Render Bender

by | Jul 18, 2016 | Sketch Book

After a few weeks of cascading computer issues I did some massive overhauls and updates to my system and yet still can’t get the lighting functions in Max to work. Grrrrr. This is particularly problematic when part of your object illuminates out. Apparently...

Maps, maps, more maps!

by | May 30, 2016 | Sketch Book

So it turns out there are a lot of different maps to learn. Diffuse maps, normal maps, spec maps, gloss maps – oh my! I’ve got most of them applied to my ammo box here, but I haven’t quiet figured out how to get that chrome/glossy look on the handles...

Sword & Shield

by | May 8, 2016 | Sketch Book

My latest 3D assignment is a sword and shield. Weaponry is always a good time… provided one isn’t pointed directly at you that is. My theme may require a bit of explaination. The inital impulse is to go very World of Warcraft with things like this but it...

Nostalgia Racer

by | Apr 16, 2016 | Sketch Book

I don’t know why, but since I started these lessons, I’ve been wanting to build a GT Snowracer. I wish I knew what the connection was, I’m sure it’s not that deep. Anyway, I’ve been picking away at this one just for giggles but it came...

Dead Duck Pin UP

by | Apr 6, 2016 | Sketch Book

A few months ago I had the great pleasure of doing a pin-up for my buddy Jay Fosgitt’s new book, DEAD DUCK AND ZOMBIE CHICK: RISING FROM THE GRAVE. Jay’s work is always so much fun and I’m absolutely loving the new character designs. Visit the Dead...