Why Goblins and a Hobgoblin?
Because goblins are small, scrappy, and full of personality, while hobgoblins bring discipline and brute force to the mix. The contrast between their wild, unpredictable nature and the hobgoblin’s commanding presence makes for an exciting sculpting challenge.
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The Sculpting Process—From Sketch to Fully Armored Warriors
1. Sketching the Base Forms
- Using Curvy’s sketch-based modeling, I quickly outlined the goblins’ wiry frames and the hobgoblin’s bulkier, armored stance.
- The soft move tools helped refine the expressions, ensuring each goblin looked sly and mischievous, while the hobgoblin had a stern, battle-hardened gaze.
2. Sculpting the Armor & Weapons
- Scrappy Goblin Gear: Using voxel merge, I sculpted ragged armor, mismatched weapons, and crude shields, giving the goblins a makeshift, scavenger-like appearance.
- Hobgoblin’s Tactical Armor: The warp brushes helped refine the layered plating, making it look reinforced and battle-ready.
- Weapon Details: A mix of inflate and deflate brushes added depth to the swords, daggers, and shields, ensuring they looked worn but deadly.
3. Painting & Texturing for Maximum Impact
- Rusty metal textures gave the goblins’ weapons a rough, scavenged look, while the hobgoblin’s armor had a polished, disciplined finish.
- Lightmaps & Specular Highlights: These enhanced the glowing eyes and eerie dungeon lighting, making the scene feel alive with tension.
- Subtle shading: Added depth to the background, ensuring the goblins looked like they were lurking in the shadows, ready to strike.
Final Touches & Rendering
Once the sculpt was complete, I posed the goblins in sneaky, aggressive stances, ensuring they looked ready to ambush, while the hobgoblin stood firm and commanding, leading the charge. The dark, dungeon-like backdrop helped enhance the fantasy atmosphere, making the scene feel like a moment frozen in battle.
Conclusion—Why This Was So Much Fun
Sculpting goblins and a hobgoblin in Curvy 3D was an absolute thrill! The combination of sketch-based modeling, adaptive sculpting, and detailed texturing made the process fast, fun, and incredibly rewarding.
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