Getting Closer

[Andy.88917]

Here is my latest rendering using AutoCAD Architecture (with visionrez for roof and RPC for landscape). I am getting happier with my settings but still room for improvement.

Thanks to neje for the suggestion on creating a structural memeber for my brick arches. I have done that and I think it's turned out pretty well for as simple as it is to add it to my model.

Any comments or suggestions?

[david_peterson]

Hi Andy,
Not sure what the local customs are down there, but up our sidewalks are generally finished with a white sealer. Your sidewalks look like they were either just poured our you used a smooth finish on smooth concrete finish.
My suggestion would be to try a brush finish and brighten up the color
The house an general background look great, grass looks good, IMHO, it's just the sidewalk could use a little help.

[neje]

Hey Andy that's looking great. Glad i could help. I think at times my suggestions are so 'down under' that they don't relate to how you do things up there. You are ahead of me!
I like how the grass pops up above the path. I have to try that - I think I had trouble because slabs don't (didn't) render their sides, only top but I have been using spaces instead. It looks better with the different levels. I especially like your windows. My renders typically take about 1 or 2 mins (i'm impatient) but I think your glass would up that.
Stone work looks great. Roof shingle maybe could use a little more bump.
Should the entrance have a turn on it?
I'll have to get those RPC's working.
cheers

[jay.80870]

Ohhhwheeee that is looking good Andy! Only thing, I am from Odessa / Midland so I am not sure if that "green" grass and trees are that realistic out there. Might need to add in some mesquite trees, lava rocks and tumbleweeds!

Looking good my friend!

Jay