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 (26)
nostradamus2002
The desert lives! Once again an extremely fine render - hats off!
JPSoft
(Excellent) ... Terrain and shadows are splendid.
tango71
Suberb terrain and surfaces!
adm5050
Nice realistic surfaces, cool image.
ariz
Very nice terrain.. Great POV.. Excellent as always..
eponce
excellent texturing and terrain! perfect atmo! congrats eze :D
rip_13602
Bob this render is all you, It is just outstanding. The colors and textures are so real like they were taken with a camera. Excellent work as always.
Snow_Angel
My eyes always feel so rested when I view your images Bob! This one is just exceptional work! I love the way you did the surface on this terrain :)
Buzzzzz
Awesome Depth in this vast landscape. Beautiful Creation you have here Friend.
Darthmagus
Excellent POV. I like a lot this superb terrain. Great work on atmo: bravo!
Martchi
XLT Terrain,Pov ,Atmo ,surface and render!Bravo Bob,XLT work !
CorTezz
yes, this is it :) the depth and the surface are wonderful!!! awesome render
LutzB
Another real hit; the way, light & atmo were set remind on Christianfly's or hillrunner's pics. Congrats, Bob!
duris
Superb atmo and terrain. Vote
mad-mick
Excellent work Bob,brillant terrain
Micter
Excellent sky and pov ! You did an excellent job again !
classyladytwo
v okay here you go again doing these fabulous terrains this one really excellent love the view of the mountain range brillant work.
bebert
i like the sky and the stratas !! Very great job !!!!
Markal
Awesome render Bob, Maybe we should start calling you the "Desert King" or better "Canyon King Choronr". :)
martinjbirk
excellent depht and beautiful surfaces. like the green :)
Golog
Excellent surface and sky! I just think that the end of terrain is a bit annoying on the left (breaks a bit the great depth of the scene imo).
EoinArmstrong
Incredible depth - it just goes on forever! Nice atmo too!
padawancats
Beautiful! What a feeling of distance
Montanan
Tremendous land textures and great depth! This you could sell.
pclavett
Beautiful image Bob ! The atmosphere and lighting is perfect ! Mood is one of quiet soothing warmth ! You can almost feel it ! Your terrain and surfaces are also quite perfect ! ..to the favorites !
PatGoltz
You nailed it! That's exactly how it looks. Love your sky.