Character: "A Tortoise of a different shell"

[danbucknam]

I like the concept, I would redraw the legs in this, maybe even redraw a 2nd time to see if any other concepts emerge. The only other thing that bugs me is the lower eyelid on the guy on the right side. keep up the good work

[pyraxis]

I can't tell what's going on with the tongue (or is it lower lip) of the guy with the hat. Maybe make it a bit more clear? Also, the leg right under that head seems out of balance. I'd suggest moving it to the right a little (the creature's left).

[mindstate7]

thanks for the suggestions thus far. That leg is definately off center and is really making the character look off balance. The thing on the right heads face is actually his beard though. lol I will push that out as well.

Thanks again..

[mindstate7]

http://www.digital-gigolo.com/turtleloving1.jpg
Here is the first color palette treatment. I want the character to look warm and inviting in skin tone, with a hint of "oldness" and lak of saturation. I am thinking about putting him into a library or office of somesorts.

Any suggestions????

[mindstate7]

http://www.digital-gigolo.com/turtleloving2.jpg
I am now working on some detail work early. Eyes and the hair. I do it this way to get an idea if I want the skin fair or worn. What do you all think????

[danbucknam]

worn

[awesome_pants]

i really like the style, although it's confusing at points, but i'm sure you were trying for that, i agree, keep the skin worn

[mindstate7]

http://www.digital-gigolo.com/turtleloving3.jpg


Working on color shading now...first pass on skin, some smoothing on the shell and sketch texture work on the hat, beards are fin for now until I decide color.

PLEASE GIVE ME SOME HARD CRITS ON THIS ONE!

thanksa ton

[danbucknam]

One thing you should do for sure is add some different tones into the flesh like some subtle greens and blues coming from different light sources will give it a ton more depth. Maybe add a stronger light source and more refined hilight and shadows. coming along good keep up the good work.

[d0gJaW]

definitely starting to like it more now that it's painted.

i know you're forcing perspective, but i think the thing that's still bugging me the most is that the shell is too small behind the heads. Even with insane foreshortening, that thing's not THAT far behind them. I dunno.

values on the fleshtones are coming out great, I agree that you need some more color tones in there but i like the base color.

just noticed the hair detail on the beards... that's COOL.

[mindstate7]

http://www.digital-gigolo.com/turtleloving4.jpg

some skin smoothing.. I will begin detailing now...

[mindstate7]

detail is fun...and time consuming!!!!!!http://www.digital-gigolo.com/turtleloving5.jpg

[danbucknam]

hey, more color in the flesh tones helped out alot! One more suggestion, add a strong light souce from 1 or 2 sides it will give it a ton more depth and create a dramatic mood. IMO its getting alot better.

[mindstate7]

http://www.digital-gigolo.com/turtleloving6.jpg thanks again for all your great comments thus far. I have finished detailing strokes on the left head and the shell. Just have the right head and the legs. Shouldnt take too long. Anybody have and ideas for the background?????

[mindstate7]

http://www.digital-gigolo.com/turtleoving7.jpg
sorry for the delay, its getting busy at work. I have been doing some more detail on the skin, I think I am not liking the tone of the skin. Not sure. IS ANYONE OUT THERE?!?!?! I also began sketching in a catacomb-like environment, still adding a foreground element. PLEASE LET ME KNOW IF YOU ALL LIKE IT OR HAVE ANY SUGGS???? please?

thanks again in advance

[ashzero]

pretty cool man :cool:

looks like it could be a poster of some sort :D

[mindstate7]

Sorry I havent worked on this lately. I promise I will have more to show very shortly. Until then, does anyone have any suggestions about the piece. I havent really recieved too much crit and would love some hardcore opinions.

THanks everyone

[danbucknam]

I would, but you didnt hook me up on any of my posts on eatpoo.com

[danbucknam]

jerk

[Stu_Hacking]

It's difficult to descibe an emotion somewhere between awe and jealousy

I don't know how far any opinions I give at this stage will be valid, although Imaybe some detail on the floor?
it just doesn't seem as if the floor is connected to the walls or something - no biggie :)

looks excellent.

[mindstate7]

DAN:: I TRIED and couldn't find you link!!!! send it to me again and give me a call, lets go up boarding this weekend!!!!


STU: Good idea!!! The floor, hee hee, I guess I should work on that. Thanks a ton for the comment. Good call

[Jan Sandahl]

I think the enviroment draws too much attention from the turtoise. Why not an outdoor setting on a lawn, with this turtoise "mansion" in the far distant?

More rich colors would suit the lines in the image too I think.

Nice work!

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