Hi everyone! We continue series of short interviews with the best artists from 3DModels competitions.
Peter Bignold, author of the «Making Up Lost Time», will answer six questions and give us a look behind the scenes of his work.
Hey there! I’m a recently graduated Computer Scientist from Canada that creates 3D art in my spare time. I started learning Blender around 6 years ago and have been improving my skills and techniques since then. 3D modeling and rendering is a great way for me to express my passion for cars and motorsport, with most of my art being centered around vehicles.
I love watching the Nurburgring 24 Hour Endurance race each year – witnessing the grit, perseverance, and skill on display is a huge inspiration to me. At the same time I’m fascinated with historic race cars from series like the Deutsche Tourenwagen Masters (DTM). With these two inspirations, I wanted to create a piece featuring a DTM car lapping the Nurburgring Nordschleife. I ended up choosing the stunning BMW E30 M3 as my subject, planting it in the famous First Carousel of the Nordschleife.
Everything I created was done in Blender and GIMP. I used the Quixel MegaScans library for foliage and tree models, with everything else being made from scratch. I usually don’t create a full environment for my renders, so making one for this project pushed my skills to new limits. By being patient, layering on detail, and not being afraid to start over, I eventually reached a result I was satisfied with.
I also recorded the modeling process for the BMW in time-lapse, here’s a link to the YouTube video.
I try to create a new render every couple months so I don’t get too rusty, and always keep my Artstation portfolio updated. My favourite piece from outside render challenge work is my Mclaren MP4-6 Formula 1 car. I love the style and cleanliness of the late 80’s to early 90’s era F1 cars with the MP4-6 standing out to me as the sharpest of the bunch.
Even though it’s a few years old, «Rallying: The Killer Years» is an excellent documentary about the World Rally Championship’s Group B era. It was incredible to hear accounts of what driving Group B power monsters was like, and the victories and tragedies that went with it. A great watch for any motorsport fan!
– Each project is an opportunity to learn something new.
– Find motivation by making things you’re passionate about.
– Try not to rank yourself against others.
– Good art takes time and patience.
– Don’t be afraid to start over.
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