Posted on September 18, 2020

Above All

Multi-Screen Render

After posting “Substellar” more than one of my Members requested that I create something without a “central focus” that would usable as a background for virtual meetings. I’ve needed to really figure out cloud sculpting in VUE so this seemed like a good excuse.

This piece is an experiment along those lines. I honestly don’t do a lot of virtual meetings so please let me know what sorts of things you look for in a good meeting background! Also be sure to check out my looping animations if you are interested….

Posted on September 14, 2020

Substellar

Multi-Screen Render

The term “brown dwarf” doesn’t sound all that evocative but they are fascinating celestial objects. Much larger than planets but not big enough for full stellar fusion. They are thought to fuse deuterium through which they shine with their own dim light.

I actually started this project in Blender as a learning exercise but I already have a pretty good gas planet workflow in Lightwave so I went back to that for this one. I do plan on migrating more of my non-Vue rendering to Blender and other programs because the future of LW is uncertain.

Calendar Sale!

If you were planning on picking up one of my calendars this year then now’s a great time. They are 50% off until 9/15 (code: SEPTBIZPICKS). The 2021 calendar contains all new images while the other calendars follow a certain theme…

Posted on September 8, 2020

Taiga (Series)

My “Taiga” series is complete. Seven renders in seven days. If you do use the dynamic wallpaper please let me know what you think!! I’ve provided info for Windows users here.

Posted on September 6, 2020

Taiga (Night)

Multi-Screen Render

The final installment in my Taiga series. It’s been a long week’s journey into night 🙂 If you do use the dynamic wallpaper please let me know what you think!!

Posted on September 4, 2020

Taiga (Dusk)

Multi-Screen Render

The penultimate installment in my Taiga series. The sun is just about to dip below the horizon.