Darwin | 3D Character with NPR Handpainted textures

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Darwin, a 3D character in NPR handpainted style. Based on a concept by the amazing artist Skel (skelestonkss) — huge thanks for the awesome art and inspiration! (The concept is inspired by Darwin Watterson from The Amazing World of Gumball)
The model was created in Blender, AO baked in Marmoset Toolbag, and final texture tweaks done in Photoshop.

ArtStation:
https://www.artstation.com/artwork/JrqoKa

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Darwin is available for free download on Sketchfab!

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Creation process:
https://youtu.be/cw0Iu0Zs0KI

Based on 2d art by SKEL

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I featured you on BlenderNation, have a great weekend!

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Thanks :orange_heart: :orange_heart: :orange_heart:

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Many times I have seen that 3D “recreation” of some 2D art were done poorly… but you definitely nailed it! Very sweet handpainted model.

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Thanks a lot! Really glad you liked how it turned out :orange_heart::orange_heart::orange_heart:

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So. Many. QUESTIONS!

How long did it take?
How did you texture it in a sketchy sort of style in 3D?
How did you do the whole model?

Sorry, I am just simply fascinated by the process, and I really respect the effort put into this masterpiece!

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Hi, Big Thanks! :orange_heart: In the description of every piece, on Instagram, ArtStation, or YouTube, I write what tools I use and describe the pipeline. I also have a few timelapses on Instagram and YouTube showing the whole process from blocking to final. That should give a general idea.

And one more thing: right now I’m working on a tutorial with a new hand-painted character. I’m aiming to finish it by the end of the month.

As for the timing, as far as I remember, the whole project took around 18 hours of work.

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