Peacock Spider

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Research and Sketch the Crab

After some research about the anatomical features of the fiddler crab (Minuca pugnax), reference photos were found and their morphology was examined via sketches. I tried to ensure that I got all angles of the crab as I will be using these images to help me model.

crab sketches

Rough Model the Crab

Using Nomad Sculpt, I roughly modeled out the crabs from a sphere.

female crab model

Refine Model

Next I took the rough model from Nomad Sculpt, and combined the subtools. I then imported the obj model to ZBrush where I remeshed, UV wrapped, decimated, and projected details onto the model. The details I added included the hair on the frontal carapace and legs, and the bumpy texture that can be found on the claws and top of the carapace. This photo shows the two crab models, male and female, 3D printed.

printed crabs

Portfolio

Publications

Illustration Published in Journal of Neurosurgery

Illustration published in article "Transorbital penetrating head injury with a favorable outcome: illustrative case."

2023

Figure Published in Analytical Chemistry

Graphic figure published in article "Detection and Characterization of Vesicular Gangliosides Binding to Myelin-Associated Glycoprotein on Supported Lipid Bilayers"

2020

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