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 (33)
Belladzines
A woman grows more beautiful with age!!! (i should know LOL .....) beautiful image.
Amarillis
I love this, always refreshing to see different ideas of beauty. Nice job :)
AidanaWillowRaven
Well done :D
hardwaretoad
The eye of the beholder is what counts, we're way to enamored with beauty as it is. For some odd reason as I first looked at this my thoughts turned to Elizabeth Taylor... lol.
JuliSonne
Each age has its charms. Wonderful!!!
eekdog Online Now!
should be posting later with the mage myself hon, brilliant job with her Victoria.
Faemike55
Very sweet work She looks great - for some beauty is timeless as it is for her
Arah
Fabulous work! Age is the Real Beauty of a woman! :D
Miwekhy
Wonderful background and brown colors. This lady looks like a princess with her stunning dress and her alluring pose. I always thought that beauty and charm have no age.
cece7894
Very Beautiful And outfit.
brycek
Lovely character and outfit!!
superboomturbo
Not your average subject matter around here. I like it!
npauling
A beautiful image and how lovely to see an older woman for the character. Excellent work.
alphalioness
Awesome image :D
RodS
So lovely, Victoria! Your lady looks just lovely in this setting, and she does have a beauty all her own - a beauty borne of the things only a full life can provide. Got one coming with her soon... I promise! LOL!
mgtcs
Wonderful character, outfit and environment friend, spectacular work!
Mihrelle
Wonderful character and I love the colours and textures you've used in your scene !
odile
Super render and I love the dynamic dress! Very good character,the pose is excellent.
fly028
Fantastic render!! Colors, dynamics, composition ares awesome!!
watchman2005
Great character, great sentiments, excellent work!!!!
TheOwl68
I'm really liking the Mage, she's just so natural and realistic, a truly beautiful woman, and you've done her true justice~ Love the color scheme and elements surrounding her, love her jewelry, it looks fantastic! An outstanding portrait, imho =) 5 stars and a fave!
anitalee
Excellent!!
vechtdalcollege
Absolutly fantastic! The image is wonderful,awsom portrait,the robe excellent texture,beautiful jewels and great interior. Brilliant!!!!!! gr.Rudy.
lunchlady
I can't wait to play with this character!! She is so amazingly unique and in this image you have captured such classic beauty!!! Love it Hun!!!!
crunch01
sorry for being so late and missing some as i am sure you have read in my gallery last week I had an accident (broken wrist)and my arm is in cast... many pain pills and typing with one finger.. but I am catching up on your fine art.. though slowly great job on the lights and pose.. love her eyes
HADCANCER
Lovely render. Song? http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bnZdlhUDEJo
pixeluna
Such an awesome character you made here, Vyk, and age is just a number--- she looks amazing!
mandala
Beautiful Art.
icerian
This is great work, with so womanish atmosphere. 5+
twelvemark21
Fantastic portrait!! Elegant and beautiful rendering!