LogInZhihao Yao has previewed an upcoming InkTool 1.0.
HCI Researcher and 3D Designer Zhihao Yao, whose marvelous 3D models with ink-painted-like looks you all know and love, impresses us for the second time this week by sharing a teasing trailer for an upcoming Blender add-on that will let anyone produce artworks similar to his in just a few clicks.
Take a look at InkTool, a Geometry Nodes-powered plug-in that lets you turn any 3D model into a traditional Chinese painting – all you need to do is select a model, apply ink-like textures and outlines by simply pressing a couple of buttons, and tweak the post-processing settings to your liking.
What's more, InkTool allows you to turn Curves into appealing brush strokes and comes with a library of models that you'll be able to add to your projects. At the moment, the add-on's release date and price remain undisclosed, with the artist only stating that it still has some features that need to be improved and is "coming soon".
Previously, the author showcased ink-style cat animation, body and shadow animation achieved with real-time compositing, and a fully-rigged 3D bird model:
Besides the ink-style artworks, Zhihao is also known for mind-blowing setups that all involve Blender to some capacity. Earlier, the creator managed to break the fourth wall between the artist and the project by figuring out an unorthodox way to illuminate parts of the scene using an iPhone, showcased a setup that allows one to move objects in Blender by simply tilting a laptop, created a neat water splash generator, and more. You can check out all of these projects by visiting Zhihao's Twitter page.
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