From 2D to 3D in SketchUp
My DTIYS Entry for Instagram
Instagram artist @rihnlin created a ‘Do This In Your Style’ (DTIYS) with the hashtag #rihnlin80k of one of her 2D characters. I decided to participate and recreate my version in 3D with SketchUp.
Click Below to view or download my 3D model in the 3D Warehouse:
No external render engines were used.
I only modified the default SketchUp style and shadow settings to achieve a stylized result.
Custom Edges
I turned SketchUp edges and the outline off in SketchUp rendering options.
Instead, I created an outer “SHELL” of the 3d object I wanted to have the outline effect. This can be achieved with different SketchUp extensions… I personally used Joint Push Pull by Fredo6 found in SketchUcation Plugin Store. I highly recommend buying the Fredo6 extension bundle.
I myself have developed a SketchUp extension named BackFace Painter that makes it easier to apply materials to back faces. The effect of the Outlines is created by reversing the mesh of the SHELL and applying transparent material to the back faces, allowing the visibility of the inner faces. I used a dark brown for the outlines in this case. To view this effect rotate the camera in the Extension Warehouse link provided.
Other SketchUp Extensions
I use QuadFace Tools, SubD, and Vertex Tools 2 for most of my 3D modeling. These extensions are developed by Thomas Thomassen (Thomthom) (@tt_su) and I 100% recommend them for this type of work.
Also, I use an extension named Component Replacer by Julia Christina Eneroth (Eneroth3) (@ene_su).
This extension helped with placing and replacing the flowers on the scene very easily. Eneroth has around 88 extensions in the Extension Warehouse that I recommend checking out.
Here is a still image of my 3d model…
I will share more about this project in the future. Thanks for watching! 