Torii Gate

Final render (front view)

Final render (front view)

My original plan for this project was to create a small terrarium, but I ended up downsizing the project to ensure the quality of the final piece

My original plan for this project was to create a small terrarium, but I ended up downsizing the project to ensure the quality of the final piece

The revised design, focusing on a Japanese torii gate flanked by two stone lanterns

The revised design, focusing on a Japanese torii gate flanked by two stone lanterns

Final render (3/4 view)

Final render (3/4 view)

Final renders, various perspectives

Final renders, various perspectives

Final renders, aerial views

Final renders, aerial views

Detail shot of lanterns, stepping stones, and candles

Detail shot of lanterns, stepping stones, and candles

Detail on top of gate (front view)

Detail on top of gate (front view)

Detail on gate (aerial 3/4 view)

Detail on gate (aerial 3/4 view)

Detail shot of moss

Detail shot of moss

Greyscale renders, various perspectives

Greyscale renders, various perspectives

Greyscale renders, aerial views

Greyscale renders, aerial views

Detail shot of stepping stones and lanterns (greyscale)

Detail shot of stepping stones and lanterns (greyscale)

Closeup on gate (greyscale)

Closeup on gate (greyscale)

Aerial view of gate (greyscale)

Aerial view of gate (greyscale)

Front and 3/4 view (wireframe)

Front and 3/4 view (wireframe)

Detail shot of stepping stones, ground, and lanterns (wireframe)

Detail shot of stepping stones, ground, and lanterns (wireframe)

Detail shot of lanterns and stepping stones (wireframe)

Detail shot of lanterns and stepping stones (wireframe)

Detail shot of gate (front view, wireframe)

Detail shot of gate (front view, wireframe)

Detail shot of gate (3/4 view, wireframe)

Detail shot of gate (3/4 view, wireframe)

Detail shot of gate (back view, wireframe)

Detail shot of gate (back view, wireframe)

Texture maps for mossy ground

Texture maps for mossy ground

Texture maps for gate

Texture maps for gate

Inspired by the traditional architecture of Japan, I designed, modeled, and textured this hand-painted diorama. My goal was to create a mysterious, magical scene incorporating Japanese architecture and an impressionistic texturing style. I created the moss, ground, and stepping stones in Zbrush after modeling the rest of the asset in Maya. I painted the textures in Substance 3D Painter, then rendered the scene using Marmoset Toolbag.