# Impossible figures with snakes **URL:** \ **Category:** Finished Projects\ **Tags:** modeling, add-ons, animals, procedural\ **Created:** [May 13, 2021, 5:59pm UTC](https://blenderartists.org/t/impossible-figures-with-snakes/1304139 "2021-05-13T17:59:26Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 8\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![matgarate](https://blenderartists.org/user_avatar/blenderartists.org/matgarate/32/706687_2.png) [@matgarate](https://blenderartists.org/u/matgarate)\ **Post date:** [May 13, 2021, 5:59pm UTC](https://blenderartists.org/t/impossible-figures-with-snakes/1304139/1 "2021-05-13T17:59:26Z")
![SnakeCollection](https://blenderartists.org/uploads/default/original/4X/5/c/e/5ceffd41b3b1de7a62955c1d09c2fea559e80e37.jpeg) I made images these images for a personal project of “Impossible figures with Snakes”. My goal was to make set of impossible geometry artworks that worked together as a collection, keeping a consistent look and using a variations of the same technique. Because the collection is intended for printing I wanted to give it a sober look that would be easy to read, so I picked analogous and monochromatic color palettes over a black background. To create the impossible objects I used my [Paradox Toolkit addon](https://github.com/matgarate/Blender_ParadoxToolkit) (which is free for download, btw). To create the scales in the body I use a combination of array(x3) and curve modifiers(x2), and I place the scales in the head by hand around a base mesh. You can also find the wireframes, matcap, and viewport render in the individual page of each project on [my Behance](https://www.behance.net/matiasgarate3d). I hope you like it, and feel free to ask questions! [Bush Viper](https://www.behance.net/gallery/118666903/Impossible-Figure-with-Bush-Viper) ![02_Snake01_1440x1920_Signed](https://blenderartists.org/uploads/default/original/4X/5/6/6/5669eae769c498a3b6680975a039513b810bb1d5.jpeg) [Long-nosed Whip Snake](https://www.behance.net/gallery/118706121/Impossible-Figure-with-Whip-Snake) ![02_Snake02_1440x1920_Signed](https://blenderartists.org/uploads/default/original/4X/6/3/d/63dabf8618a094509f32b4d867bbe7c078e6a924.jpeg) [Blunt-headed Tree Snake](https://www.behance.net/gallery/118712537/Impossible-Figure-with-Tree-Snake) ![02_Snake03_1440x1920_Signed](https://blenderartists.org/uploads/default/original/4X/2/5/3/253668886deab5ef1ddb5f823e33f16da7026124.jpeg) [Dragon Snake](https://www.behance.net/gallery/118713957/Impossible-Figure-with-Dragon-Snake) ![02_Snake05_1440x1920_Signed](https://blenderartists.org/uploads/default/original/4X/2/6/c/26c29c5388086c938a510704b9d787e42d681f04.jpeg) ---
**Author:** ![Charles\_Weaver](https://blenderartists.org/user_avatar/blenderartists.org/charles_weaver/32/1070800_2.png) [@Charles\_Weaver](https://blenderartists.org/u/Charles_Weaver)\ **Post date:** [May 14, 2021, 1:07am UTC](https://blenderartists.org/t/impossible-figures-with-snakes/1304139/2 "2021-05-14T01:07:55Z")
Looks like you took some inspiration from M. C. Escher, my favorite artist. I like how you added your own minimalistic style. ---
**Author:** ![matgarate](https://blenderartists.org/user_avatar/blenderartists.org/matgarate/32/706687_2.png) [@matgarate](https://blenderartists.org/u/matgarate)\ **Post date:** [May 14, 2021, 7:28am UTC](https://blenderartists.org/t/impossible-figures-with-snakes/1304139/3 "2021-05-14T07:28:16Z")
Of course! Escher is one of my main inspirations. ---
**Author:** ![bartv](https://blenderartists.org/user_avatar/blenderartists.org/bartv/32/1477233_2.png) [@bartv](https://blenderartists.org/u/bartv)\ **Post date:** [May 14, 2021, 7:46am UTC](https://blenderartists.org/t/impossible-figures-with-snakes/1304139/4 "2021-05-14T07:46:27Z")
I featured you on BlenderNation, have a great weekend! > **[Best of Blender Artists: 2021-19](https://www.blendernation.com/2021/05/14/best-of-blender-artists-2021-19/)** > > Every week, hundreds of artists share their work on the Blender Artists forum. I’m putting some of the best work in the spotlight in a weekly post here on BlenderNation. ---
**Author:** ![matgarate](https://blenderartists.org/user_avatar/blenderartists.org/matgarate/32/706687_2.png) [@matgarate](https://blenderartists.org/u/matgarate)\ **Post date:** [May 14, 2021, 8:39am UTC](https://blenderartists.org/t/impossible-figures-with-snakes/1304139/5 "2021-05-14T08:39:16Z")
Thank you!!! Have a great weekend as well 🙂 ---
**Author:** ![RSEhlers](https://blenderartists.org/user_avatar/blenderartists.org/rsehlers/32/1475590_2.png) [@RSEhlers](https://blenderartists.org/u/RSEhlers)\ **Post date:** [May 14, 2021, 4:01pm UTC](https://blenderartists.org/t/impossible-figures-with-snakes/1304139/6 "2021-05-14T16:01:10Z")
Great JOB! ? Are your scales modeled and hand-applied, or sculpted, or did you use Heightmaps or combinations of them? Just curious as they really are well done and the uniformity is very nice! ---
**Author:** ![matgarate](https://blenderartists.org/user_avatar/blenderartists.org/matgarate/32/706687_2.png) [@matgarate](https://blenderartists.org/u/matgarate)\ **Post date:** [May 14, 2021, 5:43pm UTC](https://blenderartists.org/t/impossible-figures-with-snakes/1304139/7 "2021-05-14T17:43:11Z")
Thabk you! The mesh of the scales is a plane with solidify+bevel+subdivision modifiers. To place them in the body I use three array modifiers, and 2 curve modifiers. In the head I place them by hand, following a base mesh, using the local transformation to move, rotate, and scake helps a lot. ---
**Author:** ![ArtAvenue](https://blenderartists.org/user_avatar/blenderartists.org/artavenue/32/1245496_2.png) [@ArtAvenue](https://blenderartists.org/u/ArtAvenue)\ **Post date:** [May 14, 2021, 6:48pm UTC](https://blenderartists.org/t/impossible-figures-with-snakes/1304139/8 "2021-05-14T18:48:53Z")
Nice work! Always loved impossible geometry, and it’s always fun to see someone give it an extra spin.