Michael McAfee, Albuquerque, NM
Member Since December 2008
Artist Statement Name: Michael McAfee
Email: mcafee.mic@gmail.com
Website: [link]
Greetings
My real name is Michael McAfee and I am a Poser Addict. Most people know me as McAfee2000, I use the name on almost every site I am registered, and I use the same logo for my Icon. I live an reside in Albuquerque, New Mexico. It is a medium size city of about half a million. The state motto is "Land of Enchantment". We here call it the Land of Entrapment, because you just can seem to escape once you live here longer than a year.
I've heard you should say your name and state your addiction in those AA meetings, and I am addicted to the 3D Program called Poser. I guess addicted to the program is not really viable.
I am addicted to creating 3D Art with the program, and processing it in Photoshop to eventually create images from my imagination. In truth, I've always been fascinated with art. I've taken many classes, and found that my one frustration has always been the ability to draw the human form. I could never get it down. When a friend of mine introduced me to Poser in 2006, I gathered my money and ordered the program. After many months of deciphering the program I found I was on a steep, long, hard road of learning and refinement to master this annoying program which I eventually found indispensable. Today, I create works that are more than they seem. As a recent comment stated about an image of mine called Autumn Leap Fairy, At first glance image isn't very ... noteworthy; yet the leaves and all, means after a short while it become a very nice retro ... almost art-deco image with colors and moods appropriate. In the end, I really like the overall - the leaves make me envious...I found this comment rather ironic since my favorite style is Art-Deco and I've been trying to emulate it for years with limited success.
Currently, I am a Beta-Test and Promo Artist for an RDNA sponsored site called Fantasies Realms. I was apprehensive about taking on the responsibilities but it has broadened my skills of different elements to test, and merchandise new product. My promotional images have been presented in many newsletters and featured on the Fantasies Realms Front Page.
I am also available for commissions. My preferred themes are Science Fiction and Fantasy. I really love working on Superhero images. I have a unique understanding of RPG characters as I've been an active AD&D player for over 25 years, and have played in more RPG games than I can think of. Okay, I can count them. My library of RPG games is in my office, as are my Comic Books, Magazines, and toys.
Please feel free to inquire about a commission, I am currently open and my rates are surprisingly reasonable.
Awards and Acknowledgments
* Fantasies Attic - Starving Artist of the Week 11-22-08 for the Image Dragon Slayer
* Fantasies Attic - Treasure of the Week 08-16-08 for the Image Alicorn
* Dreamslayer Artworks - Picture of the Week 06-22-08 The Vampire Bride
* RDNA Artist of the Week - 08-14-06 for the image Artist No.1.
* 3D Commune Newsletter - Featured Image 12 Times between September 2006 and April of 2007.
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