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 (35)
ppetersen
OMG how perfect this is Bob, late afternoon heading to sunset, horse in the barn which of course is hidden... So right. The cactus add a lovely touch to the austerity of the cabin. I can only hope they bloom in the spring :)
pops
This is awesome
abreojos
Wow super render, Bob! The foreground looks awesome. Only thing I see that could be better is the cactus in the background don't look as clear as the cactus in the foreground.
choronr
@ abrejos: at that distance, I don't see how detail could make a difference.
Coppens
Very moody image! Very well done, Bob! Keep going!
stboettcher
yeeha! :) absolutely realistic render with a great composition and mood!!
JPSoft
This is one of your best Bob ... and John Wayne will appreciate it! I like the curve of the clouds opposing the curve of the terrain (surface).
kenwas
Well done!
Juliette.Gribnau
wonderful
carlx
Wonderful desert composition, Bob!!!
ledwolorz
Fantastic scene and work.
inkydigit
like I said at PS forums...this is excellent, Bob...really great light/shadow and scxene set up!
pclavett
A real beauty Bob ! Love the light and atmo ! Love that ground ! Excellent work !
Imaginatos
NICE scene ! :) Great composed.
Danny_G
Amazing work once again . I love this one
Petra-S
super images!
kasalin
I believe I'm in a Western film... fantastic composition you created here, Bob !! Chapeau !!!
Savage_dragon
No, this is my house. (Mine is covered in ship lap, too.) Lol. It really looks like it. You are getting so good with 2. I like these clouds. Fantastic desert scene, Bob! ")
stbc
Gorgeous - pure magic. Lots of excellent details, rocks and light and nice surface work on the distant hills. Love it.
BenBischop
Amazing.....!!!!
Markal
C'mon Bob...we all know this is your house...the only thing missing is all the used Hoover vacuums out back...LOL! Super job!
choronr
Yes Mark, those cleaners were all used and Lowe's wouldn't take them back. However, my shack is pretty clean!
Rich2
Has to be a lonely job, but he gotta do what he gotta do. Dang, Bob - you are nailing this spot on! It's loaded with detail. Yet you look at the solitary shack (my retirement home) as the centerpiece, but not ostentatious, though. Excellent!
Maori
This is another FANTASTIC work, Bob!!!!
Fahrenheit451
FANTASTIC!!!
artgum
Now, this is true realism Bob. Also, I want this job and I am willing to relocate. I can polish stones with the best of them. All kidding aside, this is just awesome.
sossy
really could be a photo! gorgeous composed render! fantastic delightful sky and outstanding atmo! lobe the shadows on the building and of the plants! ;o)
kanzler
Wonderful scene.Great render,Bob.
X-PaX
Fantastic work.
bebert
SUPERB desertic scene.