[Mixamo Contest] - Nika - The Diver (WIP)

Nika

Hi all. I'm going to create a deep sea diver character.

some reference images: http://investigator.records.nsw.gov.au/BOSImages/Series/0009/856/Items/0321/832/9856_a017_A017000043.jpg
http://farm4.staticflickr.com/3461/3315548074_dea5f2a79b_o.jpg
http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-r8CbpyZAYe4/Tq168vajwLI/AAAAAAAAApc/TDhTWOdTzXQ/s1600/Jake%2Bat%2BFirst%2BState%2BBank.jpg

Nika

Decided to go for more stylized look. Here's a concept sketch:

Torch

Oh nice, really like the proportions you're going for!

Ultraperson

This looks like it would be fun to make. Nice idea.

Semiotik

Like the idea.

lotet

great idea,good luck!

Dryulya

very similar to my first dealer. And in appearance and habits. !!

WhiteOrchid

I really like where this idea is going! Can't wait to see some more of this!

Anais

Wow I really love this idea. Especially if you do go for something stylized. Good luck.

mindschnapps

cool concept, I really like that sketch you did

Nika

Thanks everyone for kind words and good luck to you too.

Here's my current progress. Pretty much done with hard surface stuff:


Onto sculpting next.

lotet

awezome, he might look a bit childish though, the mustache makes hes face look so big its almost child proportions.

Nika

Thanks for critique lotet. I've adjustet the proportions a bit but I want to keep them stylized. And I don't want to change the mustache too much, they are a matter of honour.

current progress:

jeebs

this looks awesome like this style

Nika

Thanks jeebs.

Added few things. Though I'm not sure about the octopus, if its not over the top...

Nika

Low poly + normal and AO bake:

Alara

I really like your style!) Interesting character and original view on adventure.
And also the octopus is very cute ))

Nika

Thanks a lot Alara


He is going to jump...

lotet

aaaawh he turned out awezome, I love it!
great pedestal to, really nice texturing on the planks, and the sea star on the foot made my day

Chaouch

Looks great, love the seadtar aswell, great detail!