Greetings from Estonia which is a small country in Northern Europe. My name is Tarmo, and main IMVU avatar name is ChicByTrinity (often called either Chic or Trinity among friends) who's also my model character for my IMVU products.
I have had creative urges throughout my entire life. Now I make (compose, produce) music since 1993, and in 2009 I discovered IMVU.
At first I explored IMVU shop and rooms, I didn't create anything significant until July 2011 when I started making avatar skins for women. I had some prior Photoshop experience for this texture work.
At first I created skins for my model Trinity only, but to my surprise many other people started wanting the skins that I create.
This was not all, not enough. I started learning 3DS Max in early August 2011 with the help of IMVU Creator education resources and YouTube video tutorials. It was not easy, many days filled with trying, messing it up, trying again, until a couple of weeks later I figured it out. The rest is history.
I have been creating realistic rooms and furniture since August 2011. Real-life look and feel is my primary goal, as much as it is possible with the tools available.
Unexpectedly, all this fun turned out to be my actual income to support my life and household. I have been my own boss, I don't have to "go to work", this has given me lots of freedom. For this I am truly grateful!
Creator Tips
Always use proper texture sizes and ratios like 16, 32, 64, 128, 256, 512 pixels, always multiplied and divided by 2. Do not go larger than 512x512 pixels. If you just add a random texture that you downloaded, it may be huge (1000-2000 pixels) and pump up the product size/KBs for no reason, even making the texture look worse than 512x512 pixels and below would look like.
Whenever you buy or download textures for your IMVU creations, make sure they're not copyrighted or stolen from other creators! This is very important. Keep your account in a good standing.
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Posted by “KevonWilliams” on March 23, 2023.
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I conquer with all the above messages, I derive but, mostly clothes, very rarely do I derive a room, yours was pleasant to work on, the Autumn room is my favorite, sitting on the porch facing the sun and sea brings me peace, so Thank You for the work you do. and Congrats.
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Posted by “AngieMylka” on March 16, 2023.
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It's nice to be able to put a name to an avatar that you don't necessarily know, I've been wearing Chic's skins for years, and I greatly appreciate it when you like my photos on the feed. It's a bit thanks to you that I can make my avatar pretty. Continue like this, to always make us more fond of your products.
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Posted by “Baps10” on February 22, 2023.
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Congratulations
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Posted by “desireetrebelle” on February 01, 2023.
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Beautiful work ChicByTrinity and a inspiration to myself.I find creating peaceful and relaxing and frustrating at times.Practice accomplishes better work and always learning .Thankyou for your work you do cheers
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Posted by “KyeKye1” on January 22, 2023.
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Bc I need 34000 and I still never got it
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Posted by “MrsZennRocketReign” on January 19, 2023.
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Hi Tarmo! I read the featured article on you. How cool was that! You have been creating for a while. It was nice to read of your work and history with VU. I love your work! You can tell you are one of the best! Delivering quality products. Ty for great products.
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Posted by “FlyG1rl” on January 15, 2023.
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Congrats
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Posted by “MrsFlawless” on January 13, 2023.
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An inspiration to read your amazing success!
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Posted by “DitaKC” on January 13, 2023.
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Amazing rooms !!! Thanks for your work and for being who you are… Hugs
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Posted by “wiing” on January 13, 2023.
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Congratulations Tarmo!
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Posted by “littleldy71” on January 13, 2023.
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Thank you for sharing your work with the rest of us. Reall y appreciate you sharing your art work.
Looking forward to what comes next.
Thank you, you are appreciated
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Posted by “Jaidaroze” on January 13, 2023.
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Way to go Chic! I've been a customer of your creations for years and it's the realism that always brings me back to your products. I don't know how many rooms I have of yours I've purchased, but I have quite a few! From the islands with lovely beach scenes to the mountains and the woods in between, my avatar loves to spend time in your rooms. I also enjoy your Feed posts showing us your new skins and other products. You are a true inspiration when it comes to professionalism & artistry. You deserve this recognition! Yay!
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Posted by “LittleladyAK” on January 13, 2023.
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Im so so proud of you my great old friend (no ur not old ..lol ) Congratulations! woohoo..
Everything you make and model is amazing throughout the years and keeps getting better and better as time goes on.
I remember way back when..smile... Thank you so much for making all the items you make....i think i own 100 skins now and lord knows how many rooms..I LOVE THEM ALL...everything is truly amazing...*Cooks up some " flan" with a candle in it to celebrate this new progress for you* .... big hugs always Trin...love ya always....
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Posted by “lav244664” on January 13, 2023.
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suas skins são perfeitas, amo seu conteúdo. Parabéns, vc merece muito. Adoro seu trabalho e conteúdo incrível!! Amo
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Posted by “BluGelatto” on January 13, 2023.
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Hi Chic! I just want to say thank you for your contributions to our community. I started out with one of your realistic skins and my favorite room is the Secret Island Sunset. (It's my dream Honeymoon destination)! Thanks for the inspiration.
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Posted by “RigsK” on January 11, 2023.
[Archived]Greetings from Estonia which is a small country in Northern Europe. My name is Tarmo, and main IMVU avatar name is ChicByTrinity (often called either Chic or Trinity among friends) who's also my model character for my IMVU products.
I have had creative urges throughout my entire life. Now I make (compose, produce) music since 1993, and in 2009 I discovered IMVU.
At first I explored IMVU shop and rooms, I didn't create anything significant until July 2011 when I started making avatar skins for women. I had some prior Photoshop experience for this texture work.
At first I created skins for my model Trinity only, but to my surprise many other people started wanting the skins that I create.
This was not all, not enough. I started learning 3DS Max in early August 2011 with the help of IMVU Creator education resources and YouTube video tutorials. It was not easy, many days filled with trying, messing it up, trying again, until a couple of weeks later I figured it out. The rest is history.
I have been creating realistic rooms and furniture since August 2011. Real-life look and feel is my primary goal, as much as it is possible with the tools available.
Unexpectedly, all this fun turned out to be my actual income to support my life and household. I have been my own boss, I don't have to "go to work", this has given me lots of freedom. For this I am truly grateful!
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Posted by “KevonWilliams” on March 23, 2023.
[Archived]I conquer with all the above messages, I derive but, mostly clothes, very rarely do I derive a room, yours was pleasant to work on, the Autumn room is my favorite, sitting on the porch facing the sun and sea brings me peace, so Thank You for the work you do. and Congrats.
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Posted by “AngieMylka” on March 16, 2023.
[Archived]It's nice to be able to put a name to an avatar that you don't necessarily know, I've been wearing Chic's skins for years, and I greatly appreciate it when you like my photos on the feed. It's a bit thanks to you that I can make my avatar pretty. Continue like this, to always make us more fond of your products.
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Posted by “Baps10” on February 22, 2023.
[Archived]Congratulations
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Posted by “desireetrebelle” on February 01, 2023.
[Archived]Beautiful work ChicByTrinity and a inspiration to myself.I find creating peaceful and relaxing and frustrating at times.Practice accomplishes better work and always learning .Thankyou for your work you do cheers
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Posted by “KyeKye1” on January 22, 2023.
[Archived]Bc I need 34000 and I still never got it
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Posted by “MrsZennRocketReign” on January 19, 2023.
[Archived]Hi Tarmo! I read the featured article on you. How cool was that! You have been creating for a while. It was nice to read of your work and history with VU. I love your work! You can tell you are one of the best! Delivering quality products. Ty for great products.
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Posted by “FlyG1rl” on January 15, 2023.
[Archived]Congrats
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Posted by “MrsFlawless” on January 13, 2023.
[Archived]An inspiration to read your amazing success!
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Posted by “DitaKC” on January 13, 2023.
[Archived]Amazing rooms !!! Thanks for your work and for being who you are… Hugs
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Posted by “wiing” on January 13, 2023.
[Archived]Congratulations Tarmo!
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Posted by “littleldy71” on January 13, 2023.
[Archived]Thank you for sharing your work with the rest of us. Reall y appreciate you sharing your art work.
Looking forward to what comes next.
Thank you, you are appreciated
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Posted by “Jaidaroze” on January 13, 2023.
[Archived]Way to go Chic! I've been a customer of your creations for years and it's the realism that always brings me back to your products. I don't know how many rooms I have of yours I've purchased, but I have quite a few! From the islands with lovely beach scenes to the mountains and the woods in between, my avatar loves to spend time in your rooms. I also enjoy your Feed posts showing us your new skins and other products. You are a true inspiration when it comes to professionalism & artistry. You deserve this recognition! Yay!
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Posted by “LittleladyAK” on January 13, 2023.
[Archived]Im so so proud of you my great old friend (no ur not old ..lol ) Congratulations! woohoo..
Everything you make and model is amazing throughout the years and keeps getting better and better as time goes on.
I remember way back when..smile... Thank you so much for making all the items you make....i think i own 100 skins now and lord knows how many rooms..I LOVE THEM ALL...everything is truly amazing...*Cooks up some " flan" with a candle in it to celebrate this new progress for you* .... big hugs always Trin...love ya always....
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Posted by “lav244664” on January 13, 2023.
[Archived]suas skins são perfeitas, amo seu conteúdo. Parabéns, vc merece muito. Adoro seu trabalho e conteúdo incrível!! Amo
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Posted by “BluGelatto” on January 13, 2023.
[Archived]Hi Chic! I just want to say thank you for your contributions to our community. I started out with one of your realistic skins and my favorite room is the Secret Island Sunset. (It's my dream Honeymoon destination)! Thanks for the inspiration.
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