SketchUpArtists

2014-01-31T21:56:00.001+00:00

Matt Donley's new eBook is on sale now and ready for download. There are 3 packages available to download. If you love working with SketchUp and want to produce construction drawings using your favorite software, this is definitely the way to go...this is going to be a best seller

New! The Making of SHARC – part 1 Modeling by Eric Lay

2014-01-24T16:52:00.000+00:00

Eric Lay works in 3D modelling, architectural drafting, rendering and graphics. In this tutorial, he shows us how to create this futuristic aircraft or as he calls it, ‘Super High Altitude Racing Craft’ (SHARC). In this first part, Eric shows us his modeling techniques and use of readily available plugins to create this 3D base model. Part 2, rendering and post-processing coming soon!

2013-05-22T13:40:00.000+01:00

The Glass House – a tutorial by Brent Adrian Balasbas
Based in the Philippines and studying Architecture, Brent Balasbas has kindly shared his latest tutorial on his techniques with us. A rendered output image of a SketchUp model (original subject, Glass House by Philip Johnson) was used in this particular tutorial.

2013-05-22T13:36:00.001+01:00

Trimble just unveils the latest version of SketchUp – Sketchup Pro 2013...what do you make of it?
http://sketchup.com/

Art of SketchUp: Texture Workflow

2013-03-29T12:50:00.002+00:00

San Francisco based Professional designer and conceptual artist, Ken Nguyen has produced some really exciting textured SketchUp models and shows us here his workflow that he uses for these great 3D models. This tutorial is based on SketchUp models, V-Ray for SketchUp render and Photoshop…enjoy!

New SketchUp Styles for 2013

2013-01-11T13:38:00.002+00:00

Check out the first of our new Styles for this year...many more to come real soon!

New Tutorial - Quick Architectural Marker Illustrations

2013-01-11T13:31:00.005+00:00

Architect Christopher Polanski recently completed a project for a client that required him to compose a series of faux-marker renderings and Chris has agreed to share his process with us. Enjoy!

2012-09-25T16:40:00.000+01:00

Are you attending SketchUp Basecamp 2012? Mateo Soletic is travelling again this year to represent us there and meet up with old friends and new. He will be handing out a few exclusive SketchUpArtists free T-Shirts (very rare) to a few lucky people! Remaining T-Shirts will be used as competition prizes in the very near future..stay tuned.
Here is a sample pic for you!

Latest Tutorial "From SketchUp to Digital Watercolor"

2012-09-05T12:58:00.002+01:00

Nguyễn Ngọc Phúc lets us in on his method for creating a cool digital watercolor image from his SketchUp model. Workflow includes FotoSketcher, which has the ability to convert your digital images into art automatically using fully adjustable filters and post processing in Photoshop to complete this superb digital work of art. Check it out!

Official SketchUp Blog: Save the date for 3D Basecamp 2012

2012-08-08T09:13:00.001+01:00

Its happening!... Official SketchUp Blog: Save the date for 3D Basecamp 2012:

New Tips & Tricks

2012-07-23T14:12:00.001+01:00

A couple of new Tips & tricks added to our section..one by Adriana Granados on adding Backgrounds and Landscape Views in Sketchup and the other by our friend Alex Hogrefe a Kerkythea and Photoshop tut on Brushed Stainless Steel...all great stuff to help in our daily workflow..enjoy

Making of High Rise Apartment by Frédéric Yves Moro

2012-07-23T13:48:00.004+01:00

Latest tutorial by Frédéric Yves Moro. He has recently taken to using Thea Render and it’s SketchUp Plugin, having used Twilight Render for some time in the past, with great success. In this, his latest tutorial, Frédéric shows us how he uses Thea Render in his workflow. Frédéric has also kindly shared the scene in a Thea Render Scene Pack and the actual SketchUp model so you can follow this tutorial, step by step with all the resources you need. Check it out!

Watercolor Style Tutorial

2012-06-09T19:01:00.000+01:00

New by AJ Aloro - Watercolor Style Tutorial. In this latest tutorial, AJ shows you how to achieve a nice simple watercolor effect by an image editor such as Photoshop.The model used in this tutorial was modeled in SketchUp and rendered in V-Ray for SketchUp. Good tutorial with some interesting techniques.

Component Axes and Flip - Fine Woodworking

2012-05-29T11:23:00.001+01:00

Some more cool modeling tips from Dave Richards!
Component Axes and Flip - Fine Woodworking

Motion Blur Composition - latest in Tips &Tricks

2012-05-21T11:33:00.003+01:00

Ronel Pabico is an interior designer and 3D visualizer, currently based in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. He shows you how to add some motion to a static car in his rendered image using the Motion Blur Filter in Photoshop.

Wooden Armchair Modeling Tutorial - SketchUp

2012-05-02T17:57:00.001+01:00

New tutorial By Ronel Pabico in our Tips and Tricks Section. This SketchUp tutorial is about modeling a Spanish style wooden single seater chair. With the basic components modeled you can use them to expand the collection then.

SketchUp models....

Google SketchUp taken over by Trimble!

2012-04-26T14:44:00.001+01:00

Google SketchUp has been acquired by Trimble...big shock! Where is SketchUp heading now....exciting times ahead? What do you think?

New Tutorial; Making of Balcony Pool - day and night

2012-04-19T16:41:00.002+01:00

As promised by our good friend Ricardo Cossoli this is his latest tutorial 'Making of Balcony Pool - day and night' This tutorial is based on an outdoor day render (natural lighting) and a night time render (artificial lighting). The challenge Ricardo set himself was to assemble both different lighting scenes in the same model and configure all materials so they respond well in both cases (both day and night). Software used was SketchUp, V-Ray for SketchUp and Photoshop. The 3D model is also available for download if you want to check it out and follow along with this tutorial.

The Making of 412 Broadway by Scott Baumberger

2012-04-02T13:48:00.000+01:00

Scott Baumberger has kindly let us publish his recent work "The Making of 412 Broadway" over at SketchUpArtists. In this particular article he uses SketchUp and Photoshop. Scott explains his workflow and techniques in producing a really superb NPR architectural visualization. Some cool tips and tricks as well...if you like NPR..check it out by clicking on the image below....

Hollywood artist Harald Belker discusses SketchUp

2012-03-05T13:17:00.001+00:00

Create your own Replace Me components for Shaderlight

2012-03-02T18:37:00.000+00:00

Good little tutorial by Kate Marshall from Shaderlight on replace me components and how to create your own ...:)

Styles Article by Bonnie Roskes in Sketchup ur Space eMag

2012-03-02T14:20:00.000+00:00

Styles Article by Bonnie Roskes in Sketchup ur Space ....we like :))

How to use more than one Section Plane simultaneously

2012-02-28T11:55:00.000+00:00

Another great tip from the SketchUp Tips blog...

How to create a sketchy shadow using SketchUp + Photoshop by Abav

2012-02-28T11:52:00.000+00:00

Nice little tip on creating a handmade looking sketchy style shadow for your presentations, using SketchUp and Photoshop.

How to Mask and Crop a Tree in Photoshop by ARCHIvitamins

2012-02-21T12:54:00.000+00:00

Lets face it, people have problems with masking trees. All those leaves are a lot of work. I promise you I can show you how to do this in just 3 minutes and put a new background behind it along the way!