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 (24)
PatGoltz
It's a beautiful scene. I like the clouds! And the rocks.
Markal
Pure awesomeness Bob. Your TG2 work has now passed you TG classic stuff. We are all in for some more wonderful images like this from you I'm sure! More, more, more!!!
masonspappy
Well done! Two thumbs up for the photo-real aspects!
peedy
Fantastic scene! Gorgeous lighting. Did you check here for a cougar: http://www-roc.inria.fr/gamma/gamma/download/download.php They have so many .obj's. Corrie
choronr
Thanks peedy, I'll check it out.
carlx
Wonderful POV, composition and details, Bob!!!
2121
No need to worry about the animal...the setting and details are good enough to make the imagination wander in the scene...superb
Naoo
Very excellent!!!
brickart
most excellent terrain and lighting!!
Nod
Wonderful work as always.
KnightWolverine
After zooming I came to the conclusion that this is absolutely brilliant in detail...Yes a cougar would have been a nice touch but this landscape stands on it's own!.. Superb Work!..
CATMANDO
Excellent work.....
bebert
that reminds me of hiking trail :)
X-PaX
Very nice render. Well done.
npauling
It is a beautiful scene you have created with a wonderful realistic look to it. Superb work.
inkydigit
super details here Bob!
Dotthy
fantastic work, I love the big rocks in the foreground Bob!
azrabella
Nice tight composition - have to agree with Mark.
Thelby
The crispness of the render is also one of the nice things about this along with everything else that has been said, Very Nice Work, Bob!!!
MoppelundWilli
Wonderful work from the wonderful Bob :)! Every time i spend a visit here your skill has raised Bob, and now look what you have created...what a wonderful digital place! One of the best POVs i have seen. Compliment Bob, i wish you all the best! :-)
phfrancke
I'm liking the outcrops and the trees. It feels high elevation and south west. A little dangerous for a horse, and more so on foot! Well done Bob.
LindaMcC
Beautiful! Realistic and outstanding work.
Fahrenheit451
Excellent!
sossy
delightful mood and composition! love the grass in the front! ;o)