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 (20)
0rest4wicked
Some fine improvements!
PatGoltz
I like the fact the foliage is more visible. Yes, definite improvement.
rachris480907
Fantastic!
Thelby
I like it better! The grass addition and bush position change along with the Sun angle change is a positive aspect for this scene!! Great Job!!!
pclavett
Lovely one again Bob ! Very natural looking !
ladylake
I like the tree being "set in" better now. Very nice image.
masonspappy
Definatley gooder :>)
EricofSD
Photorealism. Its work like this that brings TG into the 21's century. Great render!
peedy
Looks more realistic now. Beautiful. Corrie
carlx
Looks better!!!
Danny_G
Nailed it
KnightWolverine
It just went from most excellent to most awesome!....(smiles)...
Orinoor
Excellent landscape!
Dotthy
perfect Bob, an wonderful capture with excellent light and vegetation!
Fahrenheit451
WOW! Even better Bob! The subtle change in foliage just in front of the tree brings more realism!
Markal
I do like this better than the first...it is wonderful. Your desert scenes are always a joy to view. The rock and plant choice and placement looks so natural...its like I'm there!!! Keep on Hoover man...:)
ppetersen
A tree with character... Love this Bob... beautiful angles, wonderful atmosphere. The grassy area is superb...
eskhata
Very nice! The details are amazing!
sossy
super tree impression! superb composed plants and rocks! very well done! ;o)
mandala
Very fantastic!