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Bilbo Baggins Recreated in 3D Using ZBrush & Substance 3D Painter

Ahmed Wafdy showcased this eye-catching portrait of the character.

Ahmed Wafdy, 3D Character Artist at Krafton PUBG Studios, paid homage to the legendary universe of The Hobbit and The Lord of the Rings and presented a take on Bilbo Baggins, crafting the character's portrait from scratch.

The artist shared that the project had been a long and challenging journey of "pure sculpting and creativity." To bring the fantasy character with the likeness of Martin Freeman, who portrayed him in Peter Jackson's movies, Ahmed Wafdy used ZBrush and Maya for modeling, Mari, Substance 3D Painter, and Photoshop for texturing, and Arnold for rendering.

Before, Ahmed Wafdy showcased his fantastic works created for Baldur's Gate 3:

As for The Hobbit and LOTR universe, check out more works recreating its characters crafted by talented 3D artists, such as this take on Gollum by Chadi Belbaz, a portrait of Legolas by Moon Bong, and a breakdown from Wētā FX offering a behind-the-scenes look at the depiction of Gollum from Peter Jackson's 2012 The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey:

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