Hate to resort to a character that is more of a "cameo" in a fighting game more than an actual fighter, but I just liked the idea of a really gritty Mario, so I got started this weekend:
Will add the hat of course, but just liked how much more menacing he looked without it!
Also, once the colors go in he should be more recognizable.
Looks like it will be a cool model - especially all his little tools on his belt.
I told this to some guy who is making an older, retired Andy Bogard - maybe just give him a red/blue beanie instead of a full fledged hat. People still know it's Mario with the colors, the mustache, and outfit. Just an idea, will be cool for sure either way!
Loving it, only detail I would add is eyepouches so that he looks even more tired/depressed. This is gonna be good, good luck JFletch! Always digging your work
How is that I haven't commented on this yet? I think I must have been overwhelmed by the awesome the first few times I saw it. I think I've grown accustomed to it now, at least enough to reply and say:
your base mesh is perfect dude. Gah i cant wait to see him sculpted out.
Btw i love your style of concepting, it has this like overlay color value on the whole thing and its just so awesome...its hard to explain. I'd love to learn your technique of hand painting like that.
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I kid, I kid, it looks fantastic as of now.
I told this to some guy who is making an older, retired Andy Bogard - maybe just give him a red/blue beanie instead of a full fledged hat. People still know it's Mario with the colors, the mustache, and outfit. Just an idea, will be cool for sure either way!
Man this weekend went by fast, well here it is colored:
Barely managed to upload it, need to get a real connection soon (edit: just testing posting from phone.)
Yes, i am a dude.
Slow progress, but I got a base mesh done:
Some bits that are off, or look too weird, but I'll correct it all with the high poly. (And yes I'm going to rotate the arms up, heh)
More soon, hopefully something interesting
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Lame, 3AM
AWESOME!
Btw i love your style of concepting, it has this like overlay color value on the whole thing and its just so awesome...its hard to explain. I'd love to learn your technique of hand painting like that.