Another 10 sq cm of #steampunk control panel. Trying to add a subtle pattern to the light-emitting surfaces. Critiques welcome. #blender3d #blender3dart #design #aesthetics #relaxing

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Trying something a bit different for today’s 10 sq cm of #steampunk #blender3d control panel. #blender3dart

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Thoughtful analysis of how the tension, shot choices, and music contribute to a memorable space battle from The Wrath of Khan

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The Nagus (#StarTrek #DS9 Rewatch, Season 1, Episode 11) Quark is named the financial leader of all Ferengi

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Just an elegant retro keyboard for a #steampunk #cgi project. Procedural materials mean I can zoom in much closer than I ever expect I would need to. #blender3d #blender3dart

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How a billionaires boys’ club came to dominate the public square

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Today’s 10 sq cm of #steampunk control panel went pretty fast. At this stage I’m mostly rearranging what I’ve already created — which is the point. #blender #blender3dart

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Today’s 10 sq cm of a #steampunk control panel (background greebles for a personal project) #design #aesthetics #blender3d #blender3dart

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Self-referential capitalism; paradoxical fusion of idealized pop culture and mass-produced irreverent decay. #andywarhol #popart #design #celebrity

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Educated, uplifted, boosted, and fed. Block party celebrating August Wilson continues through this afternoon in the Pittsburgh Hill District.

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Another day, another 10 square centimeters of #steampunk control panel. #blender3d #blender3dart #design #practice #aesthetics #creative #selfcare

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If I don’t design the control panels for my fantasy #steampunk project, who will? #blender3d #blender3dart

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