[WIP] Teapot spirit - Character Art
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Hey!
Back with a new portfolio project, after it was recommended to me by a Lead Character Artist, and Recruiter.
Back with a new portfolio project, after it was recommended to me by a Lead Character Artist, and Recruiter.
I've settled on this concept of mine for now:
For some preliminary work I've also done a few hand studies, as they were a bit weak in my previous work.
(I believe the 2d refs are from Klaus? They're not my own work.)
They took me about 3 hours each, which was is a slow pace in my opinion, but I definitely feel more at ease with hands now.
(I believe the 2d refs are from Klaus? They're not my own work.)
They took me about 3 hours each, which was is a slow pace in my opinion, but I definitely feel more at ease with hands now.
Back to the project! Here are my notes so I can remember them, and also in case you want to read more about the upcoming process :]
The hair is supposed to be tea, so it will be transparent. No hair cards for me this time, although I'm not sure how to make the hair mass look good around the scalp. (I don't want the bald scalp to be visible).
The spirits are supposed to be honey, so they will be transparent as well. I'm debating between each of them having a set expression, or rigged and pose-able expressions.
You can see a mock up of the A pose that I will sculpt in the picture, but I'm not yet sure if this pose is the right move for the spirits especially. It will give them maximum mobility, but it might make individual poses look odd poly count wise. I might do a mix between A pose and in pose.
When it comes to topology, I would like to create something a little bit less topo-dense than my last project. Though since this character has more elements, the poly count is expected to be higher. As usual, I'd like to create nice loops, and to have no clipping topo. (to achieve that, I might merge the topology for all the objects I can. It makes transitional areas look less clippy!)
I'm aiming for two UV sets, one for all of the opaque pieces, and one for all of the transparent pieces in alpha blend (So, hair, spirits, and the lace on the dress). I'd like to pack my UVs better than last time, so I can showcase them in my portfolio.
I believe it would be wise to try out two new programs for me for this project, Marmoset for baking and rendering, and Marvelous designer for the dress and undershirt. A big and scary undertaking, but it's for the best! I'm not sure when Marvelous will be in the pipeline exactly, but I'll figure it out.
As for the general texture style, I am aiming for something resembling my last project using PBR, but maybe a little bit more stylised depending on what fits.
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Everything listed above might be subject to change, that's how the process usually goes!
I'm excited to start something new so soon, I wasn't expecting to. Before making this post, I played with around 5 other concepts and this is the one that looked the most promising to me. It was close though, so I might post the other concepts in case this one does not work out.
With all of that said, does everything look good to you all?
Any thoughts about the concept, like elements that you find unappealing?
Please let me know, I'm open to all comments and critique, and it would really help me out :]
In the mean time have a nice rest of your day, I hope you had a great holiday season!
The hair is supposed to be tea, so it will be transparent. No hair cards for me this time, although I'm not sure how to make the hair mass look good around the scalp. (I don't want the bald scalp to be visible).
The spirits are supposed to be honey, so they will be transparent as well. I'm debating between each of them having a set expression, or rigged and pose-able expressions.
You can see a mock up of the A pose that I will sculpt in the picture, but I'm not yet sure if this pose is the right move for the spirits especially. It will give them maximum mobility, but it might make individual poses look odd poly count wise. I might do a mix between A pose and in pose.
When it comes to topology, I would like to create something a little bit less topo-dense than my last project. Though since this character has more elements, the poly count is expected to be higher. As usual, I'd like to create nice loops, and to have no clipping topo. (to achieve that, I might merge the topology for all the objects I can. It makes transitional areas look less clippy!)
I'm aiming for two UV sets, one for all of the opaque pieces, and one for all of the transparent pieces in alpha blend (So, hair, spirits, and the lace on the dress). I'd like to pack my UVs better than last time, so I can showcase them in my portfolio.
I believe it would be wise to try out two new programs for me for this project, Marmoset for baking and rendering, and Marvelous designer for the dress and undershirt. A big and scary undertaking, but it's for the best! I'm not sure when Marvelous will be in the pipeline exactly, but I'll figure it out.
As for the general texture style, I am aiming for something resembling my last project using PBR, but maybe a little bit more stylised depending on what fits.
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Everything listed above might be subject to change, that's how the process usually goes!
I'm excited to start something new so soon, I wasn't expecting to. Before making this post, I played with around 5 other concepts and this is the one that looked the most promising to me. It was close though, so I might post the other concepts in case this one does not work out.
With all of that said, does everything look good to you all?
Any thoughts about the concept, like elements that you find unappealing?
Please let me know, I'm open to all comments and critique, and it would really help me out :]
In the mean time have a nice rest of your day, I hope you had a great holiday season!
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So you might want to seek ways to clue the viewer in that it’s honey, like adding some bits of honeycomb, or maybe some bees flying around?
What is her purple hair supposed to be made of? If semi-transparent then I guess it’s like a fruit jelly? Or maybe some ghostly ooze like the stuff that drops out of the ether in Poltergeist?
I might be able to achieve the look by making it more transparent and redder, and also make it look like it has trapped bubbles inside, that would make it clear it's very viscous. If all else fails, i'll add honeycombs as suggested!
The hair is meant to be rose tea to fit with the theme, but if that idea doesn't carry well I'll have to think of what to do about it.
I'll either change it to accept it's jelly (does it make sense with the theme? I'm not sure...) or make it more clear that it's tea, somehow.
Thank you for pointing this out, it seems very important :] I'l have a look at refractive materials in Blender too, they definitely seem fun!
Cheers!