This was a fun project I did to explore organic forms. Later, I came up with a little backstory for the character, which helped me finish the piece.

Backbone is a fugitive who escaped from a Galactic Federation prison – the name resembling Rick and Morty is purely coincidental. :) Because of his immense strength, he was able to break out of his handcuffs and kill two guards on his way out. He took their guns and is extremely dangerous. The only person safe from his violent nature is his lovely mom — as you can tell from the heart-shaped tattoo on his shoulder. I got that idea from those silly American comedies; it felt like a funny contrast to his over-the-top, hostile appearance.

Model was done in Zbrush and Marvelous Designer. Retopologized in Maya and textured in Mari. Rendered in Arnold inside Maya.