beautiful work

yeah it's funny, I was referencing a totally different picture, but a lot of these shots are pretty darn similar

I can see the resemblance for sure! Teide looks pretty incredible.

the pixellation tends toward abstraction, really relevant to things I'm wanting to explore. It's more painterly than pixellated, more about transmitting color and light

high drama lighting, surprising color pairings. Sparse with their reveals, they're not beating you over the head with epic shots. They're kind of subtle, you almost have to look for them

texture and color and way they broke up the dioramas just looks so good, every room

you reminded me—recently learned that vagrant story did a very controlled rim lighting with a similar approach

Early on I felt bad for reusing similar geometry and textures, like I was being lazy. Later I realized that this was actually a helpful technique to create a visual cohesion. In graphic design they call it repetition of forms. Same principle applies in 3D.

Though in another sense it is profoundly productive because you are honing one of the sharpest weapon of an artist—the ability to listen and feel with nuance, and the ability to create from that feeling with intention.

I like it for a lot of reasons. I like it because it forces you to slow down and think deeply. I like it because it is unpredictable and often causes you to make something you've not made before. I like it because it is in no way "productive"; it's personal, and often restful.

not the focus here but those mountains look real good

also my personal take but I think a level of self assurance and emotional regulation goes a long way. You're doing cool work, so are they, seems like it would be cool to talk. I think a certain amount of boldness signals you're a professional—and also makes you feel better, not worse about yourself

maybe goes without saying but I generally prioritize messaging people who have a level of decision making power

messaging a designer or artist or whatever usually results in "I'll look into that for you!" which typically doesn't go anywhere. Unless it does, who knows 🤷‍♂️