Steven Stahlberg is a pioneer in high-end 3D character modeling and digital portraiture. His style is defined by hyper-realistic human anatomy, advanced skin texturing, and masterful subsurface scattering. He specializes in creating “virtual humans”—lifelike 3D figures that bridge the gap between technical CGI and classical figurative painting. His work frequently explores the uncanny valley, pushing the boundaries of realism in both fantasy aesthetics and contemporary character design.

Short Biography: An American digital artist and pioneer in the field of 3D computer graphics, Stahlberg began his career with traditional painting before transitioning to 3D in the early 1990s. He gained international fame for his series of hyper-realistic 3D female characters, most notably “Eve,” who became an internet icon in the late 90s. He has worked extensively across film, gaming, and advertising, lending his expertise in character creation to studios worldwide. He is also recognized for his contributions to software development, specifically in refining human hair and skin rendering techniques.

Portfolio: His work includes extensive contributions to digital art communities, commercial character design, and film/gaming production.

• Film/Game/Media Highlights: Contributions to various commercial cinematic projects, cover art for digital art magazines (e.g., 3D World), and numerous featured gallery pieces in early digital art history.

• Other: Known for the long-running Android Blues webcomic and his extensive portfolio of photorealistic digital portraits.