Burano Alley

3D Burano Alley scene based on Betty Sourigues illustration.
https://www.artstation.com/artwork/aYX8LX
I came across Betty's sketch of this alleyway and was drawn in by the inviting scene she had painted up. I wanted to capture the same vibe in 3D. I paid close attention to how she stylized the shapes of the buildings, windows, and doors. When I created the materials I played off of the stylized nature of the models and juxtaposed it with a nod to realism. I stuck with PBR-type materials that could easily be lit. The bright colors of the scene still push the stylized vibe and make for an illustrative look. I went a bit further and lit the environment up for a nighttime shot. The light in the doors and windows pushes some fun silhouettes and creates a moodiness to the scene.