Sci-fi Swashbuckler

johntw812 · May 2018

Final Renders and WIP Below:

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Starting a new piece inspired by the fantastic artwork by Shin TaeHwan found at: https://www.artstation.com/artwork/G0ZOW

I wanted to do a more stylized interpretation of the character, really trying to emphasize the triangular silhouette, yet still having the graceful flow the concept does. I find the concept very striking and appealing, and I want to capture those feelings in the core design while not being in an action pose. Overall pretty happy with the start, and excited to see where I can take this. Crit and feedback are very much appreciated!

WIP so far in the sculpt.

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johntw812 · May 2018

Nearing completion on the sculpt. Think its coming together well. The armors flow works from what I see, and I think the leading lines in the design lead the eye effectively using what the concept already has, and creating some of my own.. Lemme know what you think!

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johntw812 · Jul 2018

WIP #3 Finish the lowpoly and unwrap after a pretty hefty break. She should be completed up relatively soon. Diving into substance to do the majority of the texture work. She landed at 20,048 polys, so I'm pretty happy with the models optimization.

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johntw812 · Jul 2018

Final Renders:

Concept: https://www.artstation.com/artwork/G0ZOW
Shader: https://vrcat.club/threads/xiexes-toon-shader-v1-2-3-updated-7-11-2018-xstoon-saturation-update.1878/
Background of Render: Various artists on sketchfab. The background of the render was not made by me at all, merely assembled.

Ensuring that I was faithful to the concept, while also blending with my own personal style was a lot of fun with this piece. The design was a lot of fun, and I feel I really captured the essence of the character, and brought her to life.

Sci-fi Swashbuckler

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