Studio Time

This is one of several images that are based on the same reference image. It originally started as a 3D render of a model done in Daz 3d with a slightly altered version of one of their stock poses. The other images are done with a bit higher degree of, um… “realism”… fidelity to the source, whatever…

If you’ve not used Daz 3D; It’s an extremely capable system for rendering 3d figures, scenes and so on. Probably one of the best methods of developing a reference images that exists. You can alter just about every aspect of your model; create expressions and poses, change the size of just about every body part, add your own textures and so on. The basic program and a few very nice starter models are free. You can buy things like accessories and a variety of figures; cartoon, realistic etc.

It’s not Blender… You’re not going to be making full-length films in it. It is fairly easy to use and really extensive. It makes for a pretty perfect program for artists that are looking for reference material, that don’t want to shoot things themselves or limit themselves to what’s available in the public domain. You can do some very nice finished artwork in it as well.

Anyway… 🙂 This only vaguely resembles the reference. I had a large print of one my renders tacked to the wall and decide to use it for proportions and so on.

This is basically a figure on the beach with waves washing up around them. It’s something of a study in complimentary colors. It’s 18×24… oil on commercial canvas panel.