[Riot Creative Contest 2017-Environment Art] Jenna Frater

jenna_dean · Nov 2017

Final Update!!

Creep Den and Turret Final Presentation:

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Original Concepts:
Hi everyone! This will be my first polycount contest and I am excited to get modeling! I am largely drawing inspiration from ancient Greek architecture and mythology. For the creep den, I was thinking of creating an abandoned temple which the ground has built up around for years. For the turret, an armored night/hunt goddess.

jenna_dean · Nov 2017

Coming up with ideas for the creep den!

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jenna_dean · Nov 2017

Hi everyone! So I've been exploring some turret options, I've settled upon an armored mage but now figuring out armor and color. Also thinking of changing proportions to make them look more fortified. Any feedback welcome!

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Vipples · Dec 2017

Sweet! I like the greek theme idea! My favorite turret concept is the one with the big round shield on the back. Lot of real-estate for some cool greek signage on it. Can't wait to see start to take form!

jenna_dean · Dec 2017

@Vipples Thanks! I ended up combining a couple of ideas, so now I have a cloak and a shield.

Been working on blocking in a base mesh for the turret to start sculpting!

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jenna_dean · Dec 2017

I've almost completed my sculpt! I'm still playing around with the flags on the back of the shield, I don't know if they will be fabric or more sculptural. Any feedback welcome, thanks!

jchristo · Dec 2017

Nice work! This is coming together nicely.

Might be nice to get some separation between the lower body and the cloak though. They're kind of blending together at the moment. Maybe some bigger folds in the cloak from behind as well. Really sell the fabric look.

jenna_dean · Dec 2017

@jchristo Thanks! I totally agree with the cloth feedback-here's some updates!

Now to move on to re-topology and baking.

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Sage · Dec 2017

Nice update

jenna_dean · Jan 2018

Hey everyone! So I've finished up my turret-I haven't even started on my creep den yet - eeck!

This was a great learning process for me. There are definitely a few things I would do different if I were to start it again, but I had a lot of fun making it!

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RobertTerritory · Jan 2018

Nice work! Your idea is very original

Entheosche · Jan 2018

Turret turned out great. I really like the Idea of concept. Also golden trim made a good flow of design. Can't wait to see your creep den!

jenna_dean · Jan 2018

@RobertTerritory @Entheosche
Thanks, I appreciate it! Working on the den now, pushing like crazy to get it finished.

jenna_dean · Jan 2018

Update on my creep den progress, got a rough block in done and then the sculpt on the rock portion.

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jenna_dean · Jan 2018

Been scrambling to finish my den, finished the sculpt. Gonna add alot of foliage and vines growing to make it look more overgrown as well. Here's an update!

jenna_dean · Jan 2018

Here's some creep den painting progress, going to continue to add more foliage. Gonna work super hard to get it finished by Wednesday!

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jenna_dean · Jan 2018

Painted the whole day and this is where I ended up! Still thinking of adding a few more glowy bits but having a difficult time deciding where/what.

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brettmarshalltucker · Jan 2018

The glowy bits look great! I think adding any more would take away from the impact of the glowing floor.

jchristo · Jan 2018

This is looking great! Nice work!

jenna_dean · Jan 2018

All Done - wOOOOOOOOOOt!

Had so much fun making these. Thanks for the feedback along the way everyone!

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brettmarshalltucker · Jan 2018

Very nice! The textures look great on both of these. I can't help but notice the high poly count on the tower, though. Seems like you could have gotten away with way fewer edge loops on the statue, especially since you can't make out most of that smooth detail from the profile. Good work, though, keep it up!

jenna_dean · Jan 2018

@brettmarshalltucker Good point, I haven't quite submitted yet- maybe I will go back in quick and see if I can reduce in Maya!

brettmarshalltucker · Jan 2018

jenna_dean said:

@brettmarshalltucker Good point, I haven't quite submitted yet- maybe I will go back in quick and see if I can reduce in Maya!

Good luck if you do! I know decimating after unwrapping can cause issues but you could probably get away with minor adjustments.

jenna_dean · Jan 2018

Did one last thing and that was to reduce my polygons on my turret, I definitely should have paid closer attention to polycount earlier on but was able to take it down about 2,000 polys without losing any shape. Got everything up on my artstation, here's the link!

https://www.artstation.com/jenna_dean

[Riot Creative Contest 2017-Environment Art] Jenna Frater

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