Dead Tree on Floating Island

sketchfab

I tried my hand at creating a miniature environment, plucking out a chunk of terrain from the ground. I wanted something more than just scenery, so I sculpted a humanoid hand grasping the island, transforming it into stone with ZBrush's tools. The tree took on a life of its own, resembling a figure with abstracted anatomy twisted into flowing branches and roots. A coat of moss added a hairy texture to certain areas, making the scene feel more dynamic. I posed the entire scene to convey emotion, as if the tree was crying out for help. This tiny world can be seen as a reflection of humanity's negative impact on nature, with consequences that will ultimately catch up with us.