Taking a sanity break with new game
I’ve spent most of today updating WordPress here to version 2.5.1, which of course means that I needed a new theme too. It took forever to find one that would work for what I wanted to do here, but I’m happy to report that the Amazing Grace theme did the trick! Now it’s just a matter of customizing the graphics… easier said than done lol. Eventually, the pictures on the top will rotate, and feature all of my digital art pieces! I thought that would be pretty cool.
I still have a lot of work to do here, but at least the site’s working now. I’m really looking forward to the upcoming long weekend. I’m hoping to bring the girls to go see Hellboy II… the special effects and creature creations look fabulous! With the Holiday weekend, I don’t know if we’ll be able to go to the Drive Ins, but that’s what we’re hoping for. I also want to see the new Will Smith movie, Hancock. That would be a great double feature line up! Hellboy II and Hancock… here’s to hoping!
I’m not feeling overly creative, so playing in Poser or UltraFractal is out… maybe I’ll wind down with some Ranch Rush, or Virtual Farm instead. Playing a casual pc game after a long day of code tweaking is how I relax. Oooo… Diablo III was announced… it’s coming, it’s really coming! I can’t wait!
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Vampy studio pose
While trying out new props and models in my Poser runtime, I sometimes come up with interesting combinations. The “Vampirella” outfit, placed on a Vampy character, in a studio pose within an ancient Egyptian setting is just one example. As you’ll see below, I also wound up practicing my hair painting. As you’ll also see, I still need a lot of practice in the hair painting department. 
Vamp Glamour by *webwenchginger on deviantART
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Bad weather makes for lots of new Digital Art
Well, I may not have been posting here a lot, but I have been busy creating all kinds of new Digital Art! With all the rain we’ve had, it’s not like I could be out on the bike with Hubby anyway… this weather KILLS my back, and I’m pretty immobile for the most part… so digital art is how I pass the time till the sun’s shining again! All the “guys” were out in the garage all weekend fixing and fabricating parts and add ons for their bikes… if they can’t ride, they’re workin’ on ‘em! LOL I’ll have to remember to take a pic of the Road Glide to post here.
Not only does my online gallery include 3d art, but I’ve added digital painting & airbrushing… and a new addiction of mine, Fractal Art. I’ve been using PhotoShop CS3 almost exclusively for painting, postwork and editing. I’ve pretty much switched over to Poser 7, instead of DAZ too (the render engine in Poser is nicer to my computer!). The newest addition to my graphics software collection is Ultra Fractal, which was the result of my discovering another fractal program, Apophysis.
I’ve always been a fan of fractal artwork, but never thought I could actually produce them myself. I’ve got a lot to learn about making the type of fractals I enjoy most, but it’s the learning process that I enjoy the most. 
I’ve included a few of my most recent creations here for you, after the break. If you’re interested in seeing more, visit the main gallery here, and notice the categories of different types of art on the right hand side. Enjoy!
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Free fantasy art wallpapers!
I haven’t been posting here because I’ve been elbow deep in my graphics programs! I finally managed to put together a piece of fantasy art that inspired me to create a package of wallpapers for us to use as our computer desktops! The first piece below is the original art, which I used Poser 7 and PhotoShop CS3 to create. The second piece is the Wallpaper pack, so click through on that one to download the free goodies! The third piece is just a little portrait I did while playing around in Poser. Enjoy them, and tell all your friends about them! LOL
Note: To view these pieces in their original sizes, click on them. You will be taken to my online gallery at DeviantArt.com… from there, you just click the preview picture to see the “zoomed” version. Constructive criticism is always welcome! *saying “she’s kind of ugly” is NOT constructive… and I probably meant for it to be ugly if that’s your first thought… remember that I specialize in dark and/or fantasy art. Ex: A vampire that’s about to feed probably isn’t going to be the most attractive being. 
There’s a spell brewing by *webwenchginger on deviantART
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Still learning new stuff
Let’s see… in the past couple of weeks I’ve gotten three new graphics programs, two sets of video tutorials for learning how to use them… and very little sleep as a result LOL. I’m really glad I finally went and got some of the stuff I’ve needed for a while. I consider it all “reinvesting” in my business… (and it’s all tax deductible, who am I kidding here lol). Along with the tablet (I’ve so needed that), I’m really able to use all the traditional art skills I learned so many years ago. It may be digital, but it feels good to be painting again. The First picture below is the result of my learning to paint the hair on the figures I render in Poser and DazStudio. Click here to get an idea of how they start out, before painting (it’s a shot of the same figure before painting, just as she came out of Daz).
Late again by *webwenchginger on deviantART
WordPress came out with a new version, so I’ll be updating the ‘ol journal today. If things get a little weird here, that’s why. The twins are in a play, so I’ll be busy watching their performances for the next couple of nights. Rehearsals are over… Yay! LOL My Mom and Gramma Julie are going to be there tomorrow night, so there’ll be four generations together again. How cool is that? 
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Print shop is open with new art posted!
Well, it took three days of intermittent painting, but I’ve just completed my first piece using new software! I broke down and finally bought Poser 7 and Painter X. Of the two, I’ve got to say that Painter X is my favorite. All those years of art school weren’t wasted after all! The program is the best simulation for traditional painting there is… and soon, I hope, I will have the Wacom tablet to go with it… lol, I’m waiting for it to be delivered via FEDEX. (I thought they were supposed to be fast! LOL) I can’t even begin to describe how satisfying it is to be able to paint again… without the mess! LOL Must. Sleep. Now… it’s been a couple of days! Enjoy.
SomethingWickedThisWaySneaks by *webwenchginger on deviantART
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I’m a Deviant Artist
Well, I’ve been so busy learning how to use my 3D graphics software, and having fun on Deviant Art, that I’ve neglected the ol’ blog! Bad WebWench! LOL I’m so excited about having started an online gallery of my journey through learning how to manipulate 3D figures, and then painting them! Deviant Art is a site I’ve always visited for inspiration from other talented artists, and had forgotten about totally. I’ll include some thumbnails below that will lead to my gallery on DeviantArt. Remember, I’ve only been using the 3D program for less than a week, so it’s all looking a tad “beginner” stylie. LOL It’s been a year or so since I even opened the 3D programs, so it’s like learning it all over again. I hope to pick it up fast so I can build up my own Print Store!
Young DesDi’Mona - WIP by *webwenchginger on deviantART
Through my lil network of friends there, and the artists I like to watch for new “Deviations”, I found another artist who blogs using WordPress… Vex blogs about Poser (the 3D software she uses most) and Das|Studio (the software I use). Being that I’m still learning how to use the program, I was thrilled to have found her blog! She also offers characters, materials and other content for 3D artists to use in their creations, through Vamp3D. View her amazing artwork on DeviantArt. I can’t tell you how nice it was to find another artist that skins forums too!
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