I am a developing artist working on improving my abilities to create beautiful digital landscape compositions. Without the help and suggestions of the many fellow artists in this community, it would be a long time before I reach the next level.
BIO
I am a retired procurement professional who has long had an interest in photography and painting; and, lately in computers and photorealistic natural landscapes. I hope to become more proficient and perfect my abilities to produce acceptable work. My experience in art started at a very early age when I would spend many hours sketching and painting. I had instruction at The Art Institute in Chicago, Illinois. I did some freelance work for Flying Models, Model Airplane News and Top Flite Models creating plans and illustrative construction sequences for magazines and kit models. I had spent more than 20 years designing, building and flying radio controlled model airplanes...a very rewarding hobby for me. During the 1970s, I spent 11 years in the hobby of "bonsai"; the Japanese art of miniature trees. In my first 7 tree entry in a contest, all 7 trees were awarded ribbons in various categories. Japanese landscaping became a passion for me where I completed a 3 year project creating a Japanese landscape around my home in Oak Forest, Illinois. I also did this work for several other people in our community. In 1987 I moved to Phoenix, Arizona where I currently make my home. The love of the American southwest and all its beauty is where I wanted to spend the rest of my life. Now that we have computers, digital cameras; and, Terragen; I'll have enough to do for a long, long time.
Comments (34)
Nod
Another great view that could almost pass for a photo.
fractalinda
Outstanding! This is masterful work, Bob; realistic and beautiful, and I love the point of view.
artgum
What awesome lighting and atmosphere- outstanding Bob!
twistednoodle
Love the contrast and colours in this! Nice composition too, your terrain leads the eye to the horizon - very nice. Like the lighting too - very subtle.
Maori
Beautiful mood and outstanding work as always, Bob! I wish you a speedy recovery and my best to you.
ariz
Pretty good Robert. Very interesting....!!
stboettcher
fantastic light and composition!! very photo-realistic, great work!
prutzworks
great contrastful desert scene
kenwas
Fine render indeed!
Coppens
Wonderful mood scene! Fine piece of work, definitely has your signature!
ledwolorz
Beautiful work.
Thelby
Gosh Bob, I had no idea you had been in the Hospital. I hope you are OK and feeling much better now!!! Totally Realistic Render!!!
Rich2
Bob - Glad to see you back - in fine form at that! Very realistic desert scene. Rest up and stay well: we need you here!
azrabella
The desert master renderer stikes again. Worth the (long) wait. I hope the pain 'aint so bad.
stbc
A real beauty, Bob. The light is amazing and so is the atmo. Glad you are on the mend, my dear friend.
Petra-S
super images and light!
bebert
superbe scene, très belle lumière.
carlx
Wonderful desert scape, Bob!!! I like it a lot!!!
kanzler
Great sky and lighting.I like the plant composition too.Get well soon!
e-brink
Very nice work!
Ionel
Very beautiful work, Bob! I wish you all the best!
webwings
Good balance - POV. Hope you are improving and stay well after your surgery.
RBlue
Surgery! Any *ectomies? Good to back at the scene creations and renderings!! I know that place... Looks like Lucern Valley.
Dotthy
Outstanding art work my friend!!!!!!!!!!!
Fahrenheit451
FANTASTIC!!
kasalin
Wonderful scenery, Bob. You were at hospital - oh! Hope you are o.k. now - the very best for your health. Greetings from Karin.
MaraP
Wonderful compo and view!!
ppetersen
WOW sitting here in awe Bob.. Lighting those superb desert trees... what a beauty.
clam73
great landscaping work....good work!! :-)
martinjbirk
excellent desert scene. beautiful point of view. Bob, you are ma faveourite 'rocker' !