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 (12)
hillrunner
I think snow needs a bit more "crispness", but great pic with beautiful lighting/mood
drsofaking
Wow... beautiful picture... I wouldn't change a thing...:) Excellent work!
Artzy
Very Pretty!
Nicely Done!
bogwoppet
Really excellent - I love it!
grouzni
He! I remember your first try!! I like this one ( more than the other :) beautiful lighting and peaceful mood.
HeikoH
Agree with hillrunner. This is truly an excellent image!
LutzB
agree with hill about the snow - but xlt light settings!
Zazie
The atmosphere is really stunning, simply wonderful! As Hill says give the snow a bit more crispness and its perfect !
JPSoft
Agree with hillrunner.
classyladytwo
Beautiful excellently done it's perfect
PatGoltz
Very fine, lovely colorful image.
Snow_Angel
I just love this image! It's so fresh looking and has a hint of danger, but for the moment total peace. It is hard to discribe, but the Orange colored sky is awesome and looks good with the white snow and shadowing, nice work :)