Hello and cheers From Snellville, Ga.  When I was in grade school used to love to draw and paint. I took a few art classes along the way.  As I got older I expanded into building models and scratch building.  Then I put my talents to good use in building terrain and buildings for tabletop games.  I also painted and customized figures in 90mm,25 mm and 6 mm.. 
I would go to gaming conventions, and they would have these wonderful art room's set up.  I suppose I got the bug then. 
After seeing artists putting images on the web, I of course became fascinated.  After talking with a few of these artists I realized that the possibility of myself being able to do some of this work was there.  I spoke with Kaposer of Kaposer's 3d World and he showed me the right path.I acquired DAZ studio and Poser 6,7 and then 8.  I took an online class for Poser 6 through LVS Online.  I've acquired  along the way Bryce 6, CS3, Heaxagon 2.2 and Cararra 6 Pro.  And eventually would like to create models and textures.  
More to follow as time and experience permits......
Patrick (45Cool)