3D Artist of the Month March 2022: Claudia Lühl
Tuesday, March 1st, 2022 by Julian Karsunky
While beauty undoubtedly lies in the eye of the beholder, it is usually understood to mean "pleasing to our aesthetic sensibilities". To Claudia Lühl, our March 2022 3D Artist of the Month, beauty is particularly pleasing when it is complemented and contrasted with darker undertones. Crowning her recent graduation from the renowned Gnomon School of Visual Effects, Games and Animation, the 3D character artist reinterpreted a concept of a young child holding a lamb. A second glance at this seemingly perfect depiction of 'Innocence', however, reveals something unsettling lurking beneath the surface…
Join us, as Claudia dives deep into the creation of her latest project, talks about the hardships of studying during the pandemic, and her affinity for disquieting beauty.
Art Wanted! Featuring Hamed Zand
Friday, February 25th, 2022 by Julian Karsunky
Valentine's Day has just passed, but our love for 3D is certainly not bound to a specific day of the year. For our February 2022 Render Farm ArtWanted! feature, we have successfully courted Hamed Zand, and he graciously gifted us some eye candy, which we are more than happy to share with you!
Hamed Zand is yet another talented artist from the thriving 3D community in Iran. Based in Urmia, the 33-year-old has a degree in architecture, with his fascination for the field dating back to his adolescence, when he first laid eyes upon architectural photography. His passion eventually led him to 3D software, and he did his first archviz job in 2014. Today, Hamed mostly works with 3ds Max, Maya, and AutoCAD.
In 2018, Hamed joined forces with his friends Aqil Sayyah and Sheida Lotfi to find Xavi Studio. Initially, with little money and lackluster equipment at their disposal, the three of them have been working tirelessly to consolidate the company. Although Hamed tells us they still struggle with the occasional client’s lack of financial commitment, Xavi Studio is slowly but surely making a name for itself in architectural visualization and object/product modeling.
For his interior design work, Hamed prefers a minimal and modern style, with special emphasis on soft lighting and dark, more subdued color palettes.
The Making of 'It was just a test' by Antonio Kort
Wednesday, February 23rd, 2022 by Antonio Kort
Projects that start as experiments can turn out to be your most interesting work. Antonio Kort names this project 'It was just a test', starting on the concept of building something minimalist out of cubes, ended up on a beautiful interior design for a very special bathroom without even knowing it.
Let's hear about the details of this coincidental yet perfect process.
The Making of 'Getaway Cabin' by Leonardo Braga
Wednesday, February 16th, 2022 by Leonardo Braga
Living proof that practice makes perfect, 3D artist Leonardo Braga has been working on 3d modeling since he was 15 years old. Today, he shares with us an inspiring story, where he started a personal project during the pandemic after realizing it was not possible to go on a desired getaway. After realizing he was confined to his own house, he decided to create the 'Getaway Cabin' series, letting his imagination take him where his body couldn't go.
Let's hear about the process of creating a perfect getaway space.
The Making of 'Ancient Hill' by VisEngine
Wednesday, February 9th, 2022 by VisEngine
We all know that making beautiful projects in short amounts of time can be a challenge. VisEngine talks to us about how they achieved such impeccable quality of visualization in a limited time. Proving that amazing detail in lighting and materials can be fastly done, VisEngine gives us the most important steps on how they did 'Ancient Hill'.
Let's dive deep into the process of this beautiful and versatile space.
The Making of 'The Lighthouse' by Oscar Pastor
Wednesday, February 2nd, 2022 by Oscar Pastor
Learning by yourself is a beautiful process full of commitment, responsibility and passion. Oscar Pastor tells us a bit about how this personal project helped him practice and learn more about environments and exterior building on his own. Nothing better than useful tips and advice from experienced people to help you boost your way into becoming a professional at whatever you want.
Let's hear some more about 'The Lighthouse'.
3D Artist of the Month February 2022: Kirill Chernyy
Tuesday, February 1st, 2022 by Julian Karsunky
Architectural visualization is a global phenomenon in the truest sense of the word. Kirill Chernyy, our 2022 February 3D Artist of the Month, chaperones us from a small Kaliningrad town all the way to the heart of the Big Apple, where he shows us the bustling city life on the streets of Manhattan through the moody lens of a seriously talented archviz artist. To accompany the recent launch of his own studio, Kirill wanted to create something special for his personal portfolio and set his sights on fabled New York City.
In our interview, Kirill takes us behind the scenes of what he considers the supreme discipline of his craft: the city streetscape.
The Making of 'Oasis' by German Carrasco
Wednesday, January 26th, 2022 by German Carrasco
There's something about personal projects that teaches us about the power of passion and curiosity. Pushing yourself to learn new stuff, practicing different approaches, and taking yourself out of your comfort zone make you become a better artist and create beautiful things. German Carrasco talks to us about his first personal project after a 7-year career in luxury interior design.
Let's hear a bit about the story and process of 'Oasis'.
Art Wanted! featuring Ash Thorp
Friday, January 21st, 2022 by Julian Karsunky
Digital artist, designer, photographer, director: Ash Thorp is a man of many talents. Balancing high-profile industry jobs and manifesting his own creative voice through his personal work, Ash is constantly evolving his craft. Together with our friends at Chaos Group, we supported his recently completed 'Evident Mirror' series, a multimedia project exploring the future of artificial intelligence.
In our interview, Ash gives insight into his design process, discusses the importance of community support, and shares his thoughts on NFTs.
