Been delving into the world of miniature painting. Still in progress. These models are from a small Warmachine starter kit of the Khador faction. As mentioned before I'm really digging the style of that universe and strive to find ways to transfer the modelcraft feel into my 3D stuff.
And additionally, the robot is starting to come together. Only backside with using Silo is that there seem to be no way of configuring smoothing groups. I'll sort it out once I got it in Blender.
Finished painting the minis. The first model paint-job I'm pretty happy with. Lots of imperfections of course but it's been a nice learning experience.
Started a new illustration today. Basing from the sketchbook as a bunch of others previosly posted. I like this workflow.
Made changes to the pose. Makes more sense now.
It's interesting how much harder the body is to paint since I didn't have any base drawing for it. Having the opposite condition for the head it was just a matter of coloring and eliminating lines through shading.
Got to admit, I'm not sure if the creature is floating on water or walking through some fluid-ish mass, like a star-gate portal. Had water in mind first but I'll make up my mind as I go along.
Did a new one this weekend. Figured I should do quicker ones to make them more watch-able. Think the previous one had a bit too much refining and fiddling around.
Wrapped up the modelling of the warcaster, started rigging and slapped up a base for texturing. I'm going for hand painted. Not much to look at right now but it's progress.
Thanks man. Can't wait to finish it either although it'll probably take some time. I really like the hand-painted style, but haven't got around doing something proper of that in quite some time so feeling a bit rusty which just makes it about time I got around doing it.
So here's the current progress. In the awkward state where some things are nicer than others but it's starting to take shape. The biggest issue right now is balancing the colors of the armor and coat. The face is also going to be a challenge as I'm looking for a somewhat attractive tom-boy look of her so it'll be a balancing act.
Additionally I'm designing the details as I go which I would not really recommend. For this project I wanted to try to make something on the fly without a concept which really slowed me down and not that I didn't know it before but it's a healthy reminder of the importance to resolve any design issues on paper before moving on to actually build the thing.
After looking more the Khador faction in Warmachine I noticed that black plays quite a big role in their color-scheme so I made some changes. Still not hay with the face, need to do some more reference-looking.
Glad you found my stuff interesting Laze. Haven't taken a close look at Torchlight 2 but liked the first one very much. Don't know if I've taken any influences though in terms of design as I've been mostly looking at WarMachine miniatures.
Got a new video up. A quick little concept for something.
Daven: Yes I will. Recording this as well so feedback is welcome before I put it out.
So here's the current state. Not entirely sure if it was the best decision to clean thing up and simplifying shapes to make things more striking instead of going for more chaotic which might give more dynamism.
Also, dug up an older wip and been working on it on and off.
konstruct: Wouldn't say that Mucha was on my mind but I do enjoy his style so it might have had some influences, certainly and the swirly elements.
noniol: my thanks!
acapulco: Do you mean the second image? Now that you mention in I see the shading around the character is too flat on what is essentially a cone shape. Will have to resolve that.
Finished the "Lady Red" image and video is up. Enjoy!
acapulo: Hm, probably could have. I like that things became more subtle though but must admit that the S-flow of things slipped my mind in the end, which is something I usually keep in mind. Will have to play around with that more in future images.
Thanks for the feedback.
So, been trying out gouache lately and must say I love it. Recommended for anyone wanting to try their hand at "real" painting.
These where made on top of drawings on paper. I also used markers and ink-pen.
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And additionally, the robot is starting to come together. Only backside with using Silo is that there seem to be no way of configuring smoothing groups. I'll sort it out once I got it in Blender.
So uh...I've got to ask. Is that...Salad Fingers, in your portfolio?
Indeed that is an interpretation of Salad Fingers. I love the weirdness of those cartoons.
Started a new illustration today. Basing from the sketchbook as a bunch of others previosly posted. I like this workflow.
Current WIP.
It's interesting how much harder the body is to paint since I didn't have any base drawing for it. Having the opposite condition for the head it was just a matter of coloring and eliminating lines through shading.
Got to admit, I'm not sure if the creature is floating on water or walking through some fluid-ish mass, like a star-gate portal. Had water in mind first but I'll make up my mind as I go along.
So this weeks sketchbook batch.
Want to do more of these. Would you folks be interested in seeing demos of my process like this?
YES!!
Awesome eye candy man
Did a new one this weekend. Figured I should do quicker ones to make them more watch-able. Think the previous one had a bit too much refining and fiddling around.
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So here's the current progress. In the awkward state where some things are nicer than others but it's starting to take shape. The biggest issue right now is balancing the colors of the armor and coat. The face is also going to be a challenge as I'm looking for a somewhat attractive tom-boy look of her so it'll be a balancing act.
Additionally I'm designing the details as I go which I would not really recommend. For this project I wanted to try to make something on the fly without a concept which really slowed me down and not that I didn't know it before but it's a healthy reminder of the importance to resolve any design issues on paper before moving on to actually build the thing.
Got a new video up. A quick little concept for something.
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Daven: Yes I will. Recording this as well so feedback is welcome before I put it out.
So here's the current state. Not entirely sure if it was the best decision to clean thing up and simplifying shapes to make things more striking instead of going for more chaotic which might give more dynamism.
Also, dug up an older wip and been working on it on and off.
am I sensing a little Mucha in that first one?
noniol: my thanks!
acapulco: Do you mean the second image? Now that you mention in I see the shading around the character is too flat on what is essentially a cone shape. Will have to resolve that.
Finished the "Lady Red" image and video is up. Enjoy!
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Thanks for the feedback.
So, been trying out gouache lately and must say I love it. Recommended for anyone wanting to try their hand at "real" painting.
These where made on top of drawings on paper. I also used markers and ink-pen.
Keeping up the portraits. In hindsight, not happy at all the the one to the left. Anyway, it's practice.