3D art studio · Dehradun, Uttarakhand

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Glowing Ice is a 3D art studio creating custom characters, models and digital sculpts for architecture, entertainment and gaming. Tell us your idea and we will bring it to life.

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Est. 2023Doon Valley · Dehradun
Project jack, a high-poly 3D character by Glowing Ice
High-polyDetailed anatomyProject jack

Where we are

Made in the foothills of the Himalayas

Glowing Ice works from Dehradun in Uttarakhand, in the Doon Valley at the foot of the Himalayas. We work with studios and clients across India, the UK and the USA, wherever the project is.

30.32° N78.03° E≈ 435 mAbove sea levelISTUTC +05:30

The studio

We design and sculpt custom characters, models and digital sculpts for architecture, entertainment and gaming, from first sketch to final files.

01Characters and creatures, sculpted with real anatomy and personality.
02Models prepared for the way they will be used: close-up renders, real-time or print.
03A clear step-by-step process, from brief to delivery in the format you need.

Portfolio

Selected work

Character sculpts and models, from stylized studies to high-poly production pieces. Click any piece to enlarge it.

Vorrak, a winged creature sculpt, clay render01

Vorrak

A winged creature sculpt with torn membranes and detailed anatomy.

Project jack, a high-poly 3D character02

Project jack

High-poly character with detailed anatomical features throughout.

Plague demon creature sculpt03

Plague demon

A creature sculpt full of texture, scale and character.

Military general portrait sculpt04

The General

A portrait sculpt with a hard-surface uniform.

Soldier uniform outfit, a 3D character outfit render05

Soldier uniform

A character outfit with believable fabric and hard-surface detail.

Realistic character portrait with a green shawl06

Portrait study

Realistic skin, fabric and expression.

Monster bust creature sculpt07

Monster bust

A creature bust built around mood and silhouette.

Mathew craft, a 2D concept turned into a 3D character08

Mathew craft

A small 2D concept brought to life as a fully realised 3D character.

Stylized character art09

Stylized character

Form, shape and personality in a stylized study.

Clients

Studios and clients we have worked with

Game and animation studios across India, the UK and the USA.

Pixalot Labs logo
Pixalot Labs
Cradle Dreams logo
Cradle Dreams
GameShastra logo
Liquid Nitro Games
Technicolor Games
Firebolt Entertainment logo
The Digi Monsters
Rutabaga Studio logo
Rutabaga Studio
MPC Bangalore
Liquidnitro Games logo
Gameshastra
The Digi Monsters logo
Firebolt Entertainment
Skepper Creative logo
Skepper Creative

Services

What we make

Production-quality 3D work, shaped around where it will be used.

01 / CHARACTERS

Custom characters

From a 2D concept or a written brief to a finished 3D character, sculpted with anatomy, surface detail and personality.

02 / MODELS

Detailed models

High-poly models with accurate anatomy and texture, plus lighter real-time versions for game engines.

03 / SCULPTS

Digital sculpts

Sculpted pieces for architecture, entertainment and gaming projects, ready for renders or 3D printing.

Process

From 2D concept to 3D character

A turning-a-sketch-into-a-model process, step by step.

  1. STEP 01

    The brief

    Reference images, a concept sketch and notes on how the character will be used.

  2. STEP 02

    Concept review

    Proportions, silhouette and the details that must be solved in 3D, like the back view.

  3. STEP 03

    Blockout and sculpt

    A rough form locks in proportions, then anatomy and surface detail are sculpted in.

  4. STEP 04

    Cleanup and texturing

    The sculpt is prepared for its use and given colour, materials and fine detail.

  5. STEP 05

    Review and delivery

    You review, ask for changes, and receive final files in the format you need.

Before you reach out

How to brief a 3D artist

A good brief saves time and money on any commission. Gather these before you contact the studio.

  • Purpose and platformA game, an animation, a visualisation or a 3D print? This sets how detailed and optimised the model needs to be.
  • ReferencesConcept art, photos, mood boards and styles you like or dislike. Rough sketches help.
  • Views and posesFront, side and back views, and any pose or expression the character needs.
  • Technical needsPolygon limits, software or engine requirements and the file formats you need.
  • Timeline and budgetA realistic deadline and budget range, so the work can be scoped properly.
  • Usage rightsPersonal, commercial or resale use, agreed from the start.

High-poly or low-poly?

High-polyA dense mesh that captures anatomy, skin texture and small surface features. Right for detailed sculpts, close-up renders, showcase pieces and 3D printing.
Low-polyFar fewer polygons so it runs smoothly in real time, such as in a game engine. Much of its detail comes from textures.
Often bothA detailed high-poly sculpt is made first, and its detail is transferred onto a lighter low-poly version. Not sure which you need? Tell us where the model will be used.

Insights

From the studio blog

Guide

How to brief a 3D artist: what to include in your commission request

Gather your purpose, references, views, technical needs, timeline and usage rights before you contact a studio.

Read the article ↗ Process

From a 2D concept to a 3D character: how a commission works

How a character moves from first idea to finished model, step by step.

Read the article ↗ Basics

High-poly vs low-poly models: what is the difference?

Which mesh density fits your project, and why many characters need both.

Read the article ↗

Start a commission

Have a character in mind?

Send us your idea and references and we will get back to you.

glowingicestudio@gmail.com

Dehradun · Uttarakhand · India