Anatomy & Style Advice

ballew_m32

Hi all,

Been working on this guy for a while. I would greatly appreciate advice and critique. 

If anything is off with proportions, or style please give your input!

Also, colors are basic (and I am a bit colorblind) so don't focus too much on those for now.


Thanks all!

Brian "Panda" Choi

Do you have access to a sculpting software package like a Zbrush or Mudbox?

ballew_m32

Im am thinking about learning how to sculpt. Haven't decided if I want to try Mudbox (cheaper) or ZBrush (more support)

Brian "Panda" Choi

Sculptris is free.

Regarding your head, you have several errors, including:
1) bridge of nose is too narrow
2) The triangle shape of the nose is off.
3) No philtrum
4) Lips are not defined
5) Obicularis oculi is not defined at all. It's just a hole for the eyes.
6) Zygomatic Arch and cheekbones are not defined.

What reference were you using when you were modeling this face?

You should focus on just getting the big forms defined well first.  I recommend sculpting a planar head so you can understand the planes of the face better before you start smooth mesh previewing your way to a final.

Domslice

My first question would be, where is your reference image? It's difficult to assess your work in a vacuum. It you're serious about learning anatomy, specifically with 3D in mind, a sculpting program will be essential for modern workflows. Keep it up!

ballew_m32

I got my ref images from 3d.sk don't think I can post them here due to copyright licenses. 

I will also defiantly look into Sculptris. 

Other than the head, are the proportions and anatomy ok for the rest of the body?

Brian "Panda" Choi

No.  Shins are disproportionate.  Look up the measurements Andrew Loomis uses.