I am the author Lyle Aryn. Writing is my first love, my one true passion. Every since I was able to string a sentence together, it's all I've wanted to do. Websites where you can find my work and more are below.
I started using Daz Studio October 23rd of 2018, just as something to dink around with. I'd been signed up with the sight for a while, and would occasionally remember to check for freebies. I was surprised at what I had when I finally loaded up the program. I just started playing around with it, figuring it out. I'd say about 92% of what I've learned in the program I've learned just by playing around with it.
In December I went from being a dutiful son looking after his mom, to the full-time, no nights or weekends off, caretaker of my Mom. As someone who struggles with depression, anxiety and a mood disorder or two, this change has had a drastic impact on my own personal care and well-being. I turned to my blossoming love of doing digital art as a way to cope with the mountains of stress on my shoulders. I do miniature painting, too. But when you haven't slept in 4 days, handling a brush can be very messy. Not being able to paint to my own personal satisfaction was making this avenue of relaxation increasingly frustrating.
Daz Studio has an undo button that you just don't get with painting miniatures.
As my skill with the program grows, so does my confidence. I did the cover to my fifth novel, "Because the Night" using Daz Studio, as well as new covers for two previous releases. (Though they haven't been updated just yet.)
I'm looking to always improve my artistic work, no matter what the medium, and Daz Studio is no different.
If you like my work, be sure to check out my Amazon storefront, and follow me on Facebook for updates on what's going on in the world of Lyle.
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Comments (11)
Saby55
WOW... fabulous,marvelous creature !!👏👏👏👍🙋♂️
LyleAryn
Thank you so much!
Tracesl
excellent
LyleAryn
Thanks, Traces! I hope you are doing quite well and staying nice and warm.
starship64
This is wonderful work.
LyleAryn
Thank you. I'm glad you think so. I could not for the life of me get any Victoria 4 hair to fit to the character, despite it being a Vicky 4 character. So I ended up maneuvering the Nox hair onto her head instead, and I gotta say. It really elevated the piece.
brain1969
thank god you are alive ... what longer time not there ... beautiful render
LyleAryn
Thank you my friend so such a beautiful sentiment. It's been a weird couple weeks. I'll be making some adjustments to how I interact with Renderosity, but I'm not going anywhere. I just got to get back into writing. I'm fairly itching to get a new book done.
OkrimSlava
Excellent.
LyleAryn
Thank you, Okrim!
Darkglass
Very dark and moody....quality character...lovely work on this image...!!
LyleAryn
Thanks. I do try to get as moody as I can when I'm going for a little gothic. I'm glad you like it.
RodS
Man you nailed the gothic lighting here, sir! This is gorgeous!
Creating art helps with those down days, I find.. Even as a kid, when I felt down, or alone (I wasn't popular at all when I was a kid.. Didn't have many friends at all..) I would spend lots of time with notebook paper and pencils.
Many of us are feeling blue and alone with this #$%%-ing pandemic. Just keep creating, my friend, and know that what you do brings pleasure to others.
LyleAryn
Thank you my friend for your kind words.
eekdog Online Now!
Enjoy your gothic style.
LyleAryn
Thank you! That makes me glad.
daggerwilldo
A very fun and quirky little character. She is very entertaining and a joy to view.
LyleAryn
Thank you. It's nice to be able to manage delightful characters even when depression is kicking my butt.
chasfh
I love black and white work! This is just perfect.
LyleAryn
Thank you. I think she is rather lovely, and I think I'll have to work her into a scene in the future.
dakotajaroo
pretty bw scene, very poetic
LyleAryn
Thank you very much. Even a few days later, I'm finding it a delight.