Update, July 2009: I have updated each gallery with a number of images rendered without edge lines. This gives the 3D models a much more distinctive, realistic look. You should definitely take a second look.
I discovered the wonders of computer art very very recently. I found out that Google have released a 3D modeling program called Google SketchUp, including a free version, and decided to give it a try. I was instantly hooked. Since early age, I used to draw, mainly with pencil and crayons but later neglected my fairly developed talent for other hobbies. Later on, I used to paint a lot with water colors, making some fairly nice paintings. And now, in my third incarnation as an artist, I'm using computer software to turn images in my head into reality.
I will present each of my works in an individual gallery, and probably with quite a period between them, since making these 3D images takes TIME. Even relatively simple designs sweep you away, easily turning from a 5-minute escapade into a 30-40-hour project.
Most of the projects will have a rather distinctive military character, so they might not appeal to anyone. For some reason, I found out that I mostly like to draw people with pencil, landscape with watercolors, and precise, technical objects with computer software. I don't know why; maybe because computers allow for a certain sterile precision that you cannot have using your own hands.
A word of caution for 56K dial-up users: For enhanced experience, I thought it would be best if I did not use small-size thumbnails to link to enlarged images, but rather to display them in their full glory within the gallery pages. This might cause a bit of a delay in the loading.
Galleries are sorted chronologically, with the newest at the top. Or you can click these fine little previews to jump into each gallery ...
I hope you'll enjoy them!
This section is dedicated to interior design 3D modeling. The content in this section is created and maintained entirely by my wife. She designs the models and writes the articles. Hopefully, this section will expose this website to yet another segment of readers, mainly the less geeky ones - and women, too, as they are greatly under-represented at Dedoimedo.
Introduction
For many years I had the love and feel for architecture and design. I fished around the Internet for some time, looking for an interior design software that would allow me to convert my two dimensional doodles into beautiful, textured, 3D models. Eventually, The software I chose was Chief Architect Better Homes and Gardens Interior Designer. It boasts all the necessary design features while being reasonably priced.
Interior Designer features various built-in styles, allows the use of both metric and US units and has a material calculator that can price the value of property after the design is finished. However, there are some limitations. Mainly, the software supports conventional home design, so you can't go wild architecturally or design higher than three-story buildings. Still, a creative designer would know how to capitalize on the advantages present, as you will see in the galleries below. Enjoy!
Galleries are sorted chronologically, with the newest at the top. Or you can click these fine little previews to jump into each gallery ... I hope you'll enjoy them!
