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RJducats

@rjducats.bsky.social
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Game Artist based in New Zealand. 🌿No AI 3D Props and Environments! I love making cosy warm art but I adore all kinds of art 💙 Junior Level Designer @ Grinding Gear Games

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RJducats @rjducats.bsky.social · 09/12/2025
AWW that's so kind!! and such a lovely interpretation too, I adore warm soft sunlight so much. I appreciate your words so much too, thank you!!!! 😊
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RJducats @rjducats.bsky.social · 08/12/2025
Will post the sketchfab link in case anyone wants to gander! (the wood shaving material was supposed to tile correctly but I totally missed the giant seam lines) sketchfab.com/3d-models/wo...
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Wooden Mushroom Carving - Download Free 3D model by rjducats
An afternoon project practising pipelines and trying to replicate a stylised wooden material quality. Sculpted in Zbrush, reptopology/UV unwrapping done in Maya, and textures created in Substance Pain...
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RJducats @rjducats.bsky.social · 08/12/2025
A quick afternoon project! I'm in love with how wood carved objects look and wanted to give a go at making a blocky/chunky mushroom (though it does feel a bit like a bonsai). Left is an unreal render and I've shared some screenshots on the right from sketchfab ˙▿˙ #Art #3D #mushroom #UE5 #Sketchfab
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RJducats @rjducats.bsky.social · 04/12/2025
Started working on a small scene to practice making materials, material blending, and making modular parts but totally lost steam 😭 I had planned to delve into decals and some foliage too but I might step back for now, either rethink the project or start a new one.
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RJducats @rjducats.bsky.social · 18/11/2025
Aww thank you so much man!! I totally get that too, one of the bigger hurdles was planning the breakdown and battling unreal engine to get things looking right 😊I appreciate the kinds words!
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RJducats @rjducats.bsky.social · 18/11/2025
I get people now are having a harder time distinguishing real from AI but man does it suck to see someone call genuine artists work AI. I really can't see there being a time where we can revert from this culture now too, generative AI has left a scar.
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RJducats @rjducats.bsky.social · 17/11/2025
Been doing a lot of environments and props recently but finally snuck in some time before bed to do people sculpting ˘︶˘ #Art
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sophie_exhausted_finalFINAL_03.psd @netizenses.bsky.social · 17/11/2025
Portraits! <3
A head study of a man, in 3/4 view, lit from one side of his faceA portrait of a black woman in 3/4 view A front facing portrait of a man, done with charcoal style brushesA wet mixed portrait of a woman, using a limited zorn palette
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RJducats @rjducats.bsky.social · 17/11/2025
I can understand that, it's getting difficult to discern some ai slop videos at a first glance too. It's a heart breaking state for creatives to navigate against. I adore cosy aesthetics but I may have pushed those warm tones too much. I try to share wips and breakdowns, which hopefully helps^^ 😔
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RJducats @rjducats.bsky.social · 16/11/2025
Oh... that's really disheartening to hear. I'm guessing it's because of the warm tones..? I absolutely despise LLMs and GenAi slop, there's no use of ai in my workflow from references to final renders. It's all made by me.
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RJducats @rjducats.bsky.social · 15/11/2025
Thank you!!! 😊It takes so much time to get the right renders but it's also super rewarding seeing how the final renders come out
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RJducats @rjducats.bsky.social · 15/11/2025
I've found that I'm thinking myself in circles about the renders and elements in here so it'll be a bit easier to get feedback now that it's all in a single page. My files are starting to become a mission to navigate 🐧
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RJducats @rjducats.bsky.social · 15/11/2025
Finally publishing this project 😊Got in some beauty shots, a short panning video, some close ups of props and a few break downs sharing wireframes. www.artstation.com/artwork/NqQWZN #Art #Portfolio #EnvironmentArt #UnrealEngine #UE5 #3D #Stylized #Fantasy
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RJducats @rjducats.bsky.social · 15/11/2025
rendering and trying to compile everything to look nice has been such a huge time sink, also sifting through the wireframes, beauty shots, and additional pages but I think I've sorted most of it out now. should be able to wrap things up soooon #Art #UE5 #stylized #books #shelves
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RJducats @rjducats.bsky.social · 09/11/2025
Unlit to lighting rendered view! Have spent some time filling in spaces with smaller clutter assets and updating textures. Aiming to set up some cameras for renders and prop close-ups so I can get some feedback on presentation 🌿 #Art #wip #UE5 #stylised #3D
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RJducats @rjducats.bsky.social · 03/11/2025
1872 triangle shelf! I have these little cylinder feet that take up like 640 triangles on their own 😩but I'm having a lot of fun slowly cluttering this scene! I created some variants of this shelf too since it's all floating objects, will share them later 😼 #Art #3D #Prop #Shelf
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RJducats @rjducats.bsky.social · 02/11/2025
Made a chair today! I've got a warm light blasting in unreal so it's a lot warmer in engine, also seeing some spots that need attention on the chair (some areas catch the light weirdly). Progress feels slow but this coming week I'm gonna full send it 😤 #Art #wip #UE #chair #3D #stylized
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RJducats @rjducats.bsky.social · 02/11/2025
no but literally!! I get this as well. I've drawn so many random characters in the past but never properly created an OC.
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RJducats @rjducats.bsky.social · 30/10/2025
Thank you so much for the kind words, Delaney 💙
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RJducats @rjducats.bsky.social · 28/10/2025
Makes me hungry, this looks so good!!
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RJducats @rjducats.bsky.social · 24/10/2025
Needed some walls so now we have a little scene to show the props off in!! I'm still adjusting textures and redoing meshes on older props but messing around in unreal is always so fun. #Art #3D #UE5 #Stylized #wip
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RJducats @rjducats.bsky.social · 21/10/2025
Thank you!!
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RJducats @rjducats.bsky.social · 21/10/2025
YES! absolutely adore how WoW goes about stylisation. The chunky bold shapes are such a treat on the eyes 😊
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RJducats @rjducats.bsky.social · 21/10/2025
Spent some time earlier today making a wooden plank floor for my scene! I worked slightly differently when sculpting the forms but I'm glad it didn't mess up the tile of the wood. In-engine scene is quite warm but I'm digging how chunky and worn the planks came out. #Art #3D #texture #wip #UE #wood
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RJducats @rjducats.bsky.social · 15/10/2025
Thank you!!! I'm a big fan of those subtle detail plus they help a bunch when I get to baking/texturing 😊
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RJducats @rjducats.bsky.social · 15/10/2025
Aww I really appreciate that!! 💙😭
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RJducats @rjducats.bsky.social · 15/10/2025
Thank you!! 😊I could stare at alariko's work endlessly so trying to translate it into 3d was so much fun
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RJducats @rjducats.bsky.social · 15/10/2025
Couldn't help myself and added more scope to this rework project but it's been fun! Hoping this kitchen piece supports the smaller props and makes the overall project more interesting to look at. ✨ #Art #Zbrush #Stylized #3D #wip
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Alex Martin @xelan101.bsky.social · 14/10/2025
It's #Portfolioday once again xelan101.artstation.com I'm a Senior Environment Artist for games with over 10 years of professional experience, I've worked on SMITE 2, Paladins, and more I'm still on the hunt for Remote Work (or Georgia Local) positions, Full Time, Part Time, or Contract
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César 🕹️📺 @kaisergeyser.bsky.social · 14/10/2025
We meet again #PortfolioDay! I’m César, 3D environment artist for over a decade specializing in stylized and semi-stylized art. I’m currently on the hunt for my next adventure, so if what you see here fits your project, get in touch! www.artstation.com/cesaralt
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Callum 🕹️ @fentlegen.bsky.social · 14/10/2025
Almost forgot #PortfolioDay ! I'm Callum , a 3D artist in Scotland. I'm also currently looking for work! So if you need someone with 7 years experience crafting environments and figuring out how to make your ideas look cool in engine, think of me! Contact info on my website. www.callumfowlie.com
A large greenhouse in a desert, overgrown with alien plants. Colourful and celshaded.A wrecked and abandoned truck. It is rusty and beat up but still colourful. Stylised and celshaded.A towering robot, abandoned in a repair bay. It's yellow paint is flaking away to reveal rust.A dense and towering city encapsulating roads. The buildings are like mountains forming a valley.
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Aysu Hoscan @progjent.bsky.social · 14/10/2025
Happy #PortfolioDay !🥳 Feels nice to finally have four pieces to share this time!😅 www.artstation.com/progjent #b3d #3dmodeling #stylized #3d
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SunnieMunch🌻 @sunniemunch.com · 14/10/2025
Happy #portfolioday once again!! 😊 Im a 2D illustrator and concept art avaliable for game dev and kidlit work mid-november~ 🌻 sunniemunch.com 🌻 sunniemunch@gmail.com
Illustrated landscape of a curved road in a neighbourhood. The trees have a mix of orange and green leaves with orange leaf piles all around. on the street corner is a leaning stop sign, and 4 geese dressed up much too early for halloween. Illustration of Tenna's boss fight from Deltarune chapter 3. Kris in his concert outfit, Susie in her cowboy outfit, and Ralsei in his monster onesie all on the left side with 3 Tennas from different minigames on the right.Illustration poster of 6 total food items from Animal Crossing Pocket Camp and Animal Crossing New HorizonsLink set in Tears of the kingdom, sat in the half trunk of a hollow tree stump by a cooking pot filled with meat, hyrule herb, and hateno milk in a golden yellow broth. Around Link are koroks, one offering a pink rock salt into his off hand
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Lindeh. @lindahoogendam.bsky.social · 14/10/2025
Just in time for 2025's last #PortfolioDay! I'm Linda, a freelance 3D artist based in the Netherlands. I'm always looking for new, cool freelance gigs to collab on, so please don't hesitate to reach out if you're looking for someone to help you out with your 3D environments! #3d #gamedev #gameart
A screen capture of a food truck in the late stages of texturing. It's an old Citroen H van, colored in an ocean blue. The image displays two perspectives of the truck, both the front/left and the front/right. A close-up of some large Monstera leaves from the jungle scene.A close-up screen capture of my stylized Greek street scene. The picture shows a small table, decorated with a blue cloth and various types of cakes and treats, all well-known in the Greek kitchen.
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Lili @lowpolylili.bsky.social · 14/10/2025
Happy #Portfolioday ! My name is Lili and I’m a prop & environment artist from the Netherlands! I recently started freelancing but I’m exploring multiple angles:More freelance gigs, Full time(office/remote/hybrid) in the Netherlands, but I’m open to relocate within EU. #openforwork #gameart
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RJducats @rjducats.bsky.social · 14/10/2025
Hi, #PortfolioDay 🌿 I'm RJ, a 3D Artist with a love for stylised environments and props. I'm still aiming to find my first break into the games industry though it has been a rough year. Would deeply appreciate any guidance from fellow devs 💙 🌐 www.artstation.com/rjducats ✉️ rjducats@gmail.com
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RJducats @rjducats.bsky.social · 10/10/2025
Hii hiiiiii, new prop update for my fantasy scene rework, a tankard! Also realising I need to take a step back and create a proper game-plan for this project, development has been directed on a whim so far. #Art #3D #UE5 #Stylised #Fantasy
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SunnieMunch🌻 @sunniemunch.com · 05/10/2025
Its my birthday!! :) My big wish would be if you could check out and pre-order the plushie campaign for my bears Honey and Teddy!! 💛 mycraftzone.com/products/bri...
Illustration of my persona holding up a birthday cake towards the viewer! Two bears atop the cake holding candles, Teddy and Honey. The cake's icing says Happy Birthday. stamps of their faces adorn the side of the cake in a pattern.
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RJducats @rjducats.bsky.social · 05/10/2025
omg happy birthday!!! 🎉also those plushies are so cute
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RJducats @rjducats.bsky.social · 04/10/2025
Thank you!! It's been eye opening seeing how far I can reduce these old meshes down from what they were. Feels like there's still so much room for improvement which is exciting ✨😊
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RJducats @rjducats.bsky.social · 04/10/2025
😊💙
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RJducats @rjducats.bsky.social · 04/10/2025
Thank you!! 💙
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RJducats @rjducats.bsky.social · 04/10/2025
OH! I didn't notice when taking the screenshot in maya but the table is just rotated around the wrong way^^ Flipped it back and it matched the planks
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RJducats @rjducats.bsky.social · 04/10/2025
I was so short for time that I rushed parts of this project back when I was studying but it's a bit wild to see how little information is lost after dropping the triangle count down by a quarter. This one took longer to re-do, lots of weird bakes but it's coming out well I think! #Art #3D #wip #UE5
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RJducats @rjducats.bsky.social · 04/10/2025
New mini updates~ I was able to find my old textures for the utensils and plates, I love smart materials. Also feel like there's still a bunch of room for optimizing the uv space and meshes but it's super rewarding seeing the bakes come out looking not scuffed! #Art #wip #props #substancepainter #3D
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RJducats @rjducats.bsky.social · 29/09/2025
Still yet to texture but it's neat seeing the two cleavers side by side in engine. #Art #Cleaver #3D #UE5 #UnrealEngine
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RJducats @rjducats.bsky.social · 26/09/2025
Made a cast iron pan for my portfolio piece rework. Sitting at 700 tris right now with some quickly slapped on textures. Hoping to chuck a bunch of props onto a texture sheet and focus on optimizing, might see if I can drop the tris down more since it isn't a complicated object. #art #pan #wip
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RJducats @rjducats.bsky.social · 24/09/2025
noooooo it cropped out the text above the cleavers 😭Chopped this into 4 images so that the single cleavers would have the text visible at a glance
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RJducats @rjducats.bsky.social · 24/09/2025
Trying out a different shape for the cleaver but material rendering is kicking me. I think the new cleaver has a more interesting shape but I also tried editing the old cleaver to be less rigid. #wip #3D #ZBrush #Cleaver
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