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 (32)
mikeerson
FACE AND HANDS look great, I like the shirt... I'd put him in shome hiking boots... he looks like a rugged type of dude.
apokalupsis
love this version best too :)
Richardphotos
very realistic model and the clothes fits him so well
Savage_dragon
I like them both, but the monotone adds mystery. ")
Nouschka
awesome! He looks like a fisherman here in germany near Hamburg! Great work!
mgtcs
Fabulous image friend, superb character, impressive clothes!
eekdog
he's so cool my friend, so wish i had m4.
marciushess
Amazing image, very realistic.
fransjorgen
Very well done this realistic work. Frans
GOLDILOCKSUK
It's real kewl great work :) Cathy xoxoxo
GrandmaT
Excellent render!
Faemike55
This is very impressive
webdancer
Excellent work!
brycek
He looks Fantastic!!
ladylake
What wonderful work.
julesart
Looks great in color to! Wow! He looks amazing!
STEVIEUKWONDER
The integrity of the colours is what gets me the most. Absolute perfection Victoria!
fly028
The balance of colors is awesome, great composition too!Really a great image!The skin is as precise as in the close up portrait! amazing!
Celart
Nice. I prefer this colored version.
fallen21
Awesome realistic render.
vechtdalcollege
That's beautiful reality like a real photograph,superb! Gr.Rudy.
Hexekati
Absolutly great job!
AidanaWillowRaven
Excellent use for this character :D
nefertiabet
Wonderful character and great work my friend!!! Have a wonderful New Year, hugs Elke
KnightWolverine
I see this as a Captain of a Sea Boat....Weathered and Worn... ~smiles~
HeatherT
This is almost as fabulous as the greyscale masterpiece!
RodS
This is mind boggling, Vyk! Fantastic work, and very realistic - one of the best renders I've seen from DAZ!
anitalee
Excellent
lunchlady
How classic!!!!!! I love the whole setting!!
Arah
great work!