LOW-POLY ART

hawken · Jan 2006

This is the sweet spot for your low-poly models. Post 'em if you've got 'em!

Low-poly hasn't really been a requirement in the games industry for a long while now. This thread is for low-poly art style appreciation, so please take note of these rough guidelines:

Keep models under 1,000 triangles.
Scenes are fine, if all models are low poly.

Some dedicated low-poly modelling tools now exist that make this art style a lot easier to produce; Crocotile3D & Blockbench

Here's a handy list of ways to make your art look right in mainstream 3D software: Low-Poly Art Style Guide

Gravedrinker · Dec 2018

Low Poly Pikachu

With all the pokemon stuff going on recently I thought I'd make some wallpapers, so I created this in 3 color variations.

Made a timelapse video as well:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6d6D0fJcSOY&

SamLoboda · Dec 2018

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9AFX_bPkrn4

SamLoboda · Dec 2018

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yJ3G05TlXWA

Frut · Dec 2018

Each model 500-900 Tris.

Image: https://cdna.artstation.com/p/assets/images/images/014/449/306/large/yegor-blinov-hideguns5.jpg

Image: https://cdnb.artstation.com/p/assets/images/images/014/449/307/original/yegor-blinov-weapon.gif

zanardi · Dec 2018

This thread is awesome! I've skimmed all the entire 283 pages myself. There's so much gold! And it's great to find some really low poly stuff that is hard to find somewhere-else, as low-poly means everything today (I bet the next Break it Ralph movie will be considered low-poly in two years.)

Image: https://us.v-cdn.net/5021068/uploads/editor/xp/d4xv9mo94d9n.png

Here's a recent work of mine. It's not the kind of low poly I'm looking for, but I would like to show it anyway. I'm lazy to open the hellish 3dmax to check the number or verts/polys, but I'm sure it's below 1k (maybe not because of the barbed wire on it's tail, I will check it later).

Also, the number of uploads decreased on the last 2 years hum? whats happened? Everyone is on tumblr these days?

rorygon · Dec 2018

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a blok dog with 128/128 texture.
hullo, Can anyone recommend good Blender texture animation videos? im going to add some fliesto this smelly pupper.

Davision3D · Dec 2018

I gave my papercraft monsters a sketchfab scene treatment including the jungle environment I had made for the game as well as 2 other critters:

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It ain't a small scene so here is also the small gif:

Image: https://us.v-cdn.net/5021068/uploads/editor/qi/jebzucc3x8oi.gif

More on my ArtStation: https://www.artstation.com/artwork/EVvXa0

I'm available for freelance again in case anyone here could use help in the realm of the low poly or any other polycount.

braingraft · Dec 2018

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SamLoboda · Dec 2018

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AUDITORIUM · Dec 2018

Rockets from a small game for android, "On Orbit".

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SamLoboda · Dec 2018

braingraft · Jan 2019

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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jJYry0HA67Q

Malik_J5 · Jan 2019

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braingraft · Jan 2019

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MOD EDIT: attached image for Frontpage

SidorGautamov · Jan 2019

Hello! I'm beginner in 3D modelling. This is my first low poly car which i made for my first game. And i want say that this thread is very inspiring. Thank you all!

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P.S. Sorry for my bad english.

Malik_J5 · Jan 2019

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Practicing some more normal map baking, I am pleased with how this model came out!

matheusoliveira · Jan 2019

Hey, guys

Happy New Year, I believe it is my first post here on this tab, well here is my personal project, it is below 1000 tris and you can check more details on my page ... I hope you like it

https://www.artstation.com/matheusoliveira

Thanks!

Image: https://us.v-cdn.net/5021068/uploads/editor/a4/ulekhiadz77a.jpg

UnfamiliarMox · Jan 2019

SidorGautamov
Love that car! It's got a lot of character. Are the panels in the front removable for a 'damaged' state?

SidorGautamov · Jan 2019

UnfamiliarMox
Thank you! Yes, i want make some "customization" and "damage" system.

Also i love low poly models with pixel texture, so i made this little handheld gaming device.

SidorGautamov · Jan 2019

And my first low poly character.

Image: https://us.v-cdn.net/5021068/uploads/editor/ch/x3j7ifz7y8wr.jpg

Krutetz · Jan 2019

Hail Hydra

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TcVmWMyNffQ

squarish_soul · Jan 2019

I'm new to this one but still wanted to share my stuff. I create low poly vans / wagons / campers illustrations.
All stuff created in vectary.
more to see at: https://bit.ly/2U60LIm
Thanks for any feedback!!

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SamLoboda · Jan 2019

jucarave · Jan 2019

Getting back to modeling, still have to properly model and unwrap to do this type of pixelated textures. But for now I'm happy (any advice is welcomed) I'll try to rig it now.

Image: https://us.v-cdn.net/5021068/uploads/editor/41/q6f7bz36bsnk.png

Lhorta · Feb 2019

Very simple character, no UV done i just roughly painted to see if the style works..

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And yet i don't know..

SaintVulture · Feb 2019

Finally get to post on my fav thread

772 polygons 256 map

I dont wanna spam so you can find more wips here

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RobertRamsay · Feb 2019

Movie cars, Low Poly style

Image: https://us.v-cdn.net/5021068/uploads/editor/a4/b4l0h5mbb2xa.png

Nostalgia factor:)

Sketchfab:
https://sketchfab.com/3d-models/movie-cars-set-0eb3d51a7704449a9477fc1993e55826

buliwyf · Feb 2019

Low poly weapons and characters for a browser game you can literally follow this link and play:
killstreak.tv

Weapons don't rise above 500 tris, and characters not above 1000. All handpainted!

Image: https://us.v-cdn.net/5021068/uploads/editor/p8/ef7u7h2djhro.jpg

Jalechah · Feb 2019

I know it's a little over the recommended Tri count but wanted to share my Deku Baba from the Legend of Zelda series. ^_^

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Sutter_Cane · Mar 2019

mrawolf said:

Some more lowpolys from this weeks screen shot saturday. Player is around 1k without weapon. Once again concepts for my new game, still all wip thx!

Looks really cool. But how do you achieve this pixel art effect?
I mean it seems like it's not only low res textures that do the work, but i have no idea what can it be.

Wendy de Boer · Mar 2019

@Sutter_Cane : From what I can tell it's rendered at a very low resolution, then upscaled using nearest neighbor.

MaksPorter · Mar 2019

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Made a A Bathroom I made for my new project. Two 256 by 256 four-color textures and two 64 by 64. Made for a fixed view so I did not bother myself with additional details such as spanner etc. No fancy modelling - just boxes really.

RoseC · Mar 2019

I'm new to doing low poly hand painted and even though it doesn't look super professional, it's super fun.

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AUDITORIUM · Mar 2019

Bizzarro · Mar 2019

https://sketchfab.com/3d-models/low-poly-handpainted-knife-67b908eba4a54ea69ce430b386380b2c

audi100 · Mar 2019

Always a pleasure to view this thread.

Finally have something to contribute too.

Image: https://us.v-cdn.net/5021068/uploads/editor/pl/9gcpd19urzrf.jpg

if you want to see some more -> https://www.artstation.com/artwork/XBdxYa

Tejvir · Apr 2019

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low poly gun model

SaintVulture · Apr 2019

Started documenting my process a bit better!

202 poly 256 map

Malik_J5 · May 2019

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Some boxes I model. Any feedback is helpful.
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Flail study, let me know what guy think!
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Some chest I model. Any feedback is helpful!

Michael Knubben · May 2019

@Malik_J5

In my mind, this thread is mostly about making the most of limited polycounts, using a minimal amount of geometry and textures to fool the eye into thinking something has more detail.

I don't see that in your models at all, at the moment! Loops continue all the way along a mesh, even if they don't contribute to the silhouette at all (the inside of the first chest for example), and as a result they're quite wasteful. Your chains on the weapons are highly detailed, and could be crossing alpha planes or just optimised. They're currently more detailed than the much larger things at the end of them.

I think if you go back a ways in this thread, you could learn a lot about optimising your meshes, and as a result being able to add bevels with face-weighted normals to make them look better!

(I also edited your three posts together)

MrQuetch · May 2019

It's been ages since I've posted in this server. I think the last time I posted was back during my years of high school. Anyways, I've been at it again - better than ever before! I've got a few dozen character models, but most are not textured, or unfinished. Regardless, I'll post a few of the characters right now. Hopefully, some of these characters look familiar. I've decided my limit is 500 triangles or less. So, some areas may still need refining. There is the exception of a few models being over 500 triangles - but no more than 550. I'm pleasantly happy with my results so far:

Image: https://us.v-cdn.net/5021068/uploads/editor/q7/se5lo4abltpp.png

I would post more, but I honestly don't want to bombard the page - I think I already have. Let me know what you guys think. This is the most strong craving I've ever had for low poly before, and I'm happy that I'm finally getting places! I appreciate all of you! Your inspiration is amazing! Let's keep this thread going!

braingraft · Jun 2019

Low poly Joker

https://skfb.ly/6KZFy

SamLoboda · Jun 2019

andrew_spencer · Jun 2019

my first low poly model in blender
https://www.artstation.com/andrew_spencer

Image: https://us.v-cdn.net/5021068/uploads/editor/kn/u9ykaavzdqvx.jpg

andrew_spencer · Jun 2019

AUDITORIUM said:

[mod edit: snip}

beautiful!

Michael Knubben · Jun 2019

@andrew_spencer I realise 'lowpoly' these days refers mostly to a particular art style, but this thread's about making the most of low polycounts. Given that your eyes have more polygons than the entire first 10 pages of this thread put together, I'm going to go ahead and say it doesn't fit

LOW-POLY ART

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