Argentinian Horned Toad

 

 
Digital 3D model of an Argentinian horned toad sitting on the forest floor. The toad is pale green and yellow with dark brown stripes, and the scene has dappled lighting.
 

Client: Professor Chi-Chun Liu
Year: 2019
Media: ZBrush, Cinema 4D, Adobe Photoshop


This piece was created to demonstrate organic 3D modeling skills and the ability to set up a scene. I chose to model an Argentinian horned toad because of its interesting skin texture and pattern, and a forest scene for the dappled lighting. 3D model of the frog can be viewed on Sketchfab.

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Visual References

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GlobalP. (2012). Side view of an Argentine Horned Frog, Ceratophrys ornata. iStock. Retrieved on November 12, 2019. https://www.istockphoto.com/photo/side-view-of-an-argentine-horned-frog-ceratophrys-ornata-gm474491605-34980282
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