Posted on July 6, 2007

• I’ve gone back and made a few changes to my new “Tropical Moon”. The planet rings are more distinct now and I think the clouds look better (less like fog). Some of you asked that the foreground be lightened, but I really want the foreground to be silhouette. In fact, this version may be a shade darker than the first.

  Anyway, it’s now up on the New Images page while the original version resides in the Pickle Jar.

• Some folks have written me regarding wallpapers for the iPhone. My phone is slowly falling apart so I was in the ATT store the other day looking for a replacement. I played around with an iPhone and it looks like a cool little gadget. I couldn’t figure out how to download an image from the web and use it as wallpaper, but I hear it is possible to do so.

  I’ll be happy to post some iPhone wallpapers once I figure out what size (and orientation) they need to be. I must say though, that it is tough keeping up with all the gadgets and screen sizes out there!

Posted on July 3, 2007

• I was looking at “Tropical Moon of Thetis” the other day (I have a print hanging in the room where my kids do most of their playing) and it occurred to me that I could make some nice improvements with my new software.

  The original was really a quick and dirty attempt to compose a Vue scene in front of a Lightwave generated background (it may have been the first time I tried such a thing). I was quite surprised that the image became so popular.

  Anyway, I’ve composed a new version and it’s now up on the New Images page. I hope you like it.

• Those of you looking for a festive 4th of July wallpaper can have a look at “Happy 4th” or “The Emblem Of“. Hope you have a safe and happy holiday!

Posted on June 28, 2007

• I’ve added dual and triple-screen versions of “Outpost”. After reading all the feedback I’ve decided to switch the versions in the gallery. The orange neon stays. Thanks to everyone for the feedback!

Posted on June 27, 2007

• I did a little more work on “Outpost”, tweaking the scale and the moon environment somewhat. The new render is up this morning. The original has been moved to the Pickle Jar.

• Late Update: Some of you have mentioned that you miss the orange “neon” in the original “Outpost”. I removed it pretty much at the last minute. I liked it when the base was viewed from the top, but didn’t think it necessary with the ground level view. Anyway, I’ve posted a version with the orange glow intact inside the Pickle Jar.

  If you have a preference perhaps you could post here and tell me which you prefer? I’ll give it a day or so and the favorite will remain in the gallery.

Posted on June 24, 2007

• I was looking through “Full Moon” with Ian last week when the idea struck me to create a wallpaper featuring the Moon. I wasn’t sure exactly what I wanted to do, and the idea took a few days to get started, but I think I’m happy with the end result. The render is called “Outpost” and it is up now for your review.