anabelle’s blog 05

One 3D computer artist I find inspiring is @dedouze on Instagram. His works propose an interesting side of 3D art because his works look 2D! Actually, it can be hard to tell which works on his page are 3D models versus sketches sometimes because the visuals stay so consistent in a static image. The only time you can really differentiate the two is when he animates his 3D works. He uses blender for all his works (this is particularly inspiring to me, since I just learned how to use blender a week ago for another class. It’s like, ‘wow, this is what I can work up to?!’). I think his art also departs from the usual aesthetics we associate with 3D art — I’m thinking Pixar’s cartoony style or Hitman’s hyper realistic one. dedouze’s art is the only convincing example I’ve seen that makes me think that 2D animation can be improved with 3D. You know how sometimes a 2D show briefly switches to 3D and it’s really jarring and not visually pleasing? I feel like the studios in charge of those shows could learn from that it is possible to make smooth 2D and 3D transitions without removing the audience from the visual experience.

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