Pop culture is the main source of inspiration for many artists on Instagram who found viral fame, but there’s something that separates Gabriel Soares from the rest. He specializes in 3D modeling and uses his body of work to pay homage to his favorite movies and television characters.
Soares is a Brazilian conceptual artist and 3D modeler, whose impressive list of clients includes the likes of Ubisoft, Netflix, Warner Bros, and Nickelodeon. His Instagram page is filled with hundreds of pop culture-inspired illustrations and they helped him attract over 600,000 followers.
Soares’ illustrations will catch your eye with their authentic textures, colors, and shapes, but they still managed to look cartoonish and adorable despite these qualities. Even though his art is modern and contemporary, Soares is a huge fan of the old masters, from Rafael Sanzio to Leonardo DA Vinci.
Gabriel uses all sorts of different programs to bring his art to life, from ZBrush and Photoshop to Maya and V-Ray. They combine the techniques of concept art, 3D modeling, character design, and digital sculpting and painting, blending them together in perfect harmony.
Soares mostly uses his illustrations to celebrate his favorite movies and TV shows, from the MCU superhero blockbusters to The Last of Us and Peaky Blinders. He also enjoys paying homage to beloved cultural icons, such as Freddie Mercury and Elton John.
