![First step model image](https://pro2-bar-s3-cdn-cf1.myportfolio.com/22c390e288068f85458ba710426c50fc/2d6b002f-6a9f-4165-aa39-83076ab8ccbb_rw_3840.jpg?h=354d753a7e8e5a9855692a24203fcde8)
Initial modeling is kept very simple. If the model is provided by the client I will simplify to show essential information (particularly revit models). i prefer being sent a pdf with plan and elevation information along with CAD info.
![](https://pro2-bar-s3-cdn-cf1.myportfolio.com/22c390e288068f85458ba710426c50fc/9e2fc1fa-73ba-42b9-8e77-023c43c77f45_rw_1920.jpg?h=8911d1a97d263ff91c93d0dec27850d1)
I will generally execute an initial series of renders where I play with lighting. textures are kept simple and are generally just basic shaders. The initial render works as an underpainting.
![](https://pro2-bar-s3-cdn-cf2.myportfolio.com/22c390e288068f85458ba710426c50fc/34db6e9d-fe1e-4c3a-b392-fd23ffb2d03e_rw_3840.jpg?h=d10ae8e8b188044d9991e46e41814ef7)
using a wacom cintiq I then draw over the top of the render/underpainting in photoshop and begin to paint in the the values, textures, and entourage. context for this image was gathered using google earth
![](https://pro2-bar-s3-cdn-cf3.myportfolio.com/22c390e288068f85458ba710426c50fc/ed4875ed-ce7e-424a-af06-4ea93b20085b_rw_3840.jpg?h=1f72ed4e4c272998b468b584cf8d4360)
initial model
![](https://pro2-bar-s3-cdn-cf6.myportfolio.com/22c390e288068f85458ba710426c50fc/0f276cd4-a51c-4e10-b955-ea098e82a52a_rw_1920.jpg?h=69784b100febf5fd9d88bc9b26ae1982)
initial render/underpainting
![](https://pro2-bar-s3-cdn-cf.myportfolio.com/22c390e288068f85458ba710426c50fc/b1eac5dc-ec90-44a7-bd90-4de4a01c4ee7_rw_3840.jpg?h=391b4f821f744e471a25d6f31c840e5c)
final painting
![](https://pro2-bar-s3-cdn-cf.myportfolio.com/22c390e288068f85458ba710426c50fc/856acf2f-883b-4f42-9643-169493397eb7_rw_3840.jpg?h=1dc19309683353fc9b9f25441c3f734a)
initial model
![](https://pro2-bar-s3-cdn-cf5.myportfolio.com/22c390e288068f85458ba710426c50fc/655d97df-737a-437d-8f28-0c7e879e85a0_rw_3840.jpg?h=dc3cce7e9b4620cb76a9c475a8f70ade)
initial render/underpainting
![](https://pro2-bar-s3-cdn-cf3.myportfolio.com/22c390e288068f85458ba710426c50fc/e252677f-6cad-4eba-b467-2c796cbc00e3_rw_3840.jpg?h=236aa9bac9a5c13708639187d8edb630)
final painting