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)
Naoo
Wonderful "Foto"!!!
Danny_G
Killer image ^^
carlx
Very beautiful composition, Bob!!!
ladylake
Wow, this is wonderful.
Thelby
Well it looks like you have had plenty of rain for the image and the beautiful plants show it! Another very well put together creation, Kudos to you!!!
choronr
Thanks guys for visiting, glad you enjoyed the image.
masonspappy
Great Image (let me guess - the bird is to thirsty to fly??)
CATMANDO
Wonderful work..........
Markal
Excellent realism...the plants and objects are perfectly placed. I think the ole buzzard represents Bob...LOL...sorry couldn't resist. Very cool image!
choronr
When you become as old as I Mark, you will become legendary.
bebert
superb artwork , Bob !!
PatGoltz
I like this a lot. I have difficulty seeing them clearly when they are this dark, but that may be the way I have my monitor set up. This is very well composed, and looks quite realistic.
pclavett
Lovely hill my friend ! Everything perfect !
KnightWolverine
I have an Ole' Indian rain man that owes me a favor...see if i can get him to do a little dance for you...you never know till you try...(smiles).. Hope you get well needed rain at some point.... Splendid Scenic Landscape!
peedy
Fantastic image! Beautiful terrain; surfaces and lighting. Corrie
ia-du-lin
wonderful landscape, very realistic scene, great lighting
2121
love the inclusion of the falcon
saphira1998
wow. very great real
claudia02
Sehr schöne Arbeit ! Kann ich den dicken Stein bei mir in den Garten legen ? ;-) Was kostet der ? Ich komme ihn selber abholen. ;-)
choronr
Thanks Claudia; the stone is very heavy and difficult to move. Maybe you can find one nearby.
fotomaster03
Красиво!+++
artgum
A lot of careful thought went into the plant placement, I can tell. I love the dandelions- but not in real life! (lol) Exceptional, as always.
0rest4wicked
No rain since Nov. So much for a lot of budding Saguaros! Nice dry wash.
sossy
a photo? perfect and beautiful! ;o)