Posted on June 1, 2010

• I’ve added the dual and triple-screen versions of “Pulsar” to the gallery this morning. I let the star spin a bit from its single-screen orientation to get the look I wanted for the wider frame. I also restricted the planets to the center of the screen to combat the barrel distortion that sometimes plagues these renders.

  I also wanted to mention the fact that I have begun adding personal notes to each image. You will find them above the download links on the image preview pages (example).

  The notes are something I used to do many years ago, but for whatever reason fell out of the habit. I’ve finished note for all of the work on the new images page and I will be working through the rest as time permits. I will try to keep the notes short but informative 😉

  Lastly, Zazzle has extended their Memorial Day weekend 50% off sale to today. You can get the discount by entering the coupon code “MEMORIALSALE”. If you are interested here’s a poster version of “Pulsar” newly uploaded. Enjoy!

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Posted on May 31, 2010

• I hope everyone is enjoying a pleasant final day of May. A few items to report today. First, Zazzle has been offering 50% off posters all weekend. The coupon code is “MEMORIALSALE”. If there are images in my gallery that you feel really need a poster, please post in the thread below!

  Second, I’ve rendered a special version of “The Ride” for a company that licenses my work for greeting cards in the UK. I’ve brightened the image significantly for print, and I’ve posted a version in the Pickle Jar without Santa so Members can use it as a wallpaper year-round.

  The multiscreen of “Pulsar” is nearly ready and should be up either later today or tomorrow morning.

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Posted on May 26, 2010

Posted on May 25, 2010

• Jessie and I will be at Northwestern University this Thursday for their “Engineering & Science Art Fair“. I will speaking to about 300 grad students about the nexus of science and art that is “Digital Blasphemy”. What do you think? Is artwork diminished if it isn’t scientifically accurate? Can art serve a scientific end? Art is in the eye of the beholder while science is universal. What happens when they overlap?

  These are some of the subjects I will be talking about Thursday and I’d love to hear your thoughts. I am really looking forward to seeing all of the artwork on display and I’ll be sure to snap lots of pics.

  I hope to have my new project up before I head up there. It’s a space theme that should spark some interesting discussion on this topic.

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Posted on May 23, 2010

• One thing I hear often from my Members is how they enjoy turning others onto my work. I don’t advertise my work (who isn’t running an ad blocker these days?) so I rely on word-of-mouth. Up until now I could only say “thanks!” but from now on I will offer something more substantial.

  Refer a friend or family Member to DB and when they give your username or email address in the signup form I will credit 3 months to your account. If you are a lifetime Member I will credit the 3 months randomly a la my “Pay-it-Forward” program.

  Thanks and be on the lookout for a new space scene this week!

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