First I need to model the character sculpture. The statue of Apollo is one of the masterpieces of ancient Greek art, usually depicted as a young and handsome male with a well-proportioned figure and smooth muscle lines. To begin sculpting a statue like this in ZBrush, you need to start with basic structure and proportions.
- Basic structure:
- Use a basic human body model as a starting point, making sure the proportions and overall silhouette are correct. Pay attention to facial expressions that are dignified and elegant.
- Detailed engraving:
- Use ZB tools to gradually sculpt details such as muscles, bone structure, and folds of clothing.
- Focus on human anatomy, highlighting the realism of muscle lines and anatomical structures.
Dynamics and proportion:
- Make sure the sculpture presents a smooth dynamic feel, even a static statue must have a certain sense of life and movement.
- Pay attention to the proportion and symmetry of each part of the body to make the whole visually harmonious.
It was a basic beginning, and for such a legendary figure as Apollo, it required patience and meticulous work to capture its mythical beauty. In ZBrush, you can use different tools and techniques to create detailed and realistic sculptures.
This is my first time using ZBrush to create such a complex model, which is a very big challenge for me. I’ve spent a lot of energy and time here. Many attempts were made.
I divided the entire sculpture into three parts and carved them separately. Hair, body, and bottom base. This can reduce my errors and ensure that other models will not be affected by errors in one part.
After the basic face and hair models were built, I started to pay attention to the dynamics of the hair direction and ensured the general direction of the large areas of hair. Then start adding more details. Added more detailed texture to the hair. The same goes for Apollo’s clothes.
However, here I made a mistake, I should have separated the model of the clothes from the body, so that it would be better to change the model later.