The assignment was to create a poster image for the Swedish Pastry Championship 2025 in Blender – a visual that inspires, excites, and awakens the appetite for victory and sweet creations. The image had to feature at least one pastry or baked good, placed in a setting that conveys both deliciousness and the thrill of competition.
I worked with composition, lighting, and color contrast to highlight textures and forms, while also using ingredients and baking tools to build atmosphere. The lighting setup focused not only on what to illuminate, but also on the power of shadows to add depth and emotion.
No HDRIs or baked-in lighting textures were used. All lighting was created manually to retain full artistic control and ensure a clean, professional result.
I worked with composition, lighting, and color contrast to highlight textures and forms, while also using ingredients and baking tools to build atmosphere. The lighting setup focused not only on what to illuminate, but also on the power of shadows to add depth and emotion.
No HDRIs or baked-in lighting textures were used. All lighting was created manually to retain full artistic control and ensure a clean, professional result.
In this scene, I focused on creating an appetizing atmosphere with minimal lighting. I used as few light sources as possible to maintain control and clarity, aiming for a soft, directional light falling from the right to enhance the mood and highlight textures.
The central cake was the main focal point, and I carefully composed the image to make it stand out. Behind the text, I added a subtle emission glow to make the lettering feel illuminated and visually engaging.
The central cake was the main focal point, and I carefully composed the image to make it stand out. Behind the text, I added a subtle emission glow to make the lettering feel illuminated and visually engaging.
I tried not to focus as much on texturing, almost everything is turbo uv mapped but textured in substance designer
