The Last Entry | 2024 Reallusion 3D Character Contest

Hello! I'd like to present to you my commission for the 2024 Reallusion 3D Character Contest. I created a character inspired by Lovecraft's prose—a seasoned investigator of mysteries who has acquired extensive knowledge about the creatures from the myths. He recorded everything he knew in his journal, marked with an Elder Sign to protect it from the horrors lurking in the darkness. The terrifying knowledge he gained gradually drove him to madness, causing him to see monstrosities hiding in every shadow.

This time, I decided to step away from realism and focus on a more interesting stylization. My main inspiration was the 'Bad Travelling' episode from the Netflix show Love, Death & Robots. I was captivated by their character style and wanted to try my hand at something similar. I hope you enjoy my work!

Special thanks to: Olaf Pożoga https://www.artstation.com/olafpooga and Marcjanna Pawełko https://www.artstation.com/muihre for the great feedback and Kamil Lachowicz https://www.artstation.com/prismart16 for the help with setting up the candle flame in the Niagara system in UE5.