A 3D Japanese bamboo path by Giovaniv.

Staff Favorites: Handpicked 3D Models for May

Jesse Radonski Featured Artists, Featured Models

Environments enable our imaginations to go wild, and some of our favorite models this month are no exception. From a tranquil bamboo forest to an ornately decorated palace and cute children’s bedroom, these TurboSquid contributing artists have given you a head-start to setting your world building in motion. So, let’s explore together! Here are some of our favorite models this …

7 Composition Tips for Selling 3D Models on TurboSquid

Jesse Radonski 3D Best Practices, 3D Modeling, TurboTips

It can be intimidating for an artist already building their skills in multiple types of software to also add “product photography” to their resume. But if you’re planning on selling 3D models on TurboSquid, it helps to know some composition basics. Especially if you want to turn your eye-catching model into an instant purchase. In this blog post, we’ll cover …

How SciePro created a 3D heart model few can beat

Jesse Radonski Featured Artists, Featured Models

The heart is our symbol of love, it’s the thing our doctors want us to pay special attention to, and it’s got more than 20 emoji variations, each with its own meaning. It’s also one of the most hardworking organs in the human body, pumping nearly 1.5 million barrels of blood during the average lifetime.  For years, 3D artists have …

Artist Spotlight: Marc Mons

Brad Thorne Artists, Featured Artists

What does a fine arts background bring to “painterly” 3D? Feast your eyes on the work of Marc Mons. Fascinated to learn how he brings that painterly aesthetic to cinematic 3D, we decided to put his work under the spotlight. We asked Marc about his artistic process, how he adds a sense of scale to his environments, and a common …

The Best Asset Marketplaces for Designers: Adding More to the Toolkit

Annie Stanley-St.Cyr Shutterstock

Let’s take a look at the most common Stock Image marketplaces on the web. We will compare pros and cons of each site and discuss their features. Let’s be honest: sometimes, stock assets look like stock assets. You know what I’m on about:  websites filled with groups of people staring oddly into the middle distance; a texture used as a …

How SciePro created the most anatomically accurate model on the market

Jesse Radonski Featured Artists, Featured Models

If you’re experienced selling models on TurboSquid, you might pride yourself on the level of care and detail you give to your models, whether it be a tree with an accurately layered bark pattern or a sports car with signature accents that tie it to the year it was made. Attention to detail is important for people who use these …