[WIP] Lion sculpt :D

Caiterade

Sculpting a lion  

Ref:

I got permission to move away from this specific concept to shorten the back and relax the hocks, so that's gonna be my next move. And maybe relax the tail. I don't think i'll bother rigging it, but who knows.

Caiterade

Got some feedback on the anatomy/pose. Working away from the concepts now and referencing the atlas of animal anatomy. Shortened that back and repositioned the hocks.

Caiterade

Today's progress Gonna keep noodling the face, because it says panther to me and not burly lion. Got some toe/tendon definition going too.

Rickpwnz

really good start .
Do you using any other references ? I think it would be a great push for your results! Try to take references from different angles to get a better understanding for the shapes   Do you want to achive a realistic result or stylized ?
keep working !

Caiterade

Quite a few actually! 




Alot of nat geo images of lions for faces and stuff. 

For anatomy/muscles, i'm religiously referencing the Atlas of Animal Anatomy. Theres the plates online but i have it in person. Such a helpful book x__x Lions are so subtle in their muscles and forms. 

Caiterade

As for style...definitely going for realism, to a point. I'm not a fan of hyper detailed/every hair must be placed precisely/every tiny pore must be alpha'd on kinda sculpts. So realism in forms but i like simplified details. My adhd brain gets shorted when things are too busy.

Caiterade

Softened up the cheeks and dialed in more on the skull structure.

Caiterade

Simba's got a face! But wonky lips. Tomorrow's goal!