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 (22)
rachris480907
WONDERFUL! This is absolutely gorgeous! The lighting is amazing! Fantastic render! You've done it once again! :-) (Yes, everyone of my sentences has an exclamation mark, as well they should! Wonderful work!)
peedy
Beautiful! Great terrain and DOF. Fantastic lighting and clouds! Corrie
Thelby
Hmm, I could have swore there used to be an owl in that tree, hehe :^) Nice work on this Bob. The lighting almost reminds me of when there is a partial eclipse.
PatGoltz
This is stunning! Like the tree, the lighting, and the fact that the landscape is light enough so you can actually see the details. Like the mountain, too.
lonely_wolf
Nice scenery!
Juliette.Gribnau
I love the drama in this design
stbc
Bob this is magnificent. But I have a problem with the light. Where the sun is shining full on, it still looks like I am wearing sunglasses. I see this same issue with so many TG2 images. The light ain't right, my brother! This was your forte with TG0.9x so I want to see you figure this one out. Convince me it's a summer day in the desert.
Orinoor
Such a natural scene, the terrain is stunning.
Nod
Excellent work.
carlx
Wonderful vista and view!!!
.Nachtwind.
The terrain is great, lighting and clouds. Excellent scene!
masonspappy
Wow - this is masterfull. Kudos!
SIGMAWORLD
Excellent!
Dotthy
Fantastic work Bob, the foreground with the rock details and also the vegetation, the sun rais and the light. All around a perfect masterpiece!!!!!
Rich2
Really nice looking surface details, Bob! And the subtle "God-Rays" are a nice touch, too.
choronr
Thanks to all. One correction: the dead tree model is by J. Meyer not Terrade ...sorry for the mistake.
Markal
Looks great Bob. You know I'd like a bit more contrast and saturation...hey, its me...you know. Still a super concept, with balance and artistic flare that we expect from you. Keep on man!!!
artgum
Awesome Bob; superb creation and mood!
Badsue
Lovely terrain and mood, Bob! Fantastic lighting in this fine piece of art. I love the colours and saturation, looks very natural imo.
npauling
An excellent scene you have created here and the dead tree makes a dramatic focus. The clouds look very impressive too.
pclavett
Absolutely beautiful Bob !
sossy
and the blessing light tries to give the tree new life! sensational and creative render with stunning textures and outstanding light and mood! ;o)