Posted on July 9, 2013

In addition to the dual and triple screen version of “Starburst” (thanks to Scott Rose for suggesting the new name!) there are a few of Pickle Jar renders that I wanted to highlight.

Back in November I started a scene using a brand new beta version of Vue d’Esprit. The scene was coming along nicely and I was able to produce one test render, but it crashed after that and I was not able to reopen my scene file.

I had originally thought to put this render in the Pickle Jar (for lack of a better place) but my Members liked it so much that I’ve given it a place in my gallery. Maybe someday I will be able to reopen the file or have the energy to recreate the scene somehow.

Hope you like it regardless!

I’ve also added two “new” renders of “Axiomatic” produced without the bright center glow.

I created these for an update of “Mystic Halo” that is in the works.

Posted on July 2, 2013

I created this alternate version of “Starfall” partly to celebrate the 4th of July, but also for those people who wanted to imagine a happier fate for the couple on the beach.

I might play around with the fireworks a bit more before I post a multiscreen.

What do you guys think?

Posted on July 1, 2013

Here is the current front-runner in the DB “All-Media” Art Contest. Kathy Newman wrote…

“I painted four of your pics on a block of wood. I hope this isn’t too far down the limb from hi tech… But I haven’t been inspired to paint lately and your any media contest sparked my creativity up. “

The original renders are…Fluorescence (Bloom),Reverie, ,Tropic of Cancer, and First Moonlight.

You might be able to pick up your own woodblock painting in the future so stay tuned…

A couple of items to report today.

First, I have added my “final” version of “Starfall” to the Members Gallery this morning. Dual and triple-screen versions are now available as well!

The changes are pretty subtle. I gave the couple a blanket to sit on but decided against adding the wine. I will leave the rest for you to discover.

The original version will remain in the Pickle Jar. I hope you enjoy the update. Be looking for the multiscreen soon!

I also wanted to announce a new art contest!

As with the Minecraft Contest, the object is to recreate one of my images. This time you can use whatever means you like.

The top 7 entries will recieve Digital Blasphemy Gift Certificates (1st place is a 1-yr Membership, the other 6 are 1-month). I will choose one Grand Prize winner who will receive a Lifetime Membership Gift Certificate. The contest is open to all media and the deadline for entries is 7/5/13. I will announce the winners 7/7/13.

Posted on June 21, 2013

After many, many requests I have added 1080 x 1920 images designed for the Samsung Galaxy S4 and HTC One to the gallery.

There are over 155 images available in the gallery plus a few more in the Zip file.

Be on the lookout for a possible update to “Starfall” over the weekend!

Posted on June 19, 2013

I’ve added “Starfall” to the Members Gallery this morning. I will leave the actual subject matter of this piece up to the viewer to decide, even though I have my own ideas.

This piece was inspired by a woodcut engraving that has captured my imagination for a very long time.

I made use of Lightwave 11.5’s excellent new instancing system to create the sky while the foreground is all Vue.