Secret Santa | Dog Witch

3DS Max - Blocking, modelling, posing | Photoshop - Paint over.
Witches are usually portrayed with cats, not this time! This witch has a doggy duo. Based on a local wicked witch of the west enthusiast.

You'll find the 3d models below. I find when making these kinds of pieces, it's hard to find exact references for what I envision, so I model it all and build my scene. You learn the functional shapes of the subject, how to construct in future without the major time investment. It's a powerful tool for learning even if you don't have the desire to be a 3D artist. Sculpting with a physical medium like clay also provides similar benefits.

Personally, I love the freedom of placing the camera wherever I feel, posing each character and framing it all to get my desired outcome.