Ryan W. Knope • Visualization

Latest News...

• 8/20/10 •
I will be writing a 4 page article for 3D Artist Magazine while continuing the question and answer column. The Morgan Farms master plan has been added to the "Exterior Gallery". Please keep in mind that I will be out of town from August 29th until September 10th.

• 8/17/10 •
I am back from a backpacking trip into the Rocky Mountains. My artwork "Global Warming" has been featured on "Green San Diego". I just started another large artwork contract for Lacuna Expanse. Recently I have finished Hotel and Shopping Mall interiors located in China, which I will be able to show at a later date. More SSP work starting in various Asian Pacific locations.

• 8/12/10 •
Well it has been a busy few weeks! Stuff in Japan, Michigan and other various places... Now it is time to take a few days off backpacking in the mountains... I need a break. More game art is coming up... and I have signed a contract to discuss the game artwork in tutorial form... which will be released on Oct 1st.

• 7/20/10 •
The session last night was a lot of fun and seemed to be a great success. Almost 40 people showed up for the 3D Visualization discussion at Cad-1, Boulder / Denver Architects Group. Now it's back to work trying to finish up a bunch of deadlines this week!

• 7/14/10 •
A ton of work has flowed in over the past few days. I am working on a huge 200+ building masterplan development community, a masterplan for a RV Park and Tradeshow graphics for the PlainBlack Corporation! I have also been asked to update the Sumiyoshi Masterplan which will be featured in a magazine article in "Luxury Living Magazine!

• 7/6/10 •
I have been asked to speak on the topic of Architectural 3D Renderings on July 19th by the "Boulder / Denver Architects Group. Please email me for more information if you would like to attend. A new gallery image of a mansion has been uploaded. You can check it out HERE! Other shots from it coming in the next few weeks!

• 7/5/10 •
I have updated the Misc 3D gallery with 4 images. These images range from Manufacturing to In-Game artwork. Please note, the in-game artwork has been edited to be different from the titles use.

• 7/1/10 •
With the Lacuna Expanse contract ending shortly, I am looking for new work. There is talk about maybe writing a new book and possibly teaching 3D classes again and maybe a seminar or 2.

• 6/18/10 •
I have been negotiating a new development community, working on my next 3D Artist Magazine Column and creating a bunch of SSP Airport Interiors... along with continuing the game design for Lacuna Expanse.

• 5/22/10 •
I am working on a new "Renewable Energy" project for IsetSolar. A new tutorial has been started for INSTATUTS regarding building a high poly 3D Space Ship". I have started another restaurant design, Singapore International Airport for SSP.

• 4/21/10 •
I just found out that one of my artworks will be on the back cover of the large hardcover book "CITY BY DESIGN: DENVER. The image being featured is my interior Lobby rendering of the new NREL / DOE building in Golden, Colorado.

• 4/13/10 •
Tomorrow I will be starting 2 kiosk concepts for Sydney International Airport. I am hoping to get approval of showing the Singapore concepts soon.

• 4/12/10 •
For the past week I have been working one the Maryland Mansion Project. I cannot speak too much of the project... but you can check out the previously half built mansion that is getting structurally rebuilt and detailed beyond belief. Eventually I plan on submitting this project for several galleries and Expose in the year to come.

• 4/6/10 •
I have had the privilege to play the alpha version of Lacuna Expanse before it has been released to the public. I am amazed at how fast it has come along. I have high hopes for this game, as I have had a lot of fun playing it for the past few days!

• 3/29/10 •
The current project with SSP has been completed. Work on the MD Mansion is starting. My column for 3D Artist Magazine Issue 15 has been completed. I am still crossing my fingers for Expose gallery book. Many new things in the works. The game trailers have been completed. I will announce details on the game when I get approval from my client.

• 3/16/10 •
Contracts with SSP International have been renewed for Singapore International Airport. Ballistic Publishing's call for entries with their book "Expose 8" have ended. Hopefully I will receive a positive email in the coming months. System / Equipment upgrades have taken place. New gallery images should be approved to be added in a week or 2.

• 3/8/10 •
While the game design project and SSP are wrapping up, more work is coming in on a constant basis. Things are consistently looking really well. I apologize to those that I had to turn down due to the workload / schedule.

If things continue as they are, I will be building my render farm on the premises. Thank you to every entity that has made the expansion a possible reality!

On another note... Issue 13 of 3D Artist has already been released... my column continues, check it out.

Testimonials

Ryan's duties as a 3D Technical Artist were superior and it was evident with the work he created. From simple forms to complex master planning work Ryan approached the task with focus and professionalism that was exemplified in his quality of work and attention to detail. I would rank him as one of the best visualists I have ever had the pleasure to work with.
-Trent J. Cito, RLA
RNL Design Feb. 2009

Ryan Knope has provided Prestige Development Inc. the artwork for our marketing packages and advertising required to sell our multimillion dollar homes.  His rendering of our homes and floor plans have brought to life an otherwise average blue print.  Having the ability to present to our prospects a realistic interpretation of what their home will look like has been an instrumental part of our success and we consider Ryan to be an intrinsic part of that process.
-Alan Klatsky, CEO
Prestige Development Inc.
Feb. 2009


 

I recommend Ryan Knope. In his position as 3D Artist here at Rockland Studios, Ryan did an outstanding job and was a major asset to our organization. He has endless knowledge in the area of visualization, is extremely organized, can work independantly and follows through to ensure that the job gets done.
-ErikVerleger - Creative Director RocklandStudios2008

Mr. Knope has been a compliment to my office and I would recommend him for any visualization position regarding interiors, exteriors, and related fields of design.
-L.j.link jr. inc. 2008

If I could rate Ryan Knope 15 out of 10 I would, he completed my project much better than I expected. Quite a level up from a normal provider. I'm lucky I found him and you will be lucky if you select him!
Diego Garces 8-3-09