I was looking for ideas to make mimics. Started building stone pillars from basic shapes. This will be a large mimic/object set for my patreon and cgtrade store.
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There are couple variation to pillars.
People generally use Dynamesh on zbrush to block out general shapes and build the base mesh. Zpheres arent used anymore generally but I find it more usefull and easy to use. Especially with things like arms , tails and for this model ivy around stone pillar.
And I have to figure out how I want the mimic shape. So I took a screenshot in the middle of the sculpt and make a quick sketch of what I have in my mind. its just an indication to where thing should go. From there i continue sculpting. Keep in mind that this is still work in progress not a finished piece. i'll work on this more to refine shapes.
The tongue is especially challenging. The most difficult part of the sculpt so far. But I manage to block the general shape of it. it needs to be further defined. Its a weird muscle to work with. It doesnt attach something to each and like any other muscle on our bodies. Eventhough this is not a person, or not a real life creature, I still need to think about real life anatomical example while sculpting. To achieve believable results.
This is where I left. Left mimic hiding as a pillar, right is its true form.
