I suppose I should introduce myself.
My name is Chani, and I've been working with 3ds Max for quite a few years using an educational license.
I've also been dreaming of having several items printed, and this is by far the best site I've found for this, and with very reasonable prices.
With any luck I'll be purchasing the commercial license for 3ds Max Design 2010 in the next week or so, and I'll finally be able to make a profit with my talents in 3d!
I'm in my 30s and I've been to school (tho I didn't finish my degree) for Media Arts and Animation at the Art Institutes International, MPLS. Real life prevented me from finishing.
What I've realized in the meantime is that I really like design visualization more than anything, and I'm not all that interested in animation other than the very basics.
I'm a huge Sci-Fi buff, and I have my own budding forum fro Sci-Fi Art called SciFiScapes.com
I'm really happy I was directed here by a member of the R2-D2 Builders Club!