Sculpting a Battle-Ready Orc in Curvy 3D—Glowing Eyes, Fierce Presence

[Simon]

Bringing this light-armored orc to life in Curvy 3D was an absolute thrill! From sculpting the muscular frame to detailing the glowing accents, every step added to the orc’s intimidating presence.

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The textured armor, complete with scale-like shoulder pads, gives the orc a rugged, battle-worn look, while the piercing yellow glow from the chest piece and eyes adds a mystical, powerful aura.

This project was all about balancing strength and detail, making sure every element—from the armor engravings to the stance—felt alive and ready for battle.

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[Simon]

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The shoulder pad is a Loft object: drawing a straight line, then an upside down U shape to make the Loft.

Then added Thickness in object properties panel.

Next, Pull Brush with a pointed brush shape to pull out spiky shapes.

Duplicate the shape to add another layer to the pad.

Finally add a bumpmap, and choose a metallic material lightmap.