







I have also used 3D models to help establish some forms. My preference is Blender. It is free and plenty powerful enough to do all that I need it for. It is a great tool.





Photo reference for textures and scenes is important too. When I go on vacation, I become *that* guy with my camera. Camera always up to my eye, snapping pictures of the most mundane things. In France, I took 4500 pictures, only 20 or so had me or my wife in them... the rest were of trees, rocks, walls, doors, buildings, plants.... Same with Italy, though I was sure to get a few more with family in them!









Ground reference





Plant reference





Texture reference for the well













Living Water - 34" x 50" oil on linen



