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JoeyNutria @joeynutria.bsky.social · 18d

Put it all together back in Unreal Engine 5, turns out the baked lighting on the textures created a different kind of double sided effect, making 1 side darker than the other. I might look at changing this later but for now I'm enjoying how it looks

JoeyNutria @joeynutria.bsky.social · 18d

As nice as my attempts to texture in Photopea were, nothing compares to S3P and the retextures really show that, especially in the wood

JoeyNutria @joeynutria.bsky.social · 18d

Took some time off to chill and prep myself for going back to uni, but I got S3P back yesterday and I'm already full steam ahead with revisiting the tiles! I made a few other things I can finally get to texturing as well so keep an eye out for those in the coming days/weeks!

JoeyNutria @joeynutria.bsky.social · Aug 29

Despite not having my regular texturing softwares, I'm really trying my best to create fun textures with what I have (Photopea coming in clutch). This is the best I have created so far and with all of my tiles being double sided with their textures, this shows off the difference in side the best

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JoeyNutria @joeynutria.bsky.social · Aug 29

Ok now actually wood time, I love it in hand painting, I loved in in the chest and I love it even more in planks. I went for a wood that has some age and roughness, I mixed the thick stylized grain with some warping and splitting/slashes in the wood to make it seem scuffed. Tomorrow we add colour!

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JoeyNutria @joeynutria.bsky.social · Aug 28

I know I said wood next but I couldn't help but feel like I could take the stone wall a little bit further. I went back over the cracks and made them more pronounced, and added a splotchy base texture. I think it gives a lot more personality and matches the aged look I was going for

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JoeyNutria @joeynutria.bsky.social · Aug 26

Since I don't have my regular texturing software, I decided to try baking a normal map and ambient occlusion in Maya and take the wall into UE5 and see how it looks. Once I get my software back I'll redo it but it's crazy how much of a difference these 2 maps make to a model. Next stop, wood planks!

JoeyNutria @joeynutria.bsky.social · Aug 26

MORE ZBRUSH! My Adobe subscription has run out so I'm now all in on ZBrush until October when I can get it back. I want to practice materials until I can memorise the steps, so I'm creating tileable pieces, starting with stone bricks! Learning ZBrush is unironically the most fun I've had all summer

JoeyNutria @joeynutria.bsky.social · Aug 21

This month I started my journey in ZBrush. Starting with a simple chest, a focus on getting comfortable with the software, starting with wood and metals. I'm very proud of this for my first time in the software. Many more to come!
Now available to view everywhere on my Carrd

JoeyNutria @joeynutria.bsky.social · Aug 19

I feel like everyone has those terms that seem scary when you don't know them. For me it was baking normal maps, I had no clue what it was, I figured it was some super complicated procedure. Now I've done it and realised it's not some scary thing it makes me wish there was a games artist dictionary

JoeyNutria @joeynutria.bsky.social · Aug 19

New week, new software. In my next year of university we're going to learn ZBrush so I'm giving it a go now. I will now happily get lost in wood carving for hours, it's very therapeutic. It seems making wood is just as satisfying in sculpting as in texturing, can I be a wood specialist?

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JoeyNutria @joeynutria.bsky.social · Aug 12

My first outdoor environment complete! I decided to try my hand at a fuller outdoor environment, focussing on building it in UE5 and adding a little animation and unique morning and evening lighting.
Now available to view on everywhere on my Carrd
#Digital3D #3Dartwork #3Dart #3DProp #3DEnvironment

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JoeyNutria @joeynutria.bsky.social · Aug 10

THESE are the kind of moments I live for with environments. THIS is why I say progress pictures are worth as much as the final renders. There is nothing like seeing where you were against how far you've come. To think this started as just a simple building drawing (Final result coming soon...)

JoeyNutria @joeynutria.bsky.social · Aug 3

and it feels amazing to see that it has gone on for 2 years now. I can't wait to see where the community and the jam is at in a year from now. Happy 2 years of JAMA Jam! (2/2)

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JoeyNutria @joeynutria.bsky.social · Aug 3

Just to praise JAMA Jam for a minute, the community is the most kind and encouraging I have come into within games art. Everyone is so quick to help each other and give each other their flowers. They have given me so much confidence in my work and my abilities with every jam (1/2)

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JoeyNutria @joeynutria.bsky.social · Aug 3

ANOTHER FIRST WEEKEND OF THE MONTH, ANOTHER JAMA JAM! It's the 2nd Anniversary Jam! With modifiers and themes galore I chose to use the "Incorporate the JAMA Jam Mascot" modifier with the Cooking theme!

joeynutria.itch.io/cooking-jama
#Digital3D #3Dartwork #3Dart #3DProp #3DCharacter #3D #JAMAJam

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JoeyNutria @joeynutria.bsky.social · Aug 1

Bsky didn't attach the pictures properly so here

JoeyNutria @joeynutria.bsky.social · Aug 1

Last week I took part in Unpolished Jam, with the theme: Go Deep 🌊
Undersea Inspector! An underwater murder investigation game!
Available to download and play on itch.io: lemon-126.itch.io/undersea-ins...
#gamejam #unpolishedjam #Digital3D #3Dartwork #3Dart #3DProp #3DEnvironment #3D

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JoeyNutria @joeynutria.bsky.social · Jul 30

A simple tavern interior, complete with natural lighting from the windows and plenty of lanterns to keep the room feeling warm and friendly. You can find the tavern's crest on the wall beams and tankards. #Digital3D #3Dartwork #3Dart #3DProp #3DEnvironment #3D
Now available to view on my link.tree

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JoeyNutria @joeynutria.bsky.social · Jul 28

I decided to get creative and design my own sword, combining 3 things I enjoy; purple, fantasy and bats. #Digital3D #3Dartwork #3Dart #3DProp #3D
Now available to view most pages of my link.tree

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JoeyNutria @joeynutria.bsky.social · Jul 26

A pair of matching star and heart shields. Made of metal, glistening and imbued with the strength and corresponding powers of their wielders! #Digital3D #3Dartwork #3Dart #3DProp #3D
Now available to view most pages of my link.tree

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JoeyNutria @joeynutria.bsky.social · Jul 26

IT'S BEEN 6 MONTHS BUT I'M BACK AND GOT A WHOLE LOT OF 3D STUFF TO SHOW FOR IT. WILL BE POSTING SOON

JoeyNutria @joeynutria.bsky.social · Jan 24

A colourful bookshop store room, complete with books upon books, unopened boxes, gifts and memorabilia!
I wanted every filled space to feel like it has a purpose, be it sentimental or silly.
#2D #2Dartwork #Digital2D #IsometricArt

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JoeyNutria @joeynutria.bsky.social · Jan 19

Felt a little retro girlypop recently, how about you?
#3D #3Dartwork #Maya3D #3DProp #Digital3D

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JoeyNutria @joeynutria.bsky.social · Jan 16

Was tasked to make a stylized medieval fantasy dagger made as part of my latest 3D lesson. I made a stone dagger, with a jagged stone blade and gemstone on the handle, all held together by vines.
#3D #3Dartwork #Maya3D #3DProp #Digital3D
Now available to view on all pages of my link.tree

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