by mike | Jul 1, 2015 | Pieces of The Puzzle, Storytelling, The Art of The Craft, The Missing Conversation
Over the weekend, I spent several hours playing with this image in Photoshop CC, trying out various backgrounds and effects. I know what I want to do but, I’m not there yet, so what you see here is the original untouched photo. (Funny how we now feel the need to...
by mike | Dec 31, 2014 | Modeling Techniques, Pieces of The Puzzle, The Missing Conversation
I spend a portion of my mornings walking for exercise on the Cardinal Greenway, a recreational trail built on the right-of-way of a former C&O branch that ran from Cincinnati, Ohio to Chicago, Illinois. The line runs north and south through Richmond and...
by mike | Jun 18, 2014 | Uncategorized |
I don’t have hard evidence to back it up but I have a theory. Scenery is little more than filler for many hobbyists. Something done because it’s expected. Something to cover up the benchwork or to keep the trains off the floor. I’m not saying...
by mike | Jun 11, 2014 | Uncategorized |
Sometimes an illustration conveys more understanding than text. This drawing is from Volume 09 and might help you envision a different way of thinking about a project or hobby related problem. Just replace the emphasis on trees with whatever. Regards,...
by mike | Apr 30, 2014 | The Missing Conversation |
My friend Trevor Marshall has been doing some wonderful tree modeling of late. He’s created some beautiful scenes that truly give a sense of place, rather than the generic look commonly seen on too many layouts. I’m happy to announce that he’s doing...
