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 (25)
StudioArtVartanian
WOW!!!I love what you've done here!!! amazing portrait!!!! Thank you back;)
dru57
Exceptional portrait! Absolutely beautiful :)
artofsouls
great work stunning portrait
webdancer
Stunning work! Absolutely stunning!
Savage_dragon
Such a soft & beautiful portrait. I really like this one! ")
Faemike55
She is very beautiful Lovely portrait Merry Christmas to you and your family
GOLDILOCKSUK
I adore her perfect for winter one of your best characters :) Cathy xoxoxo
eekdog
superb beauty Victoria, love her. Merry Christmas..
vechtdalcollege Online Now!
Lovely lady,I must say! Gr.Rudy.
brycek
Lovely portrait!!
Celart
Beautiful portrait. Buon Natale
mikeerson
Merry Christmas
fransjorgen
Brilliant, what an art, what a creator... Thanks Frans
mgtcs
She is marvelous my friend, such a gorgeous face and expression! **
julesart
Wow! She looks amazing! Awesome portrait! I love this!
brewgirlca
Nice! I like the touch of color in this high key work. The mythos acents work perfectly with the hair.
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I have just bought her for Cathy! This is gorgeous work Victoria! Steve ;)
GrandmaT
Lovely image!
RodS
She's absolutely gorgeous, Vyk! As always beautiful work, my dear friend! I can't wait to play with her a bit myself once things calm down here a little. Hope you had a wonderful Christmas, and here's wishes for a happy and prosperous new year!
anitalee Online Now!
Excellent
lunchlady
Gorgeous portrait!!!!!
Arah
that is so sweet!
ilona
Just fantastic!!!!
Cyve
Great expression!!!
aLDOS
molto bello!