This Horizon Zero Dawn-inspired hard-surface model masterfully blends realism with intricate design

Nicolas Davin shares his Epic Sci-Fi Project

Nicolas Davin is a young 3D artist from France. He is passionate about 3D modelling, particularly hard surface modelling. Since high school, he's enjoyed drawing video game concepts and has a strong desire to work in the gaming industry.

You can see more of Nicolas's work via The Rookies website: a great place to gain inspiration, learn new skills and connect with other non-professional digital creatives.

3D artist Nicolas Davin's highpoly model

"I chose to create fan art of the Thunderjaw from Horizon Zero Dawn because I absolutely love the game, and I want to do more hard-surface work in the future," Nicolas says.

"I decided to rely on only the few references I found and make my own version. For the last project in my school term, I made a space mercenary with his weapons for a game project in Unreal Engine 5."

Nicolas Davin's art for The Rookies

Nicolas Davin's art showing 3D guns for The Rookies


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This content originally appeared in 3D World magazine.

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