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CG_Glode

5 months

Happy #PortfolioDay ! I'm Nathan a stylized Artist - I really enjoy making environments, props as well as working on lighting. You can find more examples of my work on Artstation:

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CG_Glode

@CgGlode

4 months

Lunch is almost over, here is a WIP shot. Left 3DCoat Pass Right Substance Base texture. I'm working on contrast and edge details in 3DCoat right now before pushing on with edge highlights. I dont want to overpaint it too much though to avoid breaking the style of Wayfinder.

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CG_Glode

@CgGlode

7 months

Working on the base colours inside Substance Painter before I take it into 3D Coat for painting. Stopping work now as I've been doing this since 11am! I need a break. More progress soon.

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CG_Glode

@CgGlode

10 months

Retopo done, quick UV and texture idea attemp. I will also be using tile sheets with this. Tomorrow I have another lowpoly version to make as well as UVing.

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CG_Glode

@CgGlode

9 months

I just did a speed retopo as I wait for food, and rebaked with the same material. I wanted to see how good it would look at lower density. Dont judge me!

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CG_Glode

@CgGlode

1 year

One of my favorite projects I've made to date. Had to stop as the creep was real.

Michael Guerrero (Commissions Open)

@MichaelG_3D

1 year

Quote retweet a time lapse you made of one of your projects, I wanna see the progression 😍

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CG_Glode

@CgGlode

8 months

Its #PortfolioDay again! Hi! I'm Nathan, an Environment Artist who loves stylized artwork and lighting! Some examples of my work attached You can find more of my work here:

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CG_Glode

@CgGlode

11 months

Hi everyone! Happy #PortfolioDay ! My names Nathan and I'm an Environment Artist who really enjoys making Stylized pieces. I love Fantasy and Sci-Fi and you can find a mix of both on my portfolio:

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CG_Glode

@CgGlode

1 year

Hi everyone, Happy #PortfolioDay ! My names Nathan, I'm a 3D Environment Artist who loves creating stylized game worlds using 3DS Max, Blender, Zbrush, Photoshop, Substance & Unreal Engine. You can find more examples of my work here:

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CG_Glode

@CgGlode

2 years

Goofing around, doing some buoyancy testing in Unreal Engine 5. Now for Fish! :)

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CG_Glode

@CgGlode

4 months

Last update for now! Working on a simple base texture before taking it into 3DCoat to paint it. Prop based on a Wayfinder game concept by Philip Karlov. More progress updates soon.

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CG_Glode

@CgGlode

1 year

How it started vs how it ended. It was a fun, short challenge and I kinda like how it came out. QRT with your own.

Des Walsh

@PikminMan

1 year

How it started vs how it ended. This one seems like one of the better before and afters I have of my past work. QRT with your own.

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CG_Glode

@CgGlode

7 months

Update for the night on this Warcraft Sword project. Hand painting on the base texture I made in Substance Painter the other day now. Working in some base highlights, edging and other bits. Still very much a work in progress.

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CG_Glode

@CgGlode

2 years

Some late evening foliage work on this Unreal Engine 5 environment. Hope to work on more tomorrow including the ground/dirt textures for the garden area and some detail props. Excited to start wrapping this up soon

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CG_Glode

@CgGlode

2 years

I had such a fun time working on this @darksiders genesis inspired environment piece. The games and developers behind all the titles so far have been hugely inspiring to me over the years. Thank you @AirshipSyn @JoeMadx @gunfire_games and everyone previously at Vigil Games <3

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CG_Glode

@CgGlode

7 months

New project is up on Artstation! Completed work on the Warcraft inspired sword. Check out the link to see renders, breakdowns. This was a fun project and I plan to do another soon. Software used: Blender Substance 3DCoat Zbrush Unreal

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CG_Glode

@CgGlode

4 months

Small update to the Wayfinder shrine prop tonight. I took the base texture from Substance Painter into 3DCoat to layout some base lighting and some small colour variations. Next I will start some detailing and some other contrast work. Based on a concept by Philip Karlov.

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CG_Glode

@CgGlode

5 months

Progress from Zbrush. Need to work on it some more later today. Will edit the timelapse once I've had a break. About an hour and a bit of sculpting. Need to work on the blade and upper part of the handle next.

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CG_Glode

@CgGlode

4 months

Latest WIP update on this Wayfinder prop which is based on a concept by Philip Karlov. Worked on the shadows, contrast and highlights and some details. Next Is the cloth that hangs downs. Left Image: 3DCoat hand painted pass Right Image: Substance Painter base texture

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CG_Glode

@CgGlode

1 year

I've now submitted my Artstation challenge! I'm super happy with how it came out and I plan on doing a tiny bit more work on it in the future and I will publish that version on my portfolio. Check out both submission posts here:

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CG_Glode

@CgGlode

1 year

Here is a progress GIF from the very start of my Artstation entry, all the way to the final submission. Everything was made purely for this project and I'm so proud of myself for achieving what I have in the time period we had. I'm also extremely proud of everyone who entered!

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CG_Glode

@CgGlode

8 months

I should finish this at some point... Some work from earlier in the year which I put aside. I was working in Unreal Engine 5.

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CG_Glode

@CgGlode

7 months

Calling the sculpt done for this World of Warcraft Warlords of Draenor concept sword. Sculpt using Zbrush. Blockout in Blender. I will start the lowpoly at the weekend.

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CG_Glode

@CgGlode

2 years

Early stages of trees and some foliage inside Unreal Engine 5. I still dislike how UE5 handles foliage planes but hopefully this is a small issue (or I'm just not understanding it right). I have a lot of foliage left to make, enjoying it so far!

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CG_Glode

@CgGlode

7 months

Update to my Warcraft sword model (Based on official concept art). First is the painted version in 3D Coat. Second image is combined in Substance Painter. I think I'm ready to start planning the presentation work. Small Diorama? Or Sword renders only?

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CG_Glode

@CgGlode

3 years

Its #PortfolioDay ! Hey everyone! I'm Nathan, an artist who's been working in and around the games industry since 2010! I focus mainly on Stylized Environment Artwork which I love to make You can check out more of my work here: Take a peak :)

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CG_Glode

@CgGlode

7 months

Some progress from today on this Warcraft sword concept piece. More painting inside 3DCoat. I've worked on the wood and metal more. I should finish the metal tomorrow then I can start extra details. Render inside Substance Painter combined with PBR maps.

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CG_Glode

@CgGlode

5 months

Pushed the sculpt more in Zbrush, fixed some sizes on some bits. Broke up the silhouette some more and adjusted some of the straight edges to follow the art style a bit better than before. Most likely going to adjust it some more and adjust the cloth then move on to retopo :)

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CG_Glode

@CgGlode

4 months

Finished UVing the model. Did a test bake in Substance Painter

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CG_Glode

@CgGlode

2 years

My latest Unreal Engine 4 environment is now on Artstation! A named it - The Vale A stylized fantasy environment made with Blender and rendered in Unreal Engine 4 @polycount #gameart #UnrealEngine

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CG_Glode

@CgGlode

1 year

Some progress updates from this afternoon inside Unreal Engine 5. Still working on the blockout of assets. Enjoying working on this project so far. Everything is in its basic form still. I want to knock out as much in this stage as possible before moving on.

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CG_Glode

@CgGlode

9 months

Second rock Retopo done, quick UV and texture. I will also be using tile sheets with this. I have 1 more lowpoly version to make tomorrow as well as UVing.

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@CgGlode

8 months

How it started vs How its going Would love to see some RTs with yours :)

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CG_Glode

@CgGlode

2 years

Unreal Engine 5 progress. How it started vs How its going (current progress)

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CG_Glode

@CgGlode

4 months

Bake test for this trim. Need to work on the details more and rebake but this is the idea for the base texture before I do a paint over. Taking a break now. Render from Substance Painter.

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CG_Glode

@CgGlode

1 year

First trim progress from Zbrush. Need to tidy it up and add in some extra details. I might redo some bits as well.

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CG_Glode

@CgGlode

11 months

Here is an update for my Star Wars inspired Unreal Engine 5 project. I'm starting to play around with some rock shapes for the background. I need some variations and more stuff in the foreground. I also want a lot of stuff moving in this environment, need to plan that out.

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CG_Glode

@CgGlode

1 year

Share that night art in a QRT

Des Walsh

@PikminMan

1 year

Share that night art in a QRT

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CG_Glode

@CgGlode

2 years

Hi #PortfolioDay ! I'm Nathan, Senior Artist at the company I work for. I mainly focus on Stylized Environments! 🔗

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CG_Glode

@CgGlode

1 year

I've just published my latest piece to Artstation: Showing my Challenge entry, The breakdowns and a video of it in motion! Check it out! I had a lot of fun working on this piece!

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CG_Glode

@CgGlode

4 months

New WIP update on my Wayfinder prop. First in engine test - testing out some lights and effects. I have a few more models to finish before this is completed. Texture: Substance Painter and 3DCoat Rendering: Unreal Engine Hope to finish this over the weekend.

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CG_Glode

@CgGlode

4 months

Todays update on my Wayfinder fan prop. Worked on the diorama, added some effects, worked on the lighting inside Unreal Engine. Some stuff I need to add before hopefully finishing it tomorrow. Based on a concept by Philip Karlov.

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CG_Glode

@CgGlode

2 years

Starting to add the newer buildings in Unreal Engine 5. I still need to make a few variations then I can work on the windows, doors and such. Temple work can come later on as thats rather simple in terms of modeling/texturing. But the surrounding areas require a lot of work! :)

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CG_Glode

@CgGlode

2 years

First trim test sculpted in Zbrush With this environment I want most of the chips to be very sharp with a tiny bit of smoothing to them - this follows on from the rocks I sculpted for it the other week :)

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CG_Glode

@CgGlode

5 months

I've been quiet this week as its the first week back and I'm tired from driving Tomorrow I will be working and recording more of my Wayfinder prop fan piece. I will be editing and uploading hopefully to YouTube over the weekend Mainly timelapses for now. Updates tomorrow!

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CG_Glode

@CgGlode

1 year

How it started vs How its going More progress from Unreal Engine 5 this coming weekend :)

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CG_Glode

@CgGlode

2 years

Still at that stage in Unreal Engine 5! Super basic and has a lot of temp assets/textures/place holder stuff. I still have a bucket load of stuff to make and I still need to vertex paint the buildings and other stuff. So here are the early texture stages. No where near done!

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CG_Glode

@CgGlode

5 months

Spent the last 30 minutes polishing bits up in Zbrush. Now I need to finish the handle before final details then I can start the retopology/game ready version.

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CG_Glode

@CgGlode

1 year

Here is a little something I put together: How it Started images vs their Final renders or their Current/Last update from inside Unreal Engine 4 and Unreal Engine 5. Screenshots are from the earliest saved images I have. Its always good to take a look at how you started.

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CG_Glode

@CgGlode

11 months

Progress update screenshots for my Star Wars inspired Unreal Engine 5 environment. Things are moving along nicely. Still a bit of work left to do on the blockout but getting closer to starting trims and tile sets. Hope to have more to show next weekend.

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CG_Glode

@CgGlode

9 months

Third rock Retopo done, quick UV and texture. Next is to bring all of them into Unreal Engine and start setting up the material to use with tile sheets. More Rocks soon.

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CG_Glode

@CgGlode

4 months

I got bored and decided to work on the Star Wars environment in Unreal Engine 5, didn't want to wait until tomorrow. Worked on some props using a trim sheet and started to revisit the lighting Left New Lighting Right Old Lighting Nothing is final, just trying different things!

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CG_Glode

@CgGlode

1 year

Here are some updates of my Star Wars inspired environment inside Unreal Engine 5. Worked on a few more assets, vents and wall detail ideas. Next update will hopefully be soon.

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CG_Glode

@CgGlode

2 years

Last progress shots from inside Unreal Engine 5 from todays progress. Managed to work on a bit more, not too much. Ropes are WIP and look like croissants right now. More foliage to come, small boats and other props like crates and things to make next weekend. More next weekend!

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CG_Glode

@CgGlode

6 months

I didn't get around to posting this the other day. Updates from inside Zbrush for my Warcraft Death Knight axe concept. Some bits to tidy up and finish this weekend but I'm super happy with the progress so far. Might get to start the retopo at the weekend as well.

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CG_Glode

@CgGlode

9 months

How it started Vs how it's going RT with your progress

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@LowpolyLili

9 months

How it started vs how its going - RT with yours💪👇

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CG_Glode

@CgGlode

1 year

I just posted an update for my @ArtStationHQ challenge! Today I worked on some tiles for the stone walls. I had a lot of fun doing this. The post details some areas such as inspiration for how I came up with this style for this sculpt. (Post in the next Tweet)

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CG_Glode

@CgGlode

9 months

Hah! Old work from my time at Strawdog Studios in 2012. Game was never released as it was canned by the publisher. PS Vita game - very low poly. I only had access to 3Ds Max 7 with limited UV tools. FFD modifiers were used a lot on this project to help with limited UV options

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CG_Glode

@CgGlode

1 year

Day 3 Rocks complete for @TheClubDiscord s Rocking New Year! Spend a lot of time messing with shapes with this one and trying something different style wise

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CG_Glode

@CgGlode

7 months

Some after work Zbrush sculpting on this World of Warcraft concept sword from Warlords of Draenor. I did love the brutal sharp look to the Iron Horde. Blade shaping next.

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CG_Glode

@CgGlode

6 months

Lowpoly of the axe is finally done in Blender. Next up is the UV mapping. Looking forward to getting that part done so I can start the bake and texturing!

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CG_Glode

@CgGlode

3 years

Latest piece finished and up on @ArtStationHQ Stylized cyberpunk/sci fi environment mixed with modern elements. A lot of fun making this, took a few weeks to make it! @polycount #UnrealEngine #GameArt

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@CgGlode

10 months

A small update on the Tile Rock sheet from earlier. Still working on shapes inside Substance Designer. Excited to finish this one and start the next.

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@CgGlode

7 months

Test bake on the lowpoly mesh. I've enjoyed working on this. I might use this project as a practice piece. Every now and then I might redo it with new techniques and stuff. This includes redoing the lowpoly. Some bake issues to fix now

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CG_Glode

@CgGlode

4 months

Last update for the weekend on my Wayfinder prop. Finished painting the little candle holder in 3DCoat. I need to finish the flame and lighting for them. Started the diarama base. I need to add in a few more items before its complete. Based on a concept by Philip Karlov

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CG_Glode

@CgGlode

1 year

Finally got chance to sit down so I'm gonna have some food, then I will start with the art work :). Cannot wait to show everyone the progress over time. I will also be slipping back into this on my off days in Unreal Engine 5! But Dragon environment is priority :)

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CG_Glode

@CgGlode

7 months

Some more progress from inside Zbrush on this Warcraft Legion Death Knight Axe. Working on the axe blades - getting in some cuts and stuff. Next I'm going to do the first pass on the handle before going on to the second pass of details.

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CG_Glode

@CgGlode

8 months

Updates for my Unreal Engine 5 Star Wars inspired environment. Feels good to finally be onto the main building. Starting to model in the details, work in the trim sheets and figuring out colours for bits based on reference. Taking a break now :) more soon.

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CG_Glode

@CgGlode

10 months

This is incredible

Mert - Mrty01

@M01Designs

10 months

WiP demonstration of cockpit hatch

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CG_Glode

@CgGlode

2 years

There is a really handy option inside Photoshop that lets you preview/paint seamlessly around the canvas edges. Its called Pattern Preview and I use it a lot when hand painting textures. Can be found in the View drop down menu :). Hope this helps someone :)

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CG_Glode

@CgGlode

2 years

My latest Unreal Engine 5 stylized project is now up on Artstation! Title: Merchants Morning Such a fun little project to put together over a few weekends! @ArtStationHQ @polycount

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CG_Glode

@CgGlode

2 years

Some small updates from today on this stylized Darksiders inspired Unreal Engine piece. Trees are placeholder :) Will be reworking the roots next, then working on some more ground stuff.

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CG_Glode

@CgGlode

1 year

WIP - some handpainted meat for the Dragon Environment firepit area. Bones not textured yet :) Painted in photoshop Base sculpt done in zbrush

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CG_Glode

@CgGlode

2 years

50 minutes in and I'm going to take a break and finish it after lunch :)

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CG_Glode

@CgGlode

10 months

Two more rock sculpts from today using Zbrush. I need to finish them up tomorrow and tidy up some soft edging in places. Then I can start retopology work and UVing.

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CG_Glode

@CgGlode

3 months

These are my blockout assets for my Star Wars environment. Simple shapes with correct scales and - once I was happy with them I set their final pivot points. These pivots do not change now. Blocking out is different depending on project.

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CG_Glode

@CgGlode

1 year

Update for the Dragon environment inside Unreal Engine 5. Worked in some spikey rocks today and worked on the scene lighting to push it more towards a final style. Lots left to do. Will take a break now and pop back on tomorrow to do more.

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CG_Glode

@CgGlode

2 years

I got bored so I decided to hop back in to Unreal Engine and work on the lighting for the Darksiders inspired stylized environment. Happy with the direction of the lighting now :)

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@CgGlode

1 year

Some more hand painted meat from today. Bones aren't painted yet. Just having fun trying different things out with the sauce now. Figuring out how to make a nice roughness map for it so its not too overpowering with pbr. Looking forward to putting all this together in engine

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@CgGlode

1 year

Some sculpts I did for a Darksiders Genesis inspired environment from a while back. Sculpted with Zbrush.

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CG_Glode

@CgGlode

2 years

Had a nice break from artwork. Now I'm back with a few updates to this Unreal Engine Darksiders inspired stylized piece. I still have a good amount left to make on this but I'm enjoying working on it so much. More WIP shots to come soon :)

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CG_Glode

@CgGlode

7 months

QRT with Props! I guess I can join in with this :D

Connor Jones 👻 🧩

@GhostArt_XP

7 months

QRT with Props! Here is a WoW Weapon I made this year :) 🗡

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@CgGlode

5 months

Here is the first part of the zbrush sculpt timelapse for my @playwayfinder Sword Shrine model project/fan art - concept created by Philip Karlov I will also be uploading better quality and longer versions to YouTube next weekend. Retopo starts tomorrow once sculpt is complete.

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@CgGlode

1 year

This project changed things for me. I could probably do it much better now. But I loved every minute of this project. Each day felt like I learned something new.

Sesart (Selina)

@_sesart_

1 year

Artists! Show me a piece where you leveled up 👀

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@CgGlode

2 years

Final update of the day for the stylized Darksiders inspired Unreal Engine environment. Worked on the new roots, some moss shader work, started work on the statue head water bits and recoloured the grass a touch. Tomorrow I will work on the new pine trees!

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@CgGlode

1 year

Morning crate sculpting in Zbrush. Adding some extra details now before I start the lowpoly and UVing. Looking forward to texturing and throwing this in the Dragon environment.

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@CgGlode

3 months

Some project thumbnails from the last 3 months of completed work. Rendered in Unreal Engine. I really enjoyed working on these pieces. They were different to what I normally work on.

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CG_Glode

@CgGlode

5 months

Update on my Warcraft Legion axe fanart prop. Some painting on the metal done inside 3DCoat. Base material made in Substance Painter to help getting the foundations down. Next is to add some contrast to metal and then start the skull. Recorded a good chunk of this stage.

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@CgGlode

6 months

Starting to Blockout the Smart Material for the metal inside Substance Painter. Taking a break now and I will continue it tomorrow. Need to fix some baking errors in some spots before working on the bone, gems and cloth base materials.

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@CgGlode

1 year

New updated posted for my @ArtStationHQ Challenge. First trim sheet sorted. The post (Linked in the next post) will explain more on this. Sculpted in Zbrush.

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@CgGlode

5 months

Show your art range:

Des Walsh

@PikminMan

5 months

Show your art range. Bit of high poly a bit of low for this one

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@CgGlode

1 year

Not done with the Artstation challenge yet. I just played with the lighting tonight and stuck some music to it. Weekend soon, then I can start finishing up and polishing. Music will not be in the final submission as I didn't make it. This is just for me and you on twitter :).

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@CgGlode

1 year

Latest update is now on Artstation for my challenge entry! Todays post is focused on the updated foliage and flowers. With breakdowns and wireframes! Please check it out (Link in the next post)

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@CgGlode

7 months

Blockout is done for my next weapon model practise. Based on a World of Warcraft Legion Death Knight axe concept. Roughed out the shape in Blender. The centre piece will be built in Zbrush when I start sculpting. Zbrush sculpt starts tomorrow evening.

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@CgGlode

10 months

I've spend the afternoon working on and redoing this one. Liking the direction of this rock now. Getting back into rock sculpting after not sculpting in a while is interesting. More rocks soon.

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@CgGlode

9 months

Starting to work on the rock material shader in engine. Its a little broken right now but heading in the right direction. Needs work but progress is progress.

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@CgGlode

1 year

Working in some snow meshes inside Unreal Engine 5 and trying out some things with them. Also put in a few barrels and crates. Some progress for the night and from the weekend. Excited to work on it some more soon.

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@CgGlode

7 months

I mentioned yesterday that I wanted to do a hand painted prop so I went ahead this morning and blocked in a sword from a concept for WoW Warlords of Draenor Going to prep it for sculpting next as I love using a bake as a base to paint on.

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CG_Glode

@CgGlode

4 years

Happy #PortfolioDay everyone! I'm Nathan, I do a lot of stylized environment art work for games and Ive been working in and out the games industry for almost 10 years now! 🌐 Drop me a follow on twitter, lets connect!

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CG_Glode

@CgGlode

1 year

Progress Gif so far on my Artstation challenge entry. Programs used: Blender Zbrush Substance Painter Substance Designer Photoshop Unreal Engine 4 More progress soon :)

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