I'm not sure what all to say about myself, I live in Ann Arbor, Michigan (USA) and work as a graphic designer/computer technician for a print shop. I have a BS in Historic Preservation, but wasn't willing to go on for a Master's Degree, nor was I interested in teaching, so I found another career. I discovered Bryce way back when version 1 came out, but I didn't really get serious about the program, or 3D art in general, until a few years ago. When I'm not in front of the computer, I'm either making costumes or wearing them to a renaissance festival, or building a new rock-sculpture, or possibly wandering with a camera.
When I'm not making something, odds are I'm reading from my far too wide range of interests: Astronomy, Cosmology, Physics, Archeology, Anthropology, History, Current Events, NASA (of course) and anything else that happens to catch my attention. It's really hard to find enough time to do all of the things I want to be doing! What drew me to Renderosity is the many excellent artists who continue to inspire me to push myself as an artist. More recently I've added a selection of stuff to another online gallery location:http://nefariousdro.deviantart.com/Â
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Comments (6)
Cyve
Fantastically well captured !!!
NefariousDrO
Thanks. Getting a shot that had both the details of the shape, and the translucence was tricky, but the lack of direct sunlight actually made it easier than I expected.
Faemike55
You did a great job! I collect obsidian and this looks just like it.
Ancel_Alexandre
Truly impressive ! I am fond of obsidian too, so I would like to know: what kind of resin did you use ? And how did you create this wonderful obsidian blade ?
NefariousDrO
A couple of people have asked what type of resin, and I apologize for not including that info. The resin is "Smooth-Cast Color Match Liquid Plastic 325" that I got from a Dick Blick art supply store. You can also buy it from them online. I would imagine you can also find that at other art and craft stores. As for how I created the blade design? Short version is that I "carved" the shape and contours from a lump of modeling clay. I posted a picture of the stages here: https://www.renderosity.com/mod/gallery/i-keep-getting-more-ideas-/2559423/
Richardphotos
some ingenious results
T.Rex
When I saw the thumb nail my immediate thought was soft resin. Nice job on the "obsidian", but also getting a good photo of the parts. Just a minor point - you don't mention what type of resin. This can be of help to such artists who would like to have a semi-soft resin to work with. Keep up the good work! :-)
RodS
You really did an amazing job on this, Mike. I must confess, when I first saw the image I thought they were real. I was going to ask how you managed to chip the stones so perfectly!
And thanks for the info on the resin, too! I may have to play with some of that stuff.