Freebie Challenge May 2025 - "To Be Beautiful" - Entries Thread
Mirror, mirror on the wall! Makeup and skincare and haircuts and fragrance. Cutting edge fashion and expensive jewellery. Weight lifting at the gym and clay masks at the spa. Trends and treatments and pageants, wellness and diets and cleanses, botox and fillers and cosmetic surgeries. How much effort we make, how much money we spend just to be beautiful! Or is it what's on the inside that counts? What can we do to be beautiful within? What is beauty, anyway? Is it in the eye of the beholder? What was the fable of the ugly duckling again, and what does the peacock have to say to that? The theme for May is "To Be Beautiful", and it's all about being (or not being) beautiful, within and without!
The use of image generating AI technology (midjourney, stable diffusion, DAZ AI Studio, etc.) is not allowed. The use of items (freebies or paid) that have been created with such technology is also not allowed. We realise it's not always easy to tell; let's all use our best judgement, and you can always ask the person hosting the contest if you're not sure.
The Rules For This Months Freebie Challenge are:
1. A minimum of (5) Freebies must be included in your image along with Links to the freebies you have used. For an item to be considered free it must be offered as a freebie for the whole month. The exception to this rule is all Daz Bi-Weekly Freebies will be allowed throughout the entire month in which they are free as well as the month following their release as a freebie (For a total of 2 months). Also, if a freebie is broken down into multiple downloads/links/parts (IE like if the freebie is broken down into 3 zips etc...)it only counts as 1 freebie, not 3.
2. There will be a Maximum of 5 purchased items.
3. Base figures (All Gen 2,3,4, and Genesis 1,2,3) as well as their general morphs packs (Morphs++ and similar) do not count as a purchased item or a freebie and may be used as needed
4.Your Rendered Picture must be a new render and postwork is allowed but you MUST include a before and after Postwork versions of your entry in the Entry Thread.
5. All DAZ 3D Programs are allowed (IE Bryce, Carrara, Daz Studio and Hexagon) plus Poser for the contest.
6. All entries are subject to the Daz3D TOS Found Here: Terms Of Service
7. You may enter a Maximum of 4 Entries per month.
8. You may edit your entry as much as you like in the main thread but once it is posted to the "Entries Thread" it may not be further modified. Also, if you edit or add things, be sure you update any links or freebie changes you make.
9. The use of image generating AI technology (midjourney, stable diffusion, etc.) is not allowed. The use of items (freebies or paid) that have been created with such technology is also not allowed. We realise it's not always easy to tell; let's all use our best judgement, and you can always ask the person hosting the contest if you're not sure.
This Freebie Challenge will end May 31th, 2025 @ 23:59 Daz time.
*Please Note: Please allow 7 days from the Announcement of the Winners to recive your prize*
If you have not recived your prize, or have any questions, please contact Hylas in a PM here on the forums
Post your images and freebie links here for judging after verification. For the verification you can post your image and links in Main Thread.
First Place: $15 store credit from KindredArts
Second Place: $10 store credit from KindredArts
Third Place: $5 store credit from KindredArts
Any other donations for prizes will be gratefully accepted. Please send a PM to Hylas



Comments
To Be Beautiful
Is a notion of a woman’s beauty defined role for being a
Girlfriend, Feisty
Fiancee, Lover
Wife, Princess
Mother, Queen
Some are gifted with several talents
Caring, Honesty, Honor, Joyful, Loyalty, Patience, Wisdom
It’s a Bold statement
It’s not just the external appearance that men should seek in a Woman
It’s the inner beauty most important attribute
That’s what means To Be Beautiful!
Items used for May 2025 Daz Freebie Contest
Free
HXD Gina for Genesis 9 Female by Hyxod
https://www.renderhub.com/hyxod/hxd-gina-for-genesis-9-female
Bimbo Lips Morph for G9 by XR71
https://www.renderhub.com/xr71/bimbo-lips-for-g9
Drothari's Silkstone Hair by Herhey
https://www.renderhub.com/herhey/drotharis-silkstone-hair
dForce Shirt Dress Outfit for Genesis 9 by yuke
https://www.renderhub.com/yuke/dforce-shirt-dress-outfit-for-genesis-9
Cross Suspender Pantyhose for G9 by yomiuri
https://www.renderosity.com/freestuff/items/98600/cross-suspender-pantyhose-for-g9
Classic - Fashionable - Modest Pumps by pjz99/Excessive
https://www.renderosity.com/freestuff/items/87897/classic-fashionable-modest-pumps
https://www.renderhub.com/excessive/cfm-pumps-g8f
Everyday Hair Style for Genesis 8 Male(s) by zoro_d
https://www.renderosity.com/freestuff/items/80194/everyday-hair-style-for-genesis-8-males
B&B Bedroom For DAZ by Shredder
https://www.renderhub.com/shredder/bb-bedroom-for-daz
EVERYPlant Romantic Rose Bouquet for Daz by EVERYPlant
https://www.renderosity.com/freestuff/items/98241/everyplant-romantic-rose-bouquet-for-daz
No Count
Genesis 9 Base Figure
Ty for Genesis 9
These garment are not shown in render, just to give lift to the base figure
G9 Base Bra
G9 Base Bikini
G8 Basic Wear MuscleShirt
G8 Basic Wear Briefs
Paid
Rococo Revival Furniture and Poses for Genesis 9, 8 and 8.1 Female (Pose)
https://www.daz3d.com/rococo-revival-furniture-and-poses-for-genesis-9-8-and-81-female
dForce HnC24 Basic Suit Outfits for Genesis 9
https://www.daz3d.com/dforce-hnc24-basic-suit-outfits-for-genesis-9
Portrait Lights
https://www.daz3d.com/portrait-lights
Edit: This later has been included in the list of paid items, it may be activated or not in the scene pane, just to be safe I have put this detail.
Also I believe there is no need to make any additonal adjustment to the render image, otherwise let me know.
Hi Halcon Bluesky the renders must be submitted first on the main page for link checking, then after approval it can be posted here in the entry thread. Link to main page
emanuela1 I had put this in the wrong place instead to the main page, can I place it on the main page?
If so I can place there now.
Hi, Halcon Bluesky, sorry I didn't have time to reply before and events preceded me. Of course yes, as Hylas already said and having already posted here before, now everything is fine. Also don't worry, sometimes it happens that one of us makes a mistake and reverses the direction of the two threads. I hope to see more of your nice renders. In the meantime I'm trying to come up with some decent ideas on the subject.
Thanks emanuela1
This issue has been resolved
Not always there are some free resources available, one place I don't want to mention is supposed to offer free items.
Registration, asking for too much info, this do not happens me with the other places I visit most.
And the worst part, items selected, put in cart, can't go ahead, no way to clear the cart.
Overall, too much drama, I have no intentions to buy there, I prefer to buy here at Daz
I can't recommend a place like that.
To be beautiful in the 60s
This image has been resized to fit in the page. Click to enlarge.
No count:
Genesis 8 Female
Paid:
https://www.renderosity.com/marketplace/products/163211/dms-nuances
https://www.renderosity.com/marketplace/products/119068/heart-bath-daz-studio
https://www.renderosity.com/marketplace/products/135802/7hearts-jewelry-for-genesis-8-females
https://www.renderhub.com/zart3d/rylee-for-genesis-8-female
Free:
https://www.most-digital-creations.com/g8f_mini_dress_6.php
https://www.renderosity.com/freestuff/items/91725/mini-dress-6-additional-textures
https://www.renderhub.com/excessive/cfm-pumps-g8f
https://www.renderhub.com/herhey/drotharis-silkstone-hair
https://www.renderhub.com/excessive/showtime-fishnets-g8f
To Be Beautiful
To be loved is to be beautiful.
Zinsha [on the viewer's left] and Peony [on the viewer's right] both have physical attributes that have been called ugly by those around them.
Zinsha has phocomelia, a rare congenital limb difference, that causes her to have extremely short and small arms and hands. She also has polycystic ovarian syndrome, a condition that can lead to hormonal imbalances and excessive body hair.
Peony has alopecia totalis, a complete absence of body hair. She's also fat.
Both Zinsha and Peony have tried to make their appearances societally acceptable, as represented by the props on their respective sides of the heart. Zinsha has tried many methods of hair removal, even some questionable pills.
Peony has tried to disguise her baldness with wigs. She has been through an endless number of diets and weight-loss products, also including some questionable pills.
They have both turned away from all of these props, however, and toward each other. As you can tell by their relaxed, joyful expressions, they each accept the other as she is, body hair [or lack thereof], body shape, and all.
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No count:
Genesis 2 Female, G2F body morphs, Philip G2M texture, G2F Basic Wear top for Zinsha
Genesis 3 Female for Peony, G3F body morphs, Jeane G3F texture for Peony
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Freebies:
Zinsha:
--Hawthorn Hair by goldtassel https://www.daz3d.com/hawthorn-hair [Daz biweekly freebie]
--Top texture from Bloody Rags for Ghastly's Gen1 Basic Set by ModernWizard https://www.renderosity.com/freestuff/items/75992/bloody-rags-for-ghastlys-gen1-basic-set
--Kora and Wurdy morphs from Free Faces for Victoria 3 by Aery Soul https://web.archive.org/web/20110102025536/http://www.aerysoul.com/downloads/AS-FreeFaces.zip
--Phocomelia Very Short Arms Morph for G2F by ModernWizard https://www.renderhub.com/modernwizard/phocomelia-very-short-arms-morph-for-g2f
--SickleYield Free Leggings Genesis by SickleYield https://www.renderosity.com/freestuff/items/67501/sickleyield-free-leggings-genesis
Peony:
--Ghavandyn from 9 Custom Head Morphs for G3F -- no other morph packs needed! by ModernWizard https://www.renderosity.com/freestuff/items/75672/9-custom-head-morphs-for-g3f-no-other-morph-packs-needed
--Ghastly's Basic Set Genesis 1 by GhastlyH for pants https://www.renderosity.com/freestuff/items/75030/ghasltys-basic-set-genesis-1
--Bloody Rags for Ghastly's Gen1 Basic Set by ModernWizard for pants texture
--Ghastly's Loose and Casual Genesis 1 by GhastlyH for shirt https://www.renderosity.com/freestuff/items/74676/ghastlys-loose-and-casual-genesis-1
Other:
--Style Eyes: 17 Stylized Irises for G3F and G3M by ModernWizard for irises on both https://www.renderosity.com/freestuff/items/76086/style-eyes-17-stylized-irises-for-g3f-and-g3m
--Small Things by Aery Soul for the heart https://web.archive.org/web/20110102025536/http://www.aerysoul.com/downloads/AS-SmallThings.zip
--Easy Pose Tentacle by BionicRooster for the shaving cream trail https://www.renderosity.com/freestuff/items/69086/easypose-tentacle
--DY My Place Dressing Area by DiYanira for the wig stands https://www.renderosity.com/freestuff/items/66928/dy-my-place-dressing-area
--Bethiah on blue wig stand from 1820s Women's Hairstyles Bundle for G2F by ModernWizard https://www.renderosity.com/freestuff/items/75571/1820s-womens-hairstyles-bundle-for-g2f
--Beileag on red wig stand from Women's 1820s G2F Hair Bundle 2 by ModernWizard [part 1: https://www.renderosity.com/freestuff/items/75904/1820s-g2f-hair-bundle-2-part-1] [part 2: https://www.renderosity.com/freestuff/items/75905/1820s-g2f-hair-bundle-2-part-2]
--Rococo Hair for G8F on yellow wig stand from Rococo Hair for G8 by Mysticartdesign https://3dshards.com/product/rococ-hair-for-genesis-8/
--Clever Book by geralday for diet book https://www.renderosity.com/freestuff/items/60997/clever-book
--Cereal box from Boxes by geralday for 'Stache B-Gone https://fast3d.co.uk/kathindex.htm
--Bathroom Scale / Pese Personne by guy91600 https://www.renderosity.com/freestuff/items/87108/bathroom-scale-pese-personne
--Picture of feet on scale from clipart included with Canva https://www.canva.com/
--Medicine Tablets by pr-bermod for pill bottles and pills https://www.renderhub.com/pr-bermod/medicine-tablets-brmd
--Disposable razor and shaving cream bottle from Toiletries by Hippostance https://www.cgtrader.com/free-3d-models/household/other/toiletries-479f7ef8-9d53-46eb-ac8b-9c00553c081b
--Razor Vintage 3D by lean-azuos https://www.cgtrader.com/free-3d-models/household/other/razor-vintage-3d-f75e8e94-5a79-4062-b86a-a73978204122
--Shaving Brush Simple Prop by ModernWizard https://www.renderhub.com/modernwizard/shaving-brush-simple-prop-for-daz-studio
--Modern Shaver by alejocreativoo https://www.cgtrader.com/free-3d-models/electronics/other/modern-shaver
--Postwork background from Bokehground Expansion Seamless Tile Shaders DS 4.5+ only by ModernWizard https://www.renderosity.com/freestuff/items/74665/bokehground-expansion-seamless-tile-shaders-ds-45-only
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Paid:
--Temptation and Drama for Genesis 2 Females by AlFan and smay for Zinsha and Peony's expressions https://www.daz3d.com/temptation-and-drama-for-genesis-2-female-s
--Pose based on one from Relax and Sleep II Poses by MattyManx and Muscleman https://www.daz3d.com/relax-sleep-ii
To Be Beautiful II
Inspired by the iconic image of Ursula in the Disney animated Little Mermaid putting on cosmetics and using a clamshell for a compact!
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No count:
Genesis 2 Female, G2F body morphs
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Freebies:
--Tail and shell props from Lil Mermaid for Callie 6 by DemonicaEvilius nd Jessaii [Daz biweekly freebie] https://www.daz3d.com/lil-mermaid-for-callie-6
--Style Eyes: 17 Stylized Irises for G3F and G3M by ModernWizard for irises https://www.renderosity.com/freestuff/items/76086/style-eyes-17-stylized-irises-for-g3f-and-g3m
--Shaping Morphs to Bulk Up G2F Lil Mermaid Tail by ModernWizard https://www.renderhub.com/modernwizard/shaping-morphs-to-bulk-up-g2f-lil-mermaid-tail
--Reupload Swimsuit for G2F by dadga https://www.renderosity.com/freestuff/items/75079/re-upload-swimsuit-for-g2f
--M4 Short Dreads by SickleYield https://www.renderosity.com/freestuff/items/57044/m4-short-dreads
--Lipstick 3D Model by Javidan https://www.renderhub.com/javidan/lipstick-model
--Underwater Lights by Lunas20 https://www.renderosity.com/freestuff/items/81278/underwater-lights
--Underwater Background Images by Anthony Appleyard https://www.renderosity.com/freestuff/items/26057/underwater-background-images
Paid:
--Mahala for Genesis 2 Female by Saiyaness for head morph and texture https://www.daz3d.com/mahala-for-genesis-2-female-s
Going with a bit of black humour...
A Beauty Routine Too Far
Cleo regrets ignoring her friends' concerns about the new 'miracle' cleanser she bought. She should have been more leery about their claim that it removes all unsightly skin.
Free
Bathroom freebie WIP SuperFly: https://www.renderosity.com/freestuff/items/77018/bathroom-freebie-wip-superfly
G3F Skeleton: https://www.renderosity.com/freestuff/items/80778/g3f-skeleton
G3M Bathrobe: https://www.wilmapsdigitalcreations.co.uk/view_product.php?id=454
Tissue Boxes-4 Variations: https://www.renderosity.com/freestuff/items/79826/tissue-boxes-4-variations
"Messy Baker" Set 5: Liquid Ingredients (bottle): https://www.renderosity.com/freestuff/items/80343/messy-baker-set-5-liquid-ingredients
Paid
Curl Me Hair for Genesis 3 and 8 Female(s): https://www.daz3d.com/curl-me-hair-for-genesis-3-and-8-females
No Count
Remade label for bottle
Anorexia Beauty
Ivhankha is obsessed of having a beautiful body. She constantly controls her diet and weighs herself on a daily basis. Now look what happened to her.
Postwork:
Original Raw Render:
Freebies:
G8 Female Clothes: https://www.renderosity.com/freestuff/items/77914/ensemble39-for-g8f
G8 Female Hair: https://www.renderosity.com/freestuff/items/81937/dforce-french-twist-hair-for-genesis-8-females
G8 Female Pose: https://www.renderosity.com/freestuff/items/93661/genesis-1239-pose-converter-for-genesis-8
Prop (Weighing Scale): https://www.cgtrader.com/free-3d-models/interior/bathroom/body-weight-scale
Environment (Bathroom): https://www.renderosity.com/freestuff/items/76739/small-bath
Paid:
G8 Character: https://www.daz3d.com/miah-hd-for-genesis-8-female
Not Counted: G8 morph/s
Beauty from Within
Spiderman has beauty from within saving lives. He is also beautiful outside with his gorgeous costume and physically fit body.
Postwork:
Original Raw Render:
Freebies:
G8M Spiderman outfit: https://www.patreon.com/posts/raimi-suit-man-55706469
G8F outfit: https://www.patreon.com/posts/fliss-for-g8f-g8-77851177
G8F dried blood: https://www.renderosity.com/freestuff/items/83774/bloody-vampires
G8F & G8M poses: https://www.renderosity.com/freestuff/items/93661/genesis-1239-pose-converter-for-genesis-8
Smoke and Fire: https://jangafx.com/software/embergen/download/free-vdb-animations
Paid:
G8F Character: https://www.daz3d.com/zsazsa-hd-for-genesis-8-female
G8F hair: https://www.daz3d.com/minami-hd-and-minami-hair-for-genesis-8-females
Buildings: https://kitbash3d.com/products/cyberpunk
No Count: G8M & body morphs
To Be Beautiful III
The new winner of the Mx. Oceans gender-neutral beauty pageant beamed as the judge happily crowned him with the traditional Neon Green Octopus of Pulchritude, both of them unaware that the loser [and winner of the five previous Mx. Oceans titles] brandished a trident with revenge in her eyes....
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No count:
Judge and Loser: Genesis 3 Female, body morphs
Loser: Jeane G3F default texture
Winner: Genesis 8.1 Female, head and body morphs
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Freebies:
All:
--Five Tints for G8.1F Fulcia Mertail by ModernWizard https://www.renderhub.com/modernwizard/five-tints-for-g8-1f-fulcia-mertail
--Fulcia Mertail Poses Matching Pin Up Mania for Fulcia tail poses by ModernWizard https://www.renderhub.com/modernwizard/fulcia-mertail-poses-g8-1f-matching-pin-up-mania
--Style Eyes: 17 Stylized Irises for G3F and G3M by ModernWizard for irises https://www.renderosity.com/freestuff/items/76086/style-eyes-17-stylized-irises-for-g3f-and-g3m
Judge:
--Aimee head morph from 19 Custom Head Morphs for G3F -- no other morph packs needed! by ModernWizard https://www.renderosity.com/freestuff/items/75397/updated-19-custom-head-morphs-for-g3f-no-other-morph-packs-needed
--Flyaway Hair V3 by AprilYSH https://shop.aprilsvanity.com/fly-away-hair.html
--dForce X Pasties G8F by SWTrium [also on the loser] https://www.renderosity.com/freestuff/items/85243/dforce-x-pasties-for-genesis-8-females
Winner:
--SeaFolk V4 KelpHair and Crown by Arki https://www.daz3d.com/seafolk-kelphair-for-v4-a4-m4-and-h4
--Octopus Statue OBJ File by ModernWizard https://www.renderosity.com/freestuff/items/98785/octopus-statue-obj-file-cc-by-40-license
--Ultimate Shader Pack for Daz Studio by georgehaze for shader for octopus, Knockers, and trident https://www.renderosity.com/freestuff/items/66943/ultimate-shader-pack-for-daz-studio
--Knockers Parented Pasties by ModernWizard https://www.renderhub.com/modernwizard/knockers-prop-pasties
Loser:
--Morphalynn 127 G3F head & Face Morphs by ModernWizard for head https://www.renderosity.com/freestuff/items/76026/morphalynn-127-g3f-head-amp-face-morphs
--Candy Braids G8F by zoro_d https://www.renderosity.com/freestuff/items/88062/candy-braids-hair-for-genesis-8-females
--Devil Horns Free 3D Model by Javidan for trident https://www.cgtrader.com/free-3d-models/various/various-models/devil-horns-4c230ba3-0a00-43d5-a0f8-244d40e16ca6
Set:
--Sea backdrop, sand, anemones from Coral Reef Great Barrier Reef by Shredder https://www.renderhub.com/shredder/coral-reef-great-barrier-reef1
--Just Rocks by Teknology3D https://www.renderosity.com/freestuff/items/67270/just-rocks
--Ya-Te-Veo the Maneating Tree for Poser or Daz Studio by ancestorsrelic https://www.renderosity.com/freestuff/items/64965/ya-te-veo-the-maneating-tree-for-poser-or-daz-studio
--Kelp by Rizubesu https://www.renderosity.com/freestuff/items/68309/kelp
Paid:
All:
--Fulcia Mertail G8.1F by Arki https://www.daz3d.com/fulcia-mertail-for-genesis-81-female
Judge and Winner:
--Draupadi G3F by chevybaby25 https://www.daz3d.com/draupadi-for-genesis-3-female-s
Winner:
--Bold Brows Fibermesh G8M by chevybabe25 https://www.daz3d.com/bold-brows-fibermesh-for-genesis-8-males
--Ryanno Hair and Beard Set G8M by Neftis3D https://www.daz3d.com/ryanno-hair-and-beard-set-for-genesis-8-male
First attachment is the raw render. Second attachment shows postwork.
Furs : https://www.renderhub.com/xenaith/bdo-lucien-blanc-outfit-for-g8f
Dress : https://www.deviantart.com/ccox/art/Jessica-Rabbit-Dress-DAZ-G8f-download-822092359
Shoes : https://www.renderhub.com/excessive/cfm-pumps-g8f
Hdri : https://www.renderhub.com/renderhub/combination-room-8k-hdri
Figure : https://www.renderosity.com/freestuff/items/85859
Hey @Zo, welcome to the freebie challenge, very happy to have you here!
So, the way it works is that you first post your entry to the Main Thread. Only after the host approves your entry you post it here in the Entries Thread.
In your case I'm afraid I can't approve your entry just yet, because the link to your HDRI is broken. Which means you're using only 4 freebies and you need at least 5.
Please either fix the link, or add another freebie (maybe some ear rings?) and re-submit the entry.
Cheers!
Yep sorry, waiting for approuval ;)
The Vamp.
Tatoo : https://www.renderosity.com/freestuff/items/93329/lie-tattoo-garter-1
Hdri : https://polyhaven.com/a/combination_room
Hair : https://www.renderhub.com/xenaith/bdo-lucien-blanc-outfit-for-g8f
Furs : https://www.renderhub.com/xenaith/bdo-lucien-blanc-outfit-for-g8f
Shoes : https://www.renderhub.com/excessive/cfm-pumps-g8f
Dress : https://www.deviantart.com/ccox/art/Jessica-Rabbit-Dress-DAZ-G8f-download-822092359
Figure : https://www.renderosity.com/freestuff/items/85859
@Hylas Hdri link fixed, thank you for approuval ^^
Update : New dress https://www.renderhub.com/excessive/charmer-dforce-dress-g8f

Catwalk Beauty
The fashion runway exposes beautiful models and outfits. It is a sight to behold if your a fashionista and a chance to see a catwalk beauty modeling and posing trendy new clothes from fashion designers.
Postwork:
Original Raw Render:
Freebies:
G8F Character ( 3 instances): https://www.renderhub.com/vfoxgames/vfox-victoria-for-genesis-8-female-mothers-day-2025-gift
G8F outfit: https://www.renderhub.com/mavissky/ms-basic-velvet-dress
G8F shoes: https://www.renderhub.com/excessive/alta-signora-sandal-g8f
G8F hair: https://www.renderhub.com/guhzcoituz/freebies-short-hair-for-g8f
G8F poses: https://www.renderosity.com/freestuff/items/93661/genesis-1239-pose-converter-for-genesis-8
Fashion Runway: https://www.renderhub.com/renderhub/fashion-show-runway
Paid:
Shaders for outfit and hair: https://www.daz3d.com/georgeous-metallic-silk-and-overlays-iray-shaders
No count: Lips/fingernails/toenails: modified native surface shaders
Diamonds Are a Girl's Best Friend
Jewels help you be beautiful, especially diamonds are a girl's best friend, as the legendary Marilyn sang.
Freebies
Drothari's Silkstone Hair
https://www.renderhub.com/herhey/drotharis-silkstone-hair
Everyday Style Hair for Genesis 8 Male
https://www.renderhub.com/zoro-d/everyday-style-hair-for-genesis-8-males
Kk Kate Character for Genesis 8, 8.1 Female
https://www.renderhub.com/melovephoto/kk-kate-character-for-genesis-8-8-1-female
JamesF for Genesis 8 Male
https://www.renderhub.com/ohnomen/jamesf-for-genesis-8-male-1
Small Jewelery Store for DAZ
https://www.renderhub.com/shredder/small-jewelery-store-for-daz
20's inspired fancy fur dress and strand hair for G8F by perlk
https://www.renderosity.com/freestuff/items/92784/20s-inspired-fancy-fur-dress-and-strand-hair-for-g8f
Joker (2019) Outfit For Genesis 8 Male
https://www.renderhub.com/inn/joker-2019-outfit-for-genesis-8-male
RAV Old Fashion Mirror FS by Ravenstone
https://www.renderosity.com/freestuff/items/90900/rav-old-fashion-mirror-fs
Diamonds are a girl's BFF G8F jewelry by perlk
https://www.renderosity.com/freestuff/items/92567/diamonds-are-a-girls-bff-g8f-jewelry
Necklace Display Bust (free 3D model)by LuxXeon
https://www.deviantart.com/luxxeon/art/Necklace-Display-Bust-free-3D-model-443830526
Jewelry Iray Shaders Freebie For Daz Studio By LaurieArt54
https://www.deviantart.com/laurieart54/art/Jewelry-Iray-Shaders-Freebie-For-Daz-Studio-803216418
Pavé Bangle for G8F/G8.1F by LaurieA
https://www.renderosity.com/freestuff/items/88406/pave-bangle-for-g8fg81f
Gemstone Bangles G3F and G8F/G8.1F by LaurieA
https://www.renderosity.com/freestuff/items/88320/gemstone-bangles-g3f-and-g8fg81f
HDRIs / indoor / Lythwood Room
https://polyhaven.com/a/lythwood_room
No count
Diamonds are a Girl's BFF - G8F by Dollygirl (no longer available)
https://sharecg.com/v/98392/view/21/DAZ-Studio/Diamonds-are-a-Girls-BFF-G8F
Beautiful Creature
Cat is a beautiful pet but can be messy when agitated. Behold the beauty of a creature that captivates millions of pet owners all over the world.
Postwork:
Original Raw Render:
Freebies:
Ball (3 instances): https://www.renderhub.com/edwin-polanco/pixar-luxo-ball
Potted Plant: https://www.cgtrader.com/free-3d-models/plant/pot-plant/sanseveria
Rubik's Cube: https://www.renderhub.com/edwin-polanco/rubik-cube
Small rocks on the potted plant: https://www.renderhub.com/laticis/li-elemental-dynamics-li-rock-large-002
Plush Toy: https://www.renderhub.com/zjls9933/plush-toys-4
Paid:
Daz Cat with fur: https://www.daz3d.com/daz-house-cat-with-dforce-hair
Shaders for flooring: https://www.daz3d.com/hardwood--iray-shaders
No count:
Primitive plane for floor and wall
Native rigged joint for Daz Cat pose
Make Your Escape
The idea of “beauty” can be confining. Long, boring hours of preparation, uncomfortable clothes, strict fashions, tight hairstyles… And in the end, you don’t really feel like yourself. It’s all a mask, held up to please everyone else. Sometimes it’s good to step back and take a good look at yourself, and ask yourself if you really need all this? Wouldn’t it be so freeing to just… Be the natural you?
This phoenix has lived most of her life in a beautiful golden cage, inside a gorgeous, manicured garden. All around her are trained, perfect peacocks and carefully raised butterflies, not seen at all as living beings, but as pretty accessories. People crowd around her cage all day, marveling at her. But now, she has had enough of this false paradise. As the sun sets, the phoenix does what is most natural for her - she turns to flame, shining brighter and more beautiful than ever, until there is nothing left of her but ashes. Plain, ugly ashes. But from those ashes, she reforms and remakes herself, this time no longer in the confines of her cage. The phoenix escapes, leaving behind her adoring fans, choosing to follow her own path.
Freebies:
Shabby Chic Birdcage (Freebie 4/18/25, or right around there) - https://www.daz3d.com/chabby-chic-bird-cage
Quiet Sanctuary for Daz - https://www.renderosity.com/freestuff/items/96094/quiet-sanctuary-for-daz
Butterfly - https://www.most-digital-creations.com/butterfly.htm
Wood Chips OBJ (changed the materials to a grey noise to make it look like ashes) - www.renderhub.com/get-dead-entertainment/wood-chip-piles
Arbor Bench OBJ - www.renderosity.com/freestuff/items/72735/arbor-bench-obj-version
Jewelry Iray Shaders Freebie For Daz Studio - https://www.deviantart.com/laurieart54/art/Jewelry-Iray-Shaders-Freebie-For-Daz-Studio-803216418
Prop - Morphing Flame for IRay - https://www.renderosity.com/freestuff/items/76201/prop-morphing-flame-for-iray
Butterfly Ornament- www.renderosity.com/freestuff/items/95909/butterfly-ornament
Crazy Spiral Tree (I used the materials from the “Morphing Flame” on them to make the falling embers, and a grey noise map I made to look like falling ashes) - https://www.renderosity.com/freestuff/items/83870/crazy-spiral-tree
Chameleon ROse 3 G8.1F - www.renderhub.com/zoro-d/chameleon-rose-3-for-genesis-8-1-female
Hair - Ameizing Hair for G8F (pin only) - https://www.renderosity.com/freestuff/items/82867/hair-ameizing-hair-for-g8f
dForce_French Twist Hair for Genesis 8 Female(s) - https://www.renderosity.com/freestuff/items/81937/dforce-french-twist-hair-for-genesis-8-females
CRP Standing Cute Poses 1-8 (as a starting point) - https://www.renderosity.com/freestuff/items/93477/crp-standing-cute-poses-1-8
SY 200 Morphs Genesis 8 (morph tweaks) - https://www.deviantart.com/sickleyield/art/SY-200-Free-Morphs-Genesis-8-756465264
Texture Tile for Yukata - https://unsplash.com/photos/a-red-background-with-white-flowers-and-leaves-BP-xrTvLfLs
Sunset Forest HDRI - https://polyhaven.com/a/sunset_forest
Paid:
Songbird ReMix Birds of Legend - https://www.renderosity.com/marketplace/products/146171/songbird-remix-birds-of-legend
Songbird ReMix Peafowl of the World - https://www.renderosity.com/marketplace/products/147548/songbird-remix-peafowl-of-the-world
DD PBR Metal Grille Shaders for Iray Vol 1 (bottom of the cage) - https://www.daz3d.com/dd-pbr-metal-grille-shaders-for-iray-vol-1
UltraScatterPro (to scatter the butterflies) - https://www.daz3d.com/ultrascatterpro
No Count:
Daz Studio Primitives
Genesis 8 Female
Yukata for G8F (used to be at ShareCG, can’t find it anywhere now)
Butterfly for Daz Studio Iray (used to be at ShareCG, can’t find it anywhere now)
Antrea Smoking Pipe Prop (smoke) (used to be at ShareCG, can’t find it anywhere now)
I did some major reworking of the materials, the poses and even the geometry. I recently learned how to use Geometry Editor, and now I can’t be stopped XD Set up and rendered within Daz Studio Iray. Postwork in Pixelmator.
I’ve attached the before post render (the one that says Raw Render) and the finished image file
Title: Beautiful no matter how you dress
Free Stuff
Paid
This contest is now closed!
Apologies, it took us a moment... but finally, here are the winners of May:
1st place goes to To Be Beautiful III by Modern Wizard!
2nd place goes to The Vamp by Zo!
3rd place goes to Make Your Escape by Fae3D!
Congratulations to the winners! Please contact Kindred Arts to collect your prizes!
Congrats to the winners :)
Hey, congratulations, everyone!
--MW
Yay!!! Thank you so much ^_^ And congrats to the other winners!!!
Congratulation to the winners!:)
Congrats to the winners :)
Congratulations to all the winners, wonderful images.
Congrat to all contibutors, see you next challenge ;)