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    • ken28875K Offline
      ken28875
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      [quote="Pilou"]I suppose some are yours ? πŸ˜‰

      Oui, oui. Some of them are mine. πŸ˜‰ Do you play the game, Pilou?

      @ Pete (Solo): in case you read this post, were you finally able to play and enjoy Simcity?

      Good day to you.

      _KN

      Follow Your Dreams.

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      • pbacotP Offline
        pbacot
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        Love all of your work, Ken. I appreciate the artistry you used in using the Skylander style in various ways, so all the models carry the same graphic and fantasy world character! Then you are doing all the composition and coloring for a finished presentation-- all with the same feel.! Wow!

        MacOSX MojaveSketchUp Pro v19 Twilight v2 Thea v3 PowerCADD

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        • pilouP Offline
          pilou
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          @unknownuser said:

          Do you play the game, Pilou?

          No Sorry, I had play the old versions in the past! 😳

          I prefer now more zen game! 😎
          10 minutes for learning rules, 9 lives for arrive to the nirvana! πŸ€“
          (it's not me πŸ’š

          http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-uvfmp1EzrZQ/T474Oq7uyuI/AAAAAAAAAI0/dxm7_kxQQZQ/s640/59601879.jpg

          http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-RT9Qj0YlS_Y/T474fK9t1MI/AAAAAAAAAKs/9BkVSIS4xcw/s640/goban-cover-2.jpg

          http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-tuI3716sPYU/T474gi3GPzI/AAAAAAAAAK8/Zo1fiFbr13U/s640/j-go-goban.jpg

          http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-HDpFsNwSGXA/T474Q5x67GI/AAAAAAAAAJU/f4ZsJ2uZsgE/s640/59602290.jpg

          Frenchy Pilou
          Is beautiful that please without concept!
          My Little site :)

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          • ken28875K Offline
            ken28875
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            @pbacot said:

            Love all of your work, Ken. I appreciate the artistry you used in using the Skylander style in various ways, so all the models carry the same graphic and fantasy world character! Then you are doing all the composition and coloring for a finished presentation-- all with the same feel.! Wow!

            Thanks for your kind comment, Peter. πŸ‘ Glad you like them. It really enjoyed working on them. Something whimsical and fun, kind of different form the realistic hardcore fantasy style I always do.

            @unknownuser said:

            I prefer now more zen game! 😎

            Interesting game. Maybe you should build that in Sketchup and render it. πŸ˜‰

            Here are some older stuff from Rift.

            http://i593.photobucket.com/albums/tt12/ken28875/Rift Concepts/A_F_iron_pine_outpost_01_old_zps04c44b9c.jpg

            http://i593.photobucket.com/albums/tt12/ken28875/Rift Concepts/A_F_iron_pine_outpost_01_zps14828a99.jpg

            This tree is huge, spanning hundreds of meters. You can actually walk inside the trunk to go from one side to the other.

            http://i593.photobucket.com/albums/tt12/ken28875/Rift Concepts/A_F_mathosia_ancestral_tree_bridge_01_zps67b41c42.jpg

            http://i593.photobucket.com/albums/tt12/ken28875/Rift Concepts/tree_section_zps4abb7c6b.jpg

            http://i593.photobucket.com/albums/tt12/ken28875/Rift Concepts/A_F_ancestral_tree_mausoleum_zps5cbd922a.jpg

            http://i593.photobucket.com/albums/tt12/ken28875/Rift Concepts/A_F_mathosia_ancestral_mausoleum_01_zpsbc9a39fe.jpg

            Have a wonderful weekend! β˜€

            _KN

            Sketchup for Sci-Fi Art:
            http://forums.sketchucation.com/viewtopic.php?f=81&t=27030
            My interview with Nomer:
            http://sketchupvrayresources.blogspot.com/2012/05/q-and-with-our-featured-artist-ken.html
            My interview with Sketchupartists.org:
            http://www.sketchupartists.org/spotlight/artists/sketchup-art-in-the-online-game-industry/

            Follow Your Dreams.

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            • ken28875K Offline
              ken28875
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              Hi guys,

              I hope you had a great weekend.

              Here's something different from the other conceptual sketchup models. Instead of doing detailed Sketchup models, I sometimes sketch on top of simple Sketchup models to add details that would take a long time to do in Sketchup.

              Have a wonderful week!

              _KN

              http://i593.photobucket.com/albums/tt12/ken28875/Rift Concepts/Bahmi_architecture_Temples_large_sketches_zps2d63447e.jpg

              http://i593.photobucket.com/albums/tt12/ken28875/Rift Concepts/Bahmi_architecture_Temples_large_skp_lines_zps55065112.jpg

              Sketchup for Sci-Fi Art:
              http://forums.sketchucation.com/viewtopic.php?f=81&t=27030
              My interview with Nomer:
              http://sketchupvrayresources.blogspot.com/2012/05/q-and-with-our-featured-artist-ken.html
              My interview with Sketchupartists.org:
              http://www.sketchupartists.org/spotlight/artists/sketchup-art-in-the-online-game-industry/

              Follow Your Dreams.

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              • pilouP Offline
                pilou
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                @unknownuser said:

                add details that would take a long time to do in Sketchup.

                But forms are yet massively present πŸ˜„

                Frenchy Pilou
                Is beautiful that please without concept!
                My Little site :)

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                • ken28875K Offline
                  ken28875
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                  @unknownuser said:

                  But forms are yet massively present πŸ˜„

                  Thanks for your comment, Pilou.

                  Here are some more sketches of fantasy architecture done for the MMO Rift.

                  As usual, they are sketched on top of Sketchup models.

                  Take care,

                  _KN

                  http://i593.photobucket.com/albums/tt12/ken28875/Rift Concepts/Kelari_architecture_temples_01_02_zpsd188c347.jpg

                  http://i593.photobucket.com/albums/tt12/ken28875/Rift Concepts/temples_skp_zps4c279c8e.jpg

                  http://i593.photobucket.com/albums/tt12/ken28875/Rift Concepts/Kelari_house_concept_01_zps41130deb.jpg

                  http://i593.photobucket.com/albums/tt12/ken28875/Rift Concepts/Kelari_architecture_windmills_03_04_zpse357c36b.jpg

                  http://i593.photobucket.com/albums/tt12/ken28875/Rift Concepts/Kelari_architecture_windmills_01_02_zpsb4e7ccb6.jpg

                  Sketchup for Sci-Fi Art:
                  http://forums.sketchucation.com/viewtopic.php?f=81&t=27030
                  My interview with Nomer:
                  http://sketchupvrayresources.blogspot.com/2012/05/q-and-with-our-featured-artist-ken.html
                  My interview with Sketchupartists.org:
                  http://www.sketchupartists.org/spotlight/artists/sketchup-art-in-the-online-game-industry/

                  Follow Your Dreams.

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                  • hellnbakH Offline
                    hellnbak
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                    It's completely inconceivable to me that one person could churn out so many fantastic creations. You are like an amazing-idea factory, and in comparison I'm like a guy puttering in his garage.

                    WOW 😲 πŸ‘

                    "Politicians are just like diapers -- they need to be changed often, and for the same reason"

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                    • iichiversiiI Offline
                      iichiversii
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                      Ken as usual I'm in awe looking at your work, looking forward to seen some more

                      Bring on the Rain...

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                      • jo-keJ Offline
                        jo-ke
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                        Wow, as usual!

                        http://www.zz7.de

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                        • A Offline
                          Adorno
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                          It's beyond me how one person can create all this.
                          Fast, high quality production. Your employer must love you πŸ˜„

                          Would be cool to see actual renders of the Dive Bar and Maxis.

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                          • ken28875K Offline
                            ken28875
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                            @adorno said:

                            It's beyond me how one person can create all this.
                            Fast, high quality production. Your employer must love you πŸ˜„

                            Would be cool to see actual renders of the Dive Bar and Maxis.

                            Thanks for your kind comments, Adorno.

                            Your profile says "SketchUp use: game and/or sci-fi modelling". I would love to hear more about what you do with Sketchup if you don't mind my asking. Thanks!

                            Have a great day!

                            _KN

                            Follow Your Dreams.

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                            • A Offline
                              Adorno
                              last edited by

                              I make models for (historical) mods (the little known indie game Mount&Blade), and fun.
                              But very poorly - not even close to your level.

                              Here are a few models:

                              http://tw.greywool.com/i/t/-VgOc.jpg

                              http://tw.greywool.com/i/t/jCI2G.jpg

                              http://tw.greywool.com/i/t/7dM60.jpg

                              http://tw.greywool.com/i/t/qnx0p.jpg

                              http://tw.greywool.com/i/t/XQstx.jpg

                              http://tw.greywool.com/i/t/7NIWH.jpg

                              Anyway, back to you now. This thread is great inspiration and motivation πŸ˜„

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                              • teufT Offline
                                teuf
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                                Hi Ken

                                Wow !
                                My eyes fell and are rolling on the floor... I can't understand how can someone achieve a such a high level. You are awesome.
                                And you are as good artist than good technician.
                                Thanks to share this, it's good feed
                                Before I thought I was an human now I realize I'm only an ant πŸ˜‰

                                Best regards
                                Teuf

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                                • ken28875K Offline
                                  ken28875
                                  last edited by

                                  Hi there,

                                  I hope you had a great weekend (long one for the people in the US - Memorial Day).

                                  Here's a couple of hotels.

                                  Cheers!

                                  _KN

                                  http://i593.photobucket.com/albums/tt12/ken28875/Simcity 5/C_Tourism_W2D2_High_Rise_Hotel_02_01_Detailed_Concept_zps6450b531.jpg~original

                                  http://i593.photobucket.com/albums/tt12/ken28875/Simcity 5/C_Tourism_W2D2_High_Rise_Hotel_01_01_Detailed_Concept_zps779979c8.jpg~original

                                  Sketchup for Sci-Fi Art:
                                  http://forums.sketchucation.com/viewtopic.php?f=81&t=27030
                                  My interview with Sketchupartists.org:
                                  http://www.sketchupartists.org/spotlight/artists/sketchup-art-in-the-online-game-industry/
                                  My interview with Nomer:
                                  http://sketchupvrayresources.blogspot.com/2012/05/q-and-with-our-featured-artist-ken.html
                                  Texturing Tutorials:
                                  http://www.sketchupartists.org/tutorials/sketchup-and-photoshop/art-of-sketchup-texture-workflow/

                                  Follow Your Dreams.

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                                  • ken28875K Offline
                                    ken28875
                                    last edited by

                                    @adorno said:

                                    I make models for (historical) mods (the little known indie game Mount&Blade), and fun.
                                    But very poorly - not even close to your level.

                                    --> Hi Adorno. Your models are great. I like them. They reminded of the works I did on Gods and Heroes (Mythological MMO from the Roman Empire http://godsandheroes.com/). Your project (Mount&Blade) looks pretty cool. πŸ‘

                                    @teuf said:

                                    Hi Ken
                                    Wow !
                                    My eyes fell and are rolling on the floor... I can't understand how can someone achieve a such a high level. You are awesome.
                                    And you are as good artist than good technician.

                                    --> Bonjour Teuf. Merci beaucoup for your kind words. Bonne journee!

                                    Hello everyone,

                                    Here are some more Simcity concepts.

                                    Have a good day!

                                    _KN

                                    http://i593.photobucket.com/albums/tt12/ken28875/Simcity 5/C_Gen_W3D1_Boutique_11_01_Detailed_Concept_zpsf96afa69.jpg~original

                                    http://i593.photobucket.com/albums/tt12/ken28875/Simcity 5/C_Gen_W2D1_BigBoxStore_01_01_Detailed_Concept_zps62847454.jpg~original

                                    http://i593.photobucket.com/albums/tt12/ken28875/Simcity 5/R_Gen_W2D1_Ranch_01_01_Detailed_Concept_zps7ba57819.jpg~original

                                    My interview with Sketchupartists.org:
                                    http://www.sketchupartists.org/spotlight/artists/sketchup-art-in-the-online-game-industry/
                                    Sketchup for Sci-Fi Art:
                                    http://forums.sketchucation.com/viewtopic.php?f=81&t=27030
                                    My interview with Nomer:
                                    http://sketchupvrayresources.blogspot.com/2012/05/q-and-with-our-featured-artist-ken.html
                                    Texturing Tutorials:
                                    http://www.sketchupartists.org/tutorials/sketchup-and-photoshop/art-of-sketchup-texture-workflow/

                                    Follow Your Dreams.

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                                    • ken28875K Offline
                                      ken28875
                                      last edited by

                                      @hellnbak said:

                                      It's completely inconceivable to me that one person could churn out so many fantastic creations. You are like an amazing-idea factory, and in comparison I'm like a guy puttering in his garage.

                                      WOW 😲 πŸ‘

                                      Thanks for your kind words, Mr. M. You might be puttering in your garage as you say, but I saw the stuff that came of that magic garage of yours: wonderful car models and super renders of gas station and other buildings...from Sketchup without any rendering engines! Wow πŸ‘

                                      @iichiversii said:

                                      Ken as usual I'm in awe looking at your work, looking forward to seen some more

                                      Thanks for your nice comment, iichiversii. See below for more images. πŸ˜‰

                                      @jo-ke said:

                                      Wow, as usual!

                                      Thank you very much, jo-ke!

                                      A few more Simcity concepts:

                                      This Dive Bar below was the first assignment on my first day at work @ EA/Maxis.

                                      http://i593.photobucket.com/albums/tt12/ken28875/Simcity 5/C_Ext_W1D1_DiveBar_01_01_zps426b3370.jpg

                                      Burgers and fries, anyone?

                                      http://i593.photobucket.com/albums/tt12/ken28875/Simcity 5/C_Gen_W2D1_Fast_Food_01_01_Detailed_Concept_zpsf7244572.jpg~original

                                      Just a simple apartment building.

                                      http://i593.photobucket.com/albums/tt12/ken28875/Simcity 5/R_Gen_W2D3_Apartment_01_01_Detailed_Concept_zpsfec2d410.jpg

                                      Thanks for visiting! πŸ˜‰

                                      _KN

                                      Sketchup for Fantasy Art:
                                      http://forums.sketchucation.com/viewtopic.php?f=81&t=27028
                                      My interview with Sketchupartists.org:
                                      http://www.sketchupartists.org/spotlight/artists/sketchup-art-in-the-online-game-industry/
                                      My interview with Nomer:
                                      http://sketchupvrayresources.blogspot.com/2012/05/q-and-with-our-featured-artist-ken.html
                                      Texturing Tutorials:
                                      http://www.sketchupartists.org/tutorials/sketchup-and-photoshop/art-of-sketchup-texture-workflow/

                                      Follow Your Dreams.

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                                      • ken28875K Offline
                                        ken28875
                                        last edited by

                                        Hi guys,

                                        I hope you had a wonderful weekend.

                                        So I finally got the green light to post the concepts I did for Simcity 5 (http://www.simcity.com/).

                                        Here are some of them at larger resolution than the ones I posted earlier. Keep checking this thread as I will add more concepts whenever I have time.

                                        For those of you who have played the game, you may recognize some of the buildings.

                                        Comments + questions are welcome.

                                        Thanks for stopping by.

                                        _KN

                                        http://i593.photobucket.com/albums/tt12/ken28875/Simcity 5/R_Gen_W3D2_Luxury_Condos_03_01_Detailed_Concept_a_zps6636140e.jpg~original

                                        http://i593.photobucket.com/albums/tt12/ken28875/Simcity 5/R_Gen_W3D2_Luxury_Condos_03_01_Detailed_Concept_b_zpsdfb93448.jpg~original

                                        http://i593.photobucket.com/albums/tt12/ken28875/Simcity 5/C_Landmark_W3D2_BigBenGeorgian_02_01_DetailedConcept_zps48c88d70.jpg~original

                                        http://i593.photobucket.com/albums/tt12/ken28875/Simcity 5/C_Gen_W3D1_Boutique_09_01_Detailed_Concept_zps318770f8.jpg~original

                                        Sketchup for Sci-Fi Art:
                                        http://forums.sketchucation.com/viewtopic.php?f=81&t=27030
                                        My interview with Sketchupartists.org:
                                        http://www.sketchupartists.org/spotlight/artists/sketchup-art-in-the-online-game-industry/
                                        My interview with Nomer:
                                        http://sketchupvrayresources.blogspot.com/2012/05/q-and-with-our-featured-artist-ken.html

                                        Follow Your Dreams.

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                                        • ken28875K Offline
                                          ken28875
                                          last edited by

                                          Hi there,

                                          Here's a couple of trailer homes for Simcity.

                                          Have a great day!

                                          _KN

                                          http://i593.photobucket.com/albums/tt12/ken28875/Simcity 5/R_Gen_W1D1_Travel_Trailer_01_01_Detailed_Concept_zps510493e7.jpg~original

                                          http://i593.photobucket.com/albums/tt12/ken28875/Simcity 5/R_Gen_W1D1_Trailer_Park_01_01_Detailed_Concept_zpsb9c1dee5.jpg~original

                                          Sketchup for Sci-Fi Art:
                                          http://forums.sketchucation.com/viewtopic.php?f=81&t=27030
                                          My interview with Sketchupartists.org:
                                          http://www.sketchupartists.org/spotlight/artists/sketchup-art-in-the-online-game-industry/
                                          My interview with Nomer:
                                          http://sketchupvrayresources.blogspot.com/2012/05/q-and-with-our-featured-artist-ken.html
                                          Texturing Tutorials:
                                          http://www.sketchupartists.org/tutorials/sketchup-and-photoshop/art-of-sketchup-texture-workflow/

                                          Follow Your Dreams.

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                                          • pilouP Offline
                                            pilou
                                            last edited by

                                            Very cool as usual! β˜€

                                            Frenchy Pilou
                                            Is beautiful that please without concept!
                                            My Little site :)

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