Bob Marshall
@bobmarshall.co.uk
Architectural illustrator and 3D reconstruction artist based in East Lothian, Scotland. #Blender3D Pro. Member: Society of Architectural Illustrators, Scottish Castles Association, and the Caithness Broch Project. https://bobmarshall.co.uk
Reposted by Bob Marshall
How should we interact with 3D history online? 🏺🖥️
Join our workshop to visually prototype a new platform for UK #CulturalHeritage 3D data. Help us design the features that bring artifacts to life. Sign up here: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/uk-heritag...
#H3DAR #GLAM3D
Join our workshop to visually prototype a new platform for UK #CulturalHeritage 3D data. Help us design the features that bring artifacts to life. Sign up here: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/uk-heritag...
#H3DAR #GLAM3D
UK Heritage 3D Data at Risk: Visual Prototyping Online Workshop
Join digital heritage peers in a hands on visual prototyping workshop!
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January 28, 2026 at 11:23 AM
How should we interact with 3D history online? 🏺🖥️
Join our workshop to visually prototype a new platform for UK #CulturalHeritage 3D data. Help us design the features that bring artifacts to life. Sign up here: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/uk-heritag...
#H3DAR #GLAM3D
Join our workshop to visually prototype a new platform for UK #CulturalHeritage 3D data. Help us design the features that bring artifacts to life. Sign up here: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/uk-heritag...
#H3DAR #GLAM3D
And thus, winter ends.
Although it doesn’t feel like it at the moment!
Although it doesn’t feel like it at the moment!
The beautiful galley goes up in flames following the torchlit procession #uphellyaa
January 27, 2026 at 8:35 PM
And thus, winter ends.
Although it doesn’t feel like it at the moment!
Although it doesn’t feel like it at the moment!
Streaming now with commentary👇
"From grand old Viking centuries Up-Helly-Aa has come
Then light the torch and form the march, and sound the rolling drum."
Happy #UpHellyAa!
19.30pm (GMT). Follow the livestream link 👇 from 18:45. The weather forecast isn't brilliant for this evening's festivities, so it should be interesting!
Then light the torch and form the march, and sound the rolling drum."
Happy #UpHellyAa!
19.30pm (GMT). Follow the livestream link 👇 from 18:45. The weather forecast isn't brilliant for this evening's festivities, so it should be interesting!
Live from Lerwick, Shetland: Up Helly Aa 2026 torchlit procession and Viking galley burning.
YouTube video by Promote Shetland
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January 27, 2026 at 7:03 PM
Streaming now with commentary👇
"From grand old Viking centuries Up-Helly-Aa has come
Then light the torch and form the march, and sound the rolling drum."
Happy #UpHellyAa!
19.30pm (GMT). Follow the livestream link 👇 from 18:45. The weather forecast isn't brilliant for this evening's festivities, so it should be interesting!
Then light the torch and form the march, and sound the rolling drum."
Happy #UpHellyAa!
19.30pm (GMT). Follow the livestream link 👇 from 18:45. The weather forecast isn't brilliant for this evening's festivities, so it should be interesting!
Live from Lerwick, Shetland: Up Helly Aa 2026 torchlit procession and Viking galley burning.
YouTube video by Promote Shetland
www.youtube.com
January 27, 2026 at 8:48 AM
"From grand old Viking centuries Up-Helly-Aa has come
Then light the torch and form the march, and sound the rolling drum."
Happy #UpHellyAa!
19.30pm (GMT). Follow the livestream link 👇 from 18:45. The weather forecast isn't brilliant for this evening's festivities, so it should be interesting!
Then light the torch and form the march, and sound the rolling drum."
Happy #UpHellyAa!
19.30pm (GMT). Follow the livestream link 👇 from 18:45. The weather forecast isn't brilliant for this evening's festivities, so it should be interesting!
Reposted by Bob Marshall
Light Falloff is one of the most important things to internalize, when building any kind of a lighting scheme. It's as crucial as softness, coverage, power, color and other fundamental properties of light.
#art #digitalart #tips
#art #digitalart #tips
January 25, 2026 at 3:59 PM
Light Falloff is one of the most important things to internalize, when building any kind of a lighting scheme. It's as crucial as softness, coverage, power, color and other fundamental properties of light.
#art #digitalart #tips
#art #digitalart #tips
In a homage to our great national bard, here's one of my heritage projects from almost two decades ago. It's a simple interactive tour I developed for Robert Burns House in Dumfries, brought to life with 3D images, 360-degree panoramic photography, narration, and poetry readings. #BurnsNight
January 25, 2026 at 2:31 PM
In a homage to our great national bard, here's one of my heritage projects from almost two decades ago. It's a simple interactive tour I developed for Robert Burns House in Dumfries, brought to life with 3D images, 360-degree panoramic photography, narration, and poetry readings. #BurnsNight
Made a few improvements to my online portfolio to provide more context with my reconstruction images. I'll include more paradata with the projects I post in future. With so many now questioning image authenticity because of AI, I feel it's more important than ever to declare my sources & references.
Bob Marshall: Commissioned Reconstructions
Portfolio of Commissioned Reconstruction Artworks by Bob Marshall
bobmarshall.co.uk
January 25, 2026 at 12:58 PM
Made a few improvements to my online portfolio to provide more context with my reconstruction images. I'll include more paradata with the projects I post in future. With so many now questioning image authenticity because of AI, I feel it's more important than ever to declare my sources & references.
Reposted by Bob Marshall
"writing a novel with generative AI is just as valid as any other method, because AI is just another tool"
Out of interest, at what age did you discover that you were stupid?
Out of interest, at what age did you discover that you were stupid?
January 24, 2026 at 9:08 PM
"writing a novel with generative AI is just as valid as any other method, because AI is just another tool"
Out of interest, at what age did you discover that you were stupid?
Out of interest, at what age did you discover that you were stupid?
Too difficult!
The public vote is open ⤵️ Which is your favourite?
https://englishcathedrals.co.uk/latest-news/englands-favourite-stained-glass-window-vote-here/
The hunt is on to find the Nation's Favourite Stained Glass window. 12 finalists, you decide.
https://englishcathedrals.co.uk/latest-news/englands-favourite-stained-glass-window-vote-here/
The hunt is on to find the Nation's Favourite Stained Glass window. 12 finalists, you decide.
January 22, 2026 at 4:23 PM
Too difficult!
I don't know which castle that's meant to depict, but it's definitely not one I've visited. Do better, Glasgow City Council.🤦♂️
www.thenational.scot/news/2578067...
www.thenational.scot/news/2578067...
Plan for massive AI-generated mural in Glasgow given green light
AN AI-generated mural has been approved by a Scottish council, despite it including an American bald eagle.
www.thenational.scot
January 20, 2026 at 2:18 PM
I don't know which castle that's meant to depict, but it's definitely not one I've visited. Do better, Glasgow City Council.🤦♂️
www.thenational.scot/news/2578067...
www.thenational.scot/news/2578067...
Beginning a slow divorce from Adobe software after twenty-seven years. Will keep the PSD/Lightroom bundle and the Substance 3D tools going a while longer, but I can no longer justify subscribing to the entire Creative Suite. Probably should have done this a long time ago.
January 18, 2026 at 3:22 PM
Beginning a slow divorce from Adobe software after twenty-seven years. Will keep the PSD/Lightroom bundle and the Substance 3D tools going a while longer, but I can no longer justify subscribing to the entire Creative Suite. Probably should have done this a long time ago.
I’ve been shut in an office with no view for the last few months, so I just had to stop for a few minutes on my journey to Kelso this morning to drink in this wonderful #ScottishBorders landscape looking across the cloud-filled Tweed Valley towards the Cheviot Hills. #ReiverCountry
January 16, 2026 at 8:19 PM
I’ve been shut in an office with no view for the last few months, so I just had to stop for a few minutes on my journey to Kelso this morning to drink in this wonderful #ScottishBorders landscape looking across the cloud-filled Tweed Valley towards the Cheviot Hills. #ReiverCountry
Enjoyed getting out of the office today for my first site visit of 2026 and meeting with some lovely folks from Kelso Heritage Society. Hopeful of doing something to mark 900 years of the founding of its Tironensian Abbey & monastery if I can manage to fit it around other projects. Fingers crossed!
January 16, 2026 at 5:25 PM
Enjoyed getting out of the office today for my first site visit of 2026 and meeting with some lovely folks from Kelso Heritage Society. Hopeful of doing something to mark 900 years of the founding of its Tironensian Abbey & monastery if I can manage to fit it around other projects. Fingers crossed!
Oh no. Hope the folks at Smart History are okay. This is their building, I think.
Fire crews tackling blaze at St Andrews University tech lab www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Fire crews tackling blaze at St Andrews University tech lab www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Fire crews tackling blaze at St Andrews University tech lab
Four fire engines and a height appliance were called to the North Haugh campus on Wednesday afternoon.
www.bbc.co.uk
January 14, 2026 at 7:17 PM
Oh no. Hope the folks at Smart History are okay. This is their building, I think.
Fire crews tackling blaze at St Andrews University tech lab www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Fire crews tackling blaze at St Andrews University tech lab www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Much admired artist. Please give Alberto a follow 👇
Hello #PortfolioDay - I don’t have much new to share, at the moment everything I’m working on is under wraps. Hopefully soon though! See my previous work below
Hello there! I’m an archaeologist and 3D artist, and when I can I’ll post about my art, archaeology, or my other interests. #PortfolioDay
January 14, 2026 at 9:23 AM
Much admired artist. Please give Alberto a follow 👇
Hi, new followers. NDAs prevent me from saying much about my current project, except that it's an enjoyable change from my usual work and a collaboration with another reconstruction artist. We've been working non-stop on it for the last 4 months and should finish it in April or May if all goes well.
January 13, 2026 at 1:41 PM
Hi, new followers. NDAs prevent me from saying much about my current project, except that it's an enjoyable change from my usual work and a collaboration with another reconstruction artist. We've been working non-stop on it for the last 4 months and should finish it in April or May if all goes well.
Hi #PortfolioDay. 🖌️I'm an Architectural Illustrator from Edinburgh. I enjoy visually reconstructing old buildings and monuments using 3D models and digital paintings. My work is guided by archaeology, measured survey data, and collaboration with historians/archaeologists.
Website: bobmarshall.co.uk
Website: bobmarshall.co.uk
January 13, 2026 at 10:16 AM
Hi #PortfolioDay. 🖌️I'm an Architectural Illustrator from Edinburgh. I enjoy visually reconstructing old buildings and monuments using 3D models and digital paintings. My work is guided by archaeology, measured survey data, and collaboration with historians/archaeologists.
Website: bobmarshall.co.uk
Website: bobmarshall.co.uk
Much looking forward to Peter's talk on Edinburgh Castle's lost Royal Lodgings this week. Tickets are still available (online and in person). 👇
My work on the Palace of Holyroodhouse in James V's reign may make an appearance ;)
My work on the Palace of Holyroodhouse in James V's reign may make an appearance ;)
JANUARY LECTURE: The Lost Royal Lodgings of Edinburgh Castle and the Birthplace of Britain
Online tickets are still available for our free hybrid event with Peter Yeoman FSAScot on 15 January, the culmination of almost 40 years of investigation into the castle: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/the-lost-r...
Online tickets are still available for our free hybrid event with Peter Yeoman FSAScot on 15 January, the culmination of almost 40 years of investigation into the castle: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/the-lost-r...
January 13, 2026 at 9:04 AM
Much looking forward to Peter's talk on Edinburgh Castle's lost Royal Lodgings this week. Tickets are still available (online and in person). 👇
My work on the Palace of Holyroodhouse in James V's reign may make an appearance ;)
My work on the Palace of Holyroodhouse in James V's reign may make an appearance ;)
Good advice here.
I’ve naively thought of myself as indestructible, and will continue working with unlimited energy, but I am finding out the hard way that the body has other plans for me now I’m over 50!
I’ve naively thought of myself as indestructible, and will continue working with unlimited energy, but I am finding out the hard way that the body has other plans for me now I’m over 50!
Old head here: take care of your body.
It’ll work fine and take a lot of abuse, and then it won’t.
I had to have surgery on my wrist from spending too much time laying out UVs. I’m lucky in that I can still work and make art, but I know people my age who can’t anymore.
It’ll work fine and take a lot of abuse, and then it won’t.
I had to have surgery on my wrist from spending too much time laying out UVs. I’m lucky in that I can still work and make art, but I know people my age who can’t anymore.
ARTISTS: quote with some random art advice!!
January 12, 2026 at 6:37 AM
Good advice here.
I’ve naively thought of myself as indestructible, and will continue working with unlimited energy, but I am finding out the hard way that the body has other plans for me now I’m over 50!
I’ve naively thought of myself as indestructible, and will continue working with unlimited energy, but I am finding out the hard way that the body has other plans for me now I’m over 50!
Listening to the Today programme's Carnyx feature on Radio 4 this morning reminded me of....
Carnyx Jazz Club
Carnyx Jazz Club
a man giving an ok sign with the word great written below him
Alt: a man giving an ok sign with the word great written below him
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January 7, 2026 at 8:56 AM
Listening to the Today programme's Carnyx feature on Radio 4 this morning reminded me of....
Carnyx Jazz Club
Carnyx Jazz Club
My folks in Aberdeenshire are telling me things are pretty bad up there, with deep snow drifts making rural roads impassable, and local shops are out of essentials and unable to restock. I lived up there 30 years and remember some epic winters, but they're saying this is the worst they've ever seen.
January 6, 2026 at 3:39 PM
My folks in Aberdeenshire are telling me things are pretty bad up there, with deep snow drifts making rural roads impassable, and local shops are out of essentials and unable to restock. I lived up there 30 years and remember some epic winters, but they're saying this is the worst they've ever seen.
Not riding my regular bike at the moment due to work commitments and the need for new prescription sports glasses. So, it's indoor cycling via the Rouvy app instead, which is becoming seriously addictive - esp. riding (virtually) in other countries, and the new feature to upload saved GPX routes.
January 4, 2026 at 1:32 PM
Not riding my regular bike at the moment due to work commitments and the need for new prescription sports glasses. So, it's indoor cycling via the Rouvy app instead, which is becoming seriously addictive - esp. riding (virtually) in other countries, and the new feature to upload saved GPX routes.
Money for Nothing. Dire Straits.
Inspired by its groundbreaking video, I told my high school art teachers that I wanted to produce computer graphics, and they scoffed at me. Here I am four decades later with a whole career built on pursuing that dream.
RIP MTV
Inspired by its groundbreaking video, I told my high school art teachers that I wanted to produce computer graphics, and they scoffed at me. Here I am four decades later with a whole career built on pursuing that dream.
RIP MTV
MTV is officially ending all of its music channels.
In honor of that, what's your favorite music video?
In honor of that, what's your favorite music video?
December 31, 2025 at 7:49 PM
Money for Nothing. Dire Straits.
Inspired by its groundbreaking video, I told my high school art teachers that I wanted to produce computer graphics, and they scoffed at me. Here I am four decades later with a whole career built on pursuing that dream.
RIP MTV
Inspired by its groundbreaking video, I told my high school art teachers that I wanted to produce computer graphics, and they scoffed at me. Here I am four decades later with a whole career built on pursuing that dream.
RIP MTV
Despite some upsets, 2025 turned out to be rather enjoyable, with visits to some fantastic heritage sites. Hoping for more of the same in 2026; the site visits, not the upsets!
Wishing you all a great New Year!
Wishing you all a great New Year!
December 31, 2025 at 11:18 AM
Despite some upsets, 2025 turned out to be rather enjoyable, with visits to some fantastic heritage sites. Hoping for more of the same in 2026; the site visits, not the upsets!
Wishing you all a great New Year!
Wishing you all a great New Year!