Bristle Pine Project

[MGebhart]

I'm working on a cool tree. The Bristle Pine.

This will be very detailed with cones.

The needle images will take some time to clip and create the alpha. There will be two needle images and one bark. I may do a separate branch image.

The is just a test image. There is still a lot of work to do.

Marc

   

[FrankB]

this will be really cool, provided the needles are geometry. That would be best (quality wise).
Just today I looked at a reference image I'm using and there's a tree like this one in the foreground (or a similar tree at least), and I thought it would be nice if I had one of these

Cheers,
Frank

[domdib]

Is this the Bristlecone Pine? In which case, it's going to be very useful for mountain renders, since they grow up to 3350 m.

[choronr]

The 'Bristlecone Pine' is among the oldest living conifers in the USA. And, it is a very picturesque plant. Those trees with a buttressed base trunk are usually very old with their exposed roots running horizontal along the ground. We see this also with the Olive tree. Marc, you are doing very fine work here.

Bob   

[MGebhart]

Bob,

Excellent picture. This tree has so many looks to it due to it's long life.

Thanks,

Marc

[choronr]

Bob,

Excellent picture. This tree has so many looks to it due to it's long life.

Thanks,

Marc

You're welcome Marc. Yes, the dead wood and wide base add to the tree's artistic attributes. In southeastern Utah, you'll discover the 'Pygmy Forest' consisting of both Pinon Pine and Junipers (the natives call them Cedars) where you find many of each plant that has survived hundreds of years; yet, some are only three to four feet tall. The interesting thing is their weathered, twisted and gnarled trunks and buttressed bases with their roots radiating in a number of directions. These and the Bristlecone Pine make interesting models for our use; and, for those in the 'bonsai' hobby.

Bob     

[MGebhart]

Here is a new trunk and branches image. I left the roots out since I don't have them made right. Also, ignore the texture.

Marc

[choronr]

That is looking mighty fine Marc. The combination of varies shades of gray and tan on the main trunk work well. And, the complex branching is very good.

[mhaze]

Looking great, this is just the kind of tree I need for many of my projects. Look forward to the final product

Mick

[inkydigit]

that is going to be one gnarly tree, Marc...looking real nice so far!

[MGebhart]

I think I have the texture right.

Marc

[domdib]

That looks very nice. Now if you could get the roots and the cones up to the standard of the rest of it, it would be fantastic! (No pressure  )

[Henry Blewer]

Whew! That is one gnarly tree. Looks really awesome. This will make Vue people sing the blues!

[MGebhart]

xFrog Image.

[folder]

what a great tree

david