The Jade Hippo by frogdot
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No AI - This artwork was created entirely by hand or with traditional digital tools.
Description
Grouped a negative cone and a radial light with each gem and after placing them all, I booleaned the cones into the hippo. That way the jade texture wouldn't show through the glass material. Painted in the shadows. Hippo was made by Brycetech.

Comments (11)
Great tip. Thanks, am going to try that.
It's Beautiful!
now you are cooking with gas.
Sacrés joyaux !
it is lovely.
At first I thought this was one of your real life constructions from way back, until I noticed the background.
Fantastic result, Dave! Gorgeous colors. Corrie
Nicely done, thanks Dave.
Delightfully interesting.
Great job.
What a great idea! Great render!:)