Sketchbook: AnimatedStruggle

AnimatedStruggle · Nov 2016

This is just a culmination of the work I've produced. I was told to make an account here and look at the amazing work posted by others on this site, and I must say, WOW!!!
So this is my digital sketchbook on polycount. Please feel free to critique my work, it helps me greatly.

AnimatedStruggle · Nov 2016

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My first character after graduating the Art Institute.

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AnimatedStruggle · Nov 2016

After graduating I felt immensely burnt out from all things art. My previous attempts to hop back into it were for not, but as of now, I feel my passion returning.

AnimatedStruggle · Nov 2016

The Optimist Creed

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AnimatedStruggle · Dec 2016

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Never figured myself much for the abstract arts, but here's my latest. I call it: Un-Titled!

AnimatedStruggle · Jan 2017

Started redesigning one of my old characters: Sheamus McGroover.
Below is the old design for him.

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AnimatedStruggle · Jan 2017

This is the new design i'm working for him. I call him Sheamus McGroover: Reloaded.

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I'm going for a more modern task force design for him. This design should function better for his role on the team of old characters I'm redesigning. I dunno why the idea of a modern/futuristic mage is just so appealing! XD

AnimatedStruggle · Jan 2017

Having fun with an old Halloween doodle. I call it: Nightmare Puff!!!!

AnimatedStruggle · Jan 2017

WIP for another quick doodle.

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May change the color scheme, not really feeling it now that I take another look at it.

AnimatedStruggle · Jan 2017

Decided to finally do something with a gesture drawing.Now i'm trying something a bit new to me in illustrator. This is what I have so far.

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AnimatedStruggle · Jan 2017

A quick progress report:

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Trying to figure out if this is a good approach. May need to decide on whether or not I want any outlines.

AnimatedStruggle · Jan 2017

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This may be the stopping point for this! Must move on!

AnimatedStruggle · Jan 2017

Another piece I'm FINALLY working on! I drew this some time ago, now to throw the illustrator magic on it!

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Still a WIP

AnimatedStruggle · Jan 2017

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Here he is! Practiced a little with Adobe Animate to make his head bob to his tunes.
https://vimeo.com/201453047

AnimatedStruggle · Feb 2017

Some character practice. Started from some gesture drawings and built it up from there. Definitely a WIP.

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AnimatedStruggle · Feb 2017

Continuing to practice with Adobe Animate. Bouncing PANDA!!!

AnimatedStruggle · Feb 2017

WIP for some more Animate Progress:
Began taking some of my daily gestures and creating characters to animate.

AnimatedStruggle · Feb 2017

Some more Adobe Animate Practice: BABY BAYMAX!!!

AnimatedStruggle · Feb 2017

Lately I've been doing a ton of quick gesture drawing to improve my drawing ability. And now I'm at feet! XD

These are straight out of the sketchbook, 30 second drawings.

AnimatedStruggle · Feb 2017

Some more Adobe Animate Practice! Character design work was done by EricElwell. I saw some of his work and decided, I wanna animate that! See what I can do!
Here's the link to more of his work:
http://polycount.com/discussion/167323/sketchbook-ericelwell#latest

And here's what I made: