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 (31)
tetrasnake Online Now!
Excellent! Reminds me on Sean Connery a bit!
wancow
I've already said it, and I will say it again: this texture set is the highest quality male texture set I have ever seen up close. I'll be using him a LOT! Fantastic work, Vyk!!! Just plain outstanding!
Faemike55
Fantastic and I agree with Mike aka Tetrasnake there can be only one!
STEVIEUKWONDER
Looks like you're very deservedly already getting good reviews for your work with Michael. Beautiful art! Steve :)
barryjeffer
I saw someone use him earlier and said he look amazing, and he does! Great work on him... talent beyond words!
anitalee
Excellent!
Mihrelle
Wonderful new character V, congratulations, he looks amazing!!!
dnstuefloten
Debonair indeed...not just a terrific texture, but a nicely complex gaze too...
Wonderland
A lot of character in his face. Great job! And the beard looks so real!
eekdog Online Now!
don't have Genesis or M4. he sure is a super character my friend//steve
GrandmaT
Fantastic character!
mikeerson
I don't have genesis, but I like how you can put any clothing on any figure - well, that's what I seen in the video... some day I'll have to get me it... but definitely you should make this for genesis.
Savage_dragon
Oh, well done! ")
mgtcs
WOW...This is a gorgeous character dear friend, amazing render!
brycek
Looks good..nice portrait!!
PHELINAS
Magnifique portrait où notamment le grain de peau est remarquablement rendu!...Bonne année 2013,dear friend.
Celart
Impressive portrait. Well done
Nouschka
amazing character
Vigne33
The render of this portrait is spectacular! The reality of the goatee is impressive. Great picture ")
fly028
Awesome character!! Looks so realistic. The work on the skin is impressive, congrats!! Happy new year!!
Diemamker
This is one interesting character you've made...I'm going to have to look in on getting him...Great work on this character!
GOLDILOCKSUK
Wow you have aged him so well :) Cathy xoxoxo
vechtdalcollege
Marvelous portrait of this old man. Great job! Gr.Rudy.
StudioArtVartanian
yea i have to agree with the first comment,as i had the feeling he is someone famous;) super work!!!
RodS Online Now!
Wow - he really looks great, Vyk! Quite a dignified looking gentleman - and it reminds me I don't have nearly enough guys in my runtime.... Think I'm going to have to add this one! Superb job as always, Vyk! I'm not sure how much work would be, but it certainly wouldn't hurt to have him as a Genesis figure.. I haven't played with Genesis a whole lot yet, although I do have the DSON importer for Poser.
HeatherT
A totally convincing character!
lunchlady
Such a cool character Vic!!!! Love it!!
Arah
well done!
Miwekhy
Wonderful and very realistic close up portrait. The lighting is showing off his face very well and I really love this aged guy. In an artistic point of view, I think there's no problem to do a genesis version, but genesis characters are really useful for DAZ users and it's hard to know how many people is intending to use him with DS4. Happy new year to you Victoria, even if I'm pretty late. ;)
vitachick
One excellant character!!!