Original Character - Lil Frog Guy
This is a project I started in my free time to learn more about character design, sculpting anatomy, cloth simulations, and general modeling and texturing practice - and also to test out my new pen tablet.
Character design, models and textures all done by me, using Blender and Substance Painter. Rendered with EEVEE.
Fantasy creature character model - Front View 1
Fantasy creature character model - Front View 2
Fantasy creature character model - Back View
Character's equipment
(PROGRESS PICS START HERE)
I wanted to create a cute and fun fantasy creature character. So I started with some reference images and a quick sketch.
I liked the idea of the juxtaposition between a dark-cloaked rogue archetype, and the bright colours of a red-eyed tree frog.
Character sculpt rough block out
Sculpt refining anatomy, proportions, and details
Finished sculpt - Front View
Finished Sculpt - Back View
Starting on retopology
Sculpt vs retopo vs human size reference
Texturing in Substance Painter - "Exploded" the model's parts to allow for easier texturing
UV texture of the character's body
Initial character model, some tweaks still to be made - Front View
Back view
Wireframe - Front View
Wireframe - Back View
Quick rig test with auto-weights to check how his arms rest
Modeling of the clothing - To simulate the clothing I used the Cloth Weaver Blender add-on by Xanderak
Cloak model - Back View
After retopology, now starting to texture the clothing
Decided to do away with the character's mask to allow his face to be seen.
Testing weapons placement on the character - eventually I plan to animate him. My current free time project is to create a full custom character rig.