Today we’d like to introduce you to Ion Caraulan.
Hi Ion; we appreciate you taking the time to share your story with us today. Where does your story begin?
First of all, my specialty is far away from art. And from childhood, I understand that drawing is not one of my best sides. I have worked as an engineer in Civil engineering for over 10 years. In the end, It became boring for me. Just work to be able to live. Someday I was curious about 3d modeling. It started from interior visualization to modeling some simple objects. I tried some 3d software like Scketchapp, 3DsMax, and Blender (which I love the most), And I wanted to know if I could become an interior visualizer. After a few projects, I realized this was something other than mine. I start to dive deep into 3d modeling on Blender, with dreams of making models for games or movies. But only get work in that field. After some despair, one of my good old friends showed me the World of 3d printing and zBrush. Fantastic software! And it was like a blast for me! I was blown away by what great organic structures can be made and how easy (that’s how it looks). I found it amazing and started learning like insane. And it was not easy) Studying was tough for me, and my technician brain, as I said, needed drawing skills and artistic views, and knowledge. Also, the interface of zBrush is a nightmare for new users and counter-intuitive. But the more I try, the better result I get. I need time to adapt. I was burned with passion for making something great that looks like art. It drives me to move forward. Every day, every time, I fail, over and over again. And it works. You tell me) In a few next years, I studied the basics of composition and gesture and studied anatomy in a school for sculptors. Now I have some experience working as a freelance sculptor, and I worked with great people in Bestiarum Miniatures as a sculptor. And I’m also a founder of IonCraft miniatures. I am making digital sculptures that people print and like are pure gold for me. It is the beginning of my journey, and there is much to study!
Please talk to us about the challenges and lessons you’ve learned. Looking back, would you say it’s been easy or smooth in retrospect?
There are always struggles. Everyday. Like you see other great artists’ works and think your works are far from these Gods. And it’s not a good feeling. But you need to get up and move forward.
Can you tell our readers more about what you do and what you think sets you apart from others?
I made printable sculptures for 3d printers. Miniatures and collectibles. Not a proud person; mostly, I don’t like what I end up with. I am trying to do my best. I prefer quality to numbers. Every miniature, for me, must be a piece of art.
In terms of your work and the industry, what are some changes you expect to see over the next five to ten years?
I wish to find my noticeable style. I may hire a team to help to grow.
Pricing:
- It is individual for every project
Contact Info:
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