Cartoon Pet Character

ToffeeApple

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Been working on the overall body shapes some more:







I will be focusing on the hands and face next. I havn't decided whether to go for fat paws or slender pointy fingers.





Hi all

I'm a prop/environment artist so I really need some help with my character. I have a small Indie game side project I'm doing this for. 

The Concept Art for my game by Yaesmin Asik:



The Hi-poly version (I've created using Sub-div modeling)







I'd really appreciate any C&C on this. I'm thinking the proportions/shape may be a bit off. I'm just struggling to totally put my finger on it. Thanks in advance!

Torch

Hi there, cool start. I think what you have now is more of a meat tube, that isn't meant to be an insult - just that the overall object has no real interesting gesture or rhythm - really pay attention to this as it will add a lot of appeal to your characters. I would suggest looking more closely at the concept and even some references of cartoon squirrels/rabbits, etc. Try to think how the character can be stylized in an interesting way to give it more, well, 'character'. Quick paintover with some suggestions:

ToffeeApple

Thank you so much Torch this is just what I need and yeah I'm sure it's a meat tube haha

Torch

Please keep us posted!

ToffeeApple

Okay so I've mostly been working on improving the shape of the bottom half. I've also changed the proportions a bit to try and match the reference more. I have been hesitant to add cheeks and a chin to the face as I wanted it to be quite Studio Ghibli / Pokemon without too much detail. I will be taking a look at the face later though to see what I can do to improve it.





I have test rigged the tail to be curled up - will need to rework it as it's a bit too low poly right now.

ToffeeApple

Been working on the overall body shapes some more:







I will be focusing on the hands and face next. I havn't decided whether to go for fat paws or slender pointy fingers