Jacob Charles Dietz: Artist, Illustrator, Matte Painter

Big Game

admin — Sun, 22 Aug 2010 19:50:00 +0000

I completed a new piece today and it’s called Big Game. It’s got bikini girls, big guns, monster trucks and even dinosaurs, so if you’re into that sort of thing, check it out»

Dead City

admin — Sat, 14 Aug 2010 20:50:26 +0000

A new piece went up in the galleries today. It’s called Dead City and it’s a day after, post-apocalyptic type scenario with lots of destruction and burning buildings. If that’s your sort of thing, check it out»

Create 3D like a Superhero

admin — Sat, 07 Aug 2010 04:11:56 +0000

I got my copy of Chipp Walters’ Create 3D like a Superhero this week and lets just say you can color me impressed. While much of this 120-page graphic novel-style was stuff I had a handle on, there was quite a bit that was news to me and the way Chipp presents it, it’s overall just a great read. Packed with real world examples of Vue techniques from basic to advanced, Create 3D like a Superhero is the single best book on e-on software’s Vue that I’ve ever read and to make it even cooler, it even comes with a full version of Vue Pioneer SE. Yeah, that’s right – this is really like a ‘get off your ass and start making cool stuff with Vue’ starter kit that includes the software, the knowledge and the kind of step by step instruction you need to be successful in Vue. So what are you waiting for? Check it out for your self»

Oh and BTW, one of my pieces, Laguna, made an appearance in the book as well, so you can say I’m happy to be among the company of superheros

Interurban Sighting

admin — Wed, 04 Aug 2010 00:37:21 +0000

Team Dystopia is having their annual sale and content over at Daz 3D and my piece, Interurban, has been making a few appearances in the marketing vehicles. For those interested in the contest, click here to check it out and anyone looking to stock up on Team Dystopia goodies, it’s a great time to do that as their entire store is on sale through the middle of the month. Even if you’re not planning on entering, stop by the content page as there’s always some great entries and some amazing artwork over there.

Oh, for for those with a keen eye, Nya Furontia made a brief appearance as well in the contest banner graphic on the left console screen which reminds me

Travelers

admin — Sun, 01 Aug 2010 18:33:00 +0000

Travelers is a new piece that’s really just about angry cats in space, but maybe you’ll like it. Clicky»

Breakdown

admin — Sat, 24 Jul 2010 23:19:11 +0000

Breakdown is a new piece that was completed recently and added to the gallery today. If you like dirty girls who can turn a wrench, you better check it out»

TRON: Legacy Official Trailer Released

admin — Thu, 22 Jul 2010 15:04:59 +0000

Fellow geeks, rejoice… Disney unveiled the trailer for their hotly anticipated reboot/sequel TRON: Legacy at Comic-Con today, and let me tell you, it looks awesome. Not only do we get to see more of the light saber-esque motorcycle trails, glow-in-the-dark techno Frisbees, and sleek grid-filled sets, but the clip sets up the central relationship between father and son that TRON: Legacy will explore. It reminds me of last year’s perfectly cut Star Trek trailer…

It’s got everything: the slow build, the dramatic character set-up, the focus on relationship, and then WHOA! WHAT? HOLY CRAP! effects sequences and fight scenes. Between the upside-down battle that had shades of Inception, the pixel-producing impaling, Jeff Bridges’ worried composure, and the intriguing lookalike father/villain, the clip’s got enough to keep fanboys salivating for days, and, probably, months. I was already sold on TRON: Legacy after the stylish teaser trailer, but it’s nice to see that this blockbuster is trying to be more than the typical, dumb-and-proud-of-it video game movie. Dig it:

Crash on Volturnus

admin — Sun, 11 Jul 2010 18:35:18 +0000

Hey, another new piece is has been added to the gallery! It’s called Crash on Volturnus which is surely a flashback for any fan of TSR’s Star Frontiers game. Check it out»

EXPOSÉ 8

admin — Sun, 11 Jul 2010 18:14:51 +0000

EXPOSÉ 8, which happens to feature work from yours truly, is now available for preorder direct from Ballistic Publishing’s site. What is EXPOSÉ 8? Um, it’s only the biggest and best collection of digital art in the world. With 393 awe-inspiring images prepared by 283 artists from 52 countries, EXPOSÉ 8 showcases more artists in more categories across more pages than ever before. Don’t miss out, order your copy early as they are limited and go quick! Clicky»

Archeron Dawn

admin — Tue, 06 Jul 2010 00:45:00 +0000

Archeron Dawn is a new piece that attempts to create the feeling of looking into the sun, so sunglasses on and take a look.