<div class="lexxy-content lightbox-container"> <div class="lightbox-container"> <p><strong>Final Piece</strong></p> <br><p> </p> <br><p> I'm really happy with how this piece turned out and I feel I've been able to tell the story I wanted to tell and capture a moment of stillness. </p> <br><p> </p> <br><p> I hope others find calm and inspiration from this piece.</p> <br><p> </p> <br><p> </p> <div class="pswp-gallery lightbox " data-controller="lightbox" data-lightbox-target="container"><div class="lightbox__item"><a target="_blank" data-lightbox-target="item" href="/rails/active_storage/blobs/proxy/eyJfcmFpbHMiOnsibWVzc2FnZSI6IkJBaHBBOEQvQVE9PSIsImV4cCI6bnVsbCwicHVyIjoiYmxvYl9pZCJ9fQ==--c0e8308785aa863195da749c19b29d113fc44985/MomentOfStillness.jpg"><img alt="" loading="lazy" src="/rails/active_storage/blobs/proxy/eyJfcmFpbHMiOnsibWVzc2FnZSI6IkJBaHBBOEQvQVE9PSIsImV4cCI6bnVsbCwicHVyIjoiYmxvYl9pZCJ9fQ==--c0e8308785aa863195da749c19b29d113fc44985/MomentOfStillness.jpg"></a></div></div> <br><p>  </p> <br><p> </p> <br><p> </p> <br><p> Choosing between the final two directions was tough, but ultimately I went with A as it felt more immersive and better told my story. </p> <br><p> </p> <br><p> With option A, a glowing orb light under the surface draws the portrait in and signifies that calm focused state of creativity and inspiration. It's almost as if the figure is entering an oasis of sorts for a moment of stillness and reflection. </p> </div> <p> </p> <div class="lightbox-container"> <br><p> </p> <div class="pswp-gallery lightbox " data-controller="lightbox" data-lightbox-target="container"><div class="lightbox__item"><a target="_blank" data-lightbox-target="item" href="/rails/active_storage/blobs/proxy/eyJfcmFpbHMiOnsibWVzc2FnZSI6IkJBaHBBL3YvQVE9PSIsImV4cCI6bnVsbCwicHVyIjoiYmxvYl9pZCJ9fQ==--03c05d7cb080225ef04e215b639a02e7b2b18885/A%20or%20B.jpg"><img alt="" loading="lazy" src="/rails/active_storage/blobs/proxy/eyJfcmFpbHMiOnsibWVzc2FnZSI6IkJBaHBBL3YvQVE9PSIsImV4cCI6bnVsbCwicHVyIjoiYmxvYl9pZCJ9fQ==--03c05d7cb080225ef04e215b639a02e7b2b18885/A%20or%20B.jpg"></a></div></div> <br><p> </p> <br><p> Here's a quick look at my scene in Marmoset Toolbag. Taking inspiration from the penultimate scene from Blade Runner 2049, I used a limited number of lights to silhouette and frame the piece. </p> </div> <p> </p> <div class="lightbox-container"><div class="pswp-gallery lightbox " data-controller="lightbox" data-lightbox-target="container"><div class="lightbox__item"><a target="_blank" data-lightbox-target="item" href="/rails/active_storage/blobs/proxy/eyJfcmFpbHMiOnsibWVzc2FnZSI6IkJBaHBBNzcvQVE9PSIsImV4cCI6bnVsbCwicHVyIjoiYmxvYl9pZCJ9fQ==--9403ec5f7c67fa854644788c8c7da3ce85dfb2a7/WIP_04_Marmoset.jpg"><img alt="" loading="lazy" src="/rails/active_storage/blobs/proxy/eyJfcmFpbHMiOnsibWVzc2FnZSI6IkJBaHBBNzcvQVE9PSIsImV4cCI6bnVsbCwicHVyIjoiYmxvYl9pZCJ9fQ==--9403ec5f7c67fa854644788c8c7da3ce85dfb2a7/WIP_04_Marmoset.jpg"></a></div></div></div> <p> </p> <div class="lightbox-container"> <br><p> Adding a rim light helped separate the portrait from the background, grounding the piece in frame. </p> <br><p> </p> <br><p> </p> <div class="pswp-gallery lightbox " data-controller="lightbox" data-lightbox-target="container"><div class="lightbox__item"><a target="_blank" data-lightbox-target="item" href="/rails/active_storage/blobs/proxy/eyJfcmFpbHMiOnsibWVzc2FnZSI6IkJBaHBBOG4vQVE9PSIsImV4cCI6bnVsbCwicHVyIjoiYmxvYl9pZCJ9fQ==--5c207ee2d0fb5a826b4bb1b9a52dd4c3ed0dc132/WIP_04_Marmoset2.jpg"><img alt="" loading="lazy" src="/rails/active_storage/blobs/proxy/eyJfcmFpbHMiOnsibWVzc2FnZSI6IkJBaHBBOG4vQVE9PSIsImV4cCI6bnVsbCwicHVyIjoiYmxvYl9pZCJ9fQ==--5c207ee2d0fb5a826b4bb1b9a52dd4c3ed0dc132/WIP_04_Marmoset2.jpg"></a></div></div> </div> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p><strong>Thanks</strong><br> <br> I'd like to shout out the amazing people I spent a week with on a traditional clay sculpture workshop this year. Especially <a href="https://www.instagram.com/victor_veber_sculpture/">Victor</a> and <a href="https://www.instagram.com/janabuettner.art/">Jana</a> the incredible artists and instructors.<br> <br> It was on this adventure that I found stillness and calm this year that I knew wanted to bring back and channel into my artistic projects. </p> <p> </p> <div class="lightbox-container"> <div class="pswp-gallery lightbox " data-controller="lightbox" data-lightbox-target="container"><div class="lightbox__item"><a target="_blank" data-lightbox-target="item" href="/rails/active_storage/blobs/proxy/eyJfcmFpbHMiOnsibWVzc2FnZSI6IkJBaHBBNy8vQVE9PSIsImV4cCI6bnVsbCwicHVyIjoiYmxvYl9pZCJ9fQ==--b4f63a4bac4f1626caf47f7c163a0ca2990c04da/WIP_04_Workshop.jpg"><img alt="" loading="lazy" src="/rails/active_storage/blobs/proxy/eyJfcmFpbHMiOnsibWVzc2FnZSI6IkJBaHBBNy8vQVE9PSIsImV4cCI6bnVsbCwicHVyIjoiYmxvYl9pZCJ9fQ==--b4f63a4bac4f1626caf47f7c163a0ca2990c04da/WIP_04_Workshop.jpg"></a></div></div> <br><p> </p> <br><p> </p> <br><p> I'd also like to call out the brilliant </p> <a href="https://www.instagram.com/hjmodelevivant/">Hannah</a><p> again who is an amazing life model and source of inspiration. </p> <br><p> </p> <br><p> Thank you to the organisers and other artists and huge thanks to the judges for taking the time to look over these submissions. </p> <br><p> </p> <br><p> - Caleb </p> </div> <p> </p> </div>

<div class="lexxy-content lightbox-container"> <div class="lightbox-container"> <p><strong>Inspiration</strong></p> <br><p> </p> <br><p> I've been heavily inspired by traditional sculpture for this project, particularly the work of </p> <a href="https://www.instagram.com/janabuettner.art/">Jana Büttne</a><p>r and </p> <a href="https://www.instagram.com/peterreuterbergsculptor/">Peter Reuterberg</a><p>. I love how the artists choose to capture certain features, often not focusing on capturing something in complete and precise detail, but instead using their own creative voice to describe a shape and imbue emotion into the piece.</p> <br><p> </p> <br><p> </p> <div class="pswp-gallery lightbox " data-controller="lightbox" data-lightbox-target="container"><div class="lightbox__item"><a target="_blank" data-lightbox-target="item" href="/rails/active_storage/blobs/proxy/eyJfcmFpbHMiOnsibWVzc2FnZSI6IkJBaHBBMC8vQVE9PSIsImV4cCI6bnVsbCwicHVyIjoiYmxvYl9pZCJ9fQ==--d891731267fc4280c25253a037fe087c79ac37fc/WIP_03_SculptInspo.jpg"><img alt="" loading="lazy" src="/rails/active_storage/blobs/proxy/eyJfcmFpbHMiOnsibWVzc2FnZSI6IkJBaHBBMC8vQVE9PSIsImV4cCI6bnVsbCwicHVyIjoiYmxvYl9pZCJ9fQ==--d891731267fc4280c25253a037fe087c79ac37fc/WIP_03_SculptInspo.jpg"></a></div></div> </div> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p><strong>Sculpting Progress</strong><br> <br> After finding a pose I was happy with, I continued to refine the sculpt. Below is a GIF showing some of my progress. </p> <p> </p> <div class="lightbox-container"><div class="pswp-gallery lightbox " data-controller="lightbox" data-lightbox-target="container"><div class="lightbox__item"><a target="_blank" data-lightbox-target="item" href="/rails/active_storage/blobs/proxy/eyJfcmFpbHMiOnsibWVzc2FnZSI6IkJBaHBBMGIvQVE9PSIsImV4cCI6bnVsbCwicHVyIjoiYmxvYl9pZCJ9fQ==--82b5fef5f7f9f197047b12be8b94b0311c83b77d/WIP_03_GIF.gif"><img alt="" loading="lazy" src="/rails/active_storage/blobs/proxy/eyJfcmFpbHMiOnsibWVzc2FnZSI6IkJBaHBBMGIvQVE9PSIsImV4cCI6bnVsbCwicHVyIjoiYmxvYl9pZCJ9fQ==--82b5fef5f7f9f197047b12be8b94b0311c83b77d/WIP_03_GIF.gif"></a></div></div></div> <p> </p> <p><br> In order to achieve a clay like approach, once I had the final pose/composition nailed down I combined everything with Dynamesh in ZBrush, then ZRemeshed and projected the details. <br> <br> This left me with a full block of 'clay' to work with, giving me the freedom to make artistic decisions as to where to blend certain elements together and where to leave more separation, like the hair for example. </p> <p> </p> <div class="lightbox-container"> <div class="pswp-gallery lightbox " data-controller="lightbox" data-lightbox-target="container"><div class="lightbox__item"><a target="_blank" data-lightbox-target="item" href="/rails/active_storage/blobs/proxy/eyJfcmFpbHMiOnsibWVzc2FnZSI6IkJBaHBBMGYvQVE9PSIsImV4cCI6bnVsbCwicHVyIjoiYmxvYl9pZCJ9fQ==--f366f529642abeaef28ca48537cc0e79558dfa50/WIP_03_Sculpt.jpg"><img alt="" loading="lazy" src="/rails/active_storage/blobs/proxy/eyJfcmFpbHMiOnsibWVzc2FnZSI6IkJBaHBBMGYvQVE9PSIsImV4cCI6bnVsbCwicHVyIjoiYmxvYl9pZCJ9fQ==--f366f529642abeaef28ca48537cc0e79558dfa50/WIP_03_Sculpt.jpg"></a></div></div> <br><p> </p> <br><p> </p> <br><p>  </p> </div> <p> </p> <div class="lightbox-container"> <br><p> </p> <p><strong>Framing</strong></p> <br><p> </p> <br><p> I once again experimented with a few different options on how to frame my piece. These are my favourite. I like how soft and clear the face is in option B, however I was drawn to the gestural appeal of the hands in option A and decided to explore this direction further. </p> <br><p> </p> <br><p> </p> <div class="pswp-gallery lightbox " data-controller="lightbox" data-lightbox-target="container"><div class="lightbox__item"><a target="_blank" data-lightbox-target="item" href="/rails/active_storage/blobs/proxy/eyJfcmFpbHMiOnsibWVzc2FnZSI6IkJBaHBBMEgvQVE9PSIsImV4cCI6bnVsbCwicHVyIjoiYmxvYl9pZCJ9fQ==--40d9a4f253285479770c93c03206b4731c43daac/WIP_03_FramingOptions.jpg"><img alt="" loading="lazy" src="/rails/active_storage/blobs/proxy/eyJfcmFpbHMiOnsibWVzc2FnZSI6IkJBaHBBMEgvQVE9PSIsImV4cCI6bnVsbCwicHVyIjoiYmxvYl9pZCJ9fQ==--40d9a4f253285479770c93c03206b4731c43daac/WIP_03_FramingOptions.jpg"></a></div></div> </div> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p><br> <strong>Lighting and Mood Inspiration </strong><br> <br> When preparing to light my model in Marmoset Toolbag 4, a scene from Blade Runner 2049 came to mind. Although this scene is full of tension on screen, it's the lighting that stood out to me. I used <a href="https://screenmusings.org/movie/blu-ray/Blade-Runner-2049/index_15.htm">this website</a> to study some frames from the film.<br>  <br> I love how the characters are clear and silhouetted in the frame with just one or two light sources cutting through the fog, rain and water. The sense of an endless void beyond the frame made me think of that creative and focussed state that inspired this project. With no distractions pulling oneself away from making art. </p> <p> </p> <div class="lightbox-container"><div class="pswp-gallery lightbox " data-controller="lightbox" data-lightbox-target="container"><div class="lightbox__item"><a target="_blank" data-lightbox-target="item" href="/rails/active_storage/blobs/proxy/eyJfcmFpbHMiOnsibWVzc2FnZSI6IkJBaHBBMEwvQVE9PSIsImV4cCI6bnVsbCwicHVyIjoiYmxvYl9pZCJ9fQ==--b942b788797191c2b7832cf42eeeefbc6618eb97/WIP_03_LightingInspo.jpg"><img alt="" loading="lazy" src="/rails/active_storage/blobs/proxy/eyJfcmFpbHMiOnsibWVzc2FnZSI6IkJBaHBBMEwvQVE9PSIsImV4cCI6bnVsbCwicHVyIjoiYmxvYl9pZCJ9fQ==--b942b788797191c2b7832cf42eeeefbc6618eb97/WIP_03_LightingInspo.jpg"></a></div></div></div> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p><strong>Presentation </strong><br> <br> Here is the direction I settled on for the lighting and presentation. I'll refine and push this further, but for now I'm really happy with how this image evokes the mood I set out to capture with this project.</p> <p> </p> <div class="lightbox-container"><div class="pswp-gallery lightbox " data-controller="lightbox" data-lightbox-target="container"><div class="lightbox__item"><a target="_blank" data-lightbox-target="item" href="/rails/active_storage/blobs/proxy/eyJfcmFpbHMiOnsibWVzc2FnZSI6IkJBaHBBMFAvQVE9PSIsImV4cCI6bnVsbCwicHVyIjoiYmxvYl9pZCJ9fQ==--02bc4c387f2aba4942e30269a443012ded6a8356/WIP_03_CoverImage.jpg"><img alt="" loading="lazy" src="/rails/active_storage/blobs/proxy/eyJfcmFpbHMiOnsibWVzc2FnZSI6IkJBaHBBMFAvQVE9PSIsImV4cCI6bnVsbCwicHVyIjoiYmxvYl9pZCJ9fQ==--02bc4c387f2aba4942e30269a443012ded6a8356/WIP_03_CoverImage.jpg"></a></div></div></div> <p> </p> </div>

<div class="lexxy-content lightbox-container"> <div class="lightbox-container"> <p><strong>Hand Pose</strong></p> <br><p> </p> <br><p> After some experimenting with composition, I felt I'd like to expose more of the face and also create some subtle yet interesting gesture with hands. I decided to pursue option B as I like how the hands frame the face and aren't too distracting from the emotion. </p> <br><p> </p> <br><p> </p> <div class="pswp-gallery lightbox " data-controller="lightbox" data-lightbox-target="container"><div class="lightbox__item"><a target="_blank" data-lightbox-target="item" href="/rails/active_storage/blobs/proxy/eyJfcmFpbHMiOnsibWVzc2FnZSI6IkJBaHBBNjM4QVE9PSIsImV4cCI6bnVsbCwicHVyIjoiYmxvYl9pZCJ9fQ==--0d9230c77ba06e5dcc4770b57bd9939980f4469e/WIP_02_HandsOptions.jpg"><img alt="" loading="lazy" src="/rails/active_storage/blobs/proxy/eyJfcmFpbHMiOnsibWVzc2FnZSI6IkJBaHBBNjM4QVE9PSIsImV4cCI6bnVsbCwicHVyIjoiYmxvYl9pZCJ9fQ==--0d9230c77ba06e5dcc4770b57bd9939980f4469e/WIP_02_HandsOptions.jpg"></a></div></div> </div> <p> </p> <p><br> <br> Here I split the hand up into segments to help with posing. I decided to block one hand out at first before mirroring and breaking symmetry. A goal for this project is to somewhat emulate the feeling of sculpting traditionally with clay, and giving each hand more attention I feel will create a more precise result. </p> <p> </p> <div class="lightbox-container"><div class="pswp-gallery lightbox " data-controller="lightbox" data-lightbox-target="container"><div class="lightbox__item"><a target="_blank" data-lightbox-target="item" href="/rails/active_storage/blobs/proxy/eyJfcmFpbHMiOnsibWVzc2FnZSI6IkJBaHBBNS84QVE9PSIsImV4cCI6bnVsbCwicHVyIjoiYmxvYl9pZCJ9fQ==--bfb5dc6d72adc9a34c1d1c0e9dc3a4d2b41df956/WIP_02_HandProgress.jpg"><img alt="" loading="lazy" src="/rails/active_storage/blobs/proxy/eyJfcmFpbHMiOnsibWVzc2FnZSI6IkJBaHBBNS84QVE9PSIsImV4cCI6bnVsbCwicHVyIjoiYmxvYl9pZCJ9fQ==--bfb5dc6d72adc9a34c1d1c0e9dc3a4d2b41df956/WIP_02_HandProgress.jpg"></a></div></div></div> <p> </p> <p><br> <br> Once happy with the composition, I wanted to take my sculpt into Marmoset Toolbag 4 as early as possible to experiment with the lighting and presentation as this would feed back into my sculpting focus. </p> <p> </p> <div class="lightbox-container"><div class="pswp-gallery lightbox " data-controller="lightbox" data-lightbox-target="container"><div class="lightbox__item"><a target="_blank" data-lightbox-target="item" href="/rails/active_storage/blobs/proxy/eyJfcmFpbHMiOnsibWVzc2FnZSI6IkJBaHBBNkQ4QVE9PSIsImV4cCI6bnVsbCwicHVyIjoiYmxvYl9pZCJ9fQ==--ba518f2e05a19d8fadccbb83178017ff7de3e391/WIP_02_Composition.jpg"><img alt="" loading="lazy" src="/rails/active_storage/blobs/proxy/eyJfcmFpbHMiOnsibWVzc2FnZSI6IkJBaHBBNkQ4QVE9PSIsImV4cCI6bnVsbCwicHVyIjoiYmxvYl9pZCJ9fQ==--ba518f2e05a19d8fadccbb83178017ff7de3e391/WIP_02_Composition.jpg"></a></div></div></div> <p> </p> <p><br> <br> <br> <strong>Test Renders</strong><br> <br> Once again, I experimented again with some alternate compositions of a face emerging from an almost water like surface. This was interesting but it didn't evoke the right emotion. It almost feels like someone trapped like Han Solo frozen in Carbonite, which is not my intention! </p> <p> </p> <div class="lightbox-container"> <div class="pswp-gallery lightbox " data-controller="lightbox" data-lightbox-target="container"><div class="lightbox__item"><a target="_blank" data-lightbox-target="item" href="/rails/active_storage/blobs/proxy/eyJfcmFpbHMiOnsibWVzc2FnZSI6IkJBaHBBNkg4QVE9PSIsImV4cCI6bnVsbCwicHVyIjoiYmxvYl9pZCJ9fQ==--b1231b78139822339a58cacee6eaa530f854514b/WIP_02_BonusTestRender.jpg"><img alt="" loading="lazy" src="/rails/active_storage/blobs/proxy/eyJfcmFpbHMiOnsibWVzc2FnZSI6IkJBaHBBNkg4QVE9PSIsImV4cCI6bnVsbCwicHVyIjoiYmxvYl9pZCJ9fQ==--b1231b78139822339a58cacee6eaa530f854514b/WIP_02_BonusTestRender.jpg"></a></div></div> <br><p> </p> <br><p> </p> <br><p> </p> <br><p> Here are a couple of A/B tests for the lighting and composition. I'll continue to push this as I progress, but at the moment I like the contrast and boldness of option A. </p> </div> <p> </p> <div class="lightbox-container"><div class="pswp-gallery lightbox " data-controller="lightbox" data-lightbox-target="container"><div class="lightbox__item"><a target="_blank" data-lightbox-target="item" href="/rails/active_storage/blobs/proxy/eyJfcmFpbHMiOnsibWVzc2FnZSI6IkJBaHBBNkw4QVE9PSIsImV4cCI6bnVsbCwicHVyIjoiYmxvYl9pZCJ9fQ==--cbb7f5bc74a9d5793cc3446654f62ea4d5948f2c/WIP_02_RenderOptions.jpg"><img alt="" loading="lazy" src="/rails/active_storage/blobs/proxy/eyJfcmFpbHMiOnsibWVzc2FnZSI6IkJBaHBBNkw4QVE9PSIsImV4cCI6bnVsbCwicHVyIjoiYmxvYl9pZCJ9fQ==--cbb7f5bc74a9d5793cc3446654f62ea4d5948f2c/WIP_02_RenderOptions.jpg"></a></div></div></div> <p> </p> </div>

<div class="lexxy-content lightbox-container"> <div class="lightbox-container"> <p><strong>Hello! </strong></p> <br><p> </p> <br><p> After reading the theme, I spent time reflecting on the idea of a 'personal oasis'. I really tried to dig in deep, thinking about what this means to me. </p> <br><p> </p> <br><p> This year has been a challenging one, but one thing that has helped me find moments of peace amongst the chaos has been creating art. Being a digital 3D artist professionally, I've recently reconnected with traditional 2D sketching as well as clay sculpture.</p> <br><p> </p> <br><p> Often I will enter a state of focus and zen when observing and creating art. To me this zone has become my personal oasis and safe space. I hope to capture this feeling with this project. </p> <br><p> </p> <br><p> </p> <br><p> </p> <br><p> </p> <p><strong>Initial Mood Board</strong></p> <br><p> </p> <br><p> A few images to help set the mood for my project. My goal is to create a portrait inspired by traditional sculpture and carving. I hope to incorporate some hands into the piece and also hint at some water elements as this called out to me when thinking of the personal oasis theme. </p> <br><p> </p> <br><p> </p> <div class="pswp-gallery lightbox " data-controller="lightbox" data-lightbox-target="container"><div class="lightbox__item"><a target="_blank" data-lightbox-target="item" href="/rails/active_storage/blobs/proxy/eyJfcmFpbHMiOnsibWVzc2FnZSI6IkJBaHBBNW43QVE9PSIsImV4cCI6bnVsbCwicHVyIjoiYmxvYl9pZCJ9fQ==--21b7ca4abce631943088ea45e510cde1209b90a4/WIP_01_MoodBoard.jpg"><img alt="" loading="lazy" src="/rails/active_storage/blobs/proxy/eyJfcmFpbHMiOnsibWVzc2FnZSI6IkJBaHBBNW43QVE9PSIsImV4cCI6bnVsbCwicHVyIjoiYmxvYl9pZCJ9fQ==--21b7ca4abce631943088ea45e510cde1209b90a4/WIP_01_MoodBoard.jpg"></a></div></div> <br><p> </p> <br><p> </p> <br><p> </p> <br><p> </p> <p><strong>Thumbnails</strong></p> <br><p> </p> <br><p> Here are some quick thumbnails where I attempted to capture the mood I had envisioned. Although I liked option A as it has the essence of a moment of inspiration and a spark, option B more closely aligns with my interpretation of the theme. </p> <em>A moment of stillness and peace. </em><br><p> </p> <br><p> </p> <div class="pswp-gallery lightbox " data-controller="lightbox" data-lightbox-target="container"><div class="lightbox__item"><a target="_blank" data-lightbox-target="item" href="/rails/active_storage/blobs/proxy/eyJfcmFpbHMiOnsibWVzc2FnZSI6IkJBaHBBNVQ3QVE9PSIsImV4cCI6bnVsbCwicHVyIjoiYmxvYl9pZCJ9fQ==--0c572f8d8842c3b733acc5b8df4b9ee3c66b9b09/WIP_01_Thumbnails.jpg"><img alt="" loading="lazy" src="/rails/active_storage/blobs/proxy/eyJfcmFpbHMiOnsibWVzc2FnZSI6IkJBaHBBNVQ3QVE9PSIsImV4cCI6bnVsbCwicHVyIjoiYmxvYl9pZCJ9fQ==--0c572f8d8842c3b733acc5b8df4b9ee3c66b9b09/WIP_01_Thumbnails.jpg"></a></div></div> <br><p> </p> <br><p> </p> <br><p> </p> <br><p> </p> <p><strong>Sculpt Progress</strong></p> <br><p> </p> <br><p> I began sculpting the portrait loosely based on the wonderful Hannah from </p> <a href="https://jensclaessens.com/product/girl-with-the-dragon-earrings-reference-pack/">Jens Claessens referece pack.</a><br><p> </p> <br><p> </p> <div class="pswp-gallery lightbox " data-controller="lightbox" data-lightbox-target="container"><div class="lightbox__item"><a target="_blank" data-lightbox-target="item" href="/rails/active_storage/blobs/proxy/eyJfcmFpbHMiOnsibWVzc2FnZSI6IkJBaHBBNXI3QVE9PSIsImV4cCI6bnVsbCwicHVyIjoiYmxvYl9pZCJ9fQ==--606888717e723b4dd16c35b3a96efad62bdd2e9a/WIP_01_ZBrushProcess.jpg"><img alt="" loading="lazy" src="/rails/active_storage/blobs/proxy/eyJfcmFpbHMiOnsibWVzc2FnZSI6IkJBaHBBNXI3QVE9PSIsImV4cCI6bnVsbCwicHVyIjoiYmxvYl9pZCJ9fQ==--606888717e723b4dd16c35b3a96efad62bdd2e9a/WIP_01_ZBrushProcess.jpg"></a></div></div> <br><p> </p> <br><p> </p> <br><p> Once I had a rough head worked up, I quickly sketched out some further ideas directly in the ZBrush canvas. Inspired by another image from Jens ref pack, played with the feeling of pushing the hair behind the ears, ready to engage and focus at whatever lies ahead. I also experemented witth moving/carving into the base plane to what effect this gives.</p> <br><p> </p> <br><p> </p> <div class="pswp-gallery lightbox " data-controller="lightbox" data-lightbox-target="container"><div class="lightbox__item"><a target="_blank" data-lightbox-target="item" href="/rails/active_storage/blobs/proxy/eyJfcmFpbHMiOnsibWVzc2FnZSI6IkJBaHBBNDM3QVE9PSIsImV4cCI6bnVsbCwicHVyIjoiYmxvYl9pZCJ9fQ==--f501e83511649344b4490c90cf4384eca0380190/WIP_01_ZBrushSketches.jpg"><img alt="" loading="lazy" src="/rails/active_storage/blobs/proxy/eyJfcmFpbHMiOnsibWVzc2FnZSI6IkJBaHBBNDM3QVE9PSIsImV4cCI6bnVsbCwicHVyIjoiYmxvYl9pZCJ9fQ==--f501e83511649344b4490c90cf4384eca0380190/WIP_01_ZBrushSketches.jpg"></a></div></div> <br><p> </p> <br><p> </p> <br><p> I decided to stick to the direction of my initial thumbnail sketch B, evoking the feeling of a still body of water and as if the sculpture is emerging from stone.</p> <br><p> </p> <br><p> </p> <div class="pswp-gallery lightbox " data-controller="lightbox" data-lightbox-target="container"><div class="lightbox__item"><a target="_blank" data-lightbox-target="item" href="/rails/active_storage/blobs/proxy/eyJfcmFpbHMiOnsibWVzc2FnZSI6IkJBaHBBNDc3QVE9PSIsImV4cCI6bnVsbCwicHVyIjoiYmxvYl9pZCJ9fQ==--6f3ea6f9d56198785725b7fe065f6e4ddc9163f8/WIP_01_FeaturedImage.jpg"><img alt="" loading="lazy" src="/rails/active_storage/blobs/proxy/eyJfcmFpbHMiOnsibWVzc2FnZSI6IkJBaHBBNDc3QVE9PSIsImV4cCI6bnVsbCwicHVyIjoiYmxvYl9pZCJ9fQ==--6f3ea6f9d56198785725b7fe065f6e4ddc9163f8/WIP_01_FeaturedImage.jpg"></a></div></div> </div> <p> </p> </div>