Our October Vendor of the Month, BlueTreeStudio—who prefers we call him Stuart—was born “quite a long time ago” in Norfolk, England, moved to Essex at age 12, and eventually headed north to study Theology at university. Many years later, he’s still there, having built a rich and varied creative life rooted in digital art, storytelling, and reconstruction.

Stuart’s journey began in the 1980s with a ZX Spectrum, mostly used for games but occasionally pressed into service for rudimentary art. By the 1990s, he had a PC and dove into 2D and 3D graphics using software like Bryce and Caligari’s trueSpace. It was trueSpace that truly captured his imagination, leading to a pivotal collaboration in the early 2000s with Loose Cannon—a group reconstructing missing episodes of Doctor Who using surviving audio, photos, and inserts.

Initially turned away in favor of an industry professional, Stuart was later invited back when time constraints made his enthusiasm and availability invaluable. He began recreating sets, props, and spaceships with screen-accurate precision, often working from original BBC design plans or squinting at grainy reference photos. The result was The Daleks’ Master Plan, released free to the public in 2003, marking the start of a long association with Loose Cannon and later commissions from BBC Video for DVD reconstructions and bonus animations. His latest BBC Video work was on a reconstruction of 'The Evil of the Daleks'.

Around this time, Stuart collaborated with Kurdish animator Havi on The Legend of Kawa the Blacksmith, the first animated Kurdish film. Fully funded and professionally released, it premiered at the Manchester and London Kurdish Film Festivals, where Stuart participated in on-stage Q&A sessions—especially memorable for the enthusiastic engagement of Kurdish children with their cultural heritage.

Eventually transitioning from trueSpace to Cinema4D for improved speed and results, Stuart found himself seeking a new creative outlet. In 2014, he launched his BlueTreeStudio store on Renderosity, debuting with Zombie Containment for Poser. Within a year, Renderosity became his full-time focus. In 2018, he expanded into creating sets for Daz Studio.

 Q&A with Stuart

Describe your offerings and style. 

I create a wide variety of settings—from horror and fantasy to historical, modern, and futuristic. Sometimes I dive deep into research; other times I let creativity run wild. Inspiration comes from everywhere: TV, walks, bus rides, even Lego sets. I’ve also got a stash of magazine clippings (thanks to my mum) that often spark ideas.

What is your typical workflow on a new project? 

I let the product dictate the process. Sometimes I texture as I go, sometimes at the end. I might start with broad geometry or zoom in on a small detail and build outward. Keeping things varied keeps me engaged.

What do you love most about producing digital art? 

The limitless potential. I love pulling something from my imagination and seeing it realized digitally—watching light and shadow play across its surfaces.

What are your favorite creations to produce? 

I’m proud of the Modular Mining Town and Modular Town House for their historical depth. Bridge House was based on my great-grandmother’s farm, and Sweet Shop on a 1970s shop I used to visit. I’m fond of my village sets—Little Chipton, Kent, Sussex, Devon, Scottish—and Modular Mall, which took nearly five months to complete. Lost Garden and The Harem are also favourites.

How has Renderosity supported your growth? 

Renderosity has been invaluable—not just as a marketplace, but as a community. It’s helped me improve, expand into the Daz model market, and build a brand. Seeing buyers return for different styles—from steampunk to Ancient Egypt—is incredibly rewarding. Some sets, like Jungle Adventure and Antique Shop, were inspired directly by community suggestions.

What are your future plans and goals? 

To keep going, keep imagining, and keep discovering what’s next.

Any advice for aspiring artists/vendors?  

Do it. You learn by doing, and each step builds the foundation for something bigger.

Do you have any final thoughts for the community?

Thank you for trying my sets—and for coming back for more. It means a lot.