This stylized treasure chest was fully modeled, sculpted, and textured by me as a personal practice project focused on shape design, color balance, and appealing details.
I aimed for a playful, hand-crafted look, combining exaggerated forms with smooth shading and vibrant accents.
The wooden planks were sculpted to emphasize subtle irregularities and a carved aesthetic, while the leather straps and metal parts were treated with simplified highlights for a clean, cartoon-friendly finish.
Inside the chest, the crystals add a bright, contrasting glow that brings the whole prop to life.
Created using Autodesk Maya and rendered with Arnold.
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