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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
                      last edited by

                      @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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                        Adorno
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                        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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                                      • ccaponigroC Offline
                                        ccaponigro
                                        last edited by

                                        Beautifully done. I supose there not ADA compliant ether. (Ha)

                                        cfcaia.com

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                                          Adorno
                                          last edited by

                                          Impressive. The red car looks kind of small, and it's also a nice car for someone living in a 'shed'. πŸ˜„

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                                          • ken28875K Offline
                                            ken28875
                                            last edited by

                                            @unknownuser said:

                                            Very cool as usual! β˜€

                                            >> Merci, Pilou.

                                            @ccaponigro said:

                                            Beautifully done. I supose there not ADA compliant ether. (Ha)

                                            >> Thanks, Ccaponigro. I included ADA compliance in the design of some of my first concepts, but the Art Director told that we can skip it and have a more simplified design since these buildings are for video games.

                                            @adorno said:

                                            Impressive. The red car looks kind of small, and it's also a nice car for someone living in a 'shed'. πŸ˜„

                                            >> Thank you for your kind words, Adorno. Similar to my answer above, vehicles, props and people are also simplified and smaller than real life proportions.

                                            **Hello everyone,

                                            It has been a while I have not posted some stuff for Rift. (http://www.riftgame.com/en/)

                                            So I dug out some older conceptual models I did.

                                            Have a great day! β˜€

                                            _KN**

                                            http://i593.photobucket.com/albums/tt12/ken28875/Rift Concepts/A_P_small_temple_new_zps31e28f20.jpg~original

                                            http://i593.photobucket.com/albums/tt12/ken28875/Rift Concepts/A_P_small_temple_01_zps1147c677.jpg~original

                                            http://i593.photobucket.com/albums/tt12/ken28875/Rift Concepts/A_P_temple_small_01_zps3412baab.jpg~original

                                            http://i593.photobucket.com/albums/tt12/ken28875/Rift Concepts/A_P_dwarven_01_sketchup_render_zps78ed54f3.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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