Posted on October 2, 2013

I’ve added my “final” version of “Gazebo” to the Members Gallery this morning. For this render I’ve made the structure transparent again but added subsurface scattering to give it a bit of backglow. I’ve also trimmed down the vegetation at the base.

This was by far the longest of the five renders (the other four are available in the Pickle Jar) so let me know if it was worth it.

In other news: I’ve started on a my first Autumn render of the year. I’m trying out a new technique for making even more realistic fall foliage. Stay tuned!!

Posted on September 28, 2013

Introducing the Digital Blasphemy Site License!

Want to provide a nice perk to your office or group? Purchase a Digital Blasphemy Site License and you can share my artwork on your private network. Everyone in your office or workgroup can enjoy my wallpapers without each person having to purchase a Membership of their own. Please see here for the rules and restrictions.

Posted on September 19, 2013

After adding “Gazebo (2003)” to the Free Gallery last week I shocked to realize that it had been 10 years since I released that piece. A number of folks asked if I could do an updated version.

Members can now download my first crack at it here. I chose to view the scene from inside the “gazebo” this time to get around the problem I always had with the structure covering up my sky elements.

Let me know what you think!

I’ve added a new way to support my artwork beyond a simple Membership, print purchase, or tip donation.

Become a DB Supporter at the Donor, Patron, or Sponsor level and I will post your organization’s (Twitter handle, whatever) on this page, the front page, and the free gallery page. You will also have a permanent listing on a special supporter page on DB.

There are signed prints and canvases available for the Patron and Sponsor levels. Sponsors can get their names listed with my free gallery wallpapers (“Brought to you by…”). I am open to suggestions as to other benefits that might be appropriate.

Please let me know in the comments section what you think of my idea and if you have any ideas on improving it!

Posted on September 13, 2013

Added “The Shaded Path” to the Members Gallery this morning. Dual and triple-screen versions also availble.

I was recently asked how I spent my birthday. When I told her I spent the day working she looked at me sideways as if to say “That’s Too Bad”. Actually I can’t think of a better way to spend my birthday, especially when so I am so pleased with the results.

I spent that day creating the pieces for this scene in LightWave 3D and then I assembled them using Vue d’Esprit. The scene has been rattling around in my head for a long while after seeing a random photograph online.

This piece is dedicated to Jessie’s Mom and Dad. We visited them recently and were blown away by their incredible hanging garden. Seeing their handbuilt creation inspired me to finally create the geometry.

I’ve only worked on this piece for a couple of days so check back for possible updates. I hope you enjoy it!!

Posted on September 11, 2013

I’ve posted “Hivemind (Nucleus)” for dual and triple-screen monitors this morning.

In other news I am celebrating my birthday today!