Try this you will need some plugins like Solo said you can get 30 day trial of artisan.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wIcHHsjQ-Mo&list=FLBKlq_AxA8_7mukGP58Serg&index=6&feature=plpp_video

You can add a gradient fill in illustrator.

Jonathan

Mate I normally find it quicker to make materials like that rather than hunt them down. A few minutes in PS rather than an hour on the web.

Thanks everyone! 😄

Rich, those look like what I'm looking for! I'll take a look through them.

John, knowing your beautiful textures, I would love to see what you have. But only if it's not too much trouble. Don't spend much time on it. I don't need it to be washed out as in the photo, just a light shade.

I tell you my opinion. I have no doubt that you have talent. But I see only a few models that you can sell. The rest is very primitive. You have to make an impression with your models. 😄

It may be rammed earth, but that earth must have been mixed with a little portland cement, which is common. I just assume this from the color in the image. But you could shine a blue tinted light at something and get the same effect in a photograph, couldn't you?

Yes, the brain is very colorful, but as soon as it is exposed to air, it reverts to a uniform grey color.

Or, maybe that's the "color by layer" effect at work?

I truly didn't think about that when I uploaded the model. I guess a colorful brain is kind of strange.

http://www.10ravens.com/textures/texture-wood-planks-00181-01-tiled-11794.html

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Found it TIG and yes that is exactly what is needed.... I DO hope you work for Google.

Thank you for all that you do. 👍

@Pete
I was afraid that was going to be the answer 😞
I still haven't gotten the knack of creating "grunged" metals and paint in Thea's Material Editor.

@Gaieus
Interesting: I'll take a closer look at this. Thank you.
It looks like I'll stick with instancing vegetation models and using Pete's metal materials in Thea.

@simon
The tutorial is just way out of my league. I have Genetica, but never learned how to use it properly. The tutorial program appears to be even more "professional".

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Nice collection indeed!

thanks John. I did see that one but its not a real good example because when its viewed in SU it appears as if the back wheel is off the ground!!

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Thanks I didn't see that!

Thanks for the link John, looks interesting.

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These are fairly good:

http://forums.sketchucation.com/viewtopic.php?f=40&t=21216
If you're looking to spend money, I recommend these:

http://www.cadplants.com/index.php

Sorry, I coulda googled that. Very interesting. I went to Pinang near there but didn't make it to Sumatra. (One of my favorite coffees though!). Don't travel so much lately myself. Have to stay put and try to make a living.

Peter

thanks Dale ,I hope you like this , also as an small new year gift 😄pine 2web.skp1.jpg
another Thea render ,same trees

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It's a great find.

@mike lucey said:

Thanks José, Nice Silver Birch Tree. I have one growing in my garden!

Thanks Mike,
In my rainy and green Asturias we have forests with this tree. It is one of my favourites.