Student work : Mr Mouse

Heather_Bea

For my last project this semester, we got to choose what to make. I got permission from a fantastic artist to make a peice of hers entitled Mr Mouse.
( http://skyside.deviantart.com/art/mr-mouse-463660951 ) Any and all critiques are welcome!



I made a rough orthos sketch for myself.

ponjarphy

Really cool concept, Will be following This

Heather_Bea

Thanks, Ponjarphy! ^_^

Here is what I have so far-


My poly limit is 3-5k tris. I am going to try for 3k

Heather_Bea

I am sitting at 2990 tris, and will add 8 more for the whiskers later on.
(600 for the staff and 2300 for the mouse)

lotet

Great concept, good luck!

Heather_Bea

Thanks, Lotet

I think I have the low poly figured out, It is topped off at a bit over 3k :P

Puffs

Just my 2 cents, something's a little off with the proportions imho...don't know exactly what, maybe make the feet just a wee bit bigger? and the muscles on the upper leg more pronounced?

Heather_Bea

Puffs- thanks! I tried that and made the body longer, I think that fixed it. ^_^

ScottHoneycutt

Are you doing any high poly? *watching*

MattyWS

Looks amazing! fun conept to do, reminds me of this;

esDeus

The mouse looks slightly more muscular in the concept (especially hands). Other than that good job, keep up the good work

Heather_Bea

Scott- I wish I could! But deadlines for the project will not allow so I am just painting right on the lowpoly.

Matty- That is adorable! I see the resemblance. Is that a model?

EsDeus- Hmm...I will try to incorporate a bit more of that.

Thank you all ^_^

Steve Schulze

He looks great from front on, but I think the profile could use a little work to really nail the design.

I think his muzzle is a tad too short which is making his face feel a bit overly flat. Making his forehead a little more bulbous to smooth out the transition there would help the look too. MattyWS design is actually a pretty good reference for that.

Heather_Bea

Jackablade- I messed with the face and added a loop to get the bump on the forehead. I didn't notice that before, thanks for pointing that out! ^_^

I'll keep tweeking the rest until it works out.

DireWolf

Is the head and hood 1 single mesh?

Heather_Bea

Yes it is.

Heather_Bea

Well the project is due tomorrow. I am still working on the leaves and hands, though I'd love any advice on the other parts!

Shiniku

Looking good! Very nice work.

You're at the Dave school? Their game art program is relatively new, right? How are you liking it? I've seen a few of your threads and it seems like you're really cranking out some great stuff! Always cool to see more Orlando artists

Heather_Bea

Thank you!

Yes, I am at Dave school now, part of their first game class. I am very happy with the education I have gotten, and feel like the time I have spent here was well worth it.The curriculum has changed for future classes, it is still very good but does not include a class dedicated to characters only. (that is what I am in now) The school is always open to visitors, if you are interested you should give them a call and get an tour! The administrators seem to love getting in touch with fantastic artists.

Heather_Bea

Here is my final product! Thank you all for your advice, I am super happy with the result

jhoythottle

Cool character, great prop, and very nice texture painting. Your final pose seems a little stiff, but overall a solid piece. Be proud!