Long and Rich History
The roots of 3DAStudio™ trace back to the launch of 3DAllusions.com in February 2000 — one of the first online platforms dedicated to architectural visualization and 3D rendering. Originally a personal portfolio and artist forum, the site quickly grew into a global resource hub featuring international design challenges, tutorials, galleries, and community-driven collaboration.
Through this evolution, 3DAllusions LLC built strong relationships across the industry, earning recognition not only as a creative force but also as a trusted voice in visualization. Over the years, our team has been selected to beta test software for major developers, helping shape the tools that many studios now rely on. This hands-on role in software development reflects our commitment to staying at the forefront of innovation and maintaining a deep technical understanding of the tools we use.
To expand our capabilities and serve clients directly, we launched 3DAStudio™ — a full-service architectural rendering and product visualization studio. Built on decades of experience, our studio brings together expert 3D artists and designers to deliver compelling, photorealistic imagery that informs, persuades, and inspires.
Our legacy of innovation continues today through our proprietary CAHD™ (Computer Aided Human Designed) methodology — blending human insight with AI-enhanced tools to streamline production while preserving the artistic control that defines our work.
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Russell L. Thomas – CEO
Russell L. Thomas, CEO and Creative Director of 3DAllusions LLC, is a seasoned architectural visualization expert with over 30 years of experience in the architectural and 3D rendering industries. A graduate of Washington State University’s School of Architecture, Russell has worked on a wide range of commercial and residential projects since 1992, bringing real-world architectural insight to every visualization he leads.
With a unique ability to blend technical precision with artistic vision, Russell oversees all aspects of creative direction at 3DAS™. His expertise in architecture, lighting, materials, and composition allows him to translate complex design concepts into photorealistic visuals that communicate with clarity and impact.
Under his leadership, 3DAStudio has grown from a grassroots community into a premier rendering studio known for quality, innovation, and forward-thinking workflows — including the development of CAHD™ (Computer Aided Human Designed), a proprietary method that bridges AI tools with human creativity.
Design & Rendering
- Photomontage Work
- Non-Photorealistic
- 3D Modeling
- Pre-Visualization
Visualization
- Architectural Rendering
- Product Illustration
- Vehicle Rendering
- Animation/Walk-thrus
Communication
- Design Consultation
- Project Presentation
- Graphic Design
- Marketing Material
Our International Team Provides A Wealth of Experience.
Our team is composed of a carefully selected group of professional 3D artists from around the world — each bringing years of experience in architecture, visualization, game rendering, and production pipelines. This diverse background gives us a deep well of technical and artistic expertise to draw from on every project.
We are active members of the global architectural visualization and computer graphics community, continuously engaging with the latest industry trends, tools, and techniques. Our artists don’t just use the software — they understand it at a professional level, staying ahead of the curve in both artistry and technology.
At 3DAS™, we combine creative vision with technical precision to deliver visuals that are not only stunning but also accurate, persuasive, and production-ready.
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"I can absolutely recommend Russell Thomas and 3DAllusions Studio. Russell is a true professional who I have contracted with on many projects. He is very easy and flexible to work with. He produces quality work while being efficient and getting the job done quickly! He makes adjustments and modifications very easily and we’ve always been very happy with all of our renderings!"
"Our team has been working with Russell Thomas and 3D Allusions for several years. He and his team have always been amazing in taking our requests and translating them into accurate and very timely drafts for our review. He then turns the drafts into very realistic renderings that our clients have always been very pleased to see. Russell is our preferred “go to” team and would highly recommend him!"
"Working with Russell and his team at 3datstudio has been a real pleasure. Developing SPEC industrial projects always has a level or risk and to help mitigate that risk we work hard on preleasing. A big part of this strategy is having beautiful renderings for our marketing process. Russell does an excellent job, not only making beautiful renderings that meet his clients needs, but also in a very efficient and cost effective manner! He goes above and beyond to help us make sure our projects are successful."
Some of Our Clients:
Google Business Reviews
Stumbled across these guys when we needed automotive renderings and Corvette graphics. They may be very talented when it comes to architectural graphics, but they are the 'Talent' when it comes to "Automotive Graphics", their desi
3DA Studio produces amazing architectural renderings that help us to show clients our design vision. You can tell by the quality of his work, that Russell clearly loves what he does! Overall great experience.
They listened to what we wanted and deliverable's met those needs and exceeded our expectations. Renderings provided far superior to other studios charging similar prices, great bang for the buck and ROI. I would not hesitate to recommend 3DAS
Communicated well, delivered quality work on budget and ahead of schedule, performed requested changes efficiently.
3DAllusions have provided amazing results for our team and our clients to provide photo realistic images of our designs. Their work allow us to more fully illustrate our vision and bring them into reality.
