"What another would have done as well as you, do not do it. What another would have said as well as you, do not say it; what another would have written as well, do not write it. Be faithful to that which exists nowhere but in yourself-and thus make yourself indispensable. Art is a collaboration between God and the artist, and the less the artist does the better." - Andre Gide
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BIO
I am not Vile! Back in the really old days I used to log on to a BBS with that handle and have never really changed it. Every time I join some online community it still sticks and I have been here at Renderosity since 12/16/1999.
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I am not an artist! Well at least not in the traditional sense at least. Both my Mother and Sister are terrific analog artists but I just never got into the whole paints, canvas and brushes thing. Not that I was terribly bad at it I was just never as good as I wanted to be. I am a perfectionist! Computer art really appealed to me for this reason, my favorite button became the UNDO! I love the way I can save an image and comeback to it at another time and add more or erase mistakes. Or create something so, possibly temporary as a digital image and yet have it be as effective as a masters painting!
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I am too technical! My art does not reflect my moods or expressions most the time but more of my technical abilities (I am working on this though). I mainly use Photoshop, Bryce, (occasionally Poser) and a digital camera.
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I am not my Past! I first started digital art in 1991 with a program called SPASH on a Leading Technologies 286PC. I used to sketch out an image in pencil or pen and then try to recreate it Pixel by frustrating Pixel. I created some amazing images (in my mind they were) of Dinosaurs, Comic characters and Sci-fi. All but one were lost in a computer meltdown, the one that survived I can t seem to recall off of a floppy disk either.
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I am not Brycer! By 1997 I had an Intel Pentium 133 which my Uncle loaned me I believe it had 64MB of Ram and a 1GB hard Drive. And then I met Bryce2 and many a night was spent trying to get that thing to render silly little mountains or spheres all of which as I look back on and think a 4 year old could do better! But I had to learn, I had to render!
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I am not a Master! I think there are few Digital masters out there and they know who they are! I try as hard as I can to copy or pay homage to their accomplishments. I think, that I and others have made Bryce do things it was never intended or dreamed of being able to do. I now see people doing stuff I had not even dreamed of.
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One final thought! I Say Let me never be whole! I Say May I never be satisfied! I Say Deliver me from Japanese Robots! I Say Deliver me from lame Poser Art! I Say Deliver me from bad skin and Perfect Smiles! I Say you don't have to give in and through down your hand!
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And I Say Evolve!
Comments (47)
drawbridgep
I really like it. It almost jumps out of the page. Good use of blue marble, the hands texture are great and the glow finishes it off. All in all a good picture and an interesting concept. Oh go on then, I can't think of a reason not to vote for it.
RodsArt
The Illumination on this makes the scene, textures are fantastic also. WTG Vile!! "V"
rickymaveety
Beautiful.
BabaLouie
Me too. Love the hands, well done.
alvinylaya
I really love this! Not only because i'm a Christian but also because it's very beautifully made. i'll vote for this!
vjerana
Idon't know what is better image or message?! VOTE EXCELLENT! Thanks!!!
johnyf
Super Image! I agree about the illumination,it's spot on and really makes this pic stand out from the crowd! - Well Done!
draculaz
excellent all the way!
Zhann
Truely an inspired image, well done!
catlin_mc
This is beautiful Vile. It is such a delicate, delightful image and I agree totally with the sentiment behind it. The lighting work on the hands is perfect and it gets a vote from me. 8)
Swade
Vile... you need say no more. The image speaks for itself. 8) And from a Christian perspective, it is a wonderful image. Exceptional job. Well done mate. You will get my vote as well. 8)
amethyss
This image is very, very good.My only critique would be the dark line around the base of the thumb.Maybe it could be hazed out a bit.MHO
Sharleen
It is very beautiful. I love images with a message such as this one. Thought provoking, and maybe even life changing for some. Excellent work!
jstsittinghere
beautiful image!
danamo
A most beautiful and excellent render Vile! This got me to thinking about the enormous scale of God. In math terms; God is not a subset of the multiverse, the multiverse is a subset of God. Oh, and you got my vote too.
Ardiva
Stunning and well captioned. clap clap
xceiverx
Awesome lighting on the globe and hands. Perfect Name for your image. beautiful work!!
orbital
Superb!
kiwi_gg
Christian or not,this is truly an inspired image,congrats and vote. cheers GG.
Dragonsbld
very magical and spiritual.. i love the glowing around "god" adds to the whole power of it all
azaghot
excellent lightning vote ;-)
TheBryster
Vote! `nuff said.........
JNH
It is his promise!
jaydiva
a very beautiful spiritual image :))
mloates
Excellent. Very beautiful render!
Artzy
Excellent Work!
Kazzy
Superb!!
Peggy_Walters
Beautiful!
Vile
Thank you all so much for viewing, commenting and voting for this image! Thank you to my Wife for her love and encouragement! Thank you to loving living Lord the inspiration! May we all be blessed! Happy Holidays!
EngleWolf
what a stunning visuall!!!! this is too fine of a work my friend!!! :o)