Happy New Year to all . . .

Gothic Cathedral ...

Once again  Nomeradona conduct a October Challenge for sketchup-vray artists 

First we would like to thank Al Klagge "klog"  who modeled this beautiful Gothic cathedral. He gave us the blessing to use his model for our October challenge.

You can download his model here: No material - HERE

and Here is the Choir and Nave area which does not have the which doesn't have the North and South porch facades  but light enough to be used in Sketchup - HERE

If you have Sketchup 6 and 7 download the File - HERE
Challenge Detail - HERE
process : Sketchup + vfsu + ps + coffee...

Goals: Camaraderie, celebration, learning from each other, sharing and encouraging excellence through discovery and experimentation.

2nd Place winner SVA October Challenge Winners

CHECK ALL THE IMAGES  :  HERE

Mies Van De Rohe's Barcelon Pavilion...My version

Barcelona Pavilion, originally designed by the German-born architect Ludwig Mies van der Rohe,
the German building used for the 1929 International Exposition in Barcelona, Spain.
Model download : HERE      Flash Abination : HERE      The Making  : HERE      Wood Tutorial : HERE      Water Tutorial : HERE
process : sketchup + vfsu + ps

 

SECRET GARDEN ... SECRET MOUNTAIN ...

nothing special here...just checking which ambient is better the garden or the mountain?

entry in sketchup ur space challenge
process : su + vfsu + ps...

su model | clay render

secret mountain

secret garden

photomatch...

a proposed additional volume/structure using photomatch in sketchup
Process : modelled in sketchup + vray for sketchup + ps

Creative Courtyard Design by ZDesign

Sometimes we are looking for a place which is has taste of outdoors and also offering the privacy of normal room within your home, therefore courtyard is created to fullfil all that need, These spaces are usually created in the backyard, between two buildings or in the center of a building. In the creation of courtyard design usually we are limited with with the sky and landscaping ideas, but  ZDesign give you another solution in creating your own private courtyard with swimming pool and a place to do sunbathing within your home and bring the feel of nature into your courtyard. you could design your own courtyard with creative theme, so could enjoy your sunny day in your courtyard.

 CHECK - HERE

http://dehomedesign.com/

www.dhyra.com featured...Nice Interior Designs Concept by Zorrodesign

Beautiful interior designs concept by artist & designer, Zernan Suarez. You can see more of his works via his DeviantArt galleries - Zorrodesign. According to his 'about me', "To see a piece of artwork is a pleasant experience, and to feel a piece of artwork is a permanent realization."

CHECK - HERE

www.dhyra.com

Architectures & Pool Side Designs Concept By Zorrodesign

Nice exterior and pool side designs concept by artist & designer, Zernan Suarez. You can see more of his works via his DeviantArt galleries - Zorrodesign. According to his 'about me', "To see a piece of artwork is a pleasant experience, and to feel a piece of artwork is a permanent realization."

CHECK - HERE

www.dhyra.com

Image featured in CatchUp – SketchUcation Community News – Edition 1

 

CatchUp – SketchUcation Community News – Edition 1

• ShaderLight Interview with Kate Marshall
• A Day at the Museum’ with Shane Fletcher
• Character Modelling by Eric Lay
• Axeonalias Interview
• oStylus Hands On with Mike
• FotoSketcher
• Artisan Hands On
• LayOut Tips and Tricks
• Learn with Lemire 

Download pdf - February edition - 1
Visit -  www.sketchucation.com - the site with full of information.

If you remember, this vray for sketchup rendered image is one of my entry in September 2010 Chaos Group Vray Render Contest and it's included in one of the pages of CatchUp – SketchUcation Community News – Edition 1

Thank you very much to sketchucation and the Daily Catchup

Vray Render Contest Entries - HERE

Check all the vrayrendered series and tutorial - HERE

One of the page in CatchUp – SketchUcation Community News – Edition 1

Featured Visualizer: Zernan Suarez by Nomeradona

Some of us can still recognize these excellent images done in Vray SketchUp. Who could believe that most of these works were done with the old VraySU 1.05.33.Well, the man behind them is Zernan Suarez, aka "Zdesign". Zernan is one of the famous visualizer at www.cgpinoy.org using Google SketchUp and VraySU. I myself is a fan and  follower of  this man. I love the way he creates his scene with dramatic lighting. Zernan's is also a generous and regular contributor of excellent tutorials when it comes to visualization. 

Let us hear more from Zernan in this mini interview.

Q.Please tell us a bit about yourself.

A. I am Zernan Suarez, my friends call me “Z”. I use “Zdesign” as my username in most of online organization like cgpinoy. I am a Civil Engineering graduate. Unfortunately, I didn’t focus in engineering works. I worked in Jag Jeans Company in the Philippines as a Store Planner/Designer from year 1992 – 2003.

It was year 2004, when I decided to expand my horizon by joining a design company outside the country. At present, I work as an Interior Designer/Visualizer in one of the award winning company here in Dubai, United Arab Emirates.

Q. Tell us about SketchUp, How did you start with this software? Did you use any other modeling programs before?

At first, I used Autocad in 3d modeling, and Coreldraw for my 2d presentations.  I started using SketchUp way back in year 2008, when I joined my current company, were they used 3dmax software for 3d and rendering presentations. I introduced to my boss Google SketchUp- a software that able to produce quick sketchy concepts and multi-interior views using the scene buttons. I found that most of our clients prefer to see instantly  initial concepts, and interior space set-ups without compromising the final concept/ideas produced by 3dmax. From then on, I started exploring further Google SketchUp and Vray by visiting forum websites like asgvis.com and cgpinoy.org. Through the vast tutorials and resources in these sites, together with the help of the community, I had developed my skills in producing 3d models and photo-realistic images using Vray SketchUp. In my personal opinion, SketchUp is a powerful weapon/tool for making preliminary design solutions because designers can interact and modify their concepts, in real time, during presentations.

Q. Please tell us briefly your workflow with  SketchUp.

A. I would like to breakdown my own methodology in visualization and how I incorporate Sketchup and Vray for SketchUp:

• Pencil / Manual sketch draft
• Space Planning / Circulation
• Volume set up / Modeling / Detail
• Shade and Shadow Setting
• Camera Views set up
• Rough test render
• Lighting arrangement
• Color / Texture / Atmosphere
• Others / Accessories / Entourage
• Final touch / Render

Q. What or who inspires you?

A. I am inspired by Zaha Hadid’s form and structure and the minimalist touch of Tadao Ando’s projects. I admire particular work with a simple touch of design, whether it is monochrome, plain texture or simple straight line…it impresses me on how to express art in a nice way.

Q. Any advise to those who are new with visualization.

A. “Patience is a Virtue.” For beginners, never stop practicing. We have a saying “practice makes you perfect”. Honestly, any well known artist/designer/visualizer’s work has been influenced and inspired by another artist, and all of them had started from the scratch.  Finally, try to make your own style/statement as much as possible for this will create your visual identity.

Thank you Zernan!

Below are some of the work of Zernan Suarez. If you want to see more of his work, visit his BLOGSITE and follow him.