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 (31)
artgum
Perfect title...perfect scene.
Markal
Cool image Bob...but, you probably have this scene out your backdoor...no fair...you see this stuff daily :) Excellent work!
choronr
Thanks guys; yes, I see this stuff every day and never get tired of it. The desert holds a wealth of scenery, especially now when spring is around the corner.
masonspappy
You got that photo-realistic thing down pretty good!
bebert
tres joli paysage, le ciel est superbe.
peedy
Beautiful scene. Love the soft lighting. Corrie
Dotthy
In my eyes perfect, a wonderful landscape goes to my fav!!!!!!!!!!
carlx
Another Beauty, Bob!!! Superb POV and realism!!!
ragouc
Very good light and texture.
azrabella
Like Mark says, not fair... I love those clouds especially.
stboettcher
excellent realism!! great job :)
2121
great lighting in this one, it creates a wonderful sense of anticipation
Hubert
Very realistic. A wonderful serene scene!
JPSoft
I love it. Thanks!
Maori
A Masterpiece!!
xplosivemind
Hmm, you have more cacti than me!!! Yuma is at too low of an altitude for cactus. We have a few, but just a few!! We have more Choia than anything..... OUCH!! You have a very good eye Sir. Good job!
Thelby
[quote] especially now when spring is around the corner [/quote] ??? Where, it was snowing here for the 6th time this winter, lol!!! I like the desert, too and when I visited as a child feel in Love with landscapes like this! Keep cranking em out and I'll be there!!!!!
Fahrenheit451
Exquisite work Bob!
LindaMcC
I love this composition- everything about it. Hauntingly beautiful. Inspiring and outstanding work, Bob.
tennesseecowgirl
Gorgeous!!!
kasalin
A stunning image, dear Bob :) Beautiful scene, pov, athmo.....all perfect !!! 5* Hugs Karin :)
odeone
Lighting is excellent.
ariz
Excellent Robert.
SIGMAWORLD
Excellent image!
Rich2
Love the hazy lighting and "mackarel" sky! Really good work with the shrubbery (and placing rocks at the FG cactus base).
Ionel
Superb view, Bob! And because you see this stuff every day I will ask if there are also some animals!? Maybe snakes or even something bigger!
choronr
Hi Ionel, yes, we have rattlesnakes, havalena, several kinds of lizards, desert tortoise; and, many kinds of birds.
Sandra3SSS
An excellent realism !! A great art and render, Bob :) " All the very best on your BIRTHDAY " !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
bigbraader
Excellent render, love the sky. 5*
PatGoltz
Looks just like home! I love the sunset!