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This page contains samples of some of my best artwork and various 3D models to date. Feel free to comment on anything you see here. BIO I have been an artist all my life from sculpting to painting to building ships in bottles I have had a hand in nearly everything. Several years ago I was given a glimpse at what a computer could do when an artist was at the helm. I quickly learned that the way to express myself and bring my visions to life was 3D art. I have a background in printing, graphics communication and advertising design. I became lead modeler at Faultline Studios and worked on illustrations for the card game "Crown of the Emperor". I have worked on several book covers and enjoy bringing ideas to life.
I am now lead graphics artist for RonEd Media and have continued to increase my abilities and portfolio. My goal has been to do illustrations for a sci-fi book, magazine or non-fiction titles on the paranormal. I enjoy creating various images usually sci-fi in nature that center on the darkside or human thought and technology. The many "what ifs" that fill our minds at dark hours and the need to believe in other things that give us hope in dark times. I have learned to use many programs and will likely learn many more to help in telling my stories better. The latest addition to my pallet is Vue 8 Complete and the results are amazing, expect more. I would like to thank Sci-fi channel and Sci-fi weekly for allowing me to share some of my visions with the world " My latest contribution to the 3-D world is the Cydonia model and material sets, a joint project between me and Gill Brooks. You can also find my "Shattered Worlds" sets and materials for Vue and Poser in the market place.
www.shatteredworlds3d.com
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Here you can see behind the scenes production art and see how these models come together almost in real time.
Comments (7)
Curio
love the ships!
Otis4
Cool. Now how about Rama? ;) -Otis
Little_Dragon
I never cared much for the ending of the novel, but that's a great render. Reminds me of V and Independence Day.
MRX3010
LOL, I realy just named it after the novel because I thought the title said it all. Yes I loved the giant motherships in V and ID4 I thought they were just about perfect in depicting the size and power of the invading forces and thats what I have been trying to get right for some time now. Look for a series of these if all goes well.
Ornlu
I would think the best way to give the illusion of a massive ship, would be to portray it in the classic dinner plate form. IE put the camera ontop or below one casting the edge of one ship against the horizon of your picture, giving the illusion of a massive area. Detailed Texture maps will also add to the illusion. Then if you create other ships and place them further into the picture the viewer can insinuate that they are as large as the afore said ship.
allengraph
Very cool scene! great job here
Dreadnaughtzeta
I read the novel for the second or third time not too long ago, and this actually does resemble images that went through my mind. Very cool image, like the very basic look of the ships, and the whole composition. Good Job.