Digital Blasphemy 3D Wallpaper

"Tears from Heaven" Pickle Jar Silhouette

Thu, 26 Aug 2010 08:55:00 GMT

A number of you wanted to see "Tears From Heaven" without the foreground in silhouette (without the lighting). That was my original idea for this piece, but I was (and still am) a bit unsure as to how it looks. I've posted a render in the Pickle Jar feel free to share your opinion here as to which you like better.

Just a reminder: My Back-To-School special is running until midnight 8/29. The normal education discount is now %25 and the education/military coupons will no longer apply to Lifetime memberships after the 29th!

Use the code "learning" to get 25% off the membership (or renewal) of your choice.

Back-To-School Special

Wed, 25 Aug 2010 09:11:00 GMT

Until midnight 8/29/10 I will be running a little "Back-To-School" special. I've upped my usual student discount to 25%. Students, teachers, administrators and parents are welcome to use the code "learning" to get 25% off the membership (or renewal) of your choice. The discount will return to 20% at midnight 8/29/10 .

I want to also mention that my coupons will no longer be valid on Lifetime memberships or renewals after 8/29 so lock it in now if you are interested!

"Tears from Heaven" Added

Tue, 24 Aug 2010 21:11:00 GMT

Last week I had the good fortune of a clear night to observe the Perseid meteor shower. It was Ian and Jason's first and they had a great time (we had my green laser pointer to play with between meteors). When I was a kid my mom used to wake me and my brother to watch shooting stars. I've been fascinated by the night sky ever since.

My latest wallpaper, "Tears from Heaven", is dedicated to that night last week with my boys, the nights to come, and those nights many years ago. I hope you enjoy it!

"Gotham Garden (Summer)" Updated

Tue, 17 Aug 2010 12:14:00 GMT

I've posted a new "Gotham Garden (Summer)" revision this morning. I've tweaked the building textures, planted some foreground flowers, and added a few more rooftop gardens. What do you think? Is it a worthy upgrade or should I stick with the original (which is still available in the Pickle Jar).

"Enshrouded" Added to Free gallery

Mon, 16 Aug 2010 14:05:00 GMT

"Enshrouded" is new in the Free Gallery today. Check out my Memberships if you enjoy the freebies!

"Double Rainbow" Tri-screen Added

Mon, 16 Aug 2010 12:05:00 GMT

I've also added the triple-screen version of "Double Rainbow" which I had to render seperately so all versions would be DRATW.

Double Rainbow Dualscreen Added

Tue, 10 Aug 2010 12:14:00 GMT

I've added the dual-screen version of "Double Rainbow" to the gallery today. The triple-screen is still rendering on my other machine and I hope to have it available shortly. Usually the dual and triple are ready at the same time but I had to render separate versions this time so the mirror rainbow wouldn't be cropped out.

Double Rainbow "Final"

Fri, 30 Jul 2010 17:14:00 GMT

I've added my final (?) "Double Rainbow" to the gallery this afternoon. It's been rendering away on my alternate box now quite a few days and is at long last complete. I've moved the camera back to reveal a bit more sky and added a lake in the foreground for some nice "rainbowy" reflections.

The other versions can be found in the Pickle Jar.

Hope you enjoy it and have a great weekend!

"Hexaline" Multiscreens and Other News

Thu, 29 Jul 2010 14:00:00 GMT

A few items to note today. First, I've posted the dual and triple-screen versions of "Hexaline" this afternoon.

I know that abstracts aren't everyone's exact cup of tea, but they are necessary every so often in order to shake out my creative cobwebs. Sort of like REM sleep. They're also fun. I do notice, however, that I've done less and less of them since I started accepting comments and ratings

Which do you prefer? Abstract or "realist"?

In other news, I've added over 150 wallpapers designed to fit 27" 2560 x 1400 displays (like the new iMacs). Members can download the updated zip file here.

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"Hexaline" Updated

Wed, 28 Jul 2010 12:14:00 GMT

I've posted a new version of "Hexaline" this morning, taking it further away from "The Comb" update that it started out to be. The original that I posted yesterday will remain available in the Pickle Jar. The basic theme was very much inspired by the "Giant's Causeway". I would like to do a natural version someday...

"Hexaline" Added

Tue, 27 Jul 2010 12:14:00 GMT

I've added a new abstract, "Hexaline", to the gallery today. I set out to update "The Comb" but took a detour somewhere. Perhaps I will go back to retry the update, but I think this one stands well on its own.

Double Rainbow Updated

Wed, 21 Jul 2010 10:14:00 GMT

I've posted an intermediate update to "Double Raindow" this morning. I'm still playing around with the scene while I work on other projects (it's nice to have more than one renderer) so don't consider it final just yet. You can still find the original, desert version, in the Pickle Jar.

Double Rainbow!

Sat, 17 Jul 2010 09:14:00 GMT

With my tounge planted firmly in cheek I offer my latest wallpaper, "Double Raindow". I spent all of one afternoon putting it together and, yes, it's based on that double rainbow. It was a fun break from the more complex stuff.

I know a lot of people are laughing at ol' "Hungry Bear", but I found his enthusiasm refreshing. Here's to enjoying all that nature has to offer!

"Subarctic" Multiscreens Added

Wed, 14 Jul 2010 10:00:00 GMT

I've added the dual and triple-screen versions of "Subarctic" to the Members Gallery this morning. I hope to have the empty version available shortly.

"Subarctic" Ice-Only Verison Added

Sat, 10 Jul 2010 10:24:00 GMT

I've added an "ice-only" version of "Subarctic" to the Pickle Jar this morning for those who requested it.

"Subarctic" Updated

Fri, 09 Jul 2010 13:24:00 GMT

I've posted an update to "Subarctic" this afternoon. The beluga has been exchanged for an orca and I've given the ice a little more texture. You can find my first draft in the Pickle Jar. Thanks for the feedback!

"Beginning of the End" Added To Freebies

Tue, 06 Jul 2010 10:54:00 GMT

I've added "Beginning of the End" to the freebies today. It's been a popular piece with my Members and I hope the rest of you enjoy it as well!

"Extrasolar" Multiscreens Added

Thu, 01 Jul 2010 10:30:00 GMT

I've added the dual and triple-screen versions of "Extrasolar" this morning.

"Extrasolar" Second Render Added

Tue, 29 Jun 2010 09:30:00 GMT

A couple of renders added today. First is an updated "Shanshui". I've played around with the exposure a bit and the image should look a little less washed out now.

I've also added my second render of "Extrasolar". I've tweaked the shoreline a bit and removed the high level clouds. The multiscreen version has been rendering concurrently on my alternate box and should be ready shortly.

"Extrasolar" WIP Added

Wed, 23 Jun 2010 09:30:00 GMT

I've added "Extrasolar" to the gallery this morning, and it is very much a work-in-progress. I don't usually post projects that are quite this "unfinished" but I won't be able to work on it for the next couple of days and it does make a nice wallpaper in this simple form. I do have some ideas on what to add next, but feel free to share you own in the comments thread.

I went back and forth between Vue d'Esprit and Terragen for this project, but finally stuck with Vue because I just couldn't get a decent, noise-free, high resolution render out of Terragen. I'm sure it is possible and I will have to explore the settings more thoroughly, but for now I am happy with Vue's output.

Stay tuned, more to come.

"Shanshui" Multiscreens Added

Mon, 21 Jun 2010 10:30:00 GMT

After a lengthy render I've added the dual and triple-screen versions of "Shanshui" to the gallery this morning. I hope you enjoy them!

I'm also working on a new project but it has taken a bit longer than normal because I've had to start using Terragen for it rather than my old standby Vue d'Esprit. As always I am learning as I go. Stay tuned!