I'm a color pencil artist originally. Some years ago I got the first Painter program called Dabbler. Didn't like it. I went on to get Bryce, then when Painter6 came out, I got that. Been in the digital world of art ever since. Been a member of Renderosity for quite a few years. It really is the best site there is. I believe. I'm a Clinical therapist in the mental health field by occupation. It pays the bills, but it doesn't fulfill the soul like my art. Still, I'm facinated with the "why" of the way people think, feel, and behave. The dynamics of the human condition is infinite, for good or ill.
I keep trying to improve my computer art skills through examples and pieces of other artists on Renderosity. Sometimes I feel like I want to run away and hide because I can't measure up to many of the other artists. Then, when I get comments as well as provide comments, I realize this is not about competition or competing, it's about learning and supporting each other to become better artists.
I also play music and was in a band for a number of years. Sold a song to a record company but nothing ever came of it. I even record my music on the computer now through a program called Cubase. Naively or otherwise, I see myself as a writer too. Trying to get the novel in my head onto paper. Genre? Fantasy/scifi of course.
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Comments (17)
odile
The wings texture is stunning and beautiful!
Bossie_Boots
Very creative and impressive scene superb work !!
vintorix
Every new picture from castaneda is an event, he publish so seldom. The point of view is stunning, the spaceship is mystifying. It makes one wish for more! Edit: castaneda, check your mail!
Carlazzo
A very beautiful and outstanding work of art!
WZRD
Very cool - when I saw Castenada had posted I got all excited - and it was worth it! This great picture captures the wonder and beauty of the alien and strange that makes Sci Fi my favourite genre. This is great work.
vapo
Outstanding scene - it's pity this beautiful render has lost some of its sharpness... Vashek
lonely_wolf
Nice scene and textures!
RJS
Wonderful to see another image from you, mate. This was worth the wait - it is stunning! You work miracles with Vue, leaving me gaping in wonder. The colors, textures, lighting, and composition in this image are all superb. Bravo! For some reason, this reminds me of the movie "Avatar"...
Orinoor
I really love this one, the wing of the dragon is beautiful and I love the colors of his skin, what a great image!
rhol_figament
Nice one, great looking dragon!
kftate
Really fantastic image! Spectacular work!
jcrjuan
excelente en todo sentido GRANDE MUY GRANDE LA COMPOSICION ES EXPECTACULAR!!!!!!!!!!!!
teecee2107
Nice composition with a great perspective. I like this kind of 'drawing' feeling. Your whole gallery is delightful and consistent in his high quality.
stolta
Fantastic work!!!!!!!
Dotthy
awesome texture for the dragon and a stunning creation!!!!!!!!
jif3d
A spaceship pretending to be an unobtainium rock like in Avatar ?... Must be one of those un-environmentally unfriendly directives...LOL Nice job on the textures, atmosphere and composition ! ~Cheers~
e-brink
An epic style image! Very powerful scene.