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My First Painting
My interest in art began in 1996 and got more serious in 1998, when I did an online tutorial by Al Dawson, learning computer 2d painting. (see painting .. lol) After playing with that for a while my interests then turned towards 3d art and I bought Bryce 2, just to see, if indeed, it was the direction I was leaning. I became addicted and purchased Bryce 4, which was the current release of the program at the time.
I dabbled a bit with Poser 4, just to have the ability to get some 'human' element into some of my renders. I found the software and the interface so frustrating that my interest in it never really peaked. I also upgraded to P5 and then to P6, but still found the software too frustrating for my tastes. I admire the artists who do such great work with Poser, but just found it to not be my 'cup of tea' .. so to speak.
I am a retired person so am able to devote a large amount of time doing what I love most. Art has become a very important part of my life, sometimes frustrating, but eventually rewarding. Some of it mediocre, some that I like very much and a lot that remains unfinished. I do most of my art work during the winter months as I spend a lot of time outdoors during the summer.
My main current art tools include Bryce 6.1, Photoshop 6 (an old version, I know, but it works for me) and a little bit of Poser 6.
I love all kinds of music, always have and find it so inspiring when doing art. Whether it be instrumental, lyrics or both.
Favorite current music/artists:
1) Would have to be anything by Barbra Streisand. Long time fan of her's since her beginning. 60's? Dating myself.
2) Andrea Bocelli .. favorite dvd/cd "Under The Desert Sky"
3) Chris Botti .. "Italia" .. haunting trumpet, love his "Nessun Dorma" and most everyone's version of this. Love the entire cd!
Many more, but all for now.
Thanks for reading and all the great comments/views on my images.
Comments (39)
tennesseecowgirl
Great shot :)
West_coaster07
Very nice capture!!
Hendesse
Excellent shot. Fantastic details and clarity.
gattone_blu
Very beautiful shot
SapUS59
excellent image and words, great work my friend !!
Meisiekind
What a beautiful image to illustrate this glorious prayer! Great work! :)
mickuk50
excellent composition and cature and very wise words :o) mick
hleon
great work!!!!
mairekas
Beautiful compo and idea!
delbeke
Lovely capture, you captured the veins of the hands very well
sylki
Words to live by indeed!! Wonderful image!
emmecielle
Wonderful shot! :)
faroutsider
Excellent composition.
ShadowsNTime
Magnificent capture Deanna! Beautiful portrayal of this prayer. I love the rosebuds next to the hands!
hipps13
A prayer I learned so long ago it seems wonderful capture sweet smile weekend to you warm hug, Linda
Joko-Style
very nice shot!
LudyMelltSekher
Hello my dear friend, Wonderful photography.Fantastic work. Superbly done!! Congratulations!! A million stars** Thanks you very much for you comments.Happy weekend. Hug and kiss in Your heart.Luminous blesing.Ludy
magnus073
Very beautiful work Deanna, and so moving. There is a small city near my home that has a magnificent statue on the hillside of praying hands and this reminds me of them.
GinoBossoleti
UNA FOTO MARAVILLOSA G. BOSSOLETI
ecurbsemaj
Well composed image with excellent lighting and DOF. A very heartfelt capture, Deanna.
RobyHermida
WOW! WOW!!! What a beautiful capture!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! ROBY ;O)
huismus
Beautiful!
miwi
Klasse shot!!!!!!
Littlejock
Great lighting work.. Superb
NekhbetSun
This is so lovely and touching Deanna S
debz
Fantastic shot! Super work Deanna!
tetsu-pino
Excellent shot!! Nice composition!!!
lior
A very touching video and and excellent capture!
bluedarkmoon
I agree.... wonderful capture
Mad-Mike
Wonderful capture, love the atmosphere here :-) Nice words you show us :-)
God Bless