PLAY WITH THE DETAILS

Miguel Leonardo explains how, for crafting 3D sculptures, the devil's in the details

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“I created this figure, Svafa the Dream Sculptor, for a miniature collection from Creature Caster. It's a small model for a tabletop gaming campaign, but regardless of size, it contains numerous intricate details. The model was digitally sculpted in ZBrush, rendered with Marmoset Toolbag, and the colour gradient adjustments were completed in Photoshop. The highlight of creating this piece was the statue's dynamics and composition, prioritising clean areas rather than excessive details in specific parts and ensuring each flow allowed for an understanding of the character and the surroundings. All aspects were sculpted patiently by hand, giving it a more organic ap