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 (17)
Tracesl
excellent
LyleAryn
Thanks!
jdwtrxk
She certainly has an interesting headdress. If you are into a mini painting challenge look into the Dark Swords. Have a number of them and the sculpting is second to none.
LyleAryn
I agree! I LOVE them. I've had their Guardian Naga sitting on my desk, in primer, intimidating me for a year now. I really need to paint her... I was going to paint her up for a contest, but then the convention was canceled for COVID. So she sits in judgement.
Koala44
Great the mushroom hat, it gives a nice funny and out of the ordinary scene, bravo.
LyleAryn
Thank you. I made it for a friend of mine, who is a little funny and unusual herself!
A_Sunbeam
That out-sombreros a Sombrero!
LyleAryn
It's got mine beat for sure!
brain1969
cool render
LyleAryn
Thank you, thank you very much.
eekdog
a stylish model and so pretty. cool mushroom hat.
LyleAryn
She is. I think I want to try rendering her more "normal" with some hair instead of the mushroom cap.
linwhite
City Fungi....strange and so cool! I love something different and this is certainly that. The fungal glow just makes it pop.
LyleAryn
Thank you! It was an idea that just popped into my head while talking to a friend.
RodS
She looks like a lot of fun! And her "hat" will catch some eyes, I'm sure! Cad Bane would be jealous! LOL
Very cool work, sir!
LyleAryn
Lol. Love Cad Bane. Star Wars needed a Lee Van Cleef, and CB doesn't disappoint!
starship64
What a cool character! Fantastic work.
LyleAryn
Thanks!
rps53
Mushroom hats are all the rage!
LyleAryn
They go with everything.
redwalrus
Great character great look. She certainly is a head turner.
LyleAryn
Indeed. Thank you. I'm glad you like it.
UteBigSmile
This is my this evening super FAVE! She looks simply great!
I wish you and yours a marvelous nice Sunday evening and a good start into the new Week!
LyleAryn
Aww, thank you. You're too kind. Hope you had a great weekend, and are heading into an enjoyable week.
miwi
Fantastic idea,excellent done!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
LyleAryn
Thanks!
daggerwilldo
Very fun, very creative. You did a fine job on this one !!!
LyleAryn
Thanks! I love how her expression came out.
ikke.evc
That she is. Nicely done!
LyleAryn
Thank you!
giareg
Nice character and setting!
LyleAryn
Thank you! It was nice to finally use this set. It just seemed perfect for the image.
jmattatall
You really dressed her up nicely
LyleAryn
Thank you. I did this for a friend of mine, and she ended up loving it. Matched her favorite aesthetics.