It's amazing how fast 2011 went by. It was an year with lot's of exciting changes. The customer response has been overwhelming in the last year. I am proud to have been a part in the life of so many newly weds and recently engaged clients by creating their custom rings that will stay with them for many years to come.
I finally made my Nodeform business a full time gig in 2011. It has been so much fun the last couple month working for myself. In September I went on a 6 month leave from my day job as an Architect to try to concentrate on really kicking this into the next gear. It took a while but the Holiday season finally paid off . I think it could be possible to be doing what I love and be able to support myself. Tax season will show me if I am right or just an illusionist.
I learned a lot of new thinks and developed my skills. The Ring a Week (RAW) challenge was a great experience in trying to learn 3D modeling software. I did not make 52 designs in the end but it still helped me coming back to it from time to time and try something new. I will continue in the next year developing this a bit further and eventually even incorporate it into my ring production and custom designs.
I finally made my Nodeform business a full time gig in 2011. It has been so much fun the last couple month working for myself. In September I went on a 6 month leave from my day job as an Architect to try to concentrate on really kicking this into the next gear. It took a while but the Holiday season finally paid off . I think it could be possible to be doing what I love and be able to support myself. Tax season will show me if I am right or just an illusionist.
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| RAW52 #26 & #30 gold and silver Bubble rings rendered in Brazil for Rhino Modeled in Tsplines and Rhino. Freeform bubbles. |
I learned a lot of new thinks and developed my skills. The Ring a Week (RAW) challenge was a great experience in trying to learn 3D modeling software. I did not make 52 designs in the end but it still helped me coming back to it from time to time and try something new. I will continue in the next year developing this a bit further and eventually even incorporate it into my ring production and custom designs.
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| 3D print in stainless steel of RAW26/52 model. Printed by Shapeways. |
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| 3D print in stainless steel and Frosted Ultra Detail of RAW26/52 model. Printed by Shapeways. |
I also started playing with rendering software in the last couple days. It's could be a nice way to be able to post new designs and material options without actually having to produce them in expensive precious metals and gem stones. This could keep my money, usually tied up in inventory stock, in my pockets until I actually get a order in. Well, I have to get better with the software until I can produce convince able images of how the finished piece will look.
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| RAW52/31 Palladium Bubble ring with Diamond rendered in Brazil for Rhino |
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| RAW52/33 Gold Bubble ring with Diamond rendered in Brazil for Rhino |
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| RAW52/32 Silver Bubble ring with Sapphire rendered in Brazil for Rhino |
To see all my submissions for this challenge go to Flickr.
With that I thank all of my friends, fans and clients for your interest and support in my adventures. I wish you all a Happy New Year! Enjoy some bubbly treat tonight to celebrate New Eears Eve.
