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 (28)
DMA
very nice!
artdude41
wow , thats amazing ,the armour is stunning , great job!!!!!!!!!!!:)
ToxicAngel
OH MY GOD!! This is absoulutely a beauty - Can't find the words !!!!!
dglidden
Incredible work Lisa!
Laurie S
Lisa this is just beautiful!! I love the lighting .. gives a wonderful mood that is reinforced with the pose. Hat's Off!
BJsHaven
Excellent, just excellent.
Sking
Excellent work. Superb detail shown on the armor and sheild. The pose is also very well done and adds alot of emotion to the image. Well done. ----Scott.
Darkworld
wow.... and WOW this is an awesome piece, great use of Ankaris =)
Morris
Gorgeous work Lisa!
Tammy
Wow this is terrific Lisa, Excellent work.
swissy
i am wordless!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! wonderfull!!!!!!
wgreenlee1
AWESOME X infinity.........
khorne
eh ben ! superbe !
sirocco
Awesome work!
JackStr8
Good Lawd! It's absolutely fabulous! Very well done and an achievement.
Stormi
Awesome work Lisa! I just love Anton's MCFS with Symphony Textures...=) BEAUTIFUL!
RodolfoCiminelli
Impressive work!!, the textures are wonderful.
Lorraine
Wowsey...this is terrific.....perfect detail...and the viewer is drawn into the moment...great job.
ElPollo
amazing....simply outstanding maybe the hand could be greater, to improve the forceful expression i am impressed
trevor3000
beautiful!
Syyd
excellent work Lisa, the image sings....and draws the eyes straight in.....I want that SWORD WOW...excellent use of all things Poser.
ericwestray
Lisa, this is fantastic!
Catharina Przezak
Lisa, excellent image!! I don't have the words to tell you:-)
enouveaux
Well done Lisa.
OpenMindDesign
This is one of the best renders I have seen.....It is so full of feeling.
P-diddy
Great detail, great render
VIDandCGI
excellent picture, love the imagery and the whole ideadesign of the picture.
DivineImpact
I see a humble man, who was swept up into battle to defend his honor, possibly avenge the death of a loved one, or defend his country. And yet, through the killing, he has kept strong to whom he is. And continues to offer his humbleness to God. Great image, I love it!