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Working on an overhaul

I recently decided to redesign my entire web site. I still haven't made up my mind if I'm going to use a CMS (Content Management System) or not. What I have been working on is the new look. I'm creating a whole new set of images in Vue 6 Infinite. I've been so disappointed in my last design of my web site that I avoid it. It lacks the creativity I so enjoy. My new design is going to actually be a grove of trees. My design will match my domain for the first time in years. I'm hoping to make it a bit whimsical and mystical as that is the type of art that I enjoy the most.

I'm also thinking of using Spritely to help make the appearance a little more fun! I wouldn't animate a lot, but I'm thinking a layer of mist/fog and a layer with a few glowing lights might be nice. Some of the examples in their Gallery show that you can clearly use it in the background and have the page content on top of it. 

Last Updated on Tuesday, 27 April 2010 19:29
 

New Egyptian Buildings

I'm so excited to try out my newest buy from Cornucopia3D.com. I bought the Temple of Horus by Realms Art.

Temple of Horus

I'll have to wait a week or two before I have time to try it out, but it looks great! I ended up adding a whole series of new Egyptian products to my wish list.

I've always liked the Meshbox Designs products, I added all of theirs but I also went to their site to check the cost of getting the whole collection at once. They're a great deal.

I also liked the 7 Keepers of Magic by Norbert Garaj.

7 Keepers of Magic

Just lovely. 

Cornucopia3D is offering Vue 7 Pioneer for free!

 

 

Last Updated on Friday, 05 June 2009 12:12
 

Daz is having a great sale!

Wow! Daz'z newest sale is a great one! They're calling it the Economic Stimulus Bundle. It's $1300 of software for only $199. You get:

  • Carrara 6.1 Pro
  • Hexagon 2.5
  • Bryce 6.1
  • Mimic Lite
  • Mimic Pro
  • Mimic Pro for LightWave

It's a fantastic deal and makes me regret being one of the people who bought early. I bought Carrara 5, Hexagon 2.5, and Bryce 6.1. For me to upgrade to these same versions without using this bundle would cost me $149.98 to upgrade my Carrara 5 alone, $69.95 for Mimic Lite, $199.95 for Mimic Pro, $299.95 for Mimic Pro for LightWave. $719.83 just for me to upgrade to this exact package. 

If you've thought of working with 3D programs this is a fantastic opportunity.

Daz Economic Stimulus Bundle $1000 of software for $100

 

 

Change In Scope

I'm making my first announcements in months. I am changing the scope of my work and will no longer be accepting new web site clients. I have spent so much of my time doing code research and code work that I haven't had time to express my creativity. And being able to express my creativity is the reason I started this company.

To keep up with what new clients want for their web sites, I have neglected and ignored the sites of my long time clients and even my own site. I haven't created a piece of artwork since last fall and I miss it horribly. 

I have a short list of tasks to finish for a few clients, then I will be making some updates to the sites of some of my oldest clients. They haven't asked for them and have been very patient for the things that they have asked for; I just want to do it for them. 

Then I will begin creating artwork again. I will re-design this web site to reflect my return to an artistic focus. 

I will be willing to create artwork for people as a form of work, but I will not be creating or managing people's web sites anymore. 

I am excited to be making these changes and wish you all the best and hope that you'll come back to see the new art as it is added. 

 

 

 

Updated Galleries

I have finished updating the galleries. Feel free to have a look around and let me know what you think.
 
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