Gabriel Lebel Bernier, a Montreal-based 3D generalist and look dev artist, created the 'Yuriko' series inspired by the character from the Ultraman franchise. His work reflects a passion for retro aesthetics, with the creative process beginning from internet browsing. Despite facing challenges sourcing high-quality references due to the show's 1971 origins, Gabriel managed to adapt. His journey emphasized the importance of inspiration, innovative problem-solving, and the use of advanced digital tools such as Maya and ZBrush. Feedback from peers also played a crucial role in perfecting this project.
As with most of my projects, I got inspired while doomscrolling through the internet. There's always a moment when an image or idea stands out from the noise.
The hardest part was finding good references. As the show first aired in 1971, most images I found were very low-resolution and had a lot of compression.
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