DreamlandModels has been a member of Renderosity since 2006. He has just under 700 follows and is a top seller, prime member, and exclusive vendor. His store has 142 3D models for sale most of which are scenes, outdoor, architecture, and furniture. DreamlandModels trademarks are details and aesthetic beauty. All of his work has both of these elements present in abundance. Note that DreamlandModels will be having a store sale on Sept 26-30 where you'll find great discounts on his top quality products. Check his store link on Sept 26th.

We spoke with DM about his background and working methods. You can also view the brief gallery of No store items above. Congratulations and thanks to DM for his help in putting this article together. And congratulations!

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Interview with DreamlandModels

Renderosity: Your modeling work is so beautifully detailed; did you teach yourself or did you take classes to develop your 3D skills?

DreamlandModels: I taught myself over the last 29 years as a hobby until I decided to go full-time. Have been drawing since I was a kid, and I am 68, so lots of art experience. It also did not hurt that I was a master carpenter and cabinet maker for around 45 of those years. That has served me well, in proportions and what is actually a real-life dimension.

How do you go about finding examples to model. What is your workflow?

DreamlandModels: I just look for ideas when driving around and if I see details I like in architecture, I just remember them. Then I try to incorporate them into my designs. My workflow depends on the type of work I am doing. The biggest part of my work is mapping and texturing, so a lot of time is spent on it for my products.

Two Track in the Woods for DS

I particularly like your nature scenes. Can you tell us about one of your bestsellers: Two Tracks in the Woods for DS

DreamlandModels: I have always been a lover of the woods, as I grew up in Michigan, USA on a ravine. Just something so peaceful about the woods. My all-time favorite thing in the world is to sit on a log in the woods and just listen to the wind rustling the leaves. Have always loved images or scenes of two tracks as that brings me back to my youth in Michigan. So that was my inspiration for Two Track in the Woods for DS

Tell us about your background; where do you live and how long have you been working as a digital artist/vendor?

DreamlandModels: I live in Southern California now and have been doing this since 2008 when construction took a very bad turn for the worst. So this September marks 13 years I have been selling here. Love music and have been a drummer all my life.

How has Renderosity made a difference in your life?

DreamlandModels: The people there are all a bunch of nuts, especially Jenn and Rena. That makes me feel right at home with my work and the fact that I am loonier than all of them put together. They are why I feel I fit right in... In all reality, Jenn and Rena have become very good friends of mine, and are as sweet as Peach Pie!

Any last thoughts or comments?

DreamlandModels: Well, I hope these are not my last thoughts as I plan on living a long time. If you are thinking of becoming a CG artist, there is one very important thing to keep in mind. Commit yourself 110%, as this business takes a lot of long hard hours and work. But the payoff is seeing your product online and being used by so many people. One more important thing to remember is that customers are smart and will notice if you cut corners on your products. So add that one more detail, even if it takes a few more hours to finish. It is worth it to them!

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