{"id":857783,"date":"2026-08-14T12:06:13","date_gmt":"2026-08-14T12:06:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/857783\/"},"modified":"2026-08-14T12:06:13","modified_gmt":"2026-08-14T12:06:13","slug":"this-concept-artist-uses-zbrush-and-blender-to-create-detailed-depictions-of-mysterious-powers-forgotten-species-and-malevolent-demons","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/857783\/","title":{"rendered":"This concept artist uses ZBrush and Blender to create detailed depictions of mysterious powers, forgotten species and malevolent demons"},"content":{"rendered":"

Jin Lh is a game concept artist from China who specialises in realistic dark fantasy and sci-fi themes. With 16 years of experience, he sculpts in ZBrush<\/a>, then renders in Blender to achieve highly detailed final imagery with finishing touches in Photoshop<\/a> (see our guides to the best 3D modelling software <\/a>and the best rendering software<\/a>).<\/p>\n

Below, Jin explains the concepts behind four examples of his work.<\/p>\n

Corruption<\/p>\n

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(Image credit: Jin LH)<\/p>\n

\u201cThis piece depicts someone consumed and controlled by wicked desires, twisted into something hideous and deformed.\u201d<\/p>\n

New Species<\/p>\n

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(Image credit: Jin LH)<\/p>\n

\u201cAfter an ecological catastrophe devastates Earth, civilisation is nearly destroyed. Nature reclaims dominance, and species that slept for thousands of years begin to awaken.\u201d<\/p>\n

Exploring the Ruins<\/p>\n

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(Image credit: Jin LH)<\/p>\n

\u201cDeep within an ancient continent lies a long forgotten demon temple. Years later, adventurers drawn in by rumours of a mysterious power that could reshape the world journey to uncover its secrets.\u201d<\/p>\n

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Demon<\/p>\n

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(Image credit: Jin LH)<\/p>\n

\u201cA malevolent demon that preys on human desires and greed, cunningly taking everything you possess.\u201d<\/p>\n

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You can see more of Jin’s work on his ArtStation profile<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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