Scarlet Thunder
Scarlet Thunder is a fierce, fiery ninja raised at a Buddhist temple after being left there as an infant. Trained in lethal martial arts, she grew restless with the temple’s calm philosophies and longed for danger and excitement. Leaving in search of her past, she fell in with Yakuza troublemakers and racked up a hefty gambling debt. Given a choice between degradation or becoming hired muscle, she chose to fight—using her unstoppable ninja skills to carve her own path.
Process
This character was created in Daz 3D using the Genesis 8 female as the base, with several repurposed elements from my existing library. I combined various assets to match the vision I had in mind, then finalized her poses and facial expressions. Afterward, I exported each pose to 3DS Max and rebuilt the shader network in V-Ray. I prefer rendering in V-Ray because its flexibility lets me craft the mysterious, moody lighting style I was aiming for.
Image Construction
Use the split-screen slider below to explore the creative journey—slide right to reveal the original concept, left to witness the final composition. Watch how colors shift, forms evolve, and details emerge as the image transforms from its raw beginning into a fully realized, harmonious visual story of progression and artistry.
In Detail
Dive deeper into the visuals by exploring each image in greater detail. Observe the subtle textures, intricate lighting, and hidden nuances that might be missed at first glance. Every frame holds a story within its layers—colors, composition, and emotion combining to reveal the artist’s intent and the evolution of the final piece.
Output
Graphic Illustrations
My Role
Art Director
Graphic Designer
Technical Artist
Deployed
Website
Mobile App
Skills
3D Modelling
3D Texturing
UVW Mapping
Lighting
Rendering
Compositing
Drawing
Software
3DS Max
Vray
Substance Painter
ZBrush
After Effects
Photoshop
Illustrator
Duration
1 week
