! I hope in future to see more, thanks very much. gr.Rudy.
NanetteTredoux
Red hair and peacock feathers - that is a sure winner. Her skin looks wonderful. Very alluring lady.
Richabri
Very pretty character and portrait render :)
BIPOLARTWO
Excellent work-The shadow work is great
nefertiabet
Wow, so perfect and wonderful character!!! Love the beautiful details!!!
Faemike55
She is sweet and hot
STEVIEUKWONDER
Well, your characters are second to none Victoria, but I can only congratulate you further on the impressive work on Moinika's hair. Absolutely magnificent! Steve :)
eekdog
love her name, reminds me of our friend here Rayvn/sidrosegraphis. foxy lady!!
RodS
Man, you just keep coming up with winner after winner, Vic! Rayvn is GORGEOUS! Wonderful choice for the name, too! :-D Must restock the Paypal piggy bank! LOL!
twelvemark21
Ah, but she is lovely! Beautiful portrait, gorgeous hair the perfect compliment to those feathers and your lovely lady!
PHELINAS
Delicious and delicate portrait, with some touches 18 ° century. Congratulations!
KimberlyC
Beautiful!! :)
pixeluna
Rayvn is indeed beautiful. Love the skin textures and her makeup. You just keep on making pretty, gorgeous gals! It's hard to say I like this or that, they are all lovely!
doarte
Beyond... Elegance...Fantastic
lunchlady
Beautiful!!!!!!! Love the feathers!!!
anitalee
Excellent
zangetsu4art
Love the peacock feathers around her. You did a great job rendering. ^_^
tennesseecowgirl
Very beautiful I love the necklace.