Realistic Insect Sculpting Techniques in ZBrush
In this tutorial, we will be sculpting a scorpion and wasp scene in ZBrush. Software required: ZBrush, KeyShot, and Photoshop.
What you'll learn
In this tutorial, we will be sculpting a scorpion and wasp scene in ZBrush. We will learn how to sculpt these creatures from a ZSphere armature, then work our way to a detailed sculpt. We will then finish the tutorial with a final render of the two creatures in KeyShot. Throughout these tutorials, you will become better acquainted with the tools in ZBrush that will aid you the most in developing a detailed insect sculpture for your own projects. By the end, you will be able to adapt these skills to create a wide range of your own creepy crawly creatures. Software required: ZBrush, KeyShot, and Photoshop.
Table of contents
- Observing References of the Scorpion and Wasp 1m
- Building an Armature Using Zspheres 7m
- Blocking Out the Major Forms of the Scorpion 18m
- Refining the Details of the Scorpion 14m
- Sculpting the Tail and Detailing 14m
- Finishing the Scorpion 15m
- Sculpting the Wasp 15m
- Refining the Details of the Wasp 13m
- Creating Wings for the Wasp 17m
- Rendering the Scene in KeyShot 11m
- Adjusting the Final Image in Photoshop 17m
About the author
Jonny is a fully self taught artist, he has worked with companies such as SWAMP APE STUDIOS as a Creature/Character Concept Artist. His work includes Nazi Smashers with Von Kreep. He is also currently working on projects with Paul Gerrard’s HELLRAISER pitch, and Pascal Barres Sun of Man, (still in production). Upon leaving the Armed Forces after 6 years, he decided to turn to the field of Concept Art, where he feels most comfortable. He specializes in Modelling, Sculpting, Texturing, Creature/Ch... more