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 (29)
Tangled-Universe
Hmmmm...not really what I'm used of you... I like the colors of the atmosphere and the effect on the clouds. The rest looks....normal....don't know else to say. I think the surfacing could be a bit more ambitious? You are talented enough, so don't feel offended :)
environaut
Love the water color and surf...excellent terrain and sandy surfaces. Excellent atmosphere/clouds too!
smiles95
I usually don't like the 3D clouds that TG creates, but these turned out well. Nice work.
Dreamingbee
so peacefull.. wonderful place for silence!
adm5050
This is downright beautiful, has such depth and the water is the cats meow!! Outstanding vista you created here Bob!!
stbc
The lighting and water is very special. Love the atmospheric colors. Lots of great details here to enjoy like the shadow on the water and satin texture of the water surface. Great color combinations of image components.
twistednoodle
Colours are excellent.
Simplicity
Beautiful colors used. Excellent render.
Darthmagus
Impressive work! I like a lot the perfect water and the clouds. A beautiful image indeed: bravo Bob!
aubreymagnus
If you look really really close. On the right, next to that tiny little mountain, you can see me waving, saying, wow what a fantastic view! -Brey
Buzzzzz
Excellent Artwork Bob! The hgt. ajustments you made to the terrain worked out nicely, I like. 3D clouds look pretty good to. I like best the water! Excellent work Bud!
Snow_Angel
This work of art is really fabulous Bob! That sky is brilliant and makes a beautiful shade of green for the water,just wonderful!! And very cool terrain and pov! Love the surface Too! All around excellent image! V :)
Markal
These soft colors are quite a different style from you but, It looks cool and fits the mythology or fantasy genre very well...excellent work!!
bost
This could also be called 'eroded sandcastles'. I can see how you let the shape of the terrain dictate the surfacing. The green sky and water was a shock for an regular Bob-watcher until those high-altitude 3D clouds told me "This is a fantasy image." A new direction for you? Follow your imagination and delight us all.
gradient
yes, certainly a different style from previous Choronr images....I like it, esp the contrasting colors and the water.
hillrunner
Something different by you, I like the coloring
criss
Outstanding work on sky and water!
classyladytwo
*V beautiful Bob excellent colors love the atmo and seascape..
Martchi
Wonderful sky,Xlt terrain ,textures and water,Bravo Bob !
Zazie
Very cool colours and i expecially like the water ! XLT !
EoinArmstrong
Superb pov, and sky - excellent water and lighting; good, moody colours!
ariz
Different from what I see from you, but interesting all the same.. Love the "up" clouds...
Rich2
I'd say this is an excellent "concept" image! There is a nice soft texture on the terrain, the water is somewhat surreal. I rarely say anything nice about 3D clouds, but after looking here, I couldn't imagine what it'd look like without them. Very well done!
martinjbirk
bravo Bob. fantastic lighting and great clouds :)
redawg2
Gorgeous work Bob! Dale is a great planet!
padawancats
Hmm, I agree with Tangled-Universe. I think you've done better renders. The terrain and POV are nice as are the clouds. The water looks thick, not really like water.
pclavett
Love those clouds Bob ! Nice soft mood !
PatGoltz
Great surf and surface. The clouds are a tiny bit too tall, but very close to realism.
sossy
don't know which of your postings is the best, because one is better than the other! wonderful!