Modeling a Flower Petal

[tedbradley314]

Hi folks,

I'm interested in modeling a flower petal (see photo below). The petal has a cupped shape that is more concave at the base (center of the flower) and opens up as it extends toward the outer edge of the petal. Additionally, the petal I want to design is thicker at the base and slowly transitions to become more thin toward the edge. 

Any help would be greatly appreciated. 

Thanks,

Ted

[TrippyLighting]

I would use T-Splines for this as it offers the most flexibility.

While I do use symmetry to make modeling faster, I can always clear it (and reapply when necessary) and then modify individual leaves to get a more organic and varied look between individual petals .

The video is a quick demo to get you started:

[SaeedHamza]

Here is a parametric way to do it.

Take a look at the attached .f3d file to check the model parameters and creation process.

[MichaelT_123]

Hi Mr TedBradley314, Fellows,

During some 'unrelated to petals' exercises… I just have produced some … by the mathematical approach. Evidently, they like … trigonometricity, symmetricity and parametricity very much.

Here are the results:

Attached files:

Mtoid_mono.png          4K_mono   (1.8 MB)   https://a360.co/3Rf0Jx1

Mtoid_arcd.jpg          4K_stereo (0.4 MB)   https://a360.co/3tfZrcW

Mtoid_mono.mp4          4K_mono   ( 42 MB)   https://a360.co/3Rwy1sH

Mtoid_arcd.mp4          4K_stereo (108 MB)   https://a360.co/4akpoci

Mtoid_4in1_mono.png     4K_mono   (4.9 MB)   https://a360.co/47Lpurx

Mtoid_4in1_arcd.jpg     4K_stereo (0.3 MB)   https://a360.co/3T8uLoJ

Mtoid_4in1_mono.mp4     4K_mono   ( 29 MB)   https://a360.co/4aaauVN

Mtoid_4in1_arcd.mp4     4K_stereo ( 61 MB)   https://a360.co/3NbtkBV

To be viewed on 4K media devices (monitors, UHD TVs, projectors, etc.) of reasonable performance. For the best experience, use stand-alone media applications (WMP, VLC) and the native resolution 3840x2160 - full screen. The '_arcd' files require an anaglyph red/cyan glasses, while '_al' is for active shutter glasses 3D hardware (~30 deg viewing angle is recommended). Download the files over a network, where the cost of doing so is not a concern. The files are to be used for private, non-commercial purposes only.

Regards

MichaelT

[TrippyLighting]

Ok! I've finally broken down and ordered some red/cyan anaglyph glasses 😉

[MichaelT_123]

CONGRATULATIONS!!!!