Open for new character commissions
Game-ready character art · Dehradun, India
Bringingcharactersto life.
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. Heroes, villains, creatures and outfits, sculpted to be seen.
Choose your character
Pick a hero. We build yours next.
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.
The studio
We design and sculpt custom characters, models and digital sculpts for architecture, entertainment and gaming, from first sketch to final files.
Portfolio
Selected work
Character sculpts and models, from stylized studies to high-poly production pieces. Click any piece to enlarge it.
01Vorrak
A winged creature sculpt with torn membranes and detailed anatomy.
02Project jack
High-poly character with detailed anatomical features throughout.
03Plague demon
A creature sculpt full of texture, scale and character.
04The General
A portrait sculpt with a hard-surface uniform.
05Monster bust
A creature bust built around mood and silhouette.
06Soldier uniform
A character outfit with believable fabric and hard-surface detail.
07Portrait study
Realistic skin, fabric and expression.
08Mathew craft
A small 2D concept brought to life as a fully realised 3D character.
09Stylized 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.
Services
What we make
Production-quality 3D work, shaped around where it will be used.
Custom characters
From a 2D concept or a written brief to a finished 3D character, sculpted with anatomy, surface detail and personality.
Detailed models
High-poly models with accurate anatomy and texture, plus lighter real-time versions for game engines.
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.
- STEP 01
The brief
Reference images, a concept sketch and notes on how the character will be used.
- STEP 02
Concept review
Proportions, silhouette and the details that must be solved in 3D, like the back view.
- STEP 03
Blockout and sculpt
A rough form locks in proportions, then anatomy and surface detail are sculpted in.
- STEP 04
Cleanup and texturing
The sculpt is prepared for its use and given colour, materials and fine detail.
- 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?
Insights
From the studio blog
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 ↗ ProcessFrom 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 ↗ BasicsHigh-poly vs low-poly models: what is the difference?
Which mesh density fits your project, and why many characters need both.
Read the article ↗FAQ
Questions before you commission
What do I need to start a 3D commission?
A short brief: the purpose and platform (game, animation, visualisation or 3D print), references, views and poses, technical needs such as polygon limits and file formats, your timeline and budget, and usage rights. Rough sketches and mood boards help.
Can you work from a 2D concept or sketch?
Yes. We take a 2D concept or a written brief to a finished 3D character: concept review, blockout and sculpt, cleanup and texturing, then review and delivery in the format your project needs.
Do I need a high-poly or a low-poly model?
High-poly models capture fine detail and suit close-up renders, showcase pieces and 3D printing. Low-poly models run in real time, for example in a game engine. Many characters need both, and we can help you choose.
What does Glowing Ice make?
Custom characters, creatures, outfits and clothing, detailed models and digital sculpts for architecture, entertainment and gaming.
Where is the studio based, and do you work with international clients?
Glowing Ice is based in Dehradun, Uttarakhand, India, and works with game and animation studios across India, the UK and the USA. The studio time zone is IST (UTC+05:30).
Which file formats do you deliver?
Final files are delivered in the format your project needs. Tell us your engine, software and polygon requirements in your brief.
Start a commission
Have a character in mind?
Send us your idea and references and we will get back to you.
glowingicestudio@gmail.comDehradun · Uttarakhand · India