Character Modeling Critique (Feb 2019)

timkhoun

Hello~! this is my first time posting. 
I am looking for any feedback for the works I've done (4).
The softwares I've used are: Autodesk Maya, ZBrush, Adobe Photoshop, and Marmoset Toolbag.

I've used only used ZBrush for the works shown: old man (1), suit helm (2), and mantis & cicada (3).
*ZBrush experience: 5 months (sculpts lack retopology)







I've used Autodesk Maya and Marmoset Toolbag for the last work: female character (4; polycount: 125k)
*Autodesk Maya experience: 1 1/2 years



Link to my works are here: https://www.artstation.com/timkhoun 
I've created a mock demo reel and posted it on youtube: https://youtu.be/X-VzjEOGlU0
Any feedback would be greatly appreciated.

bkost

Hi @timkhoun what goals have you set for yourself? Are you wanting to get into real time characters? Get into the film/vfx industry? What you have right now + this post shows that you have a drive which is good. Next you need to buckle down and churn out as many 3d works/ studies as possible. These pieces are not portfolio worthy but it provides a good idea of where you are at now, you have a hill to climb but it is totally doable. 

From the models you've posted it looks like you are leaning towards character art. There is a lot to learn but sooner or later you will get a basic idea of all the different skills you need to learn. Anatomy, Sculpting, Retopology, Unwrapping, Texturing, Posing and lighting are a few key elements you need to learn. I suggest looking into tutorials online (whether that be youtube, gumroad, artstation marketplace etc.) the important part is getting a basic idea of the entire workflow. Then from there you can fine tune your work and delve deeper into workflow techniques

Brian "Panda" Choi

You could definitely benefit from some focused figure drwawing and anatomy classes/studies.