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Still image

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‘The Dream Kingdom’

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Audio credit: dreams, 2015, Celespsycho on freesound.org http://www.pngall.com/glitter-png/download/26173

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I do not want to spend too much time on rendering...

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lythwood_lounge_4k.hdr https://hdrihaven.com/hdri/?h=lythwood_lounge

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Gold glitter  https://www.kisspng.com/png-portable-network-graphics-clip-art-image-glitter-v-7126712/

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iris eye texture https://www.pinterest.com.au/pin/463870830350583060/?lp=true

Glitter  http://www.pngall.com/glitter-png/download/26173

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I place a blanket on the column to remind the viewer that it is inside a pillow

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I changed my mind making a fabric-based world since a kingdom should be more powerful.

Baroque seamless pattern https://www.alamy.com/stock-image-baroque-seamless-pattern-background-wallpaper-illustration-with-vintage-162895662.html

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Polypropylene Blue Petal & re-edit in PS https://www.indiamart.com/proddetail/petal-plus-01-carpet-tile-15164151288.html

Leaf texture http://clipart-library.com/clipart/kiKoxx5eT.htm

Stem pattern https://all-free-download.com/free-photos/download/green-leaf-pattern_197238.html

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Took inspiration from Greek Mythology and Surreal artworks, I combined symbols and myths with 3D modelling techniques. I hope the viewers would herein have fun imagining the mystery worlds hiding inside our ordinary necessities. 

Apollo Crowning Himself (detail), 1781–82, Antonio Canova. Marble, 33 3/8 in. high. The J. Paul Getty Museum, 95.SA.71. Digital image courtesy of the Getty’s Open Content Program;

Scaffold Ascending and Descending, 1960, M.C. Escher, Image Credit: 2015 The M.C. Escher Company – Baarn, The Netherlands;

Ruin, 2018, blakekathryn, http://blakekathryn.tumblr.com/post/172461745278/ruin;

Blue himalayan poppy, 2012, Perl Photography, https://www.flickr.com/photos/erpd50/8614590967

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I wished my models to be more realistic so the blanket has a messy look. It was time-consuming to find the desired shape and I had to play it over and over again because of this reason.

Braided/Grey Decor Fabric by Eaton https://www.joann.com/upholstery-fabric-fabricut-braided-grey/14438410.html

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In terms of realizing the concept of ‘ordinary’, I changed my mind not hanging tassels on the pillow because it would look too serious and overdecorated. The pillow should be a normal pillow that can be seen in our daily life, so I simply picked a dark colour which would fit the overall scene and the carpet pattern. 

The selected pattern uses a laurel leaf motif which also matches the ancient Greek setting.

White decorative texture by ExpressShop 2016 https://creativemarket.com/ExpressVectors/507922-White-decorative-texture-seamless.

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I spent hours figuring how nCloth works and it turns out that I really like the result. I chose this texture because I like the furry effect it brings.

Fine Velvet Texture Finish by Wilsonart, https://www.cabinetmakerwarehouse.com/catalog/raw-cotton-wilsonart-laminate-5-x-12-sheets-fine-v/

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I finally decide to use marble as the texture of the bedstock, because it looks more solid and strong, which deliver a sense of dignity. 

Seamless marble texture from Hiram Abiff https://www.pinterest.com.au/pin/687995280546915977/?lp=true

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The easiest part of my project - no need to manipulate the shape and UV map.

I choose this pattern because it is an archaeological finding in Ravenna, Italy, it fits my concept system which gives the carpet a classic finish.

Mosaic, Ravenna, Mausoleo di Galla Placidia, 425-430 d.C. https://www.pinterest.com.au/pin/152559506113726436/

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Final model - bed scene (carpet, bedstock, mattress, pillow, blanket) & inspiration

Vaulted Ceiling Master Bedroom Master Bedroom  http://gabriellaflom.com/vaulted-ceiling-master-bedroom/vaulted-ceiling-master-bedroom-master-bedroom-with-vaulted-ceiling-ceiling-pictures-vaulted-ceiling-vs-cathedral-ceiling-master-bedroom-vaulted-ceiling-master-bedroom-vaulted-ceiling-paint-ideas/

Bedroom with blue patterned carpet with matching bedlinen https://www.alamy.com/stock-photo-bedroom-with-blue-walls-and-blue-patterned-carpet-with-matching-bedlinen-10539028.html

Nordic style bedroom furniture http://gardennya.com/nordic-style-bedroom-furniture/