Character design and 3D modelling
This is a fantasy character based on the mix between an elf and a plant creature.
First, I made the design and character sheet with Photoshop and then I modelled it in ZBrush. I did the retopology and UVs using Maya, the texturing using Substance Painter and finally I rendered it on Unreal Engine 5. I tried to recreate the style of "Arcane" so I did some handpainting work on the textures. I also wanted to follow a stylized look. All background props are from the Fab store.
First aproximations. I wanted a fantasy nature character.
These are some variations of the final character
The final design for the character
Turn around sheet
First blocking (ZBrush)
Face retopology
Full retopo
The model on Substance Painter
Projecting the details of the high-poly mesh into the less poly mesh retopologized
Face hand painting process
Complete base color
Some quick renders in Substance
I used the emissive channel to make the plant-like tattoos more visible on one arm.
Link's arm on Zelda Tears of the Kingdom was one of my inspirations
I really loved Arcane style so I tried to recreate that hand painted textures on the model