ISHKAAR, the Messenger

Sculpted and Printed by : YMJAR – Nicolas ZAJAC

TECHNICAL FEATURES :

Finishes: Cleaned and support-free
Materials: High-resolution resin print
Status: Unpainted and Unassembled
Scale: 64 mm (small bust)
Parts: 4 pieces (2 different heads) | (Assembly required)
Shipping from: France

PAINTING FOCUS :

– Reptile skin tones and scale texture
– Gemstone reflection and color intensity
– Pattern variation on snake skin
– Turban folds and cloth rendering
– Crystal glow / subtle OSL accents

Ishkaar is a small bust designed for painters looking to explore a mix of organic textures, fabric rendering and atmospheric lighting. The character combines serpent-like anatomy with a large desert-style scarf, offering a wide range of surfaces to practice transitions, micro-contrasts and texture variation. The bust includes two interchangeable heads — one with exposed reptilian features, and one with a wrapped turban decorated with gemstones — allowing painters to choose between a more primal or a more mystical look depending on the project.

The scales and facial structure of the cobra head provide natural anchors for controlled highlights, sharp reflections and selective edge definition. Painters who enjoy reptilian skin can experiment with saturation control, pattern variation or high-contrast lighting. The turban option, on the other hand, emphasizes fabric folds, gemstone accents and softer transitions, making it a perfect setup for studying color harmony, cloth texture and point-of-interest lighting.

The large desert scarf introduces wide surfaces ideal for smooth gradients or textured drybrush effects. The crystals and scroll held in Ishkaar’s hand give additional focal points for rendering magical or weathered elements, depending on the chosen narrative direction. Despite the variety of materials, the sculpt remains clean and readable, making it approachable for beginners while offering more advanced painters the flexibility to push atmosphere, contrast and storytelling through color.

Overall, Ishkaar is a versatile and expressive bust well-suited for painters who want to practice organic textures, cloth rendering, gemstone effects and controlled lighting across mixed surfaces.