A QUICK INTRODUCTION
My name is Ryan Knope. I have been helping Architects, Landscape Architects and Interior Designers realize their visions with Photorealistic Renderings since 1999.
I am available for freelance or full time remote work. I have worked full time creating photorealistic renderings in-house for RNL Design (Now Stantec), Norris Design and Hospitality Services Inc.
My main areas of focus are Architecture, Interiors and Landscape Architecture Renderings.
I use Autodesk 3dsmax, Chaos Vray, Itoo Forest Pro and Adobe Photoshop for most of my work.
I offer competitive pricing tailored to each specific client / project and see the projects through from start to finish personally. When I take on a project, you deal only with me, no middle-man.
Quick turnarounds are available, clients love my excellent communication and they receive a beautiful end result. You can browse the "Testimonials" to read their thoughts on my work.
If you are looking for someone that is personable and passionate about your project, then I am your guy.
I am available for freelance or full time remote work. I have worked full time creating photorealistic renderings in-house for RNL Design (Now Stantec), Norris Design and Hospitality Services Inc.
My main areas of focus are Architecture, Interiors and Landscape Architecture Renderings.
I use Autodesk 3dsmax, Chaos Vray, Itoo Forest Pro and Adobe Photoshop for most of my work.
I offer competitive pricing tailored to each specific client / project and see the projects through from start to finish personally. When I take on a project, you deal only with me, no middle-man.
Quick turnarounds are available, clients love my excellent communication and they receive a beautiful end result. You can browse the "Testimonials" to read their thoughts on my work.
If you are looking for someone that is personable and passionate about your project, then I am your guy.
FEATURED PUBLICATIONS
During the 1999 - 2002 time period I had written several chapters for Charles River Publishing's book, "3D Graphics Tutorial Collection", USA Based "3D Artist Magazine", and published with several online sites teaching the art of 3D Design, working with the likes of Bill Fleming and Shamms Mortier.
In 2009 I began writing and teaching again. These include published pieces in several places. A few such companies are "Imagine Publishing - 3D Artist Magazine, Instatuts and CG Arena.
In 2009 I began writing and teaching again. These include published pieces in several places. A few such companies are "Imagine Publishing - 3D Artist Magazine, Instatuts and CG Arena.
I was a monthly columnist for 3D Artist Magazine for 18 issues and had 3 featured articles. Some of the featured articles spanning over 6 pages, showing how I created certain artworks.
Architecture In Perspective #26 and #29
(Printed Book) (ASAI)
Publisher: ASAI
Publication Date: 2011 and 2014
Rendering In Sketchup
(Printed Book) (Daniel Tal)
Publisher: Wiley
Publication: March 25th, 2013
Documentary Film Making For Archaeology
(Printed Book) (Peter Pepe & Joseph Zarzynski)
Publisher: Left Coast Press In.
Publication: October 2012
3D Artist Magazine (Europe)
(Printed Magazine) (18 Issues)
Publisher: Imagine Publishing
Publications: 2009 - 2012
Agent Sales Journal
(Printed Magazine) (1 Issue)
Publisher: Summit Business Media
Publication: June 2011
CG Arena
(www.cgarena.com)
Making Of Tutorial
Internet Publication 2011
Instatuts
(www.instatuts.com)
Multiple Publications
Internet Publication 2009-2012
3D Graphics Tutorial Collection
(Printed Book) (Shamms Mortier)
Publisher: Charles River Media
Publication: January 2nd, 2001
Architecture In Perspective #26 and #29
(Printed Book) (ASAI)
Publisher: ASAI
Publication Date: 2011 and 2014
Rendering In Sketchup
(Printed Book) (Daniel Tal)
Publisher: Wiley
Publication: March 25th, 2013
Documentary Film Making For Archaeology
(Printed Book) (Peter Pepe & Joseph Zarzynski)
Publisher: Left Coast Press In.
Publication: October 2012
3D Artist Magazine (Europe)
(Printed Magazine) (18 Issues)
Publisher: Imagine Publishing
Publications: 2009 - 2012
Agent Sales Journal
(Printed Magazine) (1 Issue)
Publisher: Summit Business Media
Publication: June 2011
CG Arena
(www.cgarena.com)
Making Of Tutorial
Internet Publication 2011
Instatuts
(www.instatuts.com)
Multiple Publications
Internet Publication 2009-2012
3D Graphics Tutorial Collection
(Printed Book) (Shamms Mortier)
Publisher: Charles River Media
Publication: January 2nd, 2001
3D Artist Magazine (American)
(Printed Magazine) (1 Issue)
Publication: 1999
Mastering 3D Graphics
(www.mastering3dgraphics.com)
Multiple Publications
Publisher: Bill Fleming - Charles River Media
Publications: 1999
(Printed Magazine) (1 Issue)
Publication: 1999
Mastering 3D Graphics
(www.mastering3dgraphics.com)
Multiple Publications
Publisher: Bill Fleming - Charles River Media
Publications: 1999
AWARDS AND HONORS
2018 Global Entertainment Award
Best 3D Design Specialist for Colorado, USA.
2014 ASAI Excellence Award for Architecture In Perspective 29
American Society Of Architectural Illustrators.
2013 Best of Lakewood, CO Award
Fine Art Category.
2011 ASAI Excellence Award for Architecture In Perspective 26
American Society Of Architectural Illustrators.
• 3RD PLACE - Electronic Publishing
1999 SCHOLASTIC ARTS AWARDS
• EXCELLENCE AWARD - Computer Graphics
• GOLD KEY AWARD - Computer Graphics
1998 INTERNATIONAL GUTENBERG AWARDS
• 5TH PLACE - Pre-Press A, Electronic Pub.
• 5TH PLACE - Process Color Lithography
1998 SCHOLASTIC ARTS AWARDS
• SILVER KEY AWARD- Computer Graphics
1998 TECH. EDU. ASSOC. OF NEW YORK
• 1ST PLACE - Outstanding Portfolio - CGI
1998 ROCHESTER PRINTING WEEK
• 1ST PLACE - Computer Graphics Portfolio
1998 BATTLE OF THE BANDWIDTH
• 3RD PLACE - Web Design
1997 INTERNATIONAL GUTENBERG AWARDS
• BEST OF SHOW - Electronic Publishing A
• BEST OF SHOW - Process Litho Printing
• 1ST PLACE - Process Litho Printing
• 1ST PLACE - Electronic Publishing A
• 3RD Place- Electronic Publishing A
Best 3D Design Specialist for Colorado, USA.
2014 ASAI Excellence Award for Architecture In Perspective 29
American Society Of Architectural Illustrators.
2013 Best of Lakewood, CO Award
Fine Art Category.
2011 ASAI Excellence Award for Architecture In Perspective 26
American Society Of Architectural Illustrators.
Enjoy CG Contest
Won 2nd Place in the Enjoy CG contest in August of 2009.
Lot's of goodies and recognition. $4,000 in prizes.
TDT3D Golden Gear Award 2009
CG Arena Awards Of Excellence
2009, 2010, 2011
1999 INTERNATIONAL GUTENBERG AWARDSWon 2nd Place in the Enjoy CG contest in August of 2009.
Lot's of goodies and recognition. $4,000 in prizes.
TDT3D Golden Gear Award 2009
CG Arena Awards Of Excellence
2009, 2010, 2011
• 3RD PLACE - Electronic Publishing
1999 SCHOLASTIC ARTS AWARDS
• EXCELLENCE AWARD - Computer Graphics
• GOLD KEY AWARD - Computer Graphics
1998 INTERNATIONAL GUTENBERG AWARDS
• 5TH PLACE - Pre-Press A, Electronic Pub.
• 5TH PLACE - Process Color Lithography
1998 SCHOLASTIC ARTS AWARDS
• SILVER KEY AWARD- Computer Graphics
1998 TECH. EDU. ASSOC. OF NEW YORK
• 1ST PLACE - Outstanding Portfolio - CGI
1998 ROCHESTER PRINTING WEEK
• 1ST PLACE - Computer Graphics Portfolio
1998 BATTLE OF THE BANDWIDTH
• 3RD PLACE - Web Design
1997 INTERNATIONAL GUTENBERG AWARDS
• BEST OF SHOW - Electronic Publishing A
• BEST OF SHOW - Process Litho Printing
• 1ST PLACE - Process Litho Printing
• 1ST PLACE - Electronic Publishing A
• 3RD Place- Electronic Publishing A