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Praying mantis in morning light with chai.
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Based on two of Vermeer's paintings: Girl with a Pearl Earring and The Astronomer.
The third of a series featuring insects in Vermeer inspired environments. This one has taken the longest by far and I am really happy that it is finished :)
The third of a series featuring insects in Vermeer inspired environments. This one has taken the longest by far and I am really happy that it is finished :)
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Created using Cinema 4D, ZBrush, Marvelous Designer and Octane Render.
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