Get the right toolsĭespite having his own unique style, Vlasov insists that he doesn’t employ any unusual or notable techniques in his sculpts he uses slightly tuned standard brushes for all his imagery, with no tricks. “Instead I go and play video games, watch something, go outside and try to relax.” Vlasov asserts that it’s important to change up your activity for a while, just to take a break from CG. When this creative block strikes he accepts it with calmness and waits for it to pass, “I know that if I can’t do it today I will do it tomorrow,” he adds. “It helps create imagery in my mind.”Įven for a creative soul like Vlasov, there will come a time when inspiration alludes him and motivation is hard to find. “Music is a deep sea of ideas,” he explains. I know that if I can’t do it today I will do it tomorrow Rodion Vlasovĭespite his laid-back approach to sculpting, Vlasov makes sure to surround himself with inspiration: “I use reference images to help me find the right mood, I search for images based on my idea.” Vlasov also listens to music as he works, preferably dark ambient soundscapes.

“I just let my hands sculpt while I keep the idea in mind,” he answers when asked how he achieves his unique visual style. Vlasov’s work demonstrates a unique style and a penchant for striking and memorable characters. Imagine a little 13-year-old boy, who lives in a village, using the internet to communicate with artists from all over the world.” I had a ton of motivation to become the best in 3D.” Vlasov found this inspiration in forums such as ZBrushCentral (opens in new tab) and the artists that populated them, posting their work, WIPs and sketches. It’s a time that Vlasov looks back on with great fondness: “Back then I was a child with big ambitions and aspirations. “I began learning ZBrush towards the end of 2007,” he explains.

Rodion Vlasov (opens in new tab) is a 3D character artist based in Russia, with six years of industry experience under his belt. ‘Border Patrol’ by Rodion Vlasov, based on a concept by freelance illustrator Viktor Titov (Image credit: Rodion Vlasov)

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