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WARRIOR QUEEN

BASED ON THE CONCEPT BY L ZZ (artstation.com/artwork/5BkVRW)

ARTIST Alice (Jeongmin) Lee SOFTWARE Maya, ZBrush, Substance Painter, Marmoset Toolbag

My portfolio mainly leans towards realism, but I decided to dive into stylised characters after being captivated by L zz's concept art. This unique art led me to explore various stylised character artworks for study. When I was modelling with ZBrush, my main focus was her face and body features, such as her eyes and long legs. I chose Marmoset Toolbag over Unreal for its efficiency when modelling this specific piece. Sculpting a stylised body, emphasising the shapes and wrinkles, was a refreshing experience for me. The texturing focused on colour variation and highlights, as I steered away from micronormal details. More intentional brushstrokes helped to add a cool, painterly touch, enriching the entire creative process. I thought keeping the glossiness low in stylised characters was essential, but testing revealed it made them appear flat. Also, stylised character colour maps can be quite simple; using subtle colour variations is vital for an interesting look.

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