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 (27)
rip_13602
The mood is now set for the day. Superb terrain and surface. And the sky is simple but affective. Excellent work Bob.
Martchi
Beautiful atmo ,terrain and textures !Bravo
duris
Wonderful light. Superb atmo and surface looks also very nice as always :) Great work.
Darthmagus
I like a lot the mood.
Buzzzzz
Beautiful Image and Mood Bob! The Sun Glare is just right! I think this is one of your best!
ariz
Good depth and textures. Nice mix of colors. Haze is right..
Tootsie
I agree with Buzzzzz...it is one of your best!The lighting is perfect with wonderful depth and surfaces.Congratulations!
bebert
just.... SUPERBE !! :-))) I like sky ,light and the haze at the horizon.
bost
great surface tex, I can count the rocks on those hills
martinjbirk
fantastic lighting. sun(-light) is a beauty. excellent skycolor and mood. bravo, Bob!!!
Snow_Angel
Bob! I feel like I could just walk into this picture! I would say it is as realistic as possible and that you did a perfect job! The mood is just wonderful! Beautiful work!! :)
joshus_hund
Yesss! Impressive render! It's all said above! I especially want to mention the bumpiness of the rock - superb!
CorTezz
cool pov and wonderful atmo
christianfly
Not so easy to have the sun in front of us like that, but you win! Surfaces are perfect for this mood.
pclavett
Beautiful lighting, sky and mood Bob ! Excellent render !
nostradamus2002
What can I say? Everything is perfect - this is a real beauty!
Dreamingbee
lovely sun light !!! dreaming terrain (so i feel) .. perfect work !
JPSoft
May be a little river!
padawancats
Another fantastic render Bob! It has a wonderful late afternoon feel to it.
1pearl
Fantastic render ! Excellent Terrain,Surface and pov ! Excellent work !!!!
EoinArmstrong
Super colours and soft lighting; great mood and surface too!
Rich2
Nice simply composed image without a lot of fancy footwork. Your atmos are progressing very well!
classyladytwo
v outstanding have to agree with snow_angel feels like you could just walk right into it .total realism fantastic terrain and gotta love that atmo perfect. simply gorgeous work:)
gradient
Agree with Buzzzz...perfect sun placement.
hillrunner
Very beautiful enlightment and pov
redawg2
Excellent photorealism Bob!The lighting is wonderful & I like the POV as well!
PatGoltz
Sky, misty mountains, composition, terrain, and surfaces are all outstanding. Wait a minute while I get my sunglasses, and I will join Snow_Angel in this wonderful world!