Cyclops

biotron

Inspired by Harryhausen's cyclops. So, cyclops for the beast, who serves as a guard for the beauty.

I plan on more concepting since I really enjoy it, but this is my initial idea.

KingKellogg

I like it, looks like the eye is gemlike right now. Which is actually pretty cool.

biotron

Thanks.

Yeah, I need to play with some variations on the eye for sure, but maybe a solid black look would be cool.

Pixelgorilla

cool concept!

BrianDolan89

Sick concept! Can't wait to see the model.

fantasymaster

Awesome! Bookmarked. 

biotron

Thanks guys. 

Fleshing out the details on the armor now. I'm referencing Moorish architecture for my culture kit, imagining that the beast would have custom armor forged for him, befitting of a guard you might find protecting a princess.

lotet

Really cool concept, love the head shape and Moorish influences.

OBSTEG0X

I am looking forward to seeing this model!

biotron

Jesus Christ, anyone else have issues with using image links from imgur? And how the hell do you delete a post on here?

biotron

Ok, uploaded to artstation and linked the image from there, and that apparently works.

Color pass with some minor changes to the costuming.

Pixelgorilla

sick!

mcgillchris

Awesome look!

lotet

I think the eye should be bigger and have a proper white and iris, other then that its looking awesome. 

biotron

@lotet Didn't make it bigger but tried a couple different irises. I like the idea of a cat style iris. What do you think?

Pixelgorilla

I'm going with C I like the color contrast much better.

fantasymaster

C, big black eye, like an alien. 

lotet

I think A or B for me, C looks more like a gem or something and I think your missing out on the whole cyclops part. this is just personal opinion, but if your making a cyclops, the eye is really the big unique thing, so I would really focus on making that a main focal point of the character.

lotet

@biotron - I made a quick paintover on how I envisioned it when you posted your first sketch, hope u dont mind.

biotron

I was thinking of the eye being more akin to a spider eye like this image. I feel it gives him a creepier vibe. Thanks for the paintover, though.

fantasymaster

I like the spider eye idea. The other are to old school. 

biotron

Agreed, Fantasymaster. 

WIP Sculpt. Dynamesh phase.

borodin

goor start

biotron

More refinement on the body.

lotet

Looking good! the eye looks much better in 3D!

biotron

Working out the costuming now.

I've been forcing myself to use zmodeler as much as I can for the base shapes in order to learn it. I like it for the most part, but spinning edges seem to crash consistently. Anyone else use zmodeler much?

biotron

Armor detailing. Zmodeler for the base.

biotron

Refining the upper body now.

fantasymaster

I like this one! Keep fighting till the end, I want to see him finished!

biotron

Thanks, Fantasymaster. I'm tryin'.

I'm currently thinking about going more stylized with the texture painting, ala Heroes of The Storm, instead of worrying about cramming in micro details into the sculpt, in hopes of  saving time and making the deadline. 

Knightjordan3d

very cool design, can't wait to see the texture.

Seavannah

Love the concept can't wait to see more of this.

biotron

Finally texturing this guy. Lots of refinement needed.

fantasymaster

His horn is soo unique, love it!

biotron

More texture work. Trying to use some PBR but still stylize it a bit. 

fantasymaster

Stylised shapes with PBR shaders on it, will be nice.

BrianDolan89

I agree with @fantasymaster  comment. Having PBR shaders and some texture to break up how clean it is will really give your character the pop it needs. I can't wait to see what you do with the pose and pedestal. Good luck!

biotron

Still tweaking the textures and mats. Cloth needs work for sure.

biotron

The Cyclops of the Royal Guard was chosen to protect the Princess from all manner of dire threats. The queen would not allow anyone or anything, less than the most formidable warriors, protect her daughter.  So it was to be, that the King sent his best men to convince the beast that his life was better off serving the needs of the kingdom rather than to live in the mountain regions, hoarding treasures of no real value to a creature. The beast agreed on the condition that only he guard the Princess, and no one else. And so it was.






Final entry! Woohoo. Marmoset Viewer here : https://www.artstation.com/artwork/RzklA