Greetings: Thanks for visiting my page here at Renderosity. My real name is Clayton. I am Canadian, living in Southern Ontario. I suppose you could describe me as a middle aged man, not at all wealthy and working as a "sort of" public servant in computer support. Putting those three factors together you could also conclude that I'm too stupid to get a real job.
I will also say that I am old enough to remember the line, "Danger is my business", when I was half my current size (vertically) and sat down on Saturday mornings to watch cartoons. Hands up all those who can remember that. And while were on the subject of old, obscure cartoons, hands up those who watched Rocket Robin Hood. But those shortcomings have been balanced by the fact that I still have all my hair. AND, except for the occasional errant strand, it's still its original colour - BONUS! Take that, all you "Mr. Perfect"s out there who got all the girls in university.
My work is largely done with Poser. With Poser, I've noticed that I have a habit of diving into projects without fully realizing the overall complexities of the tasks which I create for myself. Hence the avatar I use which also symbolizes my 'chosen' profession rather well. Still, I hope you enjoy some of my images here.
In addition to Poser, I have also posted a number of digital photographs. For the most part these images are of the streetcars (electric trolleys, trams or light rail) that operate in the City of Toronto - near to where I live. Toronto has a long history of streetcar operation and is one of the few North American cities that has retained and developed its streetcar network into the present day. Unlike many other cities that are now having to rebuild their networks.
I have adopted the handle 'KatesFriend' for my work here at Renderosity. The reason is mostly due to the fact that 'Katie' was the first Poser character with which I worked. Well that, and the name Clayton appeared to be already in use here.
I discovered Poser quite by accident. A friend gave me a copy of Poser 6 for my birthday. At the time I had no experience with 3D image rendering and no interest. I also had no computer suitable to implement the package. A 100MHz Pentium 1 with 16MB of RAM and a 36kbaud internal modem running Windows 95, USED to be cutting edge Buster. So, the box sat on the shelf for a while (months) until I could install it on a computer capable of running it. Well. I had to BUY the computer first, then install the software. Then, I was hooked.
I have also provided a couple of small contributions to the Free Stuff section. My favourite is the Glowy Orb: 101 uses. It can be the thruster glow for an Eagle transport from Moonbase Alpha. A sparkly light bulb on a Christmas tree. Or just a shiney mystical ball for your cat to play with. Remember, the Glowy Orb is your friend.
Glowy Orb My thanks to the various tutorial authors that showed me how to create this useful material. PS. I should point out that Eagles were never actually depicted with glowing thrusters on Space: 1999. Nor did they ever fly in front of stars or planets when depicted in full flight. Saves a lot on production costs that way. But they were still pretty cool space ships.
Comments (32)
eekdog
good advice Clayton, don't drink myself. great job and happy halloween.
pjaj
Great job.. I definitely don't drink!
tetrasnake Online Now!
No worries here! I'm not going anywhere special this Halloween. Blaming Sandy for that! Anyway Wonderful piece!
GrandmaT
Fantastic render!
munich68
Very coole idea and pose, LOL! GREAT pic!
nitegrafix
Excellent piece! I apologies for not commenting lately but I've had no Internet access for the past couple of weeks.
MrGorf
Cool stuff! HAPPY HALLOWEEN!
mejed
good one, now go scare the kiddies.....
Faemike55
Very sweet work she looks great
goldie
okay, i drink, i straddle my flying witch broom, and i am not a republican either :) as a witch, i can be downright nasty, especially to the other party :) wonderful halloweenie scene you've created...have fun tonight...i am staying home since so much around me is closed (even BoA building i work in is still closed-no work yet)...hope sandy leaves you folks in okay shape...
magnus073
Thanks so much for uploading this image Clayton ad it gave me a much needed smile tonight. Like the concept of the good witch flying side saddle
inaani
Cool pose and light Happy Halloween !
flavia49
amazing image
npauling
A super image and I will look out for a witch riding side saddle and I will know you created her. Excellent work with the posing and the background and the lighting gives it a great feel.
Minda
amazing work clayton.
pixeluna
I always love those top of the world images. Nice contrast too!
Cimarron
lol! love the title and such a very cool render, I still love V3, just something about the girl;)
PHELINAS
In French language my friend of 18th century:" De la belle ouvrage!" The attitude of character as the background and the colors ,all is a very good work.Bravo!I like!
renecyberdoc
yeah the "usual" witch sticks the broom right between her legs,this witchy sits more stylish and well educated hehehehe.
evielouise
great pov love it !! back at you.................
drifterlee
Beautiful work and pose!
sandra46
WONDERFUL WORK!
anitalee
Great work
art-digital
splendide
lyron
Splendid work!!!!
1010
Cute one, she is bewitching!
AidanaWillowRaven
The title is so true ... ;P
MagikUnicorn
B E A U T Y
ragouc
Very good character and outfit.
myrrhluz
When I read your title a Smothers Brothers song went through my head. "Crabs walk sideways, and lobsters walk straight and we won't let you take her for your mate." This is apropos of nothing, just the way my mind works. Beautiful image! I love the lighting and the setting. It is very magical looking, with the shiny orb in her hand seeming to be an extension of, or taking energy from, the one in the sky. I like the milky galaxy of stars behind her and the two dark planets on the horizon. Wonderful poses and expressions. The cat looks positively eager to see what lies ahead, and René Des Sorcières has an expression of calm but intense pleasure. Beautiful work!