Nature's Wonders Sneak Peek Thread

[Ken Gilliland]

Here's what will be in the set:

Australia: Razor Grinder (cicada)
Asia: Large Brown Cicada
Europe: New Forest Cicada
West USA: Putnam's Cicada
East USA: Pharaoh 17-year Cicada (aka Brood X)
Central & South America: Giant Cicada (forewing length: 120mm!)

here's a peek at another one...

 

[Ken Gilliland]

Since I'm working on the Cicada Manual too, I felt it was time to have a cover for it. That, of course, means a main promo render candidate... so here's candidate #1 (rendered in Firefly)... I'm relatively happy with it... it's colorful and the composition jumps.

 

[Sunfire]

I must say it really bugs me.

 

[Flint_Hawk]

It is the font for "Cicadas" that freaks me out. It also draws attention away from the art, which is very good.

 

[Ken Gilliland]

Maybe I'll try another simpler, less wacky font-- but there was something about that font that said cicada to me

Playing around a simpler fonts... you're right, they work better... so I'll go more simple

 

[DanaTA]

Maybe I'll try another simpler, less wacky font-- but there was something about that font that said cicada to me

It must have reminded you of the eyes!

Dana

 

[Ken Gilliland]

I still have some work to do on this guy but thought the first "where am I at with the textures?" test render turned about pretty good...

 

[Miss B]

Really liking the texture of the wings. Very nice indeed.

 

[Ken Gilliland]

Really liking the texture of the wings. Very nice indeed.

Thanks... The non-clear, patterning on the wings was the primary reason this species was chosen

 

[Ken Gilliland]

I did a "sizing" render to show how big my cicadas are compare to Dawn... I generally like insects but have to admit having a bug land on my hand, almost completely covering it, would creep even me out

 

[DanaTA]

I let spiders live. But when one crawls on my hand or something, I do kind of freak and fling it. Usually, this does no harm.

Dana

 

[Ken Gilliland]

I'll be doing a webinar on July 17th (1pm PST) called "Digital Nature" via Zoom. My 90 minute talk will include my background, art and life as a freelance artist plus focuses on my approaches to 3D digital bird-making, techniques and a crash course in composition and marketing.

Digital Nature : 3D Birdman Ken Gilliland | Digital Art Live

 

[Miss B]

I was JUST reading your post about this over at Renderosity. Unfortunately I have a doctor's appointment earlier that day, and not sure if I'll be back in time to attend.

 

[JOdel]

Maybe reduce the width of the yellow outline on the title font? Assuming that the font is done in Photoshop or some such. Or maybe make it an inside stroke rather than an outside one? As it stands, there is clearly a bevel effect on the font, but not on the stroke and it makes the orange part look puffy. it's a bit distracting.

 

[Ken Gilliland]

As you'll see I went with a more traditional font...

My Cicadas of the world have emerged
Nature's Wonders Cicadas of the World

 

[Miss B]

THEY'RE IN THE STORE!!!

 

[Janet]

I did a "sizing" render to show how big my cicadas are compare to Dawn... I generally like insects but have to admit having a bug land on my hand, almost completely covering it, would creep even me out

View attachment 70062

I like this font much better.

 

[Ken Gilliland]

I like this font much better.

I'm happier with it too...

Here's an Iray render of the Large Brown Cicada... I think the set looks pretty good in Iray

 

[Stezza]

I'll be doing a webinar on July 17th (1pm PST) called "Digital Nature" via Zoom. My 90 minute talk will include my background, art and life as a freelance artist plus focuses on my approaches to 3D digital bird-making, techniques and a crash course in composition and marketing.

Digital Nature : 3D Birdman Ken Gilliland | Digital Art Live

got an email from Digital Art Live ( dunno how ) about your webinar with my name and that I have bought some of your bundles @Ken Gilliland

just wondering how he would have got this info.

 

[DanaTA]

got an email from Digital Art Live ( dunno how ) about your webinar with my name and that I have bought some of your bundles @Ken Gilliland

just wondering how he would have got this info.

Me, too! How did this guy get my email address?

Dana