Renderotica's Artist of the Month - December 2024: Moriban

Introducing Moriban, our featured Artist of the Month for December. With remarkable creativity and exceptional skill, his art captivates the imagination. Each creation bursts with energy and precision, turning every scene into a vibrant masterpiece. His unique approach and attention to detail truly make his work unforgettable.

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Renderotica: Could you give us a little background information about yourself?
Moriban: I’m in my 50s, live in Germany, and actually don’t work in an artistic field. Creating images is one of my countless hobbies – and since I don’t have time to pursue them all at once, I alternate between them. That also explains why I don’t post new images here all the time; I usually post quite a few in a row over a few weeks, then none for a while. But don’t worry! – I always come back sooner or later to the hobbies that fascinate me, including creating 3D images.




Renderotica: How did you get started in 3D Art and what influences did you have that led you to the style of art that you do?
Moriban: I remember holding a magazine in my hands in the mid-1990s with an article about an artist who created 3D art using software. I still recall how one particular image in the article fascinated me immensely. That was my first encounter with digital art. Later, I tried to figure out how to create such images. It must have been around 1997 or 1998 when I bought my first app to create and render 3D objects. But, of course, it was quite basic at the time – you couldn’t create people or full scenes with it. My first professional app was Bryce, which I acquired around 2000. The possibilities it offered were still extremely limited compared to today, but I had a lot of fun with it. Back then, I mostly recreated objects from my surroundings digitally. I spent hours outside in the city, sketching and measuring various things, then recreating them in Bryce. Around 2007, I switched to the app Carrara… from that period are some of the first images I published online – though not yet on Renderotica, since most of my work at that time wasn’t directly erotic. Since 2016, I’ve primarily been worked with DAZ|Studio… and that’s about the time I began to show some of the works created with it here on Renderotica. My gallery on this site has been up since October 2017. Since then, DAZ|Studio has been my primary tool for creating my images.



Renderotica: If someone were to ask what style of art you do, how would you describe it? What special interest does that hold for you?
Moriban: That’s a rather difficult question. As with most areas of my life, I’d say I simply try to make everything in a way that I am satisfied with, without adhering too closely to others’ standards or conventions. I think my style could thus be described as "independent." However, what likely characterizes my images is a strong focus on composition and a great love for detail. With most of my images, I aim to tell a story – capturing a moment from a story, so to speak. For a single image to do that, you have to think carefully about how to design it. I enjoy working on all sorts of details for a long time to add depth to the image.



Renderotica: Could you describe the process you go through to set up and render an image?
Moriban: Before I start working on the computer, I usually do a lot of mental preparation, as most of the scenes I depict take shape in my mind. Some of my best ideas come to me in the evening before falling asleep. I often have a fairly clear idea of what I want to portray and how it should look, so the image is often complete in my head before I even sit down at the computer. I then just recreate it in the software. I usually start with the main character and then add the environment and other characters step by step. I often find that certain elements don’t translate exactly as I imagined, so I experiment with them. It’s essential not to get too stuck on a predetermined plan but to remain flexible, although the core concept and composition of the image generally remain unchanged. The final step is usually lighting the scene, which is sometimes challenging to direct the viewer’s attention properly. This part can take many hours.



Renderotica: What advice would you give to those just starting out in the 3D art field?
Moriban: From my perspective, I’d say: feel free to look at other people’s images for inspiration, but also read books, watch movies, pay attention to scenes from life or from your dreams. In my view, a good idea is the most important element of a good image. Then just start creating. Don’t try to make complex scenes with dozens of characters right from the beginning; first, learn the basics of the program you’re using, and also the basics of visual art in general: composition, color theory, light, and shadow. Don’t expect your first images to be masterpieces. Start small and work your way up gradually. The programs offer so many possibilities today that it’s easy to feel overwhelmed. If you feel you don’t fully understand why the image generated by the computer looks the way it does, that’s a sign you’re overextending yourself. Try scaling back and keep things at a level where you can still understand the process. Over time, as you gain experience, your capabilities will gradually expand. I’ve been in this hobby for nearly 30 years, and I still learn something new with each image. Also, don’t be too disappointed if not every image turns out great. With a bit of distance, you’ll find that you won’t love most of your images anymore… That’s how it is for me too, and it’s perfectly normal. But there will be a few images you’ll still like even years later.



Renderotica: Do you have any long term goals in relationship to your art?
Moriban: Since I do this purely as a hobby, I don’t set goals for myself. I have enough goals and related pressure in my professional life. I pursue my hobbies simply because I enjoy them. If I feel like focusing on another hobby for a while, that’s what I do… and creating 3D images takes a break until I feel like making a new one. So, no, I don’t set long-term goals here.




Renderotica: Are there any projects, now or in the future, that you would like us to be aware of?
Moriban: In addition to single images that capture a specific moment, I’ve also created several image series that tell a coherent story. In February 2020, I completed my first graphic novel, which can also be found here in my Renderotica gallery: "Conny zu Besuch"… though the speech bubbles are in the original language, meaning German. That makes them not directly accessible to people who don’t speak German. I wondered if I could create a graphic novel without any text. The result of this experiment is now finished… "Breaking Free. Pia" – a wordless picture story, which I’ll be publishing here on Renderotica soon. I hope, you'll enjoy it.