From Chris, Paul, and Alisa at HiveWire 3D: Lisa Buckalew, aka Lisa's Botanicals and a founding partner of HiveWire 3D, passed away on February 20, 2021. She will live on in the hearts of her family and friends, and all who knew her or use any of her beautiful products. We miss you and love you, Lisa. What follows is what she originally wrote on her Bio:
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A bit about me? Thanks for asking! :)
Im Lisa, Lee, Mom, or Lisa Marie when Im in trouble! (Hi Mom!) For the past twenty years Ive been married to Jeff and Im the proud Mom to three wonderful boys.
Having been born on September 4, Im a Virgo and yes, a perfectionist. :)
I have a love of horses, books and of art that goes back to my childhood. One of my favorite childhood memories is of my mom reading me Miss Twiggys Tree over and over again. After I learned to read on my own I was hooked. Long after bedtime, my mom often found me under the covers with a flashlight reading the latest Nancy Drew or anything to do with horses book.
As a child, my creativity was always encouraged and I was told that I should pursue a career in art. Most of my childhood drawings and paintings were of faeries and elves living in mushroom worlds and of course there were many, many drawings of horses.
Twenty years ago I was destined for Art School and some formal art training but instead decided to marry and start a family. My artistic interests over the years since have been varied. Ive explored Photography, landscaping, various crafts, sewing, floral arrangement, glass etching, fountain making and Ive become quite good at cake decorating. Now, though, I feel as if Ive come full circle and am beginning another journey starting once again with my first love -- my passion for drawing and painting.
The passing of my son Jeff in the Spring of 2000 nearly destroyed me. It was then that I began using Poser to illustrate my thoughts, ideas and feelings while working through my grief.
With the expert guidance of my very dear friend, Moyra, I was able to complete my first vision, a Terragen/Poser/Photoshop composite I call Making the Journey. From there I have eagerly continued my own journey into the fine art of 3D imagery and am thrilled to be contributing to 3D resources with my own Products for Poser.
Art, expression and imagery for me go hand in hand with the written word and my passion for books has taken me through many experiences and on many adventures. I am currently exploring a variety of New Age titles and poring over the Photoshop Bible.
To me it seems that one cannot read without being inspired to write and I am pleased to say that I am now a published poet. :)
I hope have enjoyed learning a bit about the artist behind the art. Thank you for your interest.
Comments (22)
Morris
GORGEOUS! Sandy certainly looks like a Goddess here!
Chailynne
Beautiful picture, Lisa! I love your new fantasy wrap textures. :o)
Jen
WOW Lisa this is stunning. Your wrap textures look awesome! :) I love how you painted her hair too.
Destiny
Absolutely magnificent!!! This looks like a beautiful painting..and of course your Sandy is stunning, as are your wonderful wrap textures :)
Stormi
GORGEOUS absolutely GORGEOUS... Everything is just fantastic.. Lisa, just have to say that love your fantasy wrap textures and can't wait to play with them.. So many toys so little time.. =)
ladynimue
Perfect beauty and the beast image. Great poses and lighting on both beast and beauty.
BJsHaven
This is fabulous, just fabulous.
dglidden
Absolutely beautiful Lisa!
khorne
marvelous !
bk321467SKYNET
Fantastic picture, great job...
laetia
WOW!!!!! Magnificent!
picky
O this is very nice Lisa! Cat is great and so is her pose, lights and colors!!!
Spanki
This is beautiful, Lisa! I love everything about it... thanks for posting!
Elusion
Powerful and sensual and extremely well thought out and executed !
Heart'Song
Fabulous & powerful, Lisa!
Laurie S
Lisa this is beautiful.. You have done a fantastic job.. I love the lighting and the colors not to mention the textures.
marforno
Extremely beautiful Lisa... A Goddess indeed...! extraordinary...!
trevor3000
beautiful work Lisa :)
RodolfoCiminelli
It is a wonderful work!!, she has an expression of great sensuality, the textures of the hair, the gear and the bottom they have a great postwork,... .8).
Tammy
This is fantastic Lisa I love the colors, lighting and I am really looking forward to trying out those wraps now :)
ScaR
Great...Great work!!!
Keya
Outstanding Lisa!