Abstract 3D Art

Experimentation is essential for telling stories in a different way. That’s why designer Ali Sahba combines different tools and software in his 3D projects, allowing him to create realistic visual renders that push the limits of contemporary storytelling.

In this course, get inspired by your craziest ideas and explore the possibilities that exist when you blend powerful digital tools in a single project. Take your idea from concept to completion by playing around with shape, color, and composition in a 3D space and create something original. Learn to build on your knowledge and prepare your final imagery for sharing online or inside your portfolio.

Begin this course by getting to know Ali, his background, and his work. Get to know which artists influence his ideas, how his creative process is impacted, and why it’s important to gather good inspiration in preparation for your final project.

Start defining the concept of your final project by exploring emotions and other abstract ideas. Begin collecting reference images as inspiration and create a mood board. Make a list of the digital assets you will need and find resources inside an online texture library.

Step into Cinema 4D and learn how to start designing your base model using simple techniques like splines and sweeps. Then, get introduced to Marvelous Designer and learn how to create different digital fabrics for your model.

Explore the basics of digital lighting, composition, and focal lengths inside Cinema 4D. Go through a detailed explanation of Redshift and learn how you can adjust different render settings to get the most out of the plugin.