For my first project I would like to create some type of Romanesque neoclassical bust, but in a more retro low-poly format. The medium I will be using for this is a 3D-rendering program called 'Blender'. My plan is to sculpt a renowned figure from history (such as Caligula in this bust), and then lower the poly count to give it the desired style. The main goal of this project is not only to focus on the subject itself, but also the atmosphere and shadows of the surroundings when I decide to render the completed product. I am familiar in general with Blender, but I am new to sculpting and creating light sources / materials; hopefully my prior knowledge of some of the functions of this program will allow me to make a quality bust. Because this is a bust, I will not be adding any type of color, but rather creating the proper material and surrounding to best reflect and outline the time period of the figure (i.e. Bronze bust for Gilgamesh to represent the Bronze Age).
