https://blog.lacydonyx.com/en/posts/ Recent content in Posts on lacydonyx's blog Hugo -- gohugo.io en Fri, 10 Apr 2026 20:07:28 +0200 https://blog.lacydonyx.com/en/posts/2026/04/hollow-bug-knight/ Fri, 10 Apr 2026 20:07:28 +0200 https://blog.lacydonyx.com/en/posts/2026/04/hollow-bug-knight/ I&rsquo;m recreating the insectoid knight from Hollow Knight with Mr. Nunez. A look back at four hours of practice, mastering simulation brushes, and progress in 3D https://blog.lacydonyx.com/en/posts/2026/04/clay-on-tablet/ Thu, 09 Apr 2026 19:07:02 +0200 https://blog.lacydonyx.com/en/posts/2026/04/clay-on-tablet/ Feedback on using an XP-Pen Artist 12 3rd graphics tablet for 3D sculpting in Blender. Mouse vs. stylus comparison, initial results, and learning facial modeling https://blog.lacydonyx.com/en/posts/2026/03/up-balloon-house/ Thu, 26 Mar 2026 21:44:29 +0100 https://blog.lacydonyx.com/en/posts/2026/03/up-balloon-house/ A look back at my latest Blender project: a faithful recreation of the house from <em>Up</em> (Pixar) with realistic particles and textures https://blog.lacydonyx.com/en/posts/2026/03/the-oscar-goes-to/ Sun, 15 Mar 2026 14:42:56 +0100 https://blog.lacydonyx.com/en/posts/2026/03/the-oscar-goes-to/ My predictions/picks for the 2026 Academy Awards featuring <em>Sinners</em>, <em>Hamnet</em>, and PTA https://blog.lacydonyx.com/en/posts/2026/03/newbie-try-pro/ Wed, 11 Mar 2026 12:08:42 +0100 https://blog.lacydonyx.com/en/posts/2026/03/newbie-try-pro/ Looking back on a long and imperfect Blender tutorial: from complex modeling to unmanageable hair, via abandoned rigging. The real challenges of the 3D pipeline, from modeling to animation. https://blog.lacydonyx.com/en/posts/2026/02/super-astro-bot/ Wed, 25 Feb 2026 20:32:49 +0100 https://blog.lacydonyx.com/en/posts/2026/02/super-astro-bot/ The tutorial for the Astro-Bot-inspired Mini Flying Robot is complete, featuring dynamic animation reminiscent of Superman&rsquo;s flight https://blog.lacydonyx.com/en/posts/2026/02/astro-bot/ Mon, 23 Feb 2026 13:28:32 +0100 https://blog.lacydonyx.com/en/posts/2026/02/astro-bot/ New tutorial from Omnis School: creating a small animated robot inspired by Astro-Bot, 3D modeling, textures https://blog.lacydonyx.com/en/posts/2026/02/animating-luxo-jr/ Thu, 19 Feb 2026 14:58:12 +0100 https://blog.lacydonyx.com/en/posts/2026/02/animating-luxo-jr/ Rigging and animation of the Luxo Jr. lamp, IK constraint management, composition, and lighting. An overview of the challenges encountered and the solutions found https://blog.lacydonyx.com/en/posts/2026/02/texturing-luxo-jr/ Tue, 17 Feb 2026 15:02:59 +0100 https://blog.lacydonyx.com/en/posts/2026/02/texturing-luxo-jr/ Step 2 of the Omnis School tutorial: creating the background and applying procedural textures to the Luxo lamp, the ball, and the snowy chalet environment https://blog.lacydonyx.com/en/posts/2026/02/modeling-luxo-jr/ Sun, 15 Feb 2026 13:57:54 +0100 https://blog.lacydonyx.com/en/posts/2026/02/modeling-luxo-jr/ Modeling a Luxo lamp inspired by Pixar, using Bolt Factory and Extra Curve Objects extensions https://blog.lacydonyx.com/en/posts/2026/02/2025/ Sat, 07 Feb 2026 15:09:52 +0100 https://blog.lacydonyx.com/en/posts/2026/02/2025/ A look back at my Blender learning journey with Mykol&rsquo;s and Video Hors Service&rsquo;s series. Procedural textures, 3D table, low-poly landscape, Disney character bust, a glimpse of my progress as a beginner in 3D https://blog.lacydonyx.com/en/posts/2026/02/watefall-cake-part-4/ Fri, 06 Feb 2026 20:42:58 +0100 https://blog.lacydonyx.com/en/posts/2026/02/watefall-cake-part-4/ Tutorial complete: mushrooms, rose bush, tray, and little frogs on the cake. UV map corrected, HDRI, textures, and lighting adjusted. https://blog.lacydonyx.com/en/posts/2026/02/watefall-cake-part-3/ Thu, 05 Feb 2026 15:14:23 +0100 https://blog.lacydonyx.com/en/posts/2026/02/watefall-cake-part-3/ Installation of the rose bush on the top tier: procedural textures (vines, flowers, grass, water, whipped cream) and Wave node with Normal Map for realistic irregularities https://blog.lacydonyx.com/en/posts/2026/02/watefall-cake-part-2/ Wed, 04 Feb 2026 13:13:20 +0100 https://blog.lacydonyx.com/en/posts/2026/02/watefall-cake-part-2/ Part two of Lana Easteregg&rsquo;s Waterfall Cake tutorial: detailed textures, whipped cream on the edges, and the new Array modifier https://blog.lacydonyx.com/en/posts/2026/02/watefall-cake-part-1/ Tue, 03 Feb 2026 22:44:19 +0100 https://blog.lacydonyx.com/en/posts/2026/02/watefall-cake-part-1/ Second tutorial by Lana Easteregg, the biggest part of the modeling is done https://blog.lacydonyx.com/en/posts/2026/01/panic-pete/ Sat, 31 Jan 2026 20:22:19 +0100 https://blog.lacydonyx.com/en/posts/2026/01/panic-pete/ Exploring sculpting in Blender: tutorials by Ryan King Art, EEVEE/Cycles adjustments, subsurface scattering, and mixed results. Between rendering tweaks and TV series discoveries https://blog.lacydonyx.com/en/posts/2026/01/easter-tree/ Mon, 26 Jan 2026 19:11:27 +0100 https://blog.lacydonyx.com/en/posts/2026/01/easter-tree/ First tutorial from Lana Easteregg, to create a cute diorama https://blog.lacydonyx.com/en/posts/2026/01/full-donut/ Tue, 20 Jan 2026 16:14:33 +0100 https://blog.lacydonyx.com/en/posts/2026/01/full-donut/ Donut completed – disappointing small cup, Poliigon texture without plugin, realistic Cycles rendering despite the absence of EEVEE. Next tutorial to choose https://blog.lacydonyx.com/en/posts/2026/01/car-en-sac/ Mon, 19 Jan 2026 15:39:28 +0100 https://blog.lacydonyx.com/en/posts/2026/01/car-en-sac/ Before the last step of the Donut tutorial: adding sprinkles with the Scatter on Surface modifier https://blog.lacydonyx.com/en/posts/2026/01/doh/ Sat, 17 Jan 2026 22:24:51 +0100 https://blog.lacydonyx.com/en/posts/2026/01/doh/ Homer likes it https://blog.lacydonyx.com/en/posts/2026/01/mixeur-3d/ Tue, 13 Jan 2026 19:35:20 +0100 https://blog.lacydonyx.com/en/posts/2026/01/mixeur-3d/ Back to 3D with Blender Guru&rsquo;s famous Donut tutorial after a year-long hiatus since Mykol and VHS https://blog.lacydonyx.com/en/posts/2026/01/bonjour/ Thu, 01 Jan 2026 00:00:00 +0000 https://blog.lacydonyx.com/en/posts/2026/01/bonjour/ Gotta start somewhere