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 (32)
Esclece
Great work!
Rich2
Gee - and we complain here in Texas when it's over 90... Very fine terrain & the "snow job" is excellently applied! Pretty sky, too!
stbc
Bob, marvellous image. I love everything, esp. how the grass peaks through the snow. Very subtle,adept masterful touch and great details. V
bost
very good atmosphere and a realistic effect of a first snowfall already melting
gallimel
you gift us freshness.. thank you :)
Montanan
wow! stunning realism and excellent ground shadows.
bebert
isn't the season, Bob !! :-))))) very nice snow and surfaces. I like more the sky.
environaut
Excellent work...love the snow on the grass and subtle strata! Beautiful sky too!
Darthmagus
Excellent sky and beautiful lighting!
superior
Beautiful composition... very cool texture and atmos ;)
Petra-S
Agree with peten!Super surface and terrain! Excellent work!
adm5050
Really fine scene, got that snow texture down pat for sure!! Another of your super landscapes, outstanding job!!
utak3r
Robert, for what kind of suggestions are you waiting for?... Well, I have one for you: just give us more of your works :) and we'll be happy. Oh, btw: excellent strata :)
zaberc
Very realistic first snowfall !!! Bravo !
Simplicity
Fantastic work Bob, I wanted to ask what kind of camera did you use. This deserves my vote. V
Fahrenheit451
Beautiful way to cool down Bob!
nostradamus2002
Hey Bob, I love winter - every temperature above 18C is to hot for me, so I have to thank you for this cooling ;-) Btw. beautiful image!
Buzzzzz
Very nice render Bob! I suspect this snow will be melted by tomorrow, so I will be back to see.
i-popba
Excellent !!!!! love sky and lighting! ...well done
gradient
Keep cool Bob!!! Xlt render.
criss
Superb colours, remarcable surfaces!!!
1pearl
Excellent pic !
pclavett
Wonderful scene Bob ! Love the snow ! Love the atmo and sky as well ! Excellent work !
aubreymagnus
Oh, where are my mittens and cap. I feel the urge to build a snowman.
ariz
Nice picture. Great depth and sense of peace..
wizardofnoz
Grand and panoramic scene
martinjbirk
beautiful snow surface and very nice lighting. excellent work, Bob !
Cyphixx
Wonderful one :)
tharakes
great use of layers!
EoinArmstrong
Gorgeous atmo! Nice lighting and pov; good surface