Aphrael Model Sheet for 3D Art

Greetings and salutations! Today I will show the model sheet that I will use for building the 3D model for Aphrael. Here is what it looks like:

Aphrael's model sheet with material selection plotted

As you can see, I have the front, back and side views; all necessary for when doing a character model in 3D. Note that this sheet is mostly reference for Aphrael's outfit, not for her physique. I will be using photographic reference for her body when I start sculpting. Like I said, her facial features were based on Audrew Hepburn and she has strong, large legs with a dancer's musculature. That and her finished 2D piece will be what I base her final model on.

You may have noticed that I have added something unusual to this particular model sheet and that is the materials I am going to use when texturing. Again, research is very important and I thought it would be prudent to know what materials I am going to simulate on the model before I actually start. This will help during the sculpting phase for when I sculpt in all the little details. In addition, I can build a normal map with the correct look to the materials to really bring out the realism of the piece. The materials I will be attempting to replicate and where they will be used at are as follows:

RED SATIN: Outer Bolero Jacket, Upper Necktie
BLACK SATIN: Inner Bolero Jacket, Ruffles, Bows, Lower Necktie
BLACK LEATHER: Black Shirt, Gloves, Belt
BLACK PATENT LEATHER: Shoe heel and tip
BLACK STEEL: Sword handle and grip, Pistol
STAINLESS STEEL: Shoes, Belt Cap
WHITE COTTON: Inner Shirt, Collar

Unfortunately, I could not find a good reference for black, dark, sheer hose for Aphrael's legs. I don't know any woman or have a girlfriend that I can ask to take a look at their hosiery so I can take a picture of the texture of the material on their leg. So I am going to have to guess the texture myself and hope to replicate it the best I could.

Next time I show Aphrael, I hope to have a high quality 3D sculpt ready to show so stay tuned!