Andrew Hickinbottom has to be one of my favourite 3D cgaracter modellers, with a distinct style throughout his work. Hickinbottom works with 3ds max, Mudbox, ZBrush, V-Ray, and Photoshop. Hickinbottom is renound for creating female / pin up characters, with stylised figures, soft and elegant character in a dynamic and interesting pose. Often he works to create one still image of a character in a scene or studio lighting set up allowing focus to one still composition a higher lever of detail and a high level of attention to detailing from one angle, this is one of the reasons I have always wanted to create such a set up. The indian female characer will be modeled in positon and can therefore be treated in a similar way. I have selected some of my favourite pieces by Andrew Hickinbottom, lots of these characters / portraits have been created in reference to fans and friends.
Through his facebook page Hickinbottom is always keeping his fans up to date with current projects and their work in progress. November 2013's 3D World featured an article and interview on Andrew Hickinnbottom's 'Polygon Pin-ups' where he says the best advice to artists trying to break into the market is to stand out :
"Try to be original, to be unique and to do what you do well. Get a good online precesnce to get your self notices and be enthusiastic enough to do personal projects in free times, as you can truly express your skills and vision."
3D World November 2012 issue