[WIP] Lion sculpt :D

Caiterade · Oct 2016

Sculpting a lion

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I got permission to move away from this specific concept to shorten the back and relax the hocks, so that's gonna be my next move. And maybe relax the tail. I don't think i'll bother rigging it, but who knows.

Caiterade · Oct 2016

Image: https://us.v-cdn.net/5021068/uploads/editor/40/prlaowan2z0z.jpg

Got some feedback on the anatomy/pose. Working away from the concepts now and referencing the atlas of animal anatomy. Shortened that back and repositioned the hocks.

Caiterade · Oct 2016

Today's progress

Gonna keep noodling the face, because it says panther to me and not burly lion. Got some toe/tendon definition going too.

Rickpwnz · Oct 2016

really good start .
Do you using any other references ? I think it would be a great push for your results!

Try to take references from different angles to get a better understanding for the shapes

Do you want to achive a realistic result or stylized ?
keep working !

Caiterade · Oct 2016

Quite a few actually!

Image: http://cdn.c.photoshelter.com/img-get2/I0000GKfiH1yfBAQ/fit=1000x750/lion2.jpg

Alot of nat geo images of lions for faces and stuff.

For anatomy/muscles, i'm religiously referencing the Atlas of Animal Anatomy. Theres the plates online but i have it in person. Such a helpful book x__x Lions are so subtle in their muscles and forms.

Image: https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/5/52/Lion_anatomy_anterior_view.jpg

Caiterade · Oct 2016

As for style...definitely going for realism, to a point. I'm not a fan of hyper detailed/every hair must be placed precisely/every tiny pore must be alpha'd on kinda sculpts. So realism in forms but i like simplified details. My adhd brain gets shorted when things are too busy.

Caiterade · Oct 2016

Image: https://us.v-cdn.net/5021068/uploads/editor/tj/dd7i0malz53f.png

Softened up the cheeks and dialed in more on the skull structure.

Caiterade · Oct 2016

Simba's got a face! But wonky lips. Tomorrow's goal!

[WIP] Lion sculpt :D

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