Free 3D projects from an expert artist.
Explore Elizabeth Carlson’s portfolio of hard-surface models, characters and environments, with detailed project breakdowns and free 3D resources.
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Work
Hard-surface models, characters and environments, each shown from clay to final render.
Building worlds, one detail at a time.
I’m Elizabeth Carlson, a 3D artist focused on hard-surface models, real-time characters and visual development. I share the process from early block-out through sculpting, topology and final render.
Free downloads
3D models for your next scene.
Free production-minded assets, topology studies and experiments from my portfolio, ready to explore and build with.
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How a piece gets made
Every model goes through the same four passes. I share the breakdowns, so you can follow along and build your own.
More about me- Pass 1
Block-out
Proxy shapes to lock scale, silhouette and readability before any detail.
- Pass 2
High-res model
Hard-surface panels, bevels and greebles, sculpted or subdivided.
- Pass 3
Materials
UVs, texturing and shaders that hold up close to camera.
- Pass 4
Light & render
Studio lighting, turntables and final frames for portfolio or production.
Learn it with me, one-on-one
Book a 4-hour private Zoom session. We build a 3D scene together, step by step, from the first block-out to the final render.
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