Here are some of my favorite MM items so far –

• Harpy for Genesis 8 Female – I have been wanting an updated harpy character for a long time now. So excited to see that it is finally here! Already working on a render with the harpy parts. 😀
• Turbulent Tail Hair for Genesis 3 and 8 Female(s) – Awesome very long hair by OOT, with a variety of movement and wind controls. An instant favorite!
• UltraScenery – Realistic Landscape System – The description and promos look amazing. Can’t wait to try it out. Hope my system can handle it properly.
• Temple Pool – Fabulous fantasy environment by Stonemason. Nuff said!
• Ogre Camp Bundle – The HD Ogre looks incredible. The usual high quality work of Josh Crockett. I also like the Berzerker Battle Outfit in the bundle. It looks extremely bad-ass.
• Felidae by AM – Smilodon Populator – This guy looks super fierce and cool. Will work well in many of my fantasy images.
• Iray Ghost Light Kit 3 – I love the effect of volumetric lights, so definitely want to try this out. The promos look outstanding.

There were also some amazing deals to be had by stacking coupon codes with MM discounts. This allowed me to pick up some cool items on my wishlist including –

• HDRi sets by Dimension Theory – I am always looking out for good HDRi sets, and DT has some fabulous ones that I use in almost all of my images. I am particularly excited to try this one out!
• Themed vehicle and environment bundles by Polish – Their props are marvelously sculpted, with great details and realistic textures. I already have some ideas for the Military Aircraft Bundle 2, and the Weekend Bundle will be useful for a variety of modern as well as pin-up renders.
• Cute themed outfits by Pretty3D – I picked up Misfortune Outfit (pirate themed) and dForce Charming Witch Outfit. Perfect for pin-ups and fantasy renders.
• CO Reine and CO Reine Hair – Absolutely love the back tattoos on this girl.

April 2020 Contest Vendors

This March Madness Extended contest will include all items from the MM catalog as well as all newly released items in April. In particular, images this month must contain at least one NEW item from March or April. Free items will also qualify!

Newly Released Items on Daz

Sisi for Genesis 8 Female and anything released after that, in the list below, will work!

Images with the newly released Josephene 8, Jonathan 8, and the Mystique outfit will also qualify.

March + April contest entries.

Happy March Madness Month!

On a sad personal note, I just lost my best (furry) buddy to cancer. My head and heart are with her, so there aren’t any winner descriptions this month. There will, however, still be winners. I will also be taking a break from posting new contests for a while.

1st Place – Back to the Future

Artist – LIK

First place in the April 2020 Shiba 3D-Art Contest.

Judges also liked The Long Journey Home.

2nd Place – Heron

Artist – scorpio

Second place in the April 2020 Shiba 3D-Art Contest.

Judges also liked Necromancer. Super adorable!

3rd Place – Ogre

Artist – RLove

Third place in the April 2020 Shiba 3D-Art Contest.

Judges also liked Top Hat. Great “look”!

3rd Place – Angie’s Circus

Artist – atwen

Third place in the April 2020 Shiba 3D-Art Contest.

Awesomely creative and funny!

Honorable Mentions

The Last Warrior by Jewel Designs

Honorable Mention in the April 2020 Shiba 3D-Art Contest.

Judges also liked Fun Time and Beautifully Black.

Lara Croft Fan Art: The Cave of the Laughing Face by dawnblade

Honorable Mention in the April 2020 Shiba 3D-Art Contest.

Amazing scene, colors, and details.

Queen of Thorns II by BavarianR

Honorable Mention in the April 2020 Shiba 3D-Art Contest.

Judges also liked Queen of Thorns.

Ultimate Scrarlet Witch by kadaj777

Honorable Mention in the April 2020 Shiba 3D-Art Contest.

Superb likeness!

Congratulations to Our April 2020 3D-Art Contest Winners!

Thank you all for your support and wonderful words. They are very helpful. Big hugs!

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My favorite MM item so far has got to be the RY Alison Bundle. Raiya’s new Alison character looks superb, and of course OOT hairs are always excellent. In addition, the bundle also qualifies as a key MM item, so this went straight into my cart.

What I love most about this MM season though, are the discount codes that stack with existing offers. This allowed me to get many items in Fast Grab, as well as the Related Mad and Mad Artist Stores, at anywhere from 70-80% plus discounts. Here are a few that I am most excited about –

• dForce Classic Fur Cape and Textures Bundle – The fur looks great in the promos and there are also many different options. Can’t wait to try it out on a Red Sonja render!
• Props & Poses Converter from Genesis 3 Female to Genesis 8 Female – Currently, I readjust g3f props manually when I need to use them for g8f, which makes me less likely to use them. This utility could change all that!
• XTransfer – Genesis 3 to Genesis 8 Converter – I have been using Redz’s method to manually transfer my favorite g3f morphs. Given the usual high quality of Zev products, I am very excited to try this one out. The promos are certainly very impressive.
• Mesh Grabber – Simple mesh editing from within Daz Studio. Very useful for those times where everything is perfect except for some small clothing, hair, or terrain collisions that are impossible to fix with the usual dials.
• Gayll Bundle for Genesis 8 Female(s) – I especially like the hair and leather jacket in this set. The character is also quite unique, so would be interesting to mix her with other morphs.

Before the start of March Madness though, there were also some great products worth mentioning. I particularly want to highlight Mystique by Herschel Hoffmeyer and Rarestone’s All Sweet Fashion Poses III. Mystique is a sexy bustier lingerie set with amazing details and realism. If you like doing pin-ups, definitely check it out. As for Rarestone, their stuff is always top notch. These set of poses look great! I also like that the different arm, hand, and leg poses are separated out, thus enabling easy combinations within the set and with other sets.

Finally, there was also a crazy good Daz Original sale in February. Picked up a bunch of great Mousso characters, as well as Miss-Quito for Genesis 8 Female(s) and some great outfits and accessories by chungdan.

Shiba contest qualifying item used – Mystique for Genesis 8 Female(s) by Herschel Hoffmeyer

March 2020 Contest Vendors

As with previous March Madness contests, there will not be any featured vendors this month. Instead, qualifying items will come from the entire MM catalog. In particular, images this month must contain at least one NEW item released during the Daz 2020 March Madness Sale. Free items will also qualify! 🙂

Newly Released Items on Daz

Sisi for Genesis 8 Female and anything released after that, in the list above, will work!

Images with the newly released Leroy 8, Nida 8, and the Mystique outfit will also qualify.

March contest entries.

Happy March Madness Month!

On a sad personal note, I just lost my best (furry) buddy a few days ago to cancer. My head and heart are with her, so there aren’t any winner descriptions this month, except for the one I already wrote out. There will, however, still be winners. We will also have another set of winners next month, but I will be taking a break from posting new contests for a while.

1st Place – My Prized Possessions

Artist – Stalest

First place in the March 2020 Shiba 3D-Art Contest.

Congratulations! An amazing set of images from you, so we will start with the judges’ favorite – My Prized Possessions.

I love the concept of this piece. She has her bad-ass weapons, including her large gun and sword, but she also shows her softer, younger, side with that cute, purple dragon, books, and little doll. Excellent feature of Creepy Old Attic. You show-off all the marvelous details and realism of this environment, and of course, Misha, the little purple plush toy.

The girl looks amazing. Love her pose, her tattoos, outfit, hair, everything! Linday’s Side Layered Messy Hair is especially brilliant, with how it drapes over her face, arm, and body, enhancing that already outstanding pose.

My personal favorite is The Mint Patch. It is no secret that I love animals, and AM’s Felidae looks amazing here surrounded by all that greenery. I like that he cares about personal hygiene and is having a mint snack. He must have a big date later on in the night. 😀

Bewitched is another fun one. Rita Hayworth said “Every man I knew went to bed with Gilda… and woke up with me.” I wonder what poor Elios will say?! Hopefully, the enchantment will stay intact, and he will never know.

Finally, fantastic feature of Inside Linday’s Daz Studio Iray Scenes in The Rendezvous, Time To Board, and others. Sensational lighting, glow, and color.

Awesome job all around. Bravo!

2nd Place – Summers End

Artist – Secret77

Second place in the March 2020 Shiba 3D-Art Contest.

3rd Place – Assassin Wars: Ambush

Artist – aograi

Third place in the March 2020 Shiba 3D-Art Contest.

3rd Place – Penthouse Take Down

Artist – dtrscbrutal

Third place in the March 2020 Shiba 3D-Art Contest.

Honorable Mentions

I’ll get the ball! by atwen

Honorable Mention in the March 2020 Shiba 3D-Art Contest.

Stilleto, waits by ksmith3620

Honorable Mention in the March 2020 Shiba 3D-Art Contest.

Stop and Smell the Roses by Vueiy

Honorable Mention in the March 2020 Shiba 3D-Art Contest.

The Dragonshifter by Carola O

Honorable Mention in the March 2020 Shiba 3D-Art Contest.

Congratulations to Our March 2020 3D-Art Contest Winners!

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Some other purchased wishlist items that I am particularly excited about –

• Lotsa Poses for Genesis 8 Female – As advertised in the product title, lots of fun poses here!
• Skin Folds & Creases HD for Genesis 3 and 8 Bundle – Been wanting to try this one out for a while now. Zev products are always high quality and this looks like it could add some nice realism to the type of figure based images that I do.
• Mafia Evironment Bundle – Three very detailed environments with lots of props. This was a steal with discount stacking.
• Lilac Chill Out – Peanterra has some beautiful and rich settings. I have always loved lilacs, so grabbed this one quick and early. 🙂
• ES Valentine’s Photo Shoot Props – Figured this would be useful for February themed images.

There were also some great $2.20 items as well as new releases. The new release that stands out most for me is dForce Wet and Dry Boyfriend Shirt Dress. Linday outfits are always top-notch and super realistic. Elaborate Jewelry Vol 1 also looks very cool. Great adornment for portraits and fantasy pin-ups. Several other January releases that stand out – ROG Red Crow Inn, Valley and Hills, and These Boots Poses.

Shiba contest qualifying item used – Ancient Ruins by Peanterra

February 2020 Contest Vendors

Based on these very impressive products, here are the featured February vendors –

bitwelder
Zeddicuss
Peanterra
EyeStorm
Strangefate

Images with the newly released CJ 8 and Dain 8 will also qualify.

February contest entries.

Shiba contest qualifying item used – Kadis – Ancient Legendary Armor, Weapons and Poses for Genesis 3 Female(s) by Strangefate

1st Place – Chunibyo Escape

Artist – SimmoDavis

First place in the February 2020 Shiba 3D-Art Contest.

Wow! Definitely an eye-catcher.

Superb feature of Zeddicuss’ Z Levitation – Poses. The camera accentuates her falling down motion, and the broken glass further enhances the dynamic nature of the scene. Definitely a daring and sensational escape.

I also love the character design. Fantastic use of the Miss Von Dark Outfit. Combining it with HP Yuyu and the blunderbuss really gives her that bad-ass anime look. The knickers are a great add and goes perfectly with the outfit and camera angle.

An action packed scene like this is very difficult to do, and you pulled it off perfectly! To top it off there is tension, an interesting story, and a sassy lovable heroine. Bravo!

2nd Place – A Peaceful Evening

Artist – scorpio

Second place in the February 2020 Shiba 3D-Art Contest.

A feast for the eyes! Amazing composition, realism, and lighting.

This is a stellar feature of Bend of the River. The sky and lighting are magnificent, giving the image a very photo-realistic look. Brilliant idea to add the ruined building and little deer. They add to the calm of the scene, and provide wonderful accents for the viewer to focus on.

Love it!

3rd Place – I Still Remember

Artist – melissastjames

Third place in the February 2020 Shiba 3D-Art Contest.

Fabulous character, backdrop, and expression.

Right away, one is captivated by her melancholy face. Is she remembering a past comrade in arms, a past lover, mistakes made, paths not taken? I love her outfit. Incredible looking textures, and the fur cloak is a terrific add, giving her gravitas.

Superb feature of Strangefate’s ROG Medieval Fantasy Bedroom. It is super realistic with great details. Excellent placement of the fireplace and candle. They add warmth to the scene and cast nice highlights on our main figure. This together with the DoF makes her stand out nicely.

A beautiful, storied scene.

3rd Place – My Secret Place

Artist – kadaj777

Third place in the February 2020 Shiba 3D-Art Contest.

A magical and magnetic image!

One is quickly drawn to her sensual expression, beauty, and fiery red hair. The hair movement is outstanding. It adds dynamics to the piece and also picks up pretty highlights from the surrounding illumination.

Awesome feature of the Hellenic outfit for Genesis 3 Female(s). There is a wonderful drape and softness to it, which fits the enchanting mood of the scene perfectly. The textures are realistic, and a match with her lovely jewelry.

DM’s Memorial provides a marvelous backdrop, adding to the druidic atmosphere. This image reminds me of Avalon, a mythical utopia just beyond our reach. Amazingly done.

Honorable Mentions

Cat And Mouse Games by Jewel Designs

Honorable Mention in the February 2020 Shiba 3D-Art Contest.

Haha! This is totally adorable. Beer drinking mice and a cat just waiting to pounce. Brilliant!

I especially love how emotive the cat and mice are. Terrific work with their poses and expressions. Also great feature of ROG Red Crow Inn. The zoomed in view shows all the superb details of the scene objects and walls. Excellent work including a range of items, and having them be part of the story. Finally, nice touch with the fireplace in the back, providing some rim-light.

For All Her Glory by zilla73

Honorable Mention in the February 2020 Shiba 3D-Art Contest.

Awesome warrior woman!

Her expression and incredible dynamic pose captures my attention right away. Love that tongue action! I also like the combination of contrasts. She is amazingly cute and petite, but also fierce and very strong, wielding a very large hammer.

The red hair enhances her fiery nature and fits her face very well. Wonderful work with the swing of her ponytail, which adds to the movement of her attack. Bravo on creating a fantastic character.

Bridal Portrait by Ig

Honorable Mention in the February 2020 Shiba 3D-Art Contest.

This is a marvelous feature of Medieval Spanish Courtyard. Everything looks super realistic from the highly detailed stone walls, to the floor tiles, and concrete steps. Fabulous use of DoF to show the depth of the structure.

The bride looks lovely in her dForce wedding dress. The drape of her long veil is excellent, and adds to the photo-realistic quality of the piece.

Very well done!

Perfect Shot by Hoofbeats

Honorable Mention in the February 2020 Shiba 3D-Art Contest.

Reminds me of Princess Merida from Brave.

I especially love the bright colors you used. The blue of the sky contrasts beautifully with the autumn leaves of the tree, as well as the greens of the grass. All the bold colors add a liveliness and spiritedness to the composition, which perfectly blends with our fiery heroine with wild red hair.

Outstanding feature of the various elements in Peanterra’s Woods Modules. You showed the brilliant colors of the set, and how they can be brought together to create a scene that complements the temperament of the primary figure.

Congratulations to Our February 2020 3D-Art Contest Winners!

Kudos to all the winners and thank you all for visiting and participating in our monthly contests.

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For new releases, a big favorite for me is the Cloudscape Creator Bundle. Sky HDRis are always very useful for my fantasy images, and I like how customizable these are. I just started experimenting with it, so still in the early stages of use. Dimension theory also released a cool PC+ HDRi pack, which I scooped up right away. I am a big fan of their HDRi products.

Next, the dForce Spidertech Outfit looks totally bad-ass! It is also a Daz-O so bonus discounts. In the hair department, I like Alyssa PonyTail Hair. Definitely want to try combining it with other hairs as well, to create some new styles.

Finally, there were a couple of fun Zeddicuss pose sets. I especially love Z Guardian Angel Shape and Poses, which would be perfect for Valentine’s Day images. Z Pin Up Mania Props and Poses is another interesting set with some very cool props.

In addition to new releases, there were also some great vendor sales. Many vendor stores had discounts of 65% or more. Together with the loyalty discount, it was a really fantastic deal. I must have bought up most of the items in my wishlist. 😀 There are too many to list here, but a few that I am most excited about are –

1. IgnisSerpentus – Divinity – Athena Outfit, dForce Mistress Malefica Outfit.
2. Ansiko – Floating Market, The Gateway, Escape.
3. Pixeluna – The Pose Collection for Genesis 8 Female, Pix Onyx.
4. outoftouch – Vintage Leather Jacket for Genesis 8 Male(s), Sara Hair.
5. Mytilus – Star Warrior Outfit Set, Top Daily Outfit Set.

Finally, I want to highlight some wishlist item purchases that I am most excited about –

• Adventure Outfit – Excited to enhance my Lara Croft renders with this one!
• Muelsfell Modular Frozen Cascade – Beautiful winter environment.
• Dramatic Together Poses – Very well crafted and powerful poses.

Shiba contest qualifying item used – Divinity – Athena Outfit for Genesis 8 Female(s) by IgnisSerpentus

January 2020 Contest Vendors

For the beginning of the new year, we selected six brilliant vendors that gave us good discounts during the Christmas/New Year sale –

IgnisSerpentus
Pixeluna
Mytilus
Neftis3D
E-Arkham
DimensionTheory

Images with the newly released Tristan 8, Rynne 8, and Darcy 8 will also qualify.

January contest entries.

Shiba contest qualifying item used – Skies of iRadiance – Night Sky HDRIs for Iray by DimensionTheory.

1st Place – In-the-zlums

Artist – daguilera6

First place in the January 2020 Shiba 3D-Art Contest.

Emotionally powerful and amazingly rendered.

This image really speaks to me. It tells the story of abandonment, when we have run our course and are no longer useful. This is the story of the Little Fir Tree and sadly, the reality for many dogs and cats. It is the secret fear in our hearts, especially as we age. Indeed, this is not a comfortable image to consider, which is why it is so potent.

Superb feature of Li’l Scrap Boy HD by Pixeluna. The beat-up old texture, with gears and wires exposed, is a perfect fit for this tale. His face is heart-breakingly expressive, as he sits in his old box, amid the other trash. Great attention to detail, with the box showing the Technotronics logo, as well as the various pieces of thrown away paper, cans, bottles, and bags. The old bicycle wheel is an excellent touch.

One cannot help but feel deeply for this little abandoned boy. In these difficult and challenging times, where cruelty is being normalized, this piece is especially appropos.

2nd Place – Sue’s Secret

Artist – RLove

Second place in the January 2020 Shiba 3D-Art Contest.

A brilliant idea and a fantastic storied scene.

Sue is not only incredibly powerful, but she is also super cute. Love how much precision she has over her powers. She is levitating herself as well as a bunch of other objects. The pencil container is levitated, but the pencils remain in place. I also like the flipped clock face, which reminds me of the Twilight Zone. Wonderful choice of outfit for a high schooler, and the drape makes everything look very realistic. The scared couple in the background is a cool add.

Marvelous feature of iRadiance – Light Probe HDR Lighting for Iray – Expansion 4 by DimensionTheory. The lighting together with the materials make this image look as real as a photograph. Terrific camera work with perfect framing and depth of field.

The judges also loved Doom. The fear of the robot girl is palpable. One cannot help but feel her panic and desperation as those little robotic spiders claw their way into her little glass pod. Clever idea to convert Aeridian Lady Stardust into a young girl.

I also like Wired. Pix – Synx looks awesome in this pin-up. Outstanding job with integrating the Ron’s Cables & Hoses into the scene. The cables together with her short hair definitely gives it a strong Ghost in the Shell vibe.

Another set of sensational images. Bravo!

3rd Place – The Spiders Lair

Artist – Stalest

Third place in the January 2020 Shiba 3D-Art Contest.

Magnificently creepy!

You featured Black Widow HD For Genesis 8 Female perfectly as the spider queen. I love her evil smile and anticipatory pose. She looks like a child on Christmas morning, ready to pounce and open her very large present.

Excellent use of Heavy Metal for Creeping Death as an outfit for her victim. It makes her partly meld into the rocks. Mystical Cave is ideal as the backdrop. The rocks are beautifully detailed, sinisterly dark, and the lights embedded in them gives the image a lovely fantasy look.

Finally, fabulous camera work and lighting. Love the tilt of the picture as well as volumetric light effects.

3rd Place – Bird Watching

Artist – rolltiderichard

Third place in the January 2020 Shiba 3D-Art Contest.

Brilliant title and concept!

I totally love this futuristic take on watching airplanes take-off. Here, instead of taking a truck, she has suited-up and taken her sci-fi buggy to a great vantage point. As she perches on the large front wheel and wistfully looks into the distance, we are left to wonder if she is watching her true-love fly away.

Incredible detailed terrain and feature of Azzuria Hairstyle by Neftis3D. This hair fits perfectly with the futuristic theme and works well with the helmet.

The judges also love Hot Blooded. Another very clever concept that is wonderfully executed. Outstanding character, pose, camera angle, and effects. Marvelous feature of Pix Prisha HD as the volcanic diety, with Muelsfell Storm of Magic Iray FX for the dynamic storm energy around her.

Definitely reminds me of Disney’s Mowana.

Honorable Mentions

Beach Combers by Jewel Designs

Honorable Mention in the January 2020 Shiba 3D-Art Contest.

Awesome movement in this piece!

Love the dynamic poses of the horses and especially love the effort you put into the flying manes and tails. They definitely look like they are having fun!

Excellent textures and terrific feature of DAZ Studio Iray HDR Outdoor Environments. It is one of my most used HDRi packs. Also, I just noticed that it now comes for free with Daz Studio Pro, so bravo for Daz.

20200125 by TraceSL

Honorable Mention in the January 2020 Shiba 3D-Art Contest.

Amazing hot and cold colors! Definitely an eye-catcher.

You did an incredible job with the colors and effects. They definitely capture the viewers’ attention and draws them in. Superb feature of dForce Mistress Malefica Outfit by IgnisSerpentus. The colors of her outfit complement the backdrop very well, and the dynamic skirt also fits with the magic maelstrom around her.

A marvelous woman of power.

Tristan by Daventaki

Honorable Mention in the January 2020 Shiba 3D-Art Contest.

Haha! Love that he is just chillin by his monster truck.

Fabulous expression and pose. You also did a brilliant job showing the size of the vehicle. I never realized how large those trucks are. According to Wikipedia –

A competition monster truck is typically 12 feet (3.7 m) tall, and equipped with 66-inch (1.7 m) off-road tires.

~~ Wikipedia

Crazy!

Night Of The Fox by Drakenborg

Honorable Mention in the January 2020 Shiba 3D-Art Contest.

A wonderful dedication and happy belated birthday wishes to Alex!

Superb use of colors to separate foreground from background. The cute, otherworldly fox girl is composed mostly of cool colors, while the backdrop is mainly warmer colors. The effect is quite striking.

Excellent scene details from the hanging lights, to the oleander bushes and little butterflies. A very beautiful image.

Congratulations to Our January 2020 3D-Art Contest Winners!

Thank you all for visiting, participating, and a big congratulations to all the winners!!

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• Steam Voyager – This steampunk airship by Td3d looks super cool. It has a ton of controls, some wonderful props, and poses. A real steal at this discounted price.
• SY Rigged Water Iray 4 – Got this as well as some of the other water prop packages by Sickleyield. Always useful to have, and best of all, can be used for a long long time down the road. Check out the fun water dragon image that I made with this below!
• HDRI Dawn Clean Skies – I am a big fan of simple HDRis with just sky or sky with a very basic ground. HDRis are useful and the good ones I reuse over and over, so I always pick them up when there are deals.
• P3D Melanie HD for Genesis 8 Female – She is a beauty who reminds me of Meghan Markle. At $2.99 it went straight into my cart. 🙂
• Lanny Hair – Hair is another category of items that I search for in sales. Even the older ones can look fabulous with Iray shaders and on G8F.
• The Old Shambles – Finally, environments are also perennial and useful. This one has some superb details and is super realistic!

Shiba contest qualifying item used – SY Rigged Water Iray 4 by Sickleyield.

I also want to highlight a couple of awesome November PC+ items and a freebie.

• Winter Dweller for Genesis 8 Male(s) – Most of the time I skip PC+ clothing items, but this one looks fantastic! The textures are excellent and I really like that long coat. Marvelously realistic and a definite PC+ winner.
• dForce DeNile for Genesis 8 Female(s) – Another outstanding outfit, especially for PC+. Different and exotic.
• Corridor Clutter – This is a Merlin Studios freebie. Always love their work and the incredible detail in their props. Great for adding richness and realism into any scene.

November also had some amazing coupons and discounts all throughout the month, and culminating in the Black Friday sale. I took this opportunity to get many of the items in my wish-list. Here are some highlights –

• Marion for Victoria 8 – I am a big fan of Marilyn Monroe, so this Marilyn look-a-like for G8F caught my eye right away. Plus it was going at a great discount for Black Friday, so very excited to try her out soon!
• Lancy Character with dForce Hair and Expressions for Genesis 8 Female – Incredibly adorable. This terrific package comes with the character, hair, and expressions. With the BF discount, it is an awesome deal! Talking about awesome deals, I also got Xolani for Monique 7, another adorable girl with some cool skin textures.
• Cyborg Motor Bike Bundle – This bike is totally bad-ass. Been wanting it for a while now, and got it as soon as there was a good deal. I was thinking of doing a Cloud Strife image of it together with Yuzuru, but I think Lara Croft would love it too! 😀
• Temple of Sand – Unique and modular environment that I can see using this in many scenes. Dystopian Desert Destruction Kit is another cool modular themed set from the same vendor. In fact, The AntFarm has some amazing stuff in their store, so definitely check them out.
• UltraTrees – Realistic Tree System – These trees look incredible. As with other items by HowieFarkes, it probably requires quite a lot of memory, but the results look amazing.

This November, I mostly got older wish-listed items. However, I did get some new stuff as well. One that really stands out for me is Ping the Ringtail based on the Plushies 2.0 figure. As I have said before, I am a sucker for cute furry animals. 😀

Shiba contest qualifying item used – Scamp The Fox – Plushies 2.0 by Lady Littlefox.

December 2019 Contest Vendors

Lots of awesome items here, so the vendors for December are –

Lady Littlefox
Sickleyield
Merlin Studios
SWAM
Ravenhair
The AntFarm

Images with the newly released Leisa 8, Jenni 8, and Robyn 8 will also qualify.

December contest entries.

Shiba contest qualifying item used – Kelsie Hair for Genesis 2 Female(s) and Victoria 4 by SWAM

1st Place – Your Money! No Good!

Artist – RLove

First place in the December 2019 Shiba 3D-Art Contest.

Love so many of your entries. The judges were split on which one they favored most, so I picked this one, because it is such a clever and creative composition.

You did a great job in capturing how scary and powerful the witch woman is. Fantastic job with her skin textures, and all the materials in the scene. The burning money is brilliant. It adds tension and dynamics to the picture, the fire effects are super cool, and it is a simple show of power. Nobody wants to cross this gal.

Excellent feature of Ancient Tomes by Merlin Studios. They are front and center, showing off the detail and realism of their props.

Amazing lighting as well, with a mix of warm colors in the foreground, and blues in the background. The heavy shadows cast by the candles also add to the ominous mood of the piece. Nice atmospheric lighting filtering in from some window up top.

Other entries picked by the judges –

• Easy! Easy! – Very realistic with superb rain effects, textures, and camera work. Wonderful feature of WW1 Trench, No Man’s Land as the backdrop.
• Pretty In Pink – She is stunning and I absolutely love the soft lighting here. Very different from the other images, and showing the powerful effects that different lighting can have on the mood of a composition.
• Toys In The Actic – Charming and whimsical, which is surprising given the Creepy Curios feature. Marvelous cat girl character, expression, lighting, and spell effects.

Absolute love how you show off different styles in your entries. At the same time, all are beautiful and creative, with incredible lighting, materials, and everything else.

2nd Place – Victorian Ex-Machina

Artist – Ninja Bunny

Second place in the December 2019 Shiba 3D-Art Contest.

Outstanding concept! This image is definitely an attention grabber.

Love how you combined the sci-fi elements in such a seamless way with the Elizabethan elements. Her dress is ornate, beautifully detailed, and fits the era. She also has jewels to match her eyes and is holding a skull. All this is consistent with the period, however, the skull is robotic, her exposed eye looks cybernetic, and her sci-fi monocle has tubes running out of it.

You featured the selected vendors very well. Ravenhair’s dForce Renaissance Dress combines perfectly with the various collars, hair, and headdress. Fabulous choice of rich materials, suited for royalty.

The skull from Antfarm’s Reaper Bot is very fitting, especially the way you textured it to be half bone and half metallic. The glowing eyes are very arresting. Finally, you used the Flex Pipes masterfully, showing how well they can be connected to her back and eye-piece.

Terrific work!

3rd Place – The Unusual Suspects (1/3)

Artist – Sisyphus1977

Third place in the December 2019 Shiba 3D-Art Contest.

This is hilarious!

I love that there is a tiger in there, together with a cyborg, robot, and chimpanzee doing a facepalm. Apparently, he is the only one who thinks that the lineup is total bollocks. 😀

The demon, bad girl cuddling with the Ken-like guy, doing selfies, definitely made me laugh out loud. Wonderful attention to detail with her scrawling her call-me number onto her card. Also marvelous expression on the white angel girl. She seems to be quickly losing her patience.

Thank you for listing all the assets you used. I had a fun time matching up the hairs to the various characters. The angel with Olive Hair, bad girl with Long Hair, cyborg girl with MRL Gem Hair, and Ken with Classic Side Part Hair.

Such great characters and a brilliant composition!

3rd Place – Reel Troubles

Artist – atwen

Third place in the December 2019 Shiba 3D-Art Contest.

Hahaha! Another funny image and a superb pin-up.

Fabulous expression on the girl, and an amazing pose, especially the chest squish. Love how you included all elements from Merlin Studios’ Reel to Reel, with the sound system dismantled on the ground, the girl holding a spool, and the yellow chair in the background.

A very clever idea that is incredibly executed.

Honorable Mentions

I Believe In Fairies by LaPartita

Honorable Mention in the December 2019 Shiba 3D-Art Contest.

Terrific mood piece.

Chill for Genesis 8 Female(s) is fantastically featured. It drapes beautifully on that pose, and you textured it very well to fit the darker, dystopian atmosphere of the piece.

This is further enhanced by the pouring rain as well as gloom of the night. Reminds me of Bladerunner.

Zombie Kitty by CajunBeauty

Honorable Mention in the December 2019 Shiba 3D-Art Contest.

Hahaha! This is awesome!

I love the expression and pose of Pounce the Puma. You definitely got the zombie, wide-eyed expression, as well as stiff movement, down pat here. Cool environment and lighting as well, especially the back-light casting long shadows on the ground. This gives the image a more sinister feeling.

Brilliant combination of funny, cute, and Gothic. I absolutely love it.

In Search for More Skin by reserv888

Honorable Mention in the December 2019 Shiba 3D-Art Contest.

Super creepy scene!

You did an amazing job with the axe wielding crazy killer. The mask is a great touch, indicating his face is too hideous to show, and letting the viewer’s imagination take over. I also like the tattoos from CitizenX and his menacing pose. The bloody large axe completes this terrifying figure.

The kids hiding in the backroom add some real tension to the scene. This monster is hunting the young and innocent. Excellent use of Antfarm’s Shanty Town, which provides the perfect eerie backdrop. Finally, the dark lighting with strong highlights further increase the sense of dread in this scene.

Everything works wonderfully together to create just the right atmosphere.

Congratulations to Our December 2019 3D-Art Contest Winners!

What an incredible set of images to start 2020 with. Big hugs, love you all, and may this year bring peace and happiness.

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• Creeping Death – A $1.99 IgnisSerpentus item is an instant buy!
• Creepy Old Attic – Had this in my wishlist for a while now. It has so many cool looking props, which makes it a real steal at 1.99
• Kyra Fantasy Outfit – A sexyful fantasy outfit. Nuff said.
• Rihatsuten 1954 – Another super prop rich environment. 1.99 Sugatek items are another instant buy for me.
• Woodman House: The Bedroom – Realistic modern bedroom with adjoining walk-in closet and bathroom.
• The Nutcracker – Just in time for Christmas scenes.

In addition to all the awesome 1.99 items, there are also the two PC+ items offered every day. I got all the Jack Tomalin Iray upgrades including Hallowed Eve Revived, Atrophy Iray Addon, and Degeneration Iray Addon. Some of my other PC+ item favorites:

• Desert Depression – Wonderful desert environment with trees, bushes, rocks, and nice ground detail.
• Path to Greywood – Another superb backdrop by Predatron. Filled with fantastic looking vegetation and rich organic textures.
• Creepy Curios – Some great macabre props to enrich any fantasy Gothic scene.
• SRB 800: Honor – I absolutely love these grunge set of textures. They add fantastic realism to the SRB 800 robot, really makes him sing.
• The Forgotten Courtyard – Another incredible material set, aging the Al Sharqia Courtyard, adding richness and character.
• Trearchi Folly – Yet another winner by Predatron. My favorite are the smiling demon faces on the upper walls as well as the climbing, flowering, vines.

Other than the 1.99 and PC+ items, there were also some terrific new vendor releases. My favorite so far has got to be Scamp The Fox – Plushies 2.0 by Lady Littlefox. These little guys are totally adorable, especially with the new Daz fur. I am working on some fun renders with them, coming soon!

In the same vein, I also got Antfarm’s Bitty Bat and Foxy Lady With dForce Hair. What can I say, I love cute critters with fur! 😀 The dForce Mech Dancer Outfit also looks righteous.

Last but not least, I also got some older vendor items. One that I am truly enjoying is Acicia Bundle for Genesis 8 Female(s) by Crocodile Liu. This character morph is superb, and looks great when dialed in fully or combined with other morphs. Below is my first pin-up render with her.

Shiba contest qualifying item used – Acicia Bundle for Genesis 8 Female(s) by Crocodile Liu.

November 2019 Contest Vendors

As with previous years, we will honor the Platinum Club Sale with a single, very special, vendor – Daz Originals!

Daz Originals

Images with the newly released Teen Raven 8, Yuzuru 8, and the Acicia Bundle will also qualify.

November contest entries.

Shiba contest qualifying item used – Daz Dragon 3 by Daz Originals.

1st Place – Red Vs Black

Artist – LIK

First place in the November 2019 Shiba 3D-Art Contest.

Superb movement, outfits, effects, and lights!

What a fantastic composition. I especially love how dynamic it is. The poses of the two girls are terrific, but there is also great action with the sci-fi tentacles, the little flying robot things, and the sparkly effects.

Marvelous feature of the dForce Mech Dancer Outfit. The side view, red texture, as well as cool pose, shows it off wonderfully. Very anime-ish. I am definitely rooting for the red team! 😀

Finally, the camera tilt combined with the Urban Future 7 backdrop frames the scene perfectly. Always love your work. Super ingenuity, compelling characters, and impeccably executed.

2nd Place – Wallflower

Artist – thoreandan

Second place in the November 2019 Shiba 3D-Art Contest.

Haha! This is outstanding!

Excellent job lining up the texture on her dress with the backdrop. It gives the effect of her top-body emerging from the wall. This is further enhanced by your choice of materials and colors. Her light and plain skin really stands out, compared to the dark reds and blacks of her dress and the wall behind her.

Her hat, red flower necklace, and matching nails, are great touches, solidifying the wallflower theme and creating a delightful clothing ensemble.

Clever, funny, and a perfectly charming image.

3rd Place – E- Cat

Artist – BavarianR

Third place in the November 2019 Shiba 3D-Art Contest.

An Escher-esque image with cats, I absolutely love it!

Superb feature of the new Daz House Cat, and Ron’s Space Brushes are perfect as the backdrop.

The judges also liked Ready for battle, wait, I’m coming. Another inventive composition, and the pose for the little Orc boy is marvelous. It really captures the weight of that big hammer. 😀

Last but not least, Quing is another big judge favorite. Three super brilliant ideas that were brilliantly executed. Bravo!

3rd Place – Anticipation

Artist – RLove

Third place in the November 2019 Shiba 3D-Art Contest.

Fabulous character with an excellent come-hither look.

Outstanding feature of Xolani, and making her into a seductive alien character. The lighting on her is terrific, with blue highlights combined with warmer colors, and topped off by the cyan glow from her lightsaber.

Her companion robot looks awesome with those newly released textures. I have been wanting to try him out as well, because those materials look so good. Finally, the Arc Sci-Fi Corridor provides the ideal background, especially when combined with the cool smoke and flare effects.

Honorable Mentions

Next Op – Back To Work (4/6) by Sisyphus1977

Honorable Mention in the November 2019 Shiba 3D-Art Contest.

Incredibly realistic scene with some fantastic details.

This is a marvelous feature of the DarkHawk Helicopter by DarkEdgeDesign. I love all the detailing on the body of the vehicle, especially that fierce duck face towards the front.

The Tactical Assault Outfit looks amazing, as do the poses of the soldiers. They are all sitting with their guns, but each in a slightly different position, adding variety and realism. I also like the assortment of eye-wear! 🙂

Big Smile by valkyrieart3d

Honorable Mention in the November 2019 Shiba 3D-Art Contest.

A gorgeous smile!

Awesome use of the Genesis 8 PowerPose tool. She also has a unique and beautiful face. I like how her sunny smile contrasts with the darker mood of the Liquid Armor outfit.

Great use of lights to enhance the details of her skin as well as outfit. Very nicely done.

The Final Stand by atwen

Honorable Mention in the November 2019 Shiba 3D-Art Contest.

Who doesn’t love a cute pirate girl? 😀

Superb feature of the dForce Seven Seas Outfit. She looks charming in the dress and her pose highlights the dForce drape of it very well.

Fabulous backdrop with the cage and fallen flag. I like that she is defiant till the end, manning the cannons, with sword and gun in hand, as well as a smile on her face.

A lovely and brave heroine, my favorite combo.

Congratulations to Our November 2019 3D-Art Contest Winners!

Thank you all for visiting and participating!!

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In addition, there is also the Face Transfer plugin. I have been playing with this the last few days and it has been fun. Not surprisingly though, it is extremely difficult to get to even a somewhat recognizable person. I played around with the textures as well as dialed in various morphs, but the end result was, at best, at the mild resemblance stage. There are still a few things I want to try out, which I will report on if they pan out.

September is all about the Premier Artist Festival at Daz-land. There were some superb discounts this year. One big one was the Stonemason store sale, with many items going for 70%, plus added discounts. Urban Future 7 was also released, and it looks amazing.

Another big Festival favorite of mine is Mountain Lakes and Forests by Andrey Pestryakov. In fact, I was just trying it out today and am very happy with the results. It makes for a very beautiful, customizable backdrop, especially when combined with an interesting HDRi sky.

Other highlights for me –

• Fawne Bundle for Genesis 8 Female(s) – She is super cute, and that smile is too adorable. The outfit and hair also look great. Definitely want to try her out soon, as well as combine her with other morphs. Should be fun! 😀
• Ensary poses – I also picked up several Ensary poses, including Bamboo Master Poses, Dark Archer Poses, White King Poses, and Greco Roman Poses. They each have something special that appeals to me. Can’t wait to try them out!
• Riviera Hair for Genesis 3 and 8 – Very unique looking with the usual OOT realism and quality. Also looks anime-ish to me, which is a big plus.

I also want to give a shout-out to SloshWerks for helping me out with transferring G8M textures to G8F. Very happily, their awesome UV Swap product works in the Map Transfer tool in Daz Studio. By using both, I am able to convert the actual textures from male to female (and vice versa).

Shiba contest qualifying item used – Genesis 8 UV Swap by SloshWerks

October 2019 Contest Vendors

With so many fantastic products released during the PA sale, we will feature 6 vendors this month.

Stonemason
Andrey Pestryakov
3D Universe
Ensary
outoftouch
SloshWerks

Images with the newly released Babina 8, and Silas 8 will also qualify.

October contest entries.

Shiba contest qualifying item used – Sapphire Hair by OOT.

1st Place – Blade Runner Blues

Artist – dtrscbrutal

First place in the October 2019 Shiba 3D-Art Contest.

Wow! Amazing concept, detail, lighting, and everything else!

Love it that he has a model city inside his apartment, while we can also see the actual one through the windows. Truly a magnificent feature of Stonemason’s Greeble City Blocks. You showed off what can be done with these versatile building blocks, with some effort and a lot of talent.

The lighting is also superb, with strong primary reds, blues, and greens. I especially like how they reflect off the various surfaces, and how they light our hero in the scene. The dynamic cloth on him, as well as his tousled hair are great touches, adding softness and contrast to the hard surfaces that predominate the scene.

An incredible work on art.

The judges also liked Sci Fi City Sunrise and Rouge Femme Fatale. A blonde femme fatale dressed in red, there is everything to love about this image.

2nd Place – Nocturne

Artist – SmR

Second place in the October 2019 Shiba 3D-Art Contest.

Stunning feature of Mountain Lakes and Forests by Andrey Pestryakov.

The brilliant camera work shows off the scale of the environment perfectly, and highlights the reflections of both the mountains as well as the large Nocturne ships on the lake waters.

I love the little guy on his boat. He further underscores how truly massive those airships are. They must be a sight to behold from his primo spot in the middle of the lake.

The rain effect is a wonderful touch, especially all the little ripples they make on the lake surface. A sensational idea that is marvelously constructed.

Colors is another composition that caught the judges’ eye. Another excellent comparison of scale, with cool use of environmental lighting and effects.

3rd Place – Portrait of a Demigoddess

Artist – Swan

Third place in the October 2019 Shiba 3D-Art Contest.

A fiery red-haired sorceress; powerful, passionate, and all around awesome!

Superb use of Classic Long Hair, which fits perfectly with her face and fierce expression. Love her eye color and taloned hands. It adds to the feeling of power and wildness that surrounds her.

The crackling ball of energy is another great symbol of her untamed strength and vitality. The color palette, character design, effects, and pose all work together to capture the essence of this dazzling heroine. Fantastic work!

3rd Place – Night In The Wood

Artist – BavarianR

Third place in the October 2019 Shiba 3D-Art Contest.

A brilliant rendition of the headless horseman.

Fabulous dynamic poses and amazing textures, particularly on the horse. Linday’s textures really shine in this image, as does their bad-ass horse armor.

Stonemason’s jungle elements provide the perfect backdrop, especially when combined with the cool fog effects. Combine it all together, and we get a marvelous composition with movement, detail, and hair raising spookiness! 😀

Young Blood is another judge favorite. Pale, dangerous, and drop-dead gorgeous; a perfect vampire.

3rd Place – Livie Loves Murdock

Artist – Jewel Designs

Third place in the October 2019 Shiba 3D-Art Contest.

This image is totally adorable!

The poses and expressions of both girl and dog are excellent. As junk says in the comments section, “You can absolutely see the love between these two!”

I love the cute little ladybug toy, as well as that classic bulldog stare. Together, they make a very charming trio. I must say though, that a toy like that would not fare very well with my pups. 😀

Always feels good to look at your pictures.

Honorable Mentions

Gone Fishing by Kismet2012

Honorable Mention in the October 2019 Shiba 3D-Art Contest.

Haha! Such a brilliant idea!

The little robot with mismatched eyes is adorable, as he patiently waits for the fish to bite. Outstanding top-down camera angle, framing both fisherman and fish perfectly.

Marvelous feature of The Streets Of Asia 4. Terrific details on the stonework of the bridge, surrounding vegetation, and realistic water. Love the reflections of sunlight, shadows from the bridge, and of course seeing through the clear water to the fishes in the river, as well as the pebbles on the river floor.

Lollipop by Daia

Honorable Mention in the October 2019 Shiba 3D-Art Contest.

A fantastic portrait!

It has all of my favorite elements, including the realistic red hair, striking green eyes, detailed skin, school uniform, and a lollipop. Excellent choice of colors. The strong reds of her lips, outfit, and lollipop, definitely draws the eye. That, together with her hair, also sets off her green, green eyes beautifully.

Into A Bright Sunny Dawn by denavin

Honorable Mention in the October 2019 Shiba 3D-Art Contest.

A rich scene and superb tribute to our Allied forces.

You feature Stonemason’s Battleground environment very well here. The zoomed out camera allows us to see many of the ruined buildings on both sides of the bridge. I liked that there isn’t much DoF, allowing us to see details even in the farther structures.

The varied army vehicles crossing the bridge adds movement and activity to the composition, while also highlighting the vastness of the set. Terrific work!

Congratulations to Our October 2019 3D-Art Contest Winners!

Another fabulous month of entries! It is always great fun going through all the entries, so thank you all for participating and sharing your amazing art.

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August was primarily a month of coupons. There were some great coupon freebies, as well as stacking coupon discounts, which are a big favorite of mine. As a result, I got a bunch of HDRi’s by Orestes Graphics, including Autumn Creek, Vigil Creek Falls, and more. I find many of their HDRi environments to be very useful in creating my fantasy renders.

In addition, I was also able to get some of my wish-listed hairs at a very good price. SWAM’s Mystical Hair and Vivacious Hair quickly went into my cart as well as OOTs awesome MEGA Updo Hair and Adeline Hair (looks like a great one for elven renders!).

Some other items I got in August that I am excited about –

• Behemoth HD for Genesis 8 Male – This guy is totally bad-ass and his textures and horns are amazingly cool.
• DGV_Modular Sofa & Props – Great for creating modern indoor and pin-up scenes. A great variety of props and I especially love the very realistic looking materials.
• Basic Corset Lingerie Set – Very sexyful! Going to be using this one in my next fantasy image idea.
• Spider Bot Mech – Another unique and creative model by The AntFarm. Always love their fun and original ideas.
• Wicked Sorceress Poses – Can always use a good set of dynamic spell-casting poses! 😀

Shiba Contest featured vendor – Orestes Graphics. Shiba Contest featured item – Orestes Iray HDRI Skydomes – Fantasy Moon.

September 2019 Contest Vendors

In honor of the Premier Artist Festival, you get to pick your own favorite vendor this month! Is there a vendor whose items you use over and over again? If so, then now is the time to feature them, and show-off what can be done with their great models, shaders, poses, morphs, and more.

For September, simply pick ONE favorite Daz3D vendor. All your entries for the month will then need to contain at least one item from their store. For example, my favorite vendor for September is Orestes Graphics, so all my renders include at least one item by them. Please clearly state your featured vendor as well as the featured item from their store.

NOTE – Daz Originals and RuntimeDNA, CANNOT be chosen as a featured vendor because they are a collection of artists. However, it is totally fine if they are one of the artists in your featured item. For example, if my featured item is made by both Orestes Graphics and Daz Originals, that is totally acceptable.

List of Daz3d Vendors

Images with the newly released Gabriela 8, and Diego 8 will also qualify.

September contest entries.

Shiba Contest featured vendor – Orestes Graphics. Shiba Contest featured item – Orestes Iray HDRI Environments – Autumn Creek.

1st Place – The Mean Streets

Artist – Stalest

First place in the September 2019 Shiba 3D-Art Contest.

Brilliant storied scene with great characters, lighting, and effects.

Such a cool and rich scene. The main characters are awesome, especially the modern centaur officer. Definitely a fantastic feature of Solar Wardens for Genesis 8 Male Centaur, which has now gone into my wishlist. Terrific poses and expression, with the robot girl definitely looking worried as she looks at the officer over her shoulder. Busted!

Wonderful use of such a variety of vehicles by Petipet. Car Edi is marvelously featured in the foreground, while the other vehicles of different shapes and sizes enrich the backdrop with movement, detail, and fun.

The lighting is amazing, with rich saturated colors that even get reflected off the falling rain and puddles on the ground. Even though there is a lot going on in the scene, you are able to bring forth the main characters through your masterful use of light and color. A magnificent work of art.

The judges also liked Cornered. Another interesting story being told here, with terrific Petipet features, a rich environment, and incredible lighting.

2nd Place – Enchantress

Artist – Karibou

Second place in the September 2019 Shiba 3D-Art Contest.

Beautiful, stylish, and dynamic.

The thumbnail, focused on her face, caught my eye right away. She is stunning, with her porcelain skin and dark red lips. The unique camera angle and pose further enhances the image.

Fabulous work with combining so many different hairs together to create something original, dynamic, and that perfectly fits her face. I also love the circlet and arm jewelry, which goes very well with Arki’s dForce Mosaic Outfit. The movement of her shoulder cloth, consistent with her hair, is a marvelous touch.

Excellent unsaturated palette. Her mostly white outfit fits wells with her alabaster skin and the white architecture of the backdrop. Extra bonus points for using multiple items from your featured vendor.

She has definitely enchanted us all.

3rd Place – Now Thats A Face

Artist – BronzeDragon

Third place in the September 2019 Shiba 3D-Art Contest.

Very arresting image!

The skin texture looks incredible, as does the tattoos and eye material. Furthermore, the lighting perfectly brings out the details on her whole face. Fabulous feature of Nyo Hair by Crocodile Liu. It frames her face perfectly and I like how it blends into the black background.

A fascinating and intense portrait that is difficult to look away from.

3rd Place – Fox Princess Miyu

Artist – SumoPanda

Third place in the September 2019 Shiba 3D-Art Contest.

Another superb image featuring Crocodile Liu. They certainly have some great looking characters and this fox girl is one of my favorites. She has an adorable face and the furry ears are perky and delightful.

Hanfu Dress looks charming on her, and the blue of her hair, tail, and ears contrast well with the red of her outfit. The bamboo forest provides a marvelous backdrop, and the playful red fox add movement and fun to the piece.

Brilliant use of an unsaturated color palette to give it a cool Asian style. Absolutely love it!

Honorable Mentions

Survivor’s Guilt by Storypilot

Honorable Mention in the September 2019 Shiba 3D-Art Contest.

Amazing scene!

I especially love the lighting, with a wonderful mix of cold and warm colors. The glow from the fireplace is lovely, bathing the characters in warm light and reflecting off the puddle on the ground.

Fabulous character designs. She definitely looks like she has been through quite a lot, and has been stitched up many a time. The little man doing the stitching is perfectly cast, with his glasses, shoeless feet, and mostly bald head. He seems experienced and intent on his labors.

Terrific details such as the bits of hair on the ground, stiff drink, mixing bowl, and sword propped up against the bed. All these add depth to the story and scene.

Lady And Her Bird by kadaj777

Honorable Mention in the September 2019 Shiba 3D-Art Contest.

What a beautiful image.

The lady is gorgeous, with thick brown hair cascading down her shoulders, perfectly framing her delicate features. Lorelle Gown looks lovely on her, and the circlet is a nice touch.

The little blue bird is my favorite. He looks so realistic, and his light blue and yellow colors contrast well with the saturated reds and browns of his graceful companion.

Cat Queen is another judge favorite. A very sleek looking beauty with some sleek looking friends.

Fridge Mouse by scorpio

Honorable Mention in the September 2019 Shiba 3D-Art Contest.

Haha! Such a clever and funny scene.

Love the pose and expression of the cute little mouse. He definitely knows that he has been naughty. You did an amazing job with the food props around him, especially in depicting the mess that he made. The broken eggs, bits of food strewn about everywhere, cream coming out of the can, half eaten sandwiches, all add humor to the scene and helps tell the story.

Congratulations to Our September 2019 3D-Art Contest Winners!

Wow! Some super awesome images, a wonderful range of featured vendors, and love the many entries with multiple chosen PA items. Amazing work by all!

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My favorite new release pick for July has got to be the dForce Dark Guard HD Armor for Genesis 8 Male(s) by Luthbel. It is totally badass with all those skulls and reminds me of Arthas’ armor from Wow. Combine it with the Wind Warrior Outfit and we have some very interesting fan-art.

Other cool new releases –

• Eastern Sanctuary – Very exotic and love all the water. The striking architecture together with reflections on the water provides some great render possibilities.
• Hannah Ponytail Hair for Genesis 3 and 8 Female(s) – Another interesting hair by OOT. Always detailed, realistic, with interesting morphs.

For me though, July was really about getting older favorites and wishlist items. There were some amazing sales including the Temporarily PC+ Sale, various Flash sales, stacking sales, the great 20% cat discount, and more. Some great items I picked up –

• Mykonos – Another exotic water environment. I love those! And this one I got for $2.99! I was also super excited to get the Epic Platea Bundle for that same price.
• Mec4D Queen Of Hearts For Genesis 2 Female(s) – This gem was also in the $2.99 sale along with a bunch of other fantastic items by Mec4D. I definitely loaded up the truck here.
• Inked Vol.13: unLUCKY Tattoos for Genesis 8 Female(s) – I am a big fan of tattoos, and Shanas Soulmate has some amazing tats in their store. I always pick some off whenever there are flash sales. 🙂
• Zeddicuss Poses and Props – There were some great deals on Zeddicuss’ store, especially when combined with the 20% cat coupon. I picked up Z Fix It Tool Kit and Poses, Z Sweet Lollies Props and Poses, and many more.
• Grace Yong and Grace Yong Hair as well as Vivy Character and Hair Pack – Been wanting these two characters and hairs for a while now. I love the look of both characters, and the hairs are detailed and realistic. Very excited to try them out.
• Japanese Shinto Shrine – A large interesting environment with some amazing props.

Yeah, I have been very bad this July. 😀

Shiba contest qualifying item used – Inked Vol.18: Trash Polka for Genesis 8 Female(s) by ShanasSoulmate.

August 2019 Contest Vendors

We have a long list of items above, so lots of great vendors to pick from for August!

Ansiko
Mec4D
ShanasSoulmate
Zeddicuss
Jack Tomalin

Images with the newly released Teen Jane 8, and Kanade 8 will also qualify.

August contest entries.

Shiba contest qualifying item used – Mec4d PBS shaders for Iray vol.3 MR by Mec4D

1st Place – The Master Of The Stones

Artist – Chanteur-de-Vent

First place in the August 2019 Shiba 3D-Art Contest.

Love this image! Looks like a professional book cover.

The girl looks especially amazing. Her hair, outfit, morph, pose, all work perfectly together. She is the very gifted student of magic, and behind her stands her mentor and teacher. She is young and still inexperienced, while he seems worldly and predatorial. A wonderful study in contrasts.

The dynamic backdrop is fantastic. Very clever use of the Wraithgate to represent the magical flying rocks, as well as a static gate for framing the image. The Venulcan Plains completes the scene with rocky stark mountains at the back.

Finally, the less saturated color palette works very well here, giving the composition an austere mood, matching the environment and characters. Brilliant storied composition.

2nd Place – Singing Alone, Dreaming of the Big Stage

Artist – owakulukem

Second place in the August 2019 Shiba 3D-Art Contest.

Awesome use of light to create a powerful scene.

This is a superb feature of Render Studio 2.0 – Volumetric Plus. The volumetric light together with her striking pose, produces a very dramatic effect and tells a moving story. We can almost hear this very shy girl singing her heart out in Jack Tomalin’s Winterblack Gallery.

The judges also loved Perhaps, Just a Trim? Both images make a big impression but are very different in both tone and style. Big kudos for showing such versatility and creativity.

Incredible work!

3rd Place – Evening Walk

Artist – Faeofthe3rdDimension

Third place in the August 2019 Shiba 3D-Art Contest.

What a great idea!

Love the combination of a Victorian lady with an alien baby. She certainly looks very happy on her stroll with her unusual companion. Perhaps her mind has been tampered with and she sees something totally different. Or perhaps she just has unusual tastes.

Fabulous use of outfit and hair to capture the elegance of that era, which stands in stark contrast with the tentacles emanating from the pram. Jack Tomalin’s Tertius provides the perfect backdrop. It fits the era, but also has an ominous mood to it, especially with the mist.

Terrific Gothic fantasy art.

3rd Place – The Folly of King Midas

Artist – Kibosh

Third place in the August 2019 Shiba 3D-Art Contest.

I love your artwork! This is another amazing render, with lovely materials, details, and story telling.

King Midas looks superb. His skin material, expression, pose, and hair are perfect, as is his outfit; in deep royal purple with fur trim. Kudos on how you show the girl in the process of turning into gold, with only the upper parts converted. The shock on her face is also a wonderful touch.

I especially love all the little details. The dog hiding in the corner, resting his head on the plant pot, another under the table, the scared maid dropping her tray of food, the horrified courtiers, the distraught father, and the stoic guard still standing in attention, watching the scene unfold.

Excellent work in combining Baroque Grandeur and Aslan Court to create the opulent surroundings. Outstanding use of Mec4D’s shaders.

Honorable Mentions

Flower by BavarianR

Honorable Mention in the August 2019 Shiba 3D-Art Contest.

Wow! This is a marvelous feature of Ron’s Acrylic Painting. Wish-listed after seeing what you have done here and in your new image.

Very cool effect how her dress melds into the background, while her head, arms and torso are clearly distinct and in front of the colorful backdrop. Brilliant idea and execution.

Cute As A Button by Jewel Designs

Honorable Mention in the August 2019 Shiba 3D-Art Contest.

Totally adorable!

Love her pose especially with that big hat and big curly hair. Her shy expression is also perfect. The less saturated color palette suits the composition very well, giving the image an elegant, dated look, which fits wonderfully with her outfit.

Corianna by missuskisses

Honorable Mention in the August 2019 Shiba 3D-Art Contest.

What a beautiful character.

Love her golden hair, face, and flowing dress. Great job with her pose, which allows for her dress to marvelously drape and fold around her body.

I also love the colors you used. Her light-blue dress with gold trim goes well with her hair and stands out against the more saturated colors of the backdrop. Fantastic lighting, with the fireflies and yellow lights.

Finally the pillars from Danaides perfectly frames this lovely girl. Outstanding work!

Congratulations to Our August 2019 3D-Art Contest Winners!

Thank you all for making this into another wonderful month of fun and beauty.

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As for new products, the item that most caught my eye in June is this awesome elf bundle by Linday and Mousso. Superb details on the outfit, great textures, cool looking hair, character, and everything else. Other interesting June new releases –

• Catgirl Megapack – Love the various tails as well as clawed hands and feet that come with this set.
• dForce Serpent Whisperer Outfit – I especially like the snake accessories, including the arm bands, shin bands, and the snake on her back.
• Adeline Hair and Circlets – Would look great on an elf character.
• Nicolette HD for Genesis 8 Female – Sexy elf girl with interesting face tattoos.
• iG Sweet Seduction Poses – Some great looking pin-up poses. Sweet Intentions Poses and Props also look very interesting.

Finally, the Temporarily PC+ Sale that started at the end of June and is extending into July is also excellent. Today I picked up the Platea Epic Bundle for $2.99! The items change every day so definitely worth a daily look.

Shiba Contest item used – Classic Long Hair by Linday.

July 2019 Contest Vendors

Based on these wonderful new releases, we will be featuring the following Daz Published Artists in July –

Linday
Mousso
Nikisatez
Emrys
Godin

Images with the newly released Elios 8, and Ellithia 8 will also qualify.

July contest entries.

Shiba contest item used – dForce Wet and Dry Dark Fantasy Outfit for Genesis 8 Female(s) by Linday.

1st Place – Mobilized

Artist – dtrscbrutal

First place in the July 2019 Shiba 3D-Art Contest.

Amazing realism and camera work.

Superb job in creating an authentic crowd scene. I especially like the little differences in hairstyle and headgear, as well as the side profile soldiers that serve as accents amongst the other troops. Brilliant use of depth of field to accentuate the size of the scene, as well as draw the eye towards Mousso’s Rei.

A very powerful composition that captures the gravity of sending troops off to war, as the camera captures the expression of that one soldier; looking directly at us. What mental and physical horrors must she endure? What sacrifices must she make? What cost must she pay?

Long Distance Operator is another impressive image. Excellent use of Dystopian Desert Destruction Kit to create the backdrop, especially using the various structures to frame the scene. Again, clever use of camera angle to create tension and a sense of imminent action.

Bravo!

2nd Place – Sunrise

Artist – SmR

Second place in the July 2019 Shiba 3D-Art Contest.

Magnificent composition!

You did an incredible job constructing the city and skyline. When I look at this picture, I imagine our heroine arriving home after a long journey. She pauses, as the morning light touches the city she loves, slowly bringing it to full bloom. A sigh of contentment escapes her lips. Homecoming always fills her with a special ecstasy that she does not feel anywhere else.

Great use of Syble hair and the glowing mask. They create an interesting character and striking silhouette against the sunrise sky. I also like the red hover bike, which contrasts well with the blue emissives as well as the black of her outfit. The lens flare is a wonderful touch.

Most of all, congratulations on capturing the emotional complexity and richness of a homecoming.

Every traveler has a home of his own, and he learns to appreciate it the more from his wandering.
~~ Charles Dickens

3rd Place – Shadowcat Mech Pilot

Artist – napalmarsenal

Third place in the July 2019 Shiba 3D-Art Contest.

Super fabulous pinup!

This is a terrific feature of Marnie HD for Genesis 8 Female by Mousso. I especially love all the polished dark metal surfaces on the MECH 2012 Enforcer, which give the piece a very stylish look. They also contrast beautifully with our striking mech pilot, making her stand out even more.

The cat and little bot are very fun additions. They make for interesting sidekicks, add humor, and enrich the story told by the image. Rather than just a girl/machine pin-up, we now have an interesting trio. How did they meet up? What is that cat up to? Who is that dangerous beauty and how do I get her number? 🙂

3rd Place – Thinking About Humanity

Artist – Leshiye-Art

Third place in the July 2019 Shiba 3D-Art Contest.

Outstanding idea and mood.

What a gorgeous angel! Love her pose, especially how the tips of her wings perfectly fit her sitting position. Mousso’s Keriann HD looks amazing in that side profile, with Linday’s Side Layered Messy Hair draped marvelously around her.

The dark background, serious expression, and smoky/misty atmosphere masterfully captures the gravity of the moment. As she observes and ponders from her lofty perch, what will she decide? Are we worthy of her blessing, will she need more data, or will she simply start over?

Honorable Mentions

Portrait by owakulukem

Honorable Mention in the July 2019 Shiba 3D-Art Contest.

A magnificent portrait and fantastic feature of Mackenzie for Genesis 3 and 8 Female.

I absolutely love the softness of the image and the grayscale palette. Both contribute to the mood of peaceful contemplation. Mackenzie is lovely in this side profile, and Aliza hair fits her perfectly. I don’t know what she is thinking, but she looks awesome doing it. 😀

That Darn Cat! by Vueiy

Honorable Mention in the July 2019 Shiba 3D-Art Contest.

Haha! Brilliant idea having a cat girl searching for her mischievous cat.

I love the camera work, especially pointing it through the hole in the wall that the cat has clawed through. This creates a unique point of view, frames the scene, as well as captures how resourceful and naughty her cat is. No wonder she is so annoyed, which you portray very well in her expression.

Mousso’s Minthy makes for a great looking cat girl, and it is very cool to see the new Daz cat in action.

Upset by BronzeDragon

Honorable Mention in the July 2019 Shiba 3D-Art Contest.

Another superb portrait!

She looks very fierce, especially with the Axarra Headdress. Love the skin detail and Nikisatez’s Ethereal Fantasy Outfit suits her perfectly.

Truly a wonderful feature of Makayla. You really showed her beauty, realistic expression, and marvelous skin texture. Cool color scheme too, totally matching the mood piece .

Congratulations to Our July 2019 3D-Art Contest Winners!

Incredible work from all! Many many thanks for sharing your fabulous artwork with us all. They make a delicious feast for the eyes.

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