When I first tried Blender on the Mac I dismissed it because it looked like just another linux/windows port that didn’t use the Mac interface properly.

Well, after giving up waiting for Autodesk to get Maya universal, or in fact to upgrade the free Personal Learning Edition of Maya to version 9, which it doesn’t look like they’re going to do, probably because when maya was by Alias they were an alright bunch, but Autodesk acquired them and Autodesk are money grabbing thieves who care not for the mac.  So, i’ve tried Blender out again and followed a few pages of a guide and I’ve discovered that my hasty conclusion was wrong.  It’s not un-mac-like because of laziness but because Blenders interface is all very unique.  It’s actually a really nifty piece of software.  I just wish I had some 3D Modelling skills, but heck, I can’t even model in 2D let alone 3D.  But that doesn’t stop me trying!  Do you like my attempt at following the first tutorial?  I dunno why but the head melted a bit… looks like the elephant man employed as a lollipop lady with hobbit feet.