Seehas
A commissioned 3D character sculpting project bringing the Seehas, a well-known Lake Constance mascot, to life as a detailed, print-ready sculpture designed together with artist Eckhard Besuden.
When Eckhard Besuden wanted his Seehas mascot brought into the physical world, I translated his sketches into a full Seehas 3D character sculpt. The commissioned figure combines expressive anatomy, detailed fur, and custom accessories, including removable diving goggles and a snorkel, built as a 30 cm print-ready sculpture.
Character sculpting carried the entire project. Because the Seehas lives in Lake Constance, its fur had to read as damp and sleek while still holding enough fine detail to survive 3D printing, a balance that took careful judgment throughout the sculpt.
Software Used
ZBrush
Role
Modeling & Sculpting
Character Art
Behind the Scenes
We started with two sketches by Eckhard Besuden to capture the core idea and silhouette. His drawings served as a visual guide to define the character and its essential features before work in 3D space began.
Concept Sketch 
Painting
3D Sculpting & Refinement
We started with a rough 3D blockout to test the silhouette and ensure the 2D design works as a solid 3D form.
Once the proportions were right, I refined the sculpt step by step, from shapes to fine surface details. This ensured the character remains effective from every angle while staying true to the original design.
Close collaboration
To ensure the 3D Seehas matched Eckhard’s vision exactly, we used a visual review tool for our feedback. He could draw directly on the previews and leave comments. This allowed us to precisely tune pose, expression, and details at every stage, with clear artistic direction throughout.
Smart Cuts for Clean Details
Had we printed the figure complete with glasses and snorkel in one piece, support structures would have been needed directly on the face, leaving unsightly marks and ruining the fine details.
The solution was to separate the parts. The glasses and snorkel insert seamlessly into the head after printing, keeping the face flawless.
The Prototype
The first 30 cm prototype allowed us to verify proportions, stability, and details in reality. This enabled us to adjust final nuances before the model was approved for further prints or a small series run.
Working with Mariusz is very professional and creative. He perfectly understood my vision of the Seehas and managed to transform the figure from my sketches into an impressive 3D sculpture. I was particularly impressed by his technical know-how: The clever solution with removable parts like glasses and snorkel ensured that the face remains flawless. Mariusz works in a structured manner, communicates clearly, and lets the artist participate in every decision. The 30 cm prototype exceeded my expectations, the Lake Constance legend is now tangible. Working together is a pleasure, Mariusz works at a high professional level and I can unreservedly recommend working with him.
Eckhard Besuden
(Translated from German)
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