Meet Granny's Little Man

Here I am, as promised, presenting the ultimate iteration of my petite companion, the MeetMat. I am delighted with the outcome, as it perfectly captures the vision I had hoped to realize—evoking the cherished memories of a childhood steeped in the art of sewing.

You should know that my mother was fueled by a fervor for both colors and sewing, and this may well be the origin of my affinity for textures. Additionally, my delightful foray into the world of figure skating, marked by competitive contests and performances, consistently drew me into collaborations with tailors, grappling once more with their extensive rolls of fabric.

For me, wood and fabric transcend mere materials; they are captivating scents, and, in unison with boards, they embody a rich spectrum of colors.

With the crafting of MeetMat, my aspiration was to beckon you into this intimate and faraway realm as well.

Winnie The Pooh patches because is a beloved cartoon of mine

There is no baking and no use of zbrush except for the Pencil and the Ropes alphas!

Everything is made in Substance Painter

𝐴 ℎ𝑒𝑎𝑟𝑡𝑓𝑒𝑙𝑡 𝑎𝑝𝑝𝑟𝑒𝑐𝑖𝑎𝑡𝑖𝑜𝑛 𝑡𝑜 Reil (Alex Gallucci) 𝑓𝑜𝑟 𝑒𝑛𝑙𝑖𝑔ℎ𝑡𝑒𝑛𝑖𝑛𝑔 𝑚𝑒 𝑜𝑛 𝑡ℎ𝑒 𝑡𝑟𝑎𝑛𝑠𝑓𝑜𝑟𝑚𝑎𝑡𝑖𝑣𝑒 𝑝𝑜𝑤𝑒𝑟 𝑜𝑓 𝑆𝑢𝑏𝑠𝑡𝑎𝑛𝑐𝑒—𝑟𝑒𝑣𝑒𝑎𝑙𝑖𝑛𝑔 𝑖𝑡𝑠 𝑝𝑜𝑡𝑒𝑛𝑡𝑖𝑎𝑙 𝑎𝑠 𝑜𝑛𝑒 𝑜𝑓 𝑡ℎ𝑒 𝑚𝑜𝑠𝑡 𝑝𝑟𝑜𝑐𝑒𝑑𝑢𝑟𝑎𝑙 𝑝𝑟𝑜𝑔𝑟𝑎𝑚𝑠 𝑤ℎ𝑒𝑛 𝑝𝑎𝑖𝑟𝑒𝑑 𝑤𝑖𝑡ℎ 𝑚𝑒𝑡𝑖𝑐𝑢𝑙𝑜𝑢𝑠 𝑓𝑜𝑙𝑑𝑒𝑟 𝑜𝑟𝑔𝑎𝑛𝑖𝑧𝑎𝑡𝑖𝑜𝑛. 𝐺𝑟𝑎𝑡𝑖𝑡𝑢𝑑𝑒 𝑎𝑏𝑜𝑢𝑛𝑑𝑠 𝑓𝑜𝑟 𝑦𝑜𝑢𝑟 𝑖𝑛𝑣𝑎𝑙𝑢𝑎𝑏𝑙𝑒 𝑡𝑒𝑎𝑐ℎ𝑖𝑛𝑔𝑠.

I've been very busy with my personal work during this time but I couldn't wait for The Rookies to start this challenge so I don't give up

A few days ago, I visited a seamstress my mother works with, and it sparked a fresh perspective on how I would perceive the concept of my MeetMat.  I thought it would be a fantastic idea to dress him in some customary tailor's accessories, like a pair of glasses, sewing scissors, and a sketching pencil. 

I'll be honest, when it comes to my options, I'm torn between two ideas. I prefer to wait and choose carefully rather than rush into a decision, risking an outcome that might not align with my preferences, much like making a hurried choice about my left foot or right arm.

Certainly, this week I'll update you with the final version of the concept, so stay tuned.

These will certainly be the references that I will use to give shape to my meet mat

Apologies for the lack of posts recently, as I've been immersed in creating my personal showreel. This challenge coincided with a period of intense commitments for me, making regular updates a bit challenging. Nevertheless, I'm here now, eager to share the alphas I've crafted in modeling for applying them with displacement on the model. Everything showcased in the screenshots represents the outcome of displacement—an initial step towards achieving even more significant results!

Moreover, despite my initial inclination towards manual work, I've come to realize that the curve tool allows for precise and secure creation of shapes that would have been challenging to achieve with a simple brush—perhaps requiring numerous attempts. 

Coming soon, I'll show more results achieved using the curve tool. I'm enthusiastic about learning and applying."

I am thrilled to present my new project here on The Rookies. 

The first time the MeetMat challenge took place, I had no knowledge of 3D – it's incredible how time has passed. After MeetMat Kabab, I am excited to introduce 𝐌𝐞𝐞𝐭𝐌𝐚𝐭 𝐆𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐧𝐲'𝐬 𝐋𝐢𝐭𝐭𝐥𝐞 𝐌𝐚𝐧.

This concept is deeply connected to collective Italian childhood memories, evoking heartwarming images of a grandmother with needle and thread, a thimble, and, most importantly, a box of Royal Dansk biscuits.

𝗦𝗛𝗢𝗨𝗧 𝗢𝗨𝗧 to my fellow Italians: have you ever found biscuits in there?

Here is a preliminary sketch of how my MeetMat is going to be! I am aware that there will be many changes, but this is the current idea.

I'm challenging myself this time by exploring various materials, including wool, metal, cotton, and plastic. The wool ball might prove to be the most challenging, but I'm curious to see the results, so stay tuned. I will be using the Displacement and Curve tools to ensure success in this project; they will undoubtedly be very useful to me!