Hello the artists,
My name is Philippe Gerber. I was born on September 12th, 1961 to Fribourg, in Switzerland. I always live in the region of Fribourg, more exactly to Villars-sur-Glâne. I alias on artists' sites is PhG47. I am married with her really "Her", the one who occupies my heart,... she names Fabienne... and I have two children, Evelyne and Denis.
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I have a training of base, of Engineer ETS/HES in general mechanics, however, from the beginning my professional career the data processing became a passion for me, in the same way as the drawing. I work, at present, in the development of computer applications for the management of doctor's offices, with products as, Visual Studio and Office of Microsoft.
I always liked drawing, I was doubtless born with a pencil in the hand. Since the age of 15 years, I draw feminine portraits, with this scrap of wood and graphite. But from 2004, I put for a moment my pencil idol and I dash into a technique of drawing 3D numeric, by stealing from time a lot in my nights... It is this work which I present, here, today...
I do not know if I can speak about discovery, my profession and my personal environment always favored the numeric tools. Some years ago, I had approached the generator of landscape, Bryce2, then Bryce5, without being really satisfied by my work. But the discovery of Poser5, Poser6, Poser7 and the products of e-on software, Vue 4 d'Esprit, Vue 5 Pro Studio, Vue 5 Infinite, Vue 6 Infinite, allowed me to express me really in the drawing 3D numeric. Everything was naturally made, but with a lot of work, naturally.
I am sensitive to all which conveys an emotion, or a deep message. To be able to communicate through a stage setting and a lighting, seduces me. It is a real pleasure to realize personal works, that allow me to express my sensibility freely and unlimited. These tools of computer generated images are a mixture of technical challenges, creativity and an acutely measured alchemy; it is constantly necessary to question and it is a good lesson of humility.
SHE
I did not think, that the woman that I draw, can take such a place, become my model, and a recognized beacon of all...
Some years ago, I passed of the pencil in the mouse and now, I have the happiness to live with "her", and it is the pleasure which I could not have somewhere else. I am happy to see her happy. In the course of time, it became my glance and the road which opens on the creativity.
I believe that, as me, she like closing eyes in the sunlight, feeling on the face, the shadow, the light, the caress of the wind, and the infinite space. I am not, as someone think of it, lovers of my model. It goes beyond. She remains, for me, a fictitious character. She will never speak to me, but I know that through "her", I offer to the others, the emotion and the poetry who are in me.
Then without her, there would be only an image, that a scene, that a landscape...
(Please excuse me for my English, I express myself only in French.)
Friendly Philippe
Comments (21)
Samhain74
Its beautiful in its simplicity,the realism is faqntastic as well,great piece...
Christel
Oh wow!!! This is beautiful.. I just LOVE the lightning in this!! The soft tones and the atmosfare in your image is fantastic.. excellent work! ~VOTE~
blackpython
WOW very nice
duncanlong
Well done!
Darthmagus
Cette belle composition trouve sa place au sein du portfolio, bravo pour la lumie et les textures !
brylaz
Great picture! Superb lighting!!!
stasp
I would say that it was worth waiting for. Think it's one of the best lightings I have seen so far. Really great!!!
ErrantMinion
Excellent work :)
violet
Gorgeous render....love it...Very well done !!!!!!
chrysalide
the shadows and the lightning are very good and the expression of the face is nice. it's an excellent compo. have a good day
tlaloc321
Very nice, very organic and her pose is excellent thank you.
IQ200
Excellent pose and rays of light on hand. Very well done!
Shardz
It is indeed a stunning image and perhaps the best of this series as the perspective of the character is brilliant protrayed with her marvelous beauty! I can relate to your render time; I broke my record in Vue this week with 40 hours! I need Vue Infinite with network rendering!! Excellent work on this fantastic piece, Philippe!
FrenchKiss
Sublime! Les testures, les jeux de la lumie et de l'ombre sont magnifiques... et cette fille toujours aussi belle qui ne te regarde pas. Une image extra! v
Rob2753
Wonderful textures and mood love the reflection !
BGHart
Facial expression, pose and POV are terrific. Extraordinaire, Philippe. :)) vote
Collateral_Damage
Beautiful work again! Textures and lighting are wonderful.
kenwas
Fine work with the character and the light.
micsteel
Ses cheveux, le tissu de son robe sont parfaits ! L'eau sembler frais et inviter, pour boire ou pour nager. Vraiment, une image digne de l'effort ! -- Her hair, the fabric of her robe are perfect! The water seems fresh and inviting, to drink or for a swim. Truly, a picture worthy of the effort!
MeredithWilson
Dear Philippe, I am so sorry and so ashamed I am this far behind on visiting friends galleries. I have been so swamped with everything. The get well card slowed me down a lot. I have answered over 5000 IMs. Im so proud of our community! So many wonderful caring people! But it has left me terribly far behind on everything. Ive got 1500 e-bot notices Im trying to work through. Im going to visit all the current ones as quickly as possible and then work on the backlog as time permits. It will take me a while, but I will eventually catch up and will in time visit everyones postings. Until I can get caught up, Im gonna spend my gallery visiting time looking and enjoying and try not to type as much as I usually do. I hope everyone understands that I am running as fast as I can. This is so amazing! The textures are really wonderful!!! And WOW - 34 hours!! The lighting is so wonderful!! Great pose and expression!! I always feel so good looking at your pictures!! Always so beautiful!! Excellent work!! Love, Meredith
wolferine
Excellent travail . Je crois que cela valait bien le coup d'attendre 34 h avant de savourer cette image qui dontre tres bien les capacit du moteur de rendu de Vue . Mais si cette image est rssie , c'est d'abord grace au travail de l'artiste . Tu es sur la bonne voie . Je vais m'interesser de pr tes prochaines oeuvres