Zombie Jet

 

This one is also based on an old doodle I did while on a flight

Here’s the doodle done in ink

Here’s a timelapse.. 

And here’s the 3d model

Zombie Jet by Chaitanya Krishnan on Sketchfab

Killer bug

 

Been revisiting some of my old doodles.. 

found this insect bot.. 

Decided to sketch it in 3d.. with some modifications of course.. didn’t like the legs in the original

Here’s the 3d model

Killer Bug by Chaitanya Krishnan on Sketchfab

Process - Diver on a hook

 

Did this 3d sketch based on an old ink drawing from a while back. 

Here’s the original:

So the 3d sketch was done with an app called Feather3d, on the iPad. And here’s a recording the whole process. Recorded a full workflow that I typically follow.

Added chapters for convenience (I think the list of chapters will only be visible on youtube)

And here’s a 3min Timelapse 

This is the feather file if you want to download and explore it

https://gallery.feather.art/works/4ir13s0

Here’s a 3d embed if you want to check it out in 3d (and AR)

Diver corpse On Hook by Chaitanya Krishnan on Sketchfab

Advanced painting in Nomad Sculpt

 
Have been repainting a lot of my old 3d doodles in Nomad Sculpt.
These are some of the ones I have done in the last few days

Today I figured out the workflow to export the models with materials and textures compatible in other programs or platforms like Blender or Sketchfab, heres an example (free download) - 

Spider_ Mech PBR by Chaitanya Krishnan on Sketchfab

Its sort of a PBR realism workflow that am getting into after a lot of NPR (which I will still continue).
To begin with Nomad Sculpt's material system is pretty robust, so a lot can be achieved with that if you are willing to put in the time. Previously I would work on the sculpt in Nomad, then move to Procreate for the painting and then get those textures back in Nomad.. This time I decided to figure out the complete workflow within Nomad.

After a lot of searching I found Razum's youtube channel and after a lot of deliberation, I've chosen to invest in a materials pack by Ilya Tulyakov (aka Razum). 
Heres what comes in the pack -
 Get it at - this link

Backlight of Keyboard not working on Ubuntu?

So one recurring issue I have been having with my Ubuntu setup has been that my generic keyboard's LED backlight doesn't turn on on its own. If your having the same issue, here's my current fix:

In Terminal type:

xset led 3

Note: this doesn't appear to be permanent fix.. I need to do this every time I reboot.  

Update: on 8Jul 2026

It was relatively simple to add this script to a list that runs on startup using the built-in manager.

Follow these steps:

1. Press the Super key (Windows key) on your keyboard.
2. Search for and open Startup Applications. 
3. Click the Add button on the right.
4. Fill out the fields:
   • Name: Give your startup item a custom title.
   • Command: Paste the exact terminal command you want to run.
   • Comment: (Optional) Add a brief description.
5. Click Add to save it.

Painted the old 3D Prints

Had these models printed years back.. theyve just been sitting and gathering dust.. so decided to "update" them.

used standard acrylic paints, and a paintbrush.



Angry Tentacle Guy

Before





After







Alien Centaur

Before





After







oh, and both models are available for free at Thingiverse(incase you have your own printer) and at the Shapeways store, in case you just want to buy one.



via Inaccessible is Accessible http://my.opera.com/chaitanyak/blog/show.dml/108489782