"I created an entire galaxy and used it in her irises" - how this 3D artist mixed rendering styles for a new take on a classic Evangelion character

Sun Wenjun, a 3D character artist from Chengdu, China, created unique renditions of Asuka from the Evangelion franchise using ZBrush and Blender. Emphasizing both non-photorealistic rendering (NPR) and physically based rendering (PBR), her work showcases her artistic journey and challenges. By integrating galaxy effects into Asuka's eyes and perfecting hair textures, Sun highlights her creative process. This exploration into rendering techniques reflects her desire to enhance visual storytelling through 3D art, making her performative pieces resonate with fans and art enthusiasts alike.

I enjoy challenging myself, so this time I wanted to try combining non-photorealistic rendering (NPR) with physically based rendering (PBR) in a new style.

For the eye effects, I created an entire galaxy and used it in Asuka's irises, which made her eyes deeper and more suitable to match up with the story.

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