3d pattern

After having the last pinup, I realized my pattern was more complex than necessary, and would be difficult to model legibly in 3D, so I went back to try to simplify my pattern. This time, I focused more on creating forms from the negative space than stacking and overlapping forms. This image is the new pattern I developed.

With this pattern, I used a series of rotations and reflections to establish a noticeable star configuration in the negative space. From here, I chose to emphasize this space in Form Z.  I wanted to highlight this form by raising it above the level of the rest of the pattern. I also tried to develop hierarchy among these figures with the use of additive versus subtractive techniques. I reinforced this concept with some color and transparency in surface styles.  I wanted the star extrusions to be transparent so that the original pattern could still be read.