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 (36)
Minaya
Great character and beautiful portrait! Like the skin tones!
Valery3D
She is Gorgeous Vyk! love her :)
marciushess
Great render and beautiful character. Look likes a classic painting.
mgtcs
Such a marvelous character and outfit my friend, marvelous expression, very fine render!
bebopdlx
This is beaytiful.
eekdog
the setting is just gorgeous my friend, sensational model and she looks so at peace with the pose and expression Victoria. nice job..c
julesart
She is beautiful! I love this scene!
Diemamker
Sweet Image!!...the back ground is super!!
misty60820
beautiful picture!! beautiful work!!
npauling
A wonderful render with this very beautiful character. I love her expression and the super colours you have used. It reminds me of the classic paintings from the art galleries brought up to date. An outstanding work.
brycek
Lovely image and pose!!
PHELINAS
Splendid romantic pose but above all wonderfull landscape as background.Very beautiful colors harmony .In a word: I like! Thank you for this art work!
Celart
Wonderful artwork. Beautiful sad expression. Brava.
teecee2107
Beautiful potrait ! Excellent expression.
STEVIEUKWONDER
Gorgeous Victoria. Oh, I love this character. Superb outfit. Steve ;)
fly028
Exceptional artwork, so beautiful!!!
Palaemon
Very nice pose and expression ; beautiful backdrop.
Richabri
Such a cute little face and this is a very pretty image :)
nefertiabet
Wonderful lady and fantastic background!!!
HADCANCER
Bot you sure titled this one to match. Love the character. In fact I love all you stuff. I was lucky enough to get one of your older ones and have been having fun with it. Song I heard? http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AEzTdBJUHO8
vechtdalcollege
Wow!what a marvelous model,very nice! You've hit the mood fantastic. Gr.Rudy.
GrandmaT
Lovely portrait! Very well done.
davidb367
Love the tone and lighting.
Zathyn
Gorgeous portrait! Love the colours and her wistful expression. Very nice :^)
Faemike55
She is very beautiful Great work
twelvemark21
Gorgeous portrait, love the color palette. Mood and atmosphere are ideal. Classically beautiful work!
markad
Beautiful!
RodS
Absolutely gorgeous, Vyc! She looks so serene and beautiful! And I can see why, in such a lovely setting. It reminds me of some of the scenery we'e been seeing this week. Superb as always, Hon!
lunchlady
So very very gentle and beautiful!!!
BiggDevo
Excellent Render, Beautiful Work, Pretty Lady!