Stylized Tile Creation

For most of my projects I used stylized tiles. Here I will share some details of how that process works.

Example 01

Example 02

Create a tileable pattern in your modeling software of choice

Give it detail in Zbrush.

Render in Zbrush different with different materials: Normal, Cavity, White Wax, Height and AO are the ones I used.

Mix them in photoshop with overlay, multiply, hard light modes. It's up to personal preference and what you are looking for how you are going to mix them.

Now Paint it, using the layers you have used to your advantage. Then Hand Paint over it for a more personal touch.