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 (39)
artgum
Great work with the terrain and surfaces. I like the subtle aspects of the sky, and the rays in the distance.
Buzzzzz
Picture Perfect Bob! I would hang it in my house!
Markal
Awesome depth and the subtle rays are the best...man you're really getting this terragen thing down :) How about we hang Buzzzzz :0!!!
gallimel
you always make my day start with the best prerogatives: after seeing your beautiful works, I always feel light and serene :)
Darthmagus
Perfect and beautiful render! I like a lot the blue color of your sky!
MaydaMason
beautiful colours and dry surfaces! perfect!!
kasalin
Very beautiful landscape, Bob !! So calm and quiet - wonderful !!
Snow_Angel
Beautiful work! Excellent sky color and beautiful terrain and strata! Bravo! :)
superior
Very lovely scene !!! Peaceful render ;)
pclavett
Another beauty Bob ! I love the soft mood in this one and most of all that water (which unfortunately tries to kill our processors every time !) Surfaces are outstanding my friend ! This is truly excellent work ! Can't wait to see your next one !
superza
Photorealistc water is the pearl of this beautiful render!
Dotthy
A perfect pov 1a quality and a wonderful mood here Bob. Excellent +++
WeeLaddie
Yes it has a good mix of canyonisation and glaciation; a fine panoramic view with a great sky.
blonderella
what a breathtaking vista! your colour choices are wonderful and convey and warm, lazy day...perfect to spend relaxing at such a beautiful spot...great sky and lighting add to this mood
Syltermermaid
A wonderful and amazing image. It looks so relaxing and has a wonderful water. Great render, an excellent picture!!
inkydigit
agree with Buzzzzz, Bob this is a spectacular vista....awesome realism!!!:)
HeikoH
Once again such a realistic and moody render from you. Xlt done! :-)
meatpuppet76
agree with HeikoH very realistic thx for sharing__Vito
Rich2
Sharp & clear image + wide open sky = a superb image again!
i-popba
Excellent! terrain and lighting...!! very beautiful..!! love it.!
Dreamingbee
all excellent - terrain, water, sky and rays .. vote!
JPSoft
All is perfect in this very calm composition. I like very much your sky.
morganbesh
Great pov. The lighting effect here is great and creates a wonderful mood.
ariz
Goog depth, excellent colors. With this one I can "feel" the rain storm and the winds, the dropping Temp. I even can see a few small dust/sand devils.. V and into my WIHD folder..
bost
wish it was bigger, there is so much good stuff and good feelings here
prutzworks
great job Bob, like the soft tones
MoppelundWilli
wonderful work bob, love the colors, pov, realism and water!
martinjbirk
again excellent detail! perfect work :)
stbc
No improvement possible. I especially love the detail in the cliff faces. Both the terrain and lighting come together to show off all the lovely work you have done. Congratulations.
CATMANDO
Wonderful subtle colors. A peaceful place.