# Petals of the Sunset . . .🍁 **URL:** \ **Category:** Finished Projects\ **Tags:** modeling, nature, environment, lighting, texturing\ **Created:** [June 25, 2024, 7:43pm UTC](https://blenderartists.org/t/petals-of-the-sunset/1536124 "2024-06-25T19:43:01Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 18\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![Martaa](https://blenderartists.org/user_avatar/blenderartists.org/martaa/32/1269562_2.png) [@Martaa](https://blenderartists.org/u/Martaa)\ **Post date:** [June 25, 2024, 7:43pm UTC](https://blenderartists.org/t/petals-of-the-sunset/1536124/1 "2024-06-25T19:43:01Z")
This is my second finished project. I used **Blender** for modeling, texturing, and rendering. For the tree, I used one of Blender’s default addons, Sapling Tree Gen, to model it. I then downloaded a stone-like model from PolyHaven, modified its material slightly, duplicated it, rotated it around, and placed it in the scene. For the clouds, I used a UV sphere and applied a volumetric material node with a noise texture and a color ramp. Finally, for the lighting, I used Blender’s Sky Texture Nishita to create the sunset and the sun. ![Sunset](https://blenderartists.org/uploads/default/original/4X/3/2/7/327471ccad1cb06d14348417ae6e09deb05e4fe8.jpeg) ![Sunset_wide](https://blenderartists.org/uploads/default/original/4X/c/d/6/cd6b9f0e94d58741a5790561bd27d98cb45ed99d.jpeg) ![Sunset_solid](https://blenderartists.org/uploads/default/original/4X/f/3/d/f3da2ae19bc01a442dfe6cfa33a3a01ac3eeff8b.jpeg) ![Sunset_wire](https://blenderartists.org/uploads/default/original/4X/f/5/1/f5177ed9808175048b2eb639ba570f0ef58419e9.jpeg) ![Sunset_wire](https://blenderartists.org/uploads/default/original/4X/f/5/1/f5177ed9808175048b2eb639ba570f0ef58419e9.jpeg) ![Sunset_V_3](https://blenderartists.org/uploads/default/original/4X/3/2/7/327471ccad1cb06d14348417ae6e09deb05e4fe8.jpeg) I hope you liked it ! 🍁 ---
**Author:** ![DawnFilms](https://blenderartists.org/user_avatar/blenderartists.org/dawnfilms/32/1256601_2.png) [@DawnFilms](https://blenderartists.org/u/DawnFilms)\ **Post date:** [June 25, 2024, 7:51pm UTC](https://blenderartists.org/t/petals-of-the-sunset/1536124/2 "2024-06-25T19:51:11Z")
Whoa, the lighting on that is breathtaking! I’m excited to see more of your work. 🤩 ---
**Author:** ![M8TIR76](https://blenderartists.org/user_avatar/blenderartists.org/m8tir76/32/1134162_2.png) [@M8TIR76](https://blenderartists.org/u/M8TIR76)\ **Post date:** [June 25, 2024, 8:39pm UTC](https://blenderartists.org/t/petals-of-the-sunset/1536124/3 "2024-06-25T20:39:13Z")
Wow, I’m just speechless. I had never used that sky texture and real volumetric clouds before in my works, but you made it so fabulous. I can’t express how proud I am to have you as my best friend, who I introduced to the 3D world! 😍 You make me and Blender proud! I can’t wait to see your future works! 💜 ---
**Author:** ![M8TIR76](https://blenderartists.org/user_avatar/blenderartists.org/m8tir76/32/1134162_2.png) [@M8TIR76](https://blenderartists.org/u/M8TIR76)\ **Post date:** [June 25, 2024, 11:31pm UTC](https://blenderartists.org/t/petals-of-the-sunset/1536124/4 "2024-06-25T23:31:47Z")
exactly, lighting is so perfect in this one! ---
**Author:** ![revolt\_randy](https://blenderartists.org/user_avatar/blenderartists.org/revolt_randy/32/8606_2.png) [@revolt\_randy](https://blenderartists.org/u/revolt_randy)\ **Post date:** [June 26, 2024, 4:30am UTC](https://blenderartists.org/t/petals-of-the-sunset/1536124/5 "2024-06-26T04:30:14Z")
That is an amazing image!!! Everything about that image is great!!! When I first saw it on my phone, I was amazed. Now that I’m home and looking at it on my monitor, I noticed the birds. I feel like they need a bit of DOF blur to them, but if you add that, you’ll loose what they are… Well done!! Randy ---
**Author:** ![Martaa](https://blenderartists.org/user_avatar/blenderartists.org/martaa/32/1269562_2.png) [@Martaa](https://blenderartists.org/u/Martaa)\ **Post date:** [June 26, 2024, 10:21am UTC](https://blenderartists.org/t/petals-of-the-sunset/1536124/6 "2024-06-26T10:21:09Z")
Wow ! I was very happy to read your opinion 😇 . . Thanks a lot 💗 ✨ ---
**Author:** ![Martaa](https://blenderartists.org/user_avatar/blenderartists.org/martaa/32/1269562_2.png) [@Martaa](https://blenderartists.org/u/Martaa)\ **Post date:** [June 26, 2024, 10:41am UTC](https://blenderartists.org/t/petals-of-the-sunset/1536124/7 "2024-06-26T10:41:44Z")
you’re the best friend I could every have! My heart is overwhelmed with gratitude . . 💖 ☁ ---
**Author:** ![Martaa](https://blenderartists.org/user_avatar/blenderartists.org/martaa/32/1269562_2.png) [@Martaa](https://blenderartists.org/u/Martaa)\ **Post date:** [June 26, 2024, 10:53am UTC](https://blenderartists.org/t/petals-of-the-sunset/1536124/8 "2024-06-26T10:53:06Z")
🙃 💘 So I will try to surprise you with my new works ! ---
**Author:** ![BG\_Division](https://blenderartists.org/user_avatar/blenderartists.org/bg_division/32/1322745_2.png) [@BG\_Division](https://blenderartists.org/u/BG_Division)\ **Post date:** [June 26, 2024, 2:30pm UTC](https://blenderartists.org/t/petals-of-the-sunset/1536124/9 "2024-06-26T14:30:38Z")
Ohhhhhh, wonderful ---
**Author:** ![M8TIR76](https://blenderartists.org/user_avatar/blenderartists.org/m8tir76/32/1134162_2.png) [@M8TIR76](https://blenderartists.org/u/M8TIR76)\ **Post date:** [June 26, 2024, 3:12pm UTC](https://blenderartists.org/t/petals-of-the-sunset/1536124/10 "2024-06-26T15:12:37Z")
I’m so thrilled you feel that way, my best friend 🤗 ---
**Author:** ![DawnFilms](https://blenderartists.org/user_avatar/blenderartists.org/dawnfilms/32/1256601_2.png) [@DawnFilms](https://blenderartists.org/u/DawnFilms)\ **Post date:** [June 26, 2024, 3:28pm UTC](https://blenderartists.org/t/petals-of-the-sunset/1536124/11 "2024-06-26T15:28:49Z")
It’s neat that you’re both best friends @M8TIR76 and @Martaa, as you’re two of the most amazing artists I’ve come across on this forum. ---
**Author:** ![M8TIR76](https://blenderartists.org/user_avatar/blenderartists.org/m8tir76/32/1134162_2.png) [@M8TIR76](https://blenderartists.org/u/M8TIR76)\ **Post date:** [June 26, 2024, 3:46pm UTC](https://blenderartists.org/t/petals-of-the-sunset/1536124/12 "2024-06-26T15:46:06Z")
Oh, thanks for your kind words! I really appreciate it. I’m happy you feel that way. 😍 ---
**Author:** ![Martaa](https://blenderartists.org/user_avatar/blenderartists.org/martaa/32/1269562_2.png) [@Martaa](https://blenderartists.org/u/Martaa)\ **Post date:** [June 27, 2024, 10:56am UTC](https://blenderartists.org/t/petals-of-the-sunset/1536124/13 "2024-06-27T10:56:22Z")
It’s my pleasure to hear that 💗 ---
**Author:** ![bartv](https://blenderartists.org/user_avatar/blenderartists.org/bartv/32/1477233_2.png) [@bartv](https://blenderartists.org/u/bartv)\ **Post date:** [June 28, 2024, 10:14am UTC](https://blenderartists.org/t/petals-of-the-sunset/1536124/14 "2024-06-28T10:14:28Z")
I featured you on BlenderNation, have a great weekend! > **[Best of Blender Artists: 2024-26](https://www.blendernation.com/2024/06/28/best-of-blender-artists-2024-26/)** > > 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:** ![Martaa](https://blenderartists.org/user_avatar/blenderartists.org/martaa/32/1269562_2.png) [@Martaa](https://blenderartists.org/u/Martaa)\ **Post date:** [June 29, 2024, 12:47pm UTC](https://blenderartists.org/t/petals-of-the-sunset/1536124/15 "2024-06-29T12:47:24Z")
OMG . . ! Thanks a million 💘 🥹 ---
**Author:** ![M8TIR76](https://blenderartists.org/user_avatar/blenderartists.org/m8tir76/32/1134162_2.png) [@M8TIR76](https://blenderartists.org/u/M8TIR76)\ **Post date:** [June 29, 2024, 7:03pm UTC](https://blenderartists.org/t/petals-of-the-sunset/1536124/16 "2024-06-29T19:03:47Z")
You definitely deserve it 🪐 😍 ---
**Author:** ![keithkrugh](https://blenderartists.org/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/k/8e7dd6/32.png) [@keithkrugh](https://blenderartists.org/u/keithkrugh)\ **Post date:** [July 1, 2024, 11:54pm UTC](https://blenderartists.org/t/petals-of-the-sunset/1536124/17 "2024-07-01T23:54:39Z")
This is absolutely beautiful. Thx for sharing such specificity on how you achieved it. It’s great. ---
**Author:** ![blake94](https://blenderartists.org/user_avatar/blenderartists.org/blake94/32/1114419_2.png) [@blake94](https://blenderartists.org/u/blake94)\ **Post date:** [July 4, 2024, 7:44am UTC](https://blenderartists.org/t/petals-of-the-sunset/1536124/18 "2024-07-04T07:44:28Z")
Amazing, I really like your lighting