I have a degree in commercial photography and have more recently got to dabbling in the world of illustration using 3D modeling programs.
It was because my life was literately packed up in boxes for a move that took a year to complete that I was even introduced to the idea that I could create my own virtual art pieces. Who knew that by joining a silly online chat program I would find a group of other people that would show me that it could be used to create art as well. It quickly became my creative outlet that kept me from being found on a couch muttering incoherently like Goldie Hawn's character in the movie "Overboard".
I am most certainly new to this area of art, I am still learning as I go. Questions, comments, and productive critiques are always welcomed.