Archer

This is my final project for the Advanced Term at Think Tank School, where I recreated the concept of Su Jian, an archer with a bit of anime stylization, in a realistic style. The design blends influences from the Mongolian Empire and Qing Dynasty with fantasy elements.

The project took 3 months to complete, with the initial stages being slow as I worked to adapt the concept into a more realistic design. The biggest challenge was finding realistic references for such a diverse mix of cultural influences. I had to completely redesign some parts of the armor, especially on the neck and chest. The chest armor was created using macro poly techniques in ZBrush and parallax in Marmoset for added geometry. The skin was projected in Moodbox using XYZ maps and finished in Substance Painter.

This project pushed my skills in modeling, texturing, and problem-solving while staying true to the original concept.

Concept Artist
https://www.artstation.com/sujian