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Guppy's Mystery

9 months ago

Back to Basics - From Donut 🍩 to Barrels 🛢️


Hey everyone!

I wanted to share a little progress update with you all. Recently, I decided to go back and revisit the classic Blender Donut Tutorial. it’s kind of a rite of passage for 3D artists, and for me it was a great way to refresh the fundamentals and get my workflow back on track.


The Donut 🍩

Learning basics again felt great, modeling, shading, rendering, all the small details reminded me why I love this process.


The Barrel 🛢️

After finishing the donut, I challenged myself with something of my own: a barrel model. This time i pushed further by using Substance Painter for the very first time to create real textures:

  • Rust & scratches

  • Dirt and wear

  • Warning labels

I wanted the barrel to feel worn, heavy, and atmospheric, something that could belong in the world of Guppy’s Mystery.


Why it matters 🎮

This was a big step for me, because it’s not just about modeling anymore. it’s about making assets that tell a story. Every detail adds to the horror atmosphere I’m building for Guppy’s Mystery.


👉 Here are a couple of renders:

bild1.png
bild2.png
donut.png
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What’s next?

I’ll definitely keep sharing more of these little steps. Each model brings me closer to shaping the dark, eerie world I have in mind.

Thanks for reading and let me know what you think about the progress so far!

#indiegamedev #horrorgame #blender #soloindie #gamedevelopment



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