The 2nd floor
Some new renders.
This project has so far been one long experiment.
Getting the light right is what I spend most time on.
I like to experiment, and I quite often end up with a lot more light sources than I need.
I have added light sources to enhance the daylight and create shadows,
I have moved objects all over the place to get them into or out of the frame,
and I have used semi-transparent gradients to produce foggy atmospheres.
For these images, which I think will be the final images in this thread, I have set diffused bounces to 0 in an attempt to get a more solid black levels,
and I have used some absolutely white light sources to enhance the contrasts and create more complex shadows.
I have also experimented more with semi-transparent gradients in an attempt to create foggy atmospheres.
These next images are of the sitting-room.
First an exterior view, with a stencil of a panther.
Then some interiors.
The stairs, the sitting area in front of the fireplace and a small book collection in the corner.
Another view of the staircase, and a small table for six.
View from sitting area in front of the fireplace
A table for six, suitable for a quiet chat, lunch or supper away from the TV-set.
The old and battered fireplace — an oversized object that gives the room some personality.
Close-up of table with newspaper and Stelton vacuum with nice reflections.
The meagre book collection, a small workbench and some refreshment on the shelves.
The charcoal drawing is made by the Norwegian visual artist Jan Groth.
This is the entrance to the master bedroom and to the kid’s room (which is where we are going next).
I’m happy with the light, but I’m notnot entirely happy with the furnishing, so I might replace this image at some point.
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For this room, I have experimented with another lighting technique:
I have placed objects in front of the light sources, like different sized grids, frames and branches.
The point was to alter the intensity if the light and to create some patterns on the walls.
I have also used some heavy coloured panel lights , red, orange, yellow and blue.
It didn’t turn out exactly what I hoped for, but I learned a lot.
I have probably used way to many light sources.
I have selected three renderings that are not half bad… I think.
Wall with angel.
Wall with giraffe stencils
View to the balcony ( with too long curtains).
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This last image is a shot from the bathroom window — an example of a foggy, danish day:
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Well...
Christmas is coming, and we are all going to Norway to spend Christmas with my mother.
Happy holidays everyone.
Cecilia
