Mārtiņš Upītis is a Co-Founder and creative director of Physical Addons (https://physicaladdons.com) where he and his team design Blender addons. Started to contribute to the Blender community in 2006 and ever since is using Blender as his main tool. He is Academic arts graduate and a Technical Artist in computer game and VR training simulation companies.

Teaching his own course in physical lighting and materials using Blender in art schools and universities in Latvia. Started using Blender Game Engine to make games.

Dad of 2. He has a passion for shading, physical lighting, and space.