There are few communities within 3D art as reverent or appreciative as the world of fan art. Each re-creation is a labour of love in which artists pay tribute to their favourite characters, comics, films, franchises and more. To unpack the science of fan art, we gathered some masters of the craft to discuss their processes and approach. They also divulge how fan art can bolster a budding artist's skillset, and provide valuable inspiration and expert advice.
Among our experts is Franco Carlesimo, a 3D generalist with a focus on modelling for collectible figures. Eduardo Silva is a character artist with a decade of industry experience across different media. Thomas Le Marchand, also known as Geosyrup, is a 3D character artist based in France. Victor Hugo Queiroz is a freelance artist whose heroic fan art saw him create Marvel's first ever 3D-illustrated comic book covers. Daniel Torres is an artist and digital sculptor with a passion for fantasy, sci-fi and horror. And
