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 (27)
Belladzines
Pretty!!
PHELINAS
Attractive siren which has looks. of Marylin. Congratulations
brycek
Beautiful pin-up!!
lunchlady
Gorgeous!!!
paul_gormley
That brings a smile, Marylin Mermaid singing "I wanna be lurved by you..." but joking aside that is a very pretty Vargas-like portrait, lovely minimal colours and great composition balance — not easy with a snaking form
daggerwilldo
A very lovely Marilyn-maid. Well done.
LBob
It looks a little more Olivia than Vargas, but it's a good style.
ronmolina
Nicely done!
fly028
Great Idea! Fabulous realization!!
giulband
Good image. M M is for Marilin Mermaid?
PJared
liked the quality of the skin render and the areas around the joints. Interesting combination of a Marylin Monroe mermaid. Great job.
dru57
Superb idea, beautiful artwork! :)
twelvemark21
Gorgeous!!! Classy, classic, elegant pin-up art!!
Drakkendark
Great character study!
Faemike55
Outstanding work
Rock69
Cool idea ... a marilynmaid!!! :-)
Cyve
WOW... It's a marvelous character... Fantastically well done my friend !
Palaemon
Marylin is back ! But she choosed to be a pink mermaid ! Beautiful image.
drifterlee
Gorgeous work!!
mgtcs
Adorable character and render my friend, spectacular colors, congratulations!
eekdog
alluring image my friend.
RodS
A most fun and lovely Marilyn Mermaid, Vyk! Lovely work as always, hon! Glad to see you taking some time to play, my friend! P.S. The Girls say "Hello!!" :-D
Savage_dragon
Pretty amazing! ")
linwhite
Cool Yes, I do believe if she were a mermaid, she'd be pink. Cool work.
GrandmaT
Beautiful!
ilona
Fantastic pin up!!!!!!!!!!
StudioArtVartanian
Totally Awesome!!!