Hello all,
I have not posted in awhile but I am frequently checking in on the posts and am always encouraged to see everyone offering so much encouragement, wise counsel, and support for one another.
Though I am in no way a bonified/qualified children's book illustrator/author, I am always striving to develop my ability to tell impactful, entertaining stories through the visual arts. As result, I have been pushing myself to learn new mediums and believe that 3D opens up so many possibilities.
Translating my 2D illustrations into 3D, though, has been pretty challenging but extremely helpful in supplementing my understanding of anatomy, lighting, materials, and composition. It has opened up a world of options that would have been otherwise overlooked.
Here are some screenshots of what I worked on based on the illustration that I drew for the February prompt. Looking back, I wish that I had actually composed the layout in Blender first.
(Note: I sculpted and modeled the cat, the child, and the room. All other elements (tools, food, robot, car, boxes, were downloaded from SketchFab for free)
Though learning 3D can be super daunting and time consuming, learning a little here and there can add up quickly and can potentially be worth the investment.
Wishing you all best.