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 (29)
Faemike55
Outstanding work on this scene! Absolutely amazing work! you just set your bar very, very high
jclP
very beauty surf girl
efron_241
clearly having fun that bar is high indeed
brycek
Beautiful scene and character..lovely smile!!
odile
Very nice, great posing!
fransjorgen
She is beautiful, friendly and joyful. Nice to see nowadays.... Thanks
markad
Great image! It does look like fun.
eekdog
fun image and superb render my friend. nice job on the water fx Victoria.
teecee2107
Nice render !
mikeerson
I wish we saw more of this type of art here - I think the theme, character and scene are great - emotion and posing are just as great.
anitalee
beautiful
drifterlee
Beautiful scene. She looks so happy!
tetrasnake
Wow with a capital WOW!
mrestey
WOW! This is really good! What a lovely lass too! Excellent lighting and pose!
npauling
A superb image that looks very realistic. Marvellous work with the water effects and her super posing.
RodS Online Now!
Un-freakin' believable! This is definitely one of your best, Vic! This really picks my spirits up - such a delightful, happy and superbly done pinup! Ashlieg does look completely awesome wit thos tan lines and your amazing skin shaders! Top drawer all the way, my dear friend!!
starship64
A gorgeous pin-up. Very well done.
fly028
Awesome work!!!
HADCANCER
Outstanding render Song? http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xZGgyJrruCo
bwind
Cool pic.
vechtdalcollege
California girl(s). It reminds me of the great songs of the Beach Boys.Enjoy life and this is what your image radiates.COOL!!!!!! gr.Rudy.
mgtcs
Marvelous character Victoria, loved the water splash!
hardwaretoad
I'm glad she missed that jetty of rocks and can glide right into the beach where I just happen to have a nice cool drink waiting for her! This is what summer's all about, nice pinup.
Miwekhy
WOW! A very lovely girl with a nice pose and a very beautiful expression. Her hair is wonderful and the water effects are amazing. A new masterpiece in your art creations.
GOLDILOCKSUK
Marvellous work ten out of ten well done! Cathy xoxoxo
lunchlady
Makes me want to listen to the beach boys.....lol!! Fantastic and fun scene!
shadowborg
Well you done it again !!APPLAUSE!! :-)
icerian
Wow, really well done!
Celart
Wow. What a lovely pinup full of happiness. Great expression.