Sculpting a Majestic Horse in Curvy 3D

[Simon]

Bringing this powerful fantasy horse to life in Curvy 3D was an absolute joy! The process felt so fluid and natural, allowing for quick shaping, effortless refinement, and fun detailing. Instead of carefully tweaking vertices and struggling with topology, I could just sketch in 3D space and watch the model evolve—almost like painting a masterpiece, but with depth and dimension.

Horse Basemesh, with Metamerge on right. Again - all Curves, no sculpting yet.

Curvy 3D makes blocking out shapes incredibly simple and satisfying:
Start with rough sketches, defining the powerful stance of the horse.
Quickly adjust proportions, ensuring balance and elegance.
No complex polygon editing—just effortless sculpting!

Seeing the horse’s form take shape so quickly felt like magic, removing all the usual frustrations of 3D modeling.

Horse1s.png (284.17 KiB) Viewed 15516 times

After a little sculpting and detailing:

Horse2s.jpg (112.25 KiB) Viewed 15518 times

Step 2: Adding Costume & Armor Details
Once the horse’s body was sculpted, it was time to layer the epic armor pieces on top:
Sketching directly onto the horse’s body, adding plates and intricate straps.
Using soft boolean merging, ensuring a seamless, organic look.
Refining every detail, from the belt buckle to the shoulder plating.

It was pure fun to experiment with armor designs, tweaking forms without any limitations—Curvy 3D kept everything smooth and intuitive.

What made this part so enjoyable was that every brushstroke flowed naturally, just like working with real sculpting clay.

Watching the final image come together beautifully made the entire process even more rewarding!


Conclusion
Sculpting this armored horse in Curvy 3D was pure artistic fun—the workflow was so fast, effortless, and creatively freeing, making every step more enjoyable than traditional sketching. Whether you're sculpting fantasy creatures, warriors, or battle-ready steeds, Curvy 3D makes the process intuitive and exciting, letting imagination flow without constraints.

Ready to sketch your own legendary beast? Curvy 3D makes it easier than ever! ?


Find out more about Curvy 3D's Unique Sketch Modelling Tools

Download Free Curvy 3D Demo