Stylized Hot Air Balloon (2020)

This is my latest artwork based on the amazing concept from Picomy Studios, based in Rotterdam. I really loved the concept so I took the initiative to create it in 3D.
I used a completely different workflow than I usually do. I watched the really good tutorial from VSQUAD studio (based in Ukraine) on how to handpaint it without using Normal Maps. Of course, I became a bit more creative in the process of texturing
The final result only consists of the Base Color Map, AO, and Emission (for the windows and the burning fire).

Maya for Modelling
Substance Painter and Photoshop for Texturing
Marmoset for Rendering

Reference Links:
Picomy Studios Official Website: https://www.picomy.com/#home
VSQUAD Studios Artstation: https://www.artstation.com/vsquadstudio
Tutorial Link: https://www.artstation.com/artwork/BmeVOA
Tutorial Link in 80lvl: https://80.lv/articles/001agt-hand-painted-texture-guide-from-vsquad/