sketchbook: obson

obson · Apr 2008

Some recent stuff, going to try and do more 2d stuff in my free time. Going to put some of my sketches and finished stuff here.

Ged · May 2008

I really like your colour choices, really warm and fun to look at, I think its good to challenge all that macabre style game art out there

Xenobond · May 2008

12 yr old girls are great fun to look at. ^_^

JR · May 2008

Nice works, man. I really like the colors.

Pedro Amorim · May 2008

pretty sweet colors you got going on man

obson · May 2008

Sorry I didn't see these comments earlier guys. Thanks for the feedback!

Here's something I did this weekend-

obson · May 2008

new one

EricElwell · May 2008

heh, I like it... though the flat mouth could use some love... maybe just as little as a "T" on the end?

obson · May 2008

yeah, good call eric. I've updated it with some small breaks in that line.

Japhir · May 2008

very cool! you should use the animated one as your avatar aswel

Pedro Amorim · May 2008

very lovely artwork. i like it:)

curry23 · May 2008

I like your works! I'd like to see more.

obson · May 2008

Thanks!

I realized that the rules for this forum say you're supposed to mention if you are open to people critiquing your work. I really don't care, so critique away.

Here's a character sketch I did this week.

obson · Jun 2008

Ged · Jun 2008

the perspective is a bit wierd on this last one but the lighting and shadows are so nice and colourful.

obson · Jun 2008

Ged wrote: »

the perspective is a bit wierd on this last one but the lighting and shadows are so nice and colourful.

Thanks Ged, I've been meaning to go back and fix some of these issues but haven't gotten around to it. Perspective is something I definitely need to work on though.

Here's something from a mickey mouse weekly over at another forum...

Joao Sapiro · Jun 2008

fucking awesome usage of color man, NEAT.

obson · Jun 2008

Thanks Johny!

Something quick I did last night

obson · Jun 2008

kary · Jun 2008

Guile's right foot seems thin, but it's the last thing to notice in that pose with the well handled colours. Interesting how you keep that thick feel with the colours, it's really engaging. That spare line work adds a lot of clarity too... great stuff

obson · Jul 2008

Thanks Kary

felt like doing another E. Honda...

obson · Jul 2008

Trying to work more on developing my own concepts. These are two characters I was thinking about for another painting. I only meant to do some quick sketches to flesh them out, but I ended up spending a decent amount of time on them. So I thought I'd post them

Japhir · Jul 2008

very cool! great color choices!

hobodactyl · Jul 2008

I really like these new guys! Keep doing your own concepts

qubism · Jul 2008

i really like your stuff but i think u should try and make things less flat...
more perspective more foreshortening.

obson · Jul 2008

thanks a lot guys, I really appreciate the feedback.

I agree qubism, that's something I need to work on. I want to try and work on some environment stuff so maybe I can push it more in those.

obson · Jul 2008

been out of town and sick lately so I just did something quick so I don't feel so lazy hehe...

Japhir · Jul 2008

very cool! you didn't really follow the crits about your work being flat though

. lol.

solar · Jul 2008

Really like your style, colour choices are ace. Last two characters are very nice concepts indeed. Looking forward to seeing more.

Kawe · Jul 2008

really nice. would you mind sharing some workflow tips?

qubism · Jul 2008

kickin it

obson · Aug 2008

Thanks!

Kawe> There wasn't anything fancy with this. Just a sketch to use as a guide. Then using the pen tool to lay in the shapes. Keeping layers organized/grouped and combining shapes of the same color helps me when doing stuff like this.

hawken · Aug 2008

really like this last one

Bryan Cavett · Aug 2008

Nice stuff in here. I really like your color choices.

JGalito · Aug 2008

i really enjoy how painterly your work is.

obson · Aug 2008

hobodactyl · Aug 2008

Ok, I guess I need to start sculpting :P That is really cool.

obson · Aug 2008

JGalito · Aug 2008

oh nice! really impressionistic. i like.

obson · Sep 2008

Thanks Jgalito!

Started working on a model...

It's based a character sketch by super talented Tim McBurnie

Original Concept

Still needs lots of work, but it's coming along!

Ferg · Sep 2008

last painting is great, and I cant wait to see how this model turns out

do you have any special technique or method for picking out your color palettes? That's one of my favorite things about your pieces, you have a great eye for choosing vibrant colors that almost work too well with eachother

obson · Sep 2008

Thanks ferg, I don't have any special technique. Though, I often play with the curve editor/hsv stuff to adjust things as I'm working on them if I'm not happy with the color scheme.

haven't had much time to work on this, but I've mostly finished the high poly...

man_o_mule · Sep 2008

looks ace

EricElwell · Sep 2008

niiiiiice! can't wait until you rig that and get a weighty pose... that'll be so hot!

wizo · Sep 2008

how did I miss this?! awesome stuff!
That cartoon hellboy is my new bg.

sketchbook: obson

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