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Kateryna Hrytsyshyna is a digital sculptor based in Uzhgorod, Ukraine. She works with a range of software, including ZBrush and Marmoset Toolbag. Below is her piece entitled ‘The Seer’, inspired by shamanic traditions and ancient myths.
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This was a personal project created in ZBrush and rendered in Marmoset Toolbag, where my focus was on capturing the fine details of the face and clothing in the image. The piece was specifically designed for 3D printing, so I carefully considered the structure and geometry to ensure that it would print cleanly and retain all the details. The main task was to ensure that features such as the headdress, decorations and facial wrinkles would all translate well into a physical model, avoiding thin areas or overhangs that could cause problems during printing.
The character is inspired by shamanic traditions and ancient myths, which I wanted to reflect through the combination of realism and fantasy in the design. My goal was to create a piece that not only looks visually appealing on screen, but also comes to life as a beautiful bust to paint with the same level of detail, personality and mystical atmosphere.
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