This is a workflow I discovered for making 2D images into 3D models by creating normal maps for the 2D images and then converting the normal map into a height map. There is a newer method here: 2D to 3D Laigter to Curvy 3D Dragon Jane the Elf 2D image turned into 3D meshby Christineon…
Sketch based modelling is a method of creating 3D models by drawing 2D strokes. The idea is appealing to me since I come from a 2D art background and I love drawing. There are many research papers on the subject and tantalising examples of digital analytic drawing which look like sorcery. Spoiler alert, digital analytic…
This is a short article about the basic workflow of making a 3D model on a computer. I only started learning digital 3D art skills last year, so I’m writing this for beginners. When started learning 3D art I often felt frustrated. 3D art is very technical and the more you learn the more you…
I had been putting off learning 3D art for years. I kept telling myself it would be too difficult, it was expensive and that my computer wouldn’t be able to handle it. I tried a free trial of ZBrush many years ago but it was too much for my computer at the time, 30 days…
Introduction Digital 3D sculpting is a more intuitive form of 3D model creation that suits artists coming from a traditional sculpting background. If you have ever played with clay it is not dissimilar. It is useful for creating organic form concepts and 3D objects for artistic reference. Some software allows you to paint onto the…
This article lists some 3D software for helping with reference for lighting and form studies. As I mentioned in my previous article, I’ve started to learn the basics of 3D modelling with Blender as a tool to help me concept my personal story project: Tale of Stone. The learning curve is pretty steep though. I’d…
What’s my Motivation for Learning 3D? I’ve been doing more perspective studies to help with a personal story based illustration project, which is fine as far as basic 1 point, 2 point and 3 point perspective goes. Upon coming across the architects revolved plan method I decided to look into 3D software again to see…