Z Brush model of an octopus holding lanterns, the design is based on the "Walktopus" design by artist Scott Musgrove. Larger renders to be added with lighting on the lamps further into production.
Up close render of Octopus detail at mid poly stage.
Lit 360 View of model with lanterns brought into 3Ds Max.
Created using ZSpheres in ZBrush. The geometry was stretched using symmetry (8-point) to drag out the legs.
Beginning stages of posing the body with the modeled base.
Close up of posed legs.
Lantern variations with geometry. Modeled and rendered using 3Ds Max.