Posted on March 3, 2012

Back in early January I added a collection of free images for use with Facebook’s new “Timeline” profile format. So many people have enjoyed using them that I’ve given them their own gallery on DB so you can browse through them a bit more easily.

As always, Digital Blasphemy Members can download them all in a handy zip file on my Downloads page.

What exactly is a “Facebook Timeline Cover”? Click here for more info.

The multiscreen of “Redfern Forest” is now rendering on my alternate box and I have a new project rendering on Bucephalus. Stay tuned!

Posted on February 29, 2012

I’ve added a third (and most likely final) version of “Redfern Forest” to the Members Gallery this morning.

I’ve darkened the tree bark considerably and scaled back the displacement mapping on the tree trunks. They should look less jagged but still retain some texture. I also dialed back the atmosphere quality a bit so it would render quicker.

I haven’t really changed anything with the composition.

It’s not perfect but I’m ready to move on. Multiscreen render next!

Posted on February 21, 2012

I have brought back the Digital Blasphemy User Gallery and am now accepting submissions again. If you’ve been inspired by my artwork or just feel that my users would enjoy your 3D renders please feel free to submit your work!

I have a new landscape project going now so I doubt I will do any versions of this one. No ETA yet but it is showing promise!

Posted on February 18, 2012

I’ve added the dual and triple-screen versions of Annuli to the Members Gallery this afternoon. I’ve added a free version for Facebook Timelines as well.

I’ve also added a version in the Pickle Jar with the focal point a little closer to the camera. What do you think? Should I add a few color variations too?

Lastly I wanted to share this short video of Ian playing with my Dad. I shot it back in 2006 and times like this were the reason I moved my family cross-country 7 years ago.

Posted on February 17, 2012

I’ve added “Annuli“, my third Mandelbulber abstract, to the Members Gallery this morning.

I’ve gotten in the habit of playing around with Mandelbulber on my Macbook Pro while my other workstations are busy rendering Vue or Lightwave graphics. It seems to be the only 3D art program I can use on my MBP without crashing the video card.

I’m still learning Mandelbulber so my early renders are still all about trying different aspects of the program. I was learning how to use different light sources for this particular render (rather than shading the model directly).

I should have a multiscreen render up shortly.