Daniel Abrams was drawing inspiration from Japanese folklore.
Take a look at this surreal 3D setup unveiled by 3D Artist Daniel Abrams. The setup was created using Blender, while the cloth was simulated in Marvelous Designer.
The artist shared that for the imaginary creature appearing in the scene, he took inspiration from a porcelain sculpture crafted by Artist Yuumei. Abrams added his own Japanese flair, referencing a yokai.
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On the YouTube channel, Daniel Abrams shares breakdowns of his 3D scenes: