Would you like to see something special?
I think these expressive 3D models will cause your interest. Several days ago I have run into striking works of digital artists and have decided to share them with you. This post is all about inspiring examples of works that deal with the theme “Light and Illumination”. The creative figments of imagination are combined with the abstract rendering of lamps, bulbs and other things of this type. All the artworks presented here show us a different approach to the common and trivial understanding of this theme. The unique style, perfect rendering and original ideas that are put in the bottom of these 3D models will give you a fresh look at creativity. What makes them so special and sometimes even intriguing? The answer is simple – it is the crashing idea inside of them and great technical execution.
So, I share with you the most inspiring examples of these 3D models. Check them out!
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Title: Selfillumination2
Author: André Kutscherauer
Software: 3ds max, mental ray, Photoshop, Rhino
Portfolio here
This work of art is simply stunning. It is created in the clear style using proper lightning and excellent materials. This 3D model shows the radiant bulb and the ethereal butterflies. This scene is awesome and brilliantly worked out.
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Title:Force of Nature
Author: Jan Kristian Vollmer
Software: 3ds max, Photoshop, VRay
Portfolio here
Intensive and powerful image! This 3D model is the example of the creativeness and the professional rendering of the interesting concept. This scene captures the burst of nature and it calls most of your attention. Completely awesome!
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Title: The Bulb
Author: Elif Serencio
Software: 3ds max, Photoshop, VRay
Portfolio here
This 3D model impresses with its simplicity and striking intensity. This image is close to reality in all its details. It captures the scene that can be found in everyday life and its evidence is obvious. The work on glass, shades, reflections is perfect.
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Title: Full Caustics
Author: Juan Siquier
Software: 3ds max
Portfolio here
This object that is called by the author “Full Caustic” reminds me the lamp of the original shape that is sharp at one end. It is worked out precisely with this corrugated surface, the metal base and the soft light inside of it.
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Title: A Table Lamp
Author: Renderboy
Software: 3Ds Max 8+, VRay 1.5 RC3
Portfolio here
What associations come into your mind when you see this illustration? I’m sure we have the same one concerning Sherlock Holmes. This 3D model presents us the table lamp with a loupe and a Sherlock Holmes’ hat. Cute and interesting concept.
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Title: Broken Bulb
Author: Juan Siquier
Software: 3ds max
Portfolio here
I like this concept that renders the broken bulb. The author presents this work in the retro style. It is seen in the textures that are used here, in the blurry colors of the background the bulb itself. This 3D model is worked out in all the details with the highest maturity.
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Title: A Chandelier
Author: Stefano Tartarotti
Software: Cinema 4D R10+
Portfolio here
This 3D model is created by Italian artist Stefano Tartarotti. His output is rich for various 3d models and here is one of them. It impresses with the luxurious style and high-grade execution. Other striking works of this artist you can find in his portfolio.
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Title: A Bulb
Author: Gekko
Software: 3Ds Max 7+, Brazil 1.2.51
Portfolio here
This 3D model shows us the figure of glass that reminds the bulb with hands. Interesting idea that is put into reality by its creator. Only light colors, metal and glass surfaces make this 3D model eye-candy.
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Title: A Bulb
Author: Renderboy
Software: 3Ds Max 9+, VRay 1.5 RC3
Portfolio here
These two 3D models present the bulbs with the map inside of them. The transparency of glass and water motives inside of bulbs is creatively rendered by its author. Enjoy it!
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Title: A Bulb
Author: mangaman8
Software: Photoshop
Portfolio here
Here is one more concept with the bulb as its main theme. In the focus of attention the author brings the bulb with the water being splattered off it. The hundreds of drops are splashed all around and create the impression of the little fountain.
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Title: Broken Mind
Author: André Kutscherauer
Software: 3ds max, ZBrush
Portfolio here
There are various ways of rendering such an abstract notion as mind and here is one of the examples that deserves your attention. This abstract 3D model shows us the broken through the prism of the author’s perception. Excellent and mature work!
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Title: Lamp
Author: Andrea Papini
Software: 3ds max, Photoshop, VRay
Portfolio here
Just have a look at this stylish and awesome composition! With different visual and light effects the author renders the lamp in its two states. The work is clear and attractive. Its author has done his best while creating it.
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Title: Lamp
Author: Elif Serencio
Software: 3ds max, VRay
Portfolio here
This awesome clean style is the best way to show the structure of the object. The art of presenting a thing with the help of proper shades and intensive accents is definitely seen in this picture. This 3D model of a lamp is worked out excellently.
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Title: Selfillumination
Author: André Kutscherauer
Software: 3ds max, mental ray, Photoshop, Rhino
Portfolio here
Here you see the visualization of the interesting concept. This 3D model shows us the bulb that is trying to insert the plug in the socket to light itself. The modeling of this scene is excellent. Admire it!
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