纳乔·里埃斯科·戈斯坦萨（Nacho Riesco Gostanza）是一位来自西班牙马德里的2D/3D艺术家。您或许对他那精妙迷人的珠宝设计风格最为熟悉，但他的才华远不止于此。 他最初从事纯艺术和插画创作，随后将创作领域拓展至数字雕刻工具，其捕捉每一件艺术作品的精准度无与伦比。在KeyShot 进行渲染KeyShot 将这一过程比作电影制作，并从这种工作流程中获得慰藉——它让他能够以想象的速度迅速实现自己的创作构想。我们与他进行了对话，深入了解了他的背景，以及KeyShot 如此不可或缺。
纳乔·里埃斯科·戈斯坦萨
Modeling software used: ZBrush
Website: artstation.com/artist/nachoriesco
是什么最初激发了您对数字雕刻和珠宝设计的兴趣？
I started first in digital sculpting. I felt in love when discovered ZBrush eight years ago. I knew what 3D software was able to do, but a high level of technical knowledge was necessary about the rules of 3D modeling. However, ZBrush provides the possibility to create, simply from artistic skills--that's what I liked most. So I moved from a 2D world to a 3D world, or rather, a ZWorld! Now, it's my main tool. I came into the jewelry world almost by accident. I contacted a jewelry workshop who needed an sculptor to teach and make organic pieces, and it's there I meet the amazing people who introduced me to this amazing world.
What are some highlights throughout your career?
I started as an illustrator, using traditional techniques until I discovered airbrushing which became my main tool for many years. When moving to digital art, I traded paper, brushes and acrylics for pixels in Photoshop. Now, polygons are my paintbrush. After all these years I still don't consider myself an artist specialized in any field. Sculpting is my way to make a living, not only with jewelry creations, but also with scale figures and items that would be 3D printed.
What would you say is unique about your approach to a project?
Everything grows from the idea or concept. After that, documentation and inspiration is very important--a way to feed the art muses. Skill and talent do the rest. When I work for a client, however, everything changes. The capability to adapt the project to a client's requirements is a big challenge, where strong professionalism is required.
What is your primary 3d modeling software? Why?
ZBrush, of course! I love how it allows you to focus on art creation instead of technical knowledge. I think that's why it's a strange app for many people who comes from standard 3D modeling that requires more technical thinking. As an artist, I likecreating in a more natural, chaotic way. ZBrush is the perfect tool when going to a 3d print as well. You're able to make anything you want with a great level of creativity, with Pixologic pushing its capabilities forward on each version. I couldn't live without it.
Where in the process do you use KeyShot?
When the sculpting process is done, I import the model to KeyShot and begin my favorite part of the workflow. It's kind of way to relax. Within KeyShot everything comes to life, like going to the cinema, watch and enjoy, with such an intuitive way to work that you enjoy the entire rendering process. As an artist with a visual art background like illustration, the rendering stage is another way to create. Not only is it placing the model in a scene and pressing the render button, it's discovery through adjusting each element, light, shadows, colors, materials, backgrounds, to compose an small piece of art.
What makes KeyShot an important tool to have?
From my point of view, KeyShot gives you the ability to add more value to your work. You have a lot of tools to enhance the impact of your sculpting, from a photorealistic finishing to a cartoonish appearance, all with an easy and intuitive workflow.
What advice would you give to someone interested in doing what you do?
Follow your passion and love what you do. This is what pushes you forward, evolving your ability. That's the key in taking the inspiration you see around you as motivation to spend more time practicing and exploring new techniques, softwares, and tools. It's also important to have a strength in the fundamentals of art. Today we live in a digital world. ZBrush and KeyShot are digital tools which allow us to create amazing art. But, studying the art of the past and the principles of art such as color theory, composition, balance and anatomy as a source of inspiration, will allow you to have an even stronger base to grow from.
