[DS2] Axe, Gill Bates

Gill Bates · Mar 2012

Cool ass contest! Here is my concept, now I just need to learn 3D $:\$

Mathew O · Mar 2012

Mind....... Blown......

Habboi · Mar 2012

In a way it's a shame we can't form small teams of two. There seems to be people who can't draw but can model well and concept artists who can't model.

Really sweet design though! The first concept I've seen so far to use chains in a good way seeing as we can't have wobbly bits.

Seirei · Mar 2012

^ this

Lovely concept, I hope you can get something decent done, would be a shame if this wouldn't see the light of day.

leslievdb · Mar 2012

mmm sexy lines and silhouette
Hope you manage to create this one in 3d

MissMaddyTaylor · Mar 2012

Bad. Ass.

OrganizedChaos · Mar 2012

Awh man, agreed with habboi, that's a really awesome looking sketch. Man, makes me really wish there WAS some kind of co-op competition. 2d artists teaming up with 3d artists... could be beautiful.

Cheese_Shinobi · Mar 2012

Killer concept. The eyes are instantly drawn to the skull in the middle, then to the really good looking decorated blades. Really good start!

Shiv · Mar 2012

Every part of me hopes you can finish this, looks so sick dude!

Gill Bates · Mar 2012

Thanks guys, I'm going to bust my ass to get this 3d thing figured out, will post my progress.

Gannon · Mar 2012

Hells... yes....

zeroSlave · Mar 2012

Great job. Looks Beautiful!

Daven · Mar 2012

No words. Words have failed me...

Torch · Mar 2012

*Bows down in reverance*

That looks killer dude.

Progg · Mar 2012

Spot on dude

OriginLinear · Mar 2012

I wish I could concept like that.

Rilem · Mar 2012

Just amazing! O:
Very inspiring.

SnowInChina · Mar 2012

i really dig this
great design

Impala88 · Mar 2012

epic.

eazy · Mar 2012

man i can't stop staring at this design. beaaauuuutiful! in a demonic kind of way...

bugo · Mar 2012

you da man! (sup Joe)

Gill Bates · Mar 2012

Thanks guys!

Hugo im only the man because you're my rolemodel!

seth. · Mar 2012

yummy.

Joseph Silverman · Mar 2012

Damn. Best 2d thing so far.

Isaiah Sherman · Mar 2012

Sorry Gill Bates, this totally misses the mark...

...my mark of thinking I was going to do an axe...

If you can translate this badassery really well into 3D I'd cry out of happiness.

ScudzAlmighty · Mar 2012

I think you're cheating.

I don't know how... you're like using your natural talents or something... but I've got my eye on you...

Gill Bates · Mar 2012

Wow the pressure is on, I'm currently trudging my way through Zbrush. It's an awesome tool but the interface is killing me!

Gannon · Mar 2012

Post your progress so we may trudge with you

dang87 · Mar 2012

That's way too cool! Hope it comes out well in 3D

bugo · Mar 2012

Gill Bates wrote: »

Wow the pressure is on, I'm currently trudging my way through Zbrush. It's an awesome tool but the interface is killing me!

Exactly, u can't toss this here thinking polycounters won't be pushing you to finalize it :P

So get to learn that shitty interface!

pulyx · Mar 2012

Pro stuff.
And jump in the pool regarding 3d.
I did it very recently too.

Mathew O · Mar 2012

Gannon wrote: »

Post your progress so we may trudge with you

This, plus we can try and answer questions you might have about zbrush

Isaiah Sherman · Mar 2012

No! Don't feed the monster!!

Myrddraal · Mar 2012

awesome axe!
hope you pull it off in 3d :thumbup:

Grimmstrom · Mar 2012

Nice concept, really love the style

Di$array · Mar 2012

Now thats a beast of a design!

duoxan · Mar 2012

you know, i dig this design a lot with the rest of the fellas, but im surprised no one pointed out that circle holding the blades. its rad but it looks super flimsy. im having a hard time believing that the axe head wouldnt wobble or break if used. id suggest either solidifing that center either with a few struts (idk if that make sense?) or make it one solid medallion piece (less cool imo, but less likely to break.) after typing this and double checking the concept, i guess the chains are doing what i suggest but id push that a bit. either way, solid work man, good luck with zbrush!

Maph · Mar 2012

If you translate that to 3D, you've won, hands down.
Absolutely dropdead gorgeous work!

BoBo_the_seal · Mar 2012

Looks great!

Jeff Parrott · Mar 2012

This concept is awesome. Looking forward to seeing you get a handle on ZBrush.

POFFINGTON · Mar 2012

Great start! Lets see that sculpt!

Gill Bates · Mar 2012

OK here goes...keep in mind that im new to this 3d thing, any tips or feedback would be greatly appreciated. If anyone can help me figure out how to knock out the top of that torus beers on me!

StolenPants · Mar 2012

here's some ways i use depending on situation. Convert to dynamesh, use insert cube brush and hold alt and control drag will erase the part you want or... select area with a mask go to polygroup options and group by mask. hide it then delete hidden then close holes button... or take it into max and delete from there and bring it back into zbrush. some of these might require you to delete your subdivision but you can always try to reconstruct them or you can reproject the detail back on

OrganizedChaos · Mar 2012

Dynamesh is pretty cool- stolenpants has a good suggestion there.
Being new to this 3d thing, I'll suggest working with a different matcap- everyone has their preferences with that though, matcap grey is pretty good as far as defaults go. Brush wise- I really like orb's crack brush orbart.free.fr/Orb_Cracks.ZBP, it's great for cuts/sharpening edges. Along with that, some of my favorite brushes are claybuildup, claytubes, trim dynamic, and hpolish. I don't know how much you do know, but I wish someone had told me that when I started using zbrush. My first sculpt was 100% standard brush XD

Edit: Oooo! And don't forget about the inflate tool!

Gill Bates · Mar 2012

Saweet! thanks for the feedback fellas!

Gill Bates · Mar 2012

Here is the KOTD concept, probably need to throw more spikes on it. I'm also going to do a Demonic and Angelic concept pass on this weapon.

As for the 3D I'm going to start it again from scratch based on some good feedback. I'm also going to check out Bobo's livestream video.

Seirei · Mar 2012

Daaaamn! If only I could have an eigth of that skill to finish up my concept!

Impressive and gorgeous work right there. If the 3d versions comes even close to that, there's no doubt that you'll find yourself in the ranks of the finalists.

Good luck on that.

tsabszy · Mar 2012

cool design!

Sukotto · Mar 2012

Nice! Really liking your color choices. Can't wait for the Demon/Angel versions

StolenPants · Mar 2012

jealous feelings being suppressed like crazy, but i have a critique! so that spike coming out at you on the z-axis... it def needs to be a lower jaw, right?! skachow! i am kinda missing the chains coming from the skull mouths but honestly u've got the most impressive concept and my favorite (hopefully i'll like my own more but since i have neither made one yet and am so attracted to yours i think i'm outta luck heh )

JFletcher · Mar 2012

aw snap, this is gonna be a good one.

Concept looks great.

[DS2] Axe, Gill Bates

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