So I've updated the topology, did bakes and started hand painting the Diffuse. Also found out how to make the pearl glow later on (Emissive map of course). Here's what I have so far: What's left: some Diffuse tweaks (please feel free to give (colour) feedback), Specular Map, pearl + Emissive map, posing, making a pedestal…
The 4k texture maps I used (Diffuse, Normal, Specular, Emissive): Added the process video to my YT channel for who's interested: https://youtu.be/1QdkFESdNH4 The final presentation at ArtStation: https://www.artstation.com/artwork/exXdw
Okay, I've updated the Diffuse and added a Normal, Specular and Emissive Map. So I made the pearl glow. I've maybe gone a bit too crazy with the purple scales (please let me know what you think): So the only things left are posing and giving him a nice pedestal, I think it will just be beach sand with some rocks. And of…