For the previz of my metal sculptures I use ZBRUSH and since the Keyshot-Bundle I am finally able to visualize different paintings and how it will look in several environments.
I start in 2D with Sketchbook Pro - then I vectorize and clean the letters before I extrude them in Blender. I then export it as an .obj File to bend and arrange the letters in ZBRUSH - the visualization is only a button away to transfer it to Keyshot.
When I am happy with the result I send the DXF files of the letters to a factory that cuts out the letters in 10mm metal with a laser. Next step is to bend the letters, assemble and weld it all together before I paint the sculpture.
Some sculptures where made with a rusty look - others with a high glossy paint.
Those final sculptures are displayed in galeries like the STREET ART GALLERY in Dubai or the URBAN ART BIENNIAL in Germany.
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ZBrush
Keyshot - with Backplate image of a gallery I am working with
Keyshot previz - colorstudy
final metalsculpture - 900 x 400 x 300 mm
ZBrush model
final sculpture 900 x 400 x 300 mm