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 (30)
Heavenlee
STUNNING!!!! xxx
Faemike55
Very beautiful
icerian
Excellent. Very spacial interesting portrait.
dru57
Really impressive composition! :)
vechtdalcollege Online Now!
Beautiful eyes! Gr.Rudy.
mikeerson
I would of named this: "I'M SO DIZZY"
mrestey
WOW! GORGEOUS woman V! I thought this was a photo of a real model. It's NOT?! I have to go over there and check this cutie out! I used your skin texture from Amanda in my latest upload. Have done an upload with the full Amanda yet but at least she works great now. Thank you for your wonderful help. You are a sweetheart!!! :D
Yupp
Absolutely gorgeous. Fantastic eyes and expression!
STEVIEUKWONDER
She's a stunner Victoria! This is so attractive. Especially in a modern art kind of trend.
bebopdlx
Very creative, fine work!
Mariny
Beautiful portrait:-)
brycek
Stunning portrait!!
julesart
Beautiful character and portrait! Excellent work sweetie!
GrandmaT
Beautiful!
brewgirlca
WoooWeeeee! Talk about totally intense! That gaze combined with the dramatic black and white give this image a huge whack of female power. The soft net serves to just soften it a touch and gives it an early 20th century retro look. Hollywood glam, I can see Garbo looking like this and she was a goddess for sure.
fallen21
Superb B&W portrait!
fly028
Great work!! love B&W
odile
Beautifully done, dear!Bravo!
3dpoetry
Sensational
Hubert
A fascinating portrait and cool style!!
Savage_dragon
Oooo, nice! ")
SissyB
wow!! she's great! really realistic portrait! i love!
markad
Cool effects! Very nice work.
Diemamker
Sweet Work!
RodS
Absolutely freaking incredible, Vyk! This really does look like a photo… Like a model was photographed through a piece of fishnet hose (I actually tried that trick once…). Most excellent!
GOLDILOCKSUK
Wowwwww excellent expression love it! Cathy xoxoxo
lunchlady
Awesome!!! Love the overlay!!!
Arah
wow! Excellent!
anitalee Online Now!
Excellent
Cyve
Wonderful concept and very great portrait!!!