I am a self-taught artist working both in the 2D realm of traditional painting(watercolours,acrylics and ink) and the 3D realm of digital painting and CGI(mainly Bryce and Photoshop).My work is primarily SciFi,Fantasy and Landscape,as well as logo design and conceptual art.  I have always been interested in all things SciFi,as a kid growing up in Rushden,Northamptonshire,England I was a huge fan of such shows as The Thunderbirds,Captain Scarlet,Dr.Who and many more.Upon emigrating to Alberta,Canada I was captivated by the beauty of the Rockies and the diversity of wildlife and spent years studying animals and painting realistic wildlife scenes in watercolour.My originals hang in collections worldwide.Now,my attention has switched back to SciFi,and my knowledge of creature anatomy and habits,as well as colour sense and compositional skills now come into play in a whole new realm...3D.  During the day I work in a gallery and frameshop in Kelowna,BC,Canada where I have lived for almost thirty years.As the shop manager and master framer,I am constantly influenced by the art that is both shown in the gallery and framed for clients.  As a member of Renderosity for just over a year,I have come to know many of the artists here,and have been inspired by their works.I have also been fortunate to have works chosen for display on other sites,and to have been featured in articles in two digital magazines,all as a result of the exposure from this site.My goal is to continue,and push my knowledge with each image.Thank you for taking the time to view my gallery!
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Comments (19)
photostar
Beautiful ATMOS, Neil. And I love those jade green structures nestled into the cliff sides. Another stunner.
Rutra
This lighting is much better than the first one. But I'm afraid I really dont like the DOF because, to my eyes, it's too strong and it makes the scene seem very small, like if the houses are toys, specially in fullsize view. With a real world camera, if the POV is so far away from the subject in focus, I think there isn't such a strong change in focus to the adjacent objects. But I really like this place you've created here. I think you could make several more images exploring its different POV's. Well done.
geirla
Nice angle and view. The lighting makes the mountain and its texture look great. Have to agree with Rutra on the DOF, though - it does look like a miniature now.
grafikeer
My intention with DOF was to draw attention only to the buildings and immediate area, and avoid the distraction of the rest of the scene,but I now have to agree it has made them seem more like miniatures.Thanks for pointing this out...still learning how this DOF function works-Neil.
Sebby5
That's why I like it. It seems like you can reach in and touch them.
e-brink
Very nice work. I like the buildings nestling in the cliffs. Great modeling and colours.
debz
Super image Neil!! Great modelling & POV!!
colvin
Primo image! Great job!
Tanglimara
I have to agree with Rutra in that it does look a bit miniature and it is good that you've acknowledged that .. all part of learning eh? Nevertheless this does not detract from and excellently designed image with great modelling. Tony :-)
theconqueror
Excellent, very mystic place...
Jed
This is great! Reminds me of the "Time Machine " movie:)))))))
egehlin
I really like the models and atmospheric/lighting effects. Very nicely done!!
DarkStormCrow
Great scene and render, excellent work...
zescanner
I do like the new version. The changes and upgrades definitely enhance your image. Great job!
wawadave
oh wow!!!! this is nice!!!
Malte_Gutter
Sweet, sweet and wait...... sweet again. You nailed this one! great models, textures and lighting. The DOF effect works good in this image
nazul
Splendid scene !!!
jocko500
this is wonderful. like some one took a photo of it with a big zoom len on it and that why it looks like a minintures and the land behind it is out of focus. just my feel of it but I really repeating what was say before me, just in a diff way or pov
TheBear005
Beautiful scene!