I've been working on an illustration for a new book by Albert Thor. A combination of 3D modeled elements, digital photography and hand-drawn diagrams.

A character I am building for a quick Hallowe'en greeting.

This weekend I installed the carving that I just completed for Jason and Paula and their kids. Installation went well and I was treated to a delicious brunch and a nice stroll on Protection Island.

Based on a cool handcrafted wooden toy in my artifact collection. Digitally modeled in Silo2.1

This carving (all 5 parts) are finally getting some paint. I'm hoping for completion this week.

I'm working on a cover design for the Gold Edition of Albert Thor's Philosophical Thriller. Combination of low tech ink spatter and computer imagery.

Last night I built a simple 'monster' truck with egg wheels for the 3rd scene in my little film.

A mock-up of a scene in a little animation project I'm puttering with.

Some props I'm building for future illustrations.

A new model I am building for VA3D. It is almost completed and ready to go.

Another portion of the top panel for the carving I'm currently working on.

This is a detail of a small portion of a carving I am doing for the Metz family, of Protection Island BC. This will be an extensive carving with 3 panels and 2 applied shapes.

I've been getting little bits of work done on this digital model.

Some flowers I am building for a digital illustration.

I am working on two separate digital 3D projects here. A Spring/Summer illustration which will feature the lantern; and a funny fantasy creature called the Ardvarkosaurus. I have just completed his 'hands'

A new character I'm building in Silo3D.

This is a model I'm building to help an artist in Buffalo NY. It will be a prop in a larger model that she is building.

One of the many VectorArt3D models I've completed over the last week or so.

I am now starting to 'grow' digital models of trees in a great application called Arbora. Very Cool! This is an early test of some large and small trees.

I've been doing some simple experiments with a cool piece of software called IvyGenerator - created by Thomas Luft. Simple and fun!

This interlocked star assembly was built by Stefan at the Silo Users Forum. He loaned it to me so I could play too.

I've been working on our annual Christmas Greeting. A sneak peek at the 'set'.

This is a character I've been thinking about for a long time, and have finally decided to build.

Sorry, it's been a while since I posted. This package has been completed and CD's manufactured. Steve's CD release parties should begin soon!

Photography is completed and layout work begins!

Painting continues now on this carving. I will finish paint today, and tomorrow it is off to the photographer's studio!

I've been working on a carving for Steven Palmer's newest CD: Morning Road. This is a detail. I hope to start painting it by the end of the week.

A new model I have just completed for VectorArt 3D. This should prove to be a popular holiday-themed model for CNC operators.

I've been spending time learning the process of UVmapping my digital models and painting textures for them. Some ceramic tests.

I'm building an Illustration using digital models of artifacts that I have recently added to my collection. Inset shows a scan of one of the bottles.

I've been working on this one off and on for the last couple weeks. I photographed Gerry in our driveway and created the illustrations for the project from those photos.

Today I put the final varnish on these. They are each 7 inches by 7 inches and have a nice jewel-like quality. See larger images in the Fragments section of my gallery.

Here is a detail of the second carving in this pair. Carving is now completed and paint will begin this week.

A set of two carvings (7.5 x 7.5 x 2 inches each); that I am carving to take along on a trip to Winnipeg next month.

A new character I'm building for a little animation project.

He's ALIVE! I've finished the modelling of this character and have rigged him to a basic skeleton for posing. Still some work to do on his mane, and colour details.

This week I've been working on a couple character models, some new models for VA3D, and I created a UVmapping tutorial for my friend Jeff Rodriguez.

My work on this Challenge entry continues. Last night I got the little tentacled guy textured, rigged, and in the scene.

Yesterday was Fathers Day, and my lovely wife took me for a pedicure at a local resort/spa. We had a great time and I went for the paint too - cause I love paint.

The female Bandersnorp has emerged from the Tha'arken column to get the attention of the wandering male.

Here you see the first pair of Fergullian Starsnout Bandersnorps in captivity.

This is a character I've been working on (along with real work) this week. He is for a challenge at Sttratacafe.com

Well I'm still working on this model, my most detailed for VA3D to date. Hope to have it completed SOON!

A new VA3D design. Almost half way through the basic modelling.

I have been lax about updating Studio News lately only because I have been down with a cold. One of my current projects, repackaging an album for my friend Steven Palmer.

This week one of my projects is a CD package for Dawn Tyndall of The Tyndall Effect. I'm really enjoyng this project, which is all about illustrating our inner light.

I'm just finishing up work on the pair of "surfer" designs I'm building for VectorArt3D.com. I really like the way the figures are turning out.

I've just begun a small group of surf-themed models for VectorArt3D.com. The "Hawaiian" design on the right is completed.

This last week I've spent a great deal of time learning to control the HairFX in Strata3D. I can't show the job I'm working on (yet); but these tests were pretty cool.

Today Dyan and I celebrate our 5th year of marital bliss! It has been 5 years of absolute heaven.

It has been a busy week; and next week looks even more hectic. A few projects: Icon Design, Business Card for a Babysitter, VA3D Champagne motif, and Portfolio Image layout - this for my friend Linda Neville.

I spent this week (and last) working on a number of projects; all digital. Some logo design & redesign; a CD cover illustration; a few new models for VectorArt3D and some digital 3D stuff just for fun.

Here are two of the characters for a digital 3d illustration I have just started working on. More to come soon.

I'm just finishing the paint on these small carvings. After photographing, the one on the left is off to Hong Kong.

Last night I spent a bit more time with the Silo2 public beta. It sure is a nice app. I have a few things on the go today, and hope to share pics later today.

I started this carving last year (based on the digital illustration) but have only now begun to carve it.

Today I put the first application of paint on this carving. ( I also worked on a few things in the computer and did some carving on a larger piece which I will show soon)

I'm carving this for my friend Chriz Wong. He resides in Hong Kong and sent me one of his beautifully illustrated Comic Books. I am reciprocating with this, my first carving for the "Year of the Pig".

Today I have been finishing a new model for VectorArt3D.com - it should go up for sale next week.

A new, improved version of one of my favourite apps. Seems to be a few glitches yet, but it is a GREAT digital modelling program.

Today I have been working on a new model for VectorArt3D.com. This one is an ornamental corner motif.

Today is the day. All the hard work is done - thanks to Jason at Inner Core Design. DaschStudio.com is LIVE!

Today I finished the shaping of this mockup. The purpose of this piece is to give committee members a very real idea of the size and shape of it.

Bubs is very serious about Studio business. I think she is telling me to CLEAN UP!

Here you can see that I have started smoothing the shape. A look at the bottom shows how much more has to come off. A carriage bolt is epoxied in for attaching to the base.

After cutting my block and building a simple base, I start roughing the shape with my favourite tool - a 100 year old horse-shoeing rasp.

I am building a physical mock-up of this award. I started by creating a digital model from the sketch; which I used to create working plans.

As you can see this is a small one. Just a couple finishing applications of paint needed.

I've been picking away at this one off and on for a few months now. Time to finish it.