Anatomy Thread of Thomasphoenix - 2D/3D

[SulaMoon]

woo, nice one! *stares in wonder*

[Gabriel]

Wow and Amazing! Best place to keep me going & inspired! Thanks for boosting posts!

Bhairava = )

[Thomasphoenix]

This is the first ten Torsos of mine! all done in about 2 hours !Honest!

http://i9.photobucket.com/albums/a74/thomasphoenix/001.jpg

http://i9.photobucket.com/albums/a74/thomasphoenix/006.jpg

http://i9.photobucket.com/albums/a74/thomasphoenix/009.jpg

http://i9.photobucket.com/albums/a74/thomasphoenix/010.jpg

http://www.ccxstudio.com/sijuGallery/012.jpg

http://www.ccxstudio.com/sijuGallery/011.jpg

http://i9.photobucket.com/albums/a74/thomasphoenix/015.jpg

http://www.ccxstudio.com/sijuGallery/020.jpg

http://i9.photobucket.com/albums/a74/thomasphoenix/025.jpg

http://www.ccxstudio.com/sijuGallery/042.jpg

[NR43]

Hi Siju,

glad to see you in the torso challenge (I knew you couldn't resist eheh)
All in 2hrs eh, so this is just skill maintenance for you :)
(I need 2 hrs for one lol)

by the way, that knight looks really great!
Hope to see more soon


take care

[Thomasphoenix]

Yohan,thanks for droppin by dude.
I try to reduce the time so Im forced to not look at each detail, rather take an impression and draw that!

the next batch of ten! 3hrs for all!

004

http://i9.photobucket.com/albums/a74/thomasphoenix/004.jpg

016http://i9.photobucket.com/albums/a74/thomasphoenix/016.jpg

017

http://i9.photobucket.com/albums/a74/thomasphoenix/017.jpg

018

http://www.ccxstudio.com/sijuGallery/018.jpg

021

http://i9.photobucket.com/albums/a74/thomasphoenix/021.jpg

022

http://i9.photobucket.com/albums/a74/thomasphoenix/022.jpg

036

http://i9.photobucket.com/albums/a74/thomasphoenix/036.jpg

037

http://i9.photobucket.com/albums/a74/thomasphoenix/037.jpg

038

http://i9.photobucket.com/albums/a74/thomasphoenix/038.jpg

041

http://www.ccxstudio.com/sijuGallery/041.jpg

[Thomasphoenix]

My Torso number 21, Drawn in a unique method! Commited to memory then drawn without reference!:)

http://i9.photobucket.com/albums/a74/thomasphoenix/047.jpg

[Thomasphoenix]

Ben Millers Greek mythology poses!

I am trying to get the power from his poses! will be doing several explorations!

this is the first a digital quicksketch!

http://www.ccxstudio.com/sijuGallery/Image006.jpg

[Thomasphoenix]

Two imaginary Torsos and four from the torso reference

http://www.ccxstudio.com/sijuGallery/imaginary00002.jpg

http://www.ccxstudio.com/sijuGallery/imaginary00001.jpg

http://i9.photobucket.com/albums/a74/thomasphoenix/039.jpg

http://www.ccxstudio.com/sijuGallery/028.jpg

http://www.ccxstudio.com/sijuGallery/032.jpg

http://www.ccxstudio.com/sijuGallery/023.jpg

[Thomasphoenix]

Torso no:26 Battle of cascina cartoon study by Michelangelo.

http://www.ccxstudio.com/sijuGallery/cascina.jpg

[Thomasphoenix]

number 27 from me .......

peter paul reubens

http://i9.photobucket.com/albums/a74/thomasphoenix/ppr2.jpg

[Thomasphoenix]

more imaginary stuff!

http://i9.photobucket.com/albums/a74/thomasphoenix/imaginary000004.jpg

[mynti]

Hey Thomas,

Great work, I especially like 26 and 39 of the anatomy series and your horse/dog sketches from earlier on in your thread. Those two anatomy series drawings have the blending/feel of master's works, which is always great to see in a repro. Your stuff from your head is nice too, on your last post, the angle of the bent leg seems a little funny to me, but still very impressive with no reference!

I look forward to checking out any further posts by you, keep up the drawing!

Cheers,
Gracie

[anandpg]

Hi Siju!
Awesome drawings, dude!:thumbsup:

[SpiritDreamer]

Hi...Siju....:)
AMAZEING DRAFSMANSHIP .....:applause: :thumbsup:

DYNAMIC energy flowing in these latest studies....controlled and well placed...:bounce:
I like that silvery grey in your Rubens...warm and cool color combo....NICE...:thumbsup:
Waiting for that next...FRAZETTA....:scream: :eek: ......:)

ALWAYS A PLEASURE SEEING YOUR WORK....Siju....:thumbsup:

TAKE CARE
Glenn

[Thomasphoenix]

Photobucket has gone medeival on my gallery , I am shifting my entire gallery to my studio website!

this image is hosted on my site yippee!

http://www.ccxstudio.com//sijuGallery/frazz0002_004.jpg

[SpiritDreamer]

HEY......Siju.......:bounce:
YOUR LINE has turned into BRUSH STROKE...:thumbsup: Great use of a limited pallet....:applause:
GREAT TO SEE YOU PAINTING....Can't wait to see # 3...:)
By the way, I just posted my first Z SPHERE figure creation.....humble begginning....:scream:
TAKE CARE
Glenn

[SpiritDreamer]

Hi.....Siju...:)

You know it is too bad that photobucket see's the unclothed human figure as obsene and perferse, and worthy of their cencorship, while at the same time they allow bood, gore and
violence to go uncenored, and worthy of thier promotion.....a deffinite perversion of the facts of life and reality by them...but then that is how perverts such as they define and portray LIFE.
They are reapping what they sow, and it is comiming back to haunt us all....them included..
I always host my own work....no way am I going to let ignorance silence my thought and expression...:)
TAKE CARE
Glenn

[Thomasphoenix]

base mesh by my friend Anish and Complete Anatomical Detailing by Me !

http://www.ccxstudio.com/sijuGallery/manfr01.jpg


http://www.ccxstudio.com/sijuGallery/manfr02.jpg

http://www.ccxstudio.com/sijuGallery/vitruvian02.jpg

http://www.ccxstudio.com/sijuGallery/vitruvian01.jpg

[Rebeccak]

Siju,

Check out this thread:

Alternate Image Hosts to Photobucket / ImageShack (http://forums.cgsociety.org/showthread.php?p=3888964#post3888964)
http://forums.cgsociety.org/showthread.php?p=3888964#post3888964

From what I understand, flickr might be a good alternative. :)

Cheers,

-Rk

[Thomasphoenix]

No reference whatsoever! Done with a mouse!

http://www.ccxstudio.com//sijuGallery/freehandtorso004.jpg

http://www.ccxstudio.com//sijuGallery/freehandtorso003.jpghttp://www.ccxstudio.com//sijuGallery/freehandtorso002.jpg

http://www.ccxstudio.com//sijuGallery/freehandtorso001.jpg

[CgIcecube]

Hi Siju!..:)
Great Anatomical skills:applause:
Are you working in Zbrush for sculpting?..:curious:
:bowdown:

[Thomasphoenix]

Updated with Wacom!

CgIceCube thanks:), its base mesh in maya with sculpt in zbrush2 then back in maya.

http://www.ccxstudio.com/sijuGallery/sculpt0005.jpg

http://www.ccxstudio.com/sijuGallery/sculpt0004.jpg

[Frejasphere]

Hi Siju :)

Torso thread is flying so fast it's great to be able to pop around and see how people are going in their own theads...
:thumbsup: you must be dreaming of torsos! and I do like the latest Frazetta study, looks like a really exciting challenge to embark on - look forward to seeing the next one
Photobucket... should be renamed and removed :scream: I had the same thing happen, half my images gone because of "violation" it's a silly joke really in this morbid world... like Glenn says, they will happily promote blood and gore... I opted for the same as you, hosting my own :)

Great to see your work, keep enjoying drawing, painting and modelling

cheers
a. :)

[SpiritDreamer]

Hi...Siju...:thumbsup:

I like the twist you have in that latest figure....really shows the muscles at work,
compressing and streching, to creat the twist..GREAT JOB...:thumbsup: :applause:
Was wondering if there is a specific reason that you used a mouse to do this figure, instead of
the pen...just curious..:)
Fantastic work on your thread, as always, and always a pleasure to see it..:thumbsup:
TAKE CARE
Glenn

[NR43]

Wow Siju I think there isn't a human muscle you don't know... must be...

[shyamshriram]

Amazing studies Sir ! :eek:
Thanx for the huge inspiration !

I would love to see more Paintings from u :scream:

[Thomasphoenix]

This is a box model done in Maya with reference !

and the other is a zb sculpt without any reference so there might be big differences from the origianal!:)! I will be putting up another sculpt which I will be doing with reference from the drawing for details...

http://www.ccxstudio.com/sijuGallery/sibylwire.jpg

http://www.ccxstudio.com/sijuGallery/sibyl3.jpg

[Thomasphoenix]

Frejasphere thank you so much for the encouragement and dropping by! Cheers :)

Glenn ! Thanks ! I hope you like my new one!:)

Shyam buddy take up sculpture dude youll excel in it Im sure!:)( my answer to your painting question lol)

[anandpg]

Hi Siju!
Great sculpts!:thumbsup: I am glad you made this transition from 2D to 3D... it was so evident from your drawings that you would excel in 3D too... keep rocking!!:applause:

[Thomasphoenix]

Thanks Anand! I've been in 3d for a long time, even though I like the sculpting part of 3d softwares not the vertex pushing!! ,And sculpture a very long time practically since I was a boy, so I guess I never looked at it as 2d and 3d.Its all the same to me:thumbsup:,Anatomy is anatomy proportion is proportion,And I feel its easier to sculpt in 3d than to draw because In 3d I dont have to worry about foreshortening .

cheers

Siju

ps.there is a vitruvian man of mine in the previous page in case u are interested...

[SpiritDreamer]

Hi...Siju...:thumbsup:

AMAZEING WORK AS ALWAYS :applause:
I really like the way you are creating a version of the figure from imagination and memory, and also a version from the refferance also...best way to really learn, and get the most from the exercise I think...:thumbsup:
Was thinking that, that method of two versions as you are demonstrating, should be a requirement in further workshop studies....will keep those who like to trace, learn nothing, cheat themselves, and everyone else,... and claim success...at bay for sure...LOL...:scream:
.Just thinking out loud again..LOL..:scream: :)

ALSO really wanted to say THANK YOU.. For all of the help you have given me with Z BRUSH,:thumbsup:
and now this new BOX thing..:eek:
THANK YOU ..Siju.....KEEP INSPIRERING...:thumbsup:

TAKE CARE
Glenn

[NR43]

I really like the way you are creating a version of the figure from imagination and memory, and also a version from the refferance also...best way to really learn, and get the most from the exercise I think...:thumbsup:

I should do the same kind of exercises really with my drawings.
Something I had in mind to do but had not done yet... so good that I've read this... now I know what exercises to do tonight :D

(sorry Siju for spamming your thread)

[Thomasphoenix]

Glenn! I am waitin for u to buy Maya:)!My pleasure regarding zb.

Johan your welcome my friend:thumbsup:

Heres the W.I.P sculpt with reference

http://www.ccxstudio.com/sijuGallery/libref.jpg

http://www.ccxstudio.com/sijuGallery/libref2.jpg

[anandpg]

Hi Siju...
Sorry, I didnt know you were into 3D before now... hadnt seen any of your models.. Anyway, I am glad your are a sculptor too..!:thumbsup: Looking forward to more of your amazing stuff. Btw, did you watch the Gnomon video by Zack Petroc about ZBrush sculpting? Here is the link if you are planning to buy it:

http://www.thegnomonworkshop.com/gallery/petroc.html

[Thomasphoenix]

Np Anand , :) .. I got Zack's Video a couple of days after it was released !:), The model he made is available for download in zbrush central ...He is really awesome isnt it!

here are the slightly more finished versions of the libyan sibyl


http://www.ccxstudio.com/sijuGallery/libref3.jpg

http://www.ccxstudio.com/sijuGallery/libref4.jpg

http://www.ccxstudio.com/sijuGallery/libref5.jpg

[razz]

Aaah, that's the second amazing Libyan Sibyl study I see! Great sculpt, Siju. That's enough for me to be inspired, I'm gonna try making my own one :scream:

[Cris-Palomino]

Damned fine torsos, Siju. It's amazing to me the different approaches everyone is taking. And then to those of you doing it in 3D...really wonderful and inspiring.

Cris

[Intervain]

excellent job there!!! :bounce: Must do something like that some day - I really do not like zbrush workflow :/ grrr... THanks for the dvd tips guys!

[Rod Seffen]

Hmmm, I think it needs quite a bit of work, Apart from the deltoids, none of the muscles read very well at all, and some of them are plain wrong. Also, the mesh itself is very soft and smooth, like an ice sculpture that's meletd a bit - you really need to fight against that, and try to sharpen things up a bit - that really is the secret to getting good zbrush sculpts.

[SpiritDreamer]

Hi...Siju....:thumbsup:

NOT TOO BAD...:scream: ....JUST KIDDING....FANTASTIC...:bounce:
I like the bottom lighting best....Muscles look fine to me...romboids are pinched properly on right
side, adding strength to the twist...:thumbsup:
I remember Burne Hogarth telling me somthing that always stuck in my mind over the years.
He said that Michelangelo's works were full of errors regarding the muscles, proportions ect.
I think that is the case regarding this sybil....only a fanatic would care...BEAUTY TRUMPS ACCURACY EVERY TIME, ...I THINK YOUR PIECE IS BEAUTIFUL....:bounce: :thumbsup: :)

TAKE CARE
Glenn

[Thomasphoenix]

Oddity, I appreciate your comments but I beg to differ, The anatomy is wrong in the original reference by Michelangelo and SpiritDreamer has put that point across nicely and please look at my drawings ,I think u will see that I do know my anatomy rather well!

As far as sharpness goes I hate the sharp alpha loaded stuff that gets shown around and appreciated in Zbrush central!I personally will not like to do such stuff!

I saw your centaurette , nice render, great subsurface scatter , but I would think lots of anatomical errors on that one , too many to name , I can do a draw over if you are interested!

Glenn thank you for your support :)

Intervain thanks for droppin by:)

Cris thanks for the kind comments

razz bro how u been :)

[Thomasphoenix]

Thought this needed a better light !

http://www.ccxstudio.com//sijuGallery/libref6.jpg

http://www.ccxstudio.com/sijuGallery/libyanMichel.jpg

[SpiritDreamer]

Hi...Siju.....:thumbsup:

WOW...That lighting made all the difference in the world...really feels like it is in deep space now...I was about to suggest that you put the far side into shadow, but you beat me to it..:scream:
FANTASTIC WORK ..AS ALWAYS...Siju...:thumbsup:
TAKE CARE
Glenn

[Rod Seffen]

Oddity, I appreciate your comments but I beg to differ, The anatomy is wrong in the original reference by Michelangelo and SpiritDreamer has put that point across nicely and please look at my drawings ,I think u will see that I do know my anatomy rather well!
I agree the original is somewhat inaccurate, but what exactly is the purpose in copying the inaccuracies from the original? Wouldn't it be a better exercise to keep the spirit of the orignal, but with accurate anatomy?
I can still see a lot of differences between the model and the drawing, so it's not as if you were totally concerned with cloning it, and as such, I think it would have been better to only copy the accurate parts, and add to that your own knowledge of anatomy to complete the whole.
As it is, your model has taken the wrongness of the drawing and exacerbated it.
Forgive me for being a neanderthal, but I'm not sure what the purpose of a completely inaccurate anatomy study is.

As far as sharpness goes I hate the sharp alpha loaded stuff that gets shown around and appreciated in Zbrush central!I personally will not like to do such stuff!
It's not about that sort of sharpness, its about defining muscle shapes accurately with clean, concise, readable lines. It's a technique failure on your part, so I don't see the point in tryng to mask it by saying 'I meant to do that'.
The first step to improving is admitting you're wrong.


I saw your centaurette , nice render, great subsurface scatter , but I would think lots of anatomical errors on that one , too many to name , I can do a draw over if you are interested!
Yes, I am interested, please point out my errors, that's why I post my work here, and I assume is the actual point of the forum, to learn and improve, not to boost egos by getting hollow praise, though to see the way some people go crazy when recieving criticism, you'd be forgiven for thinking otherwise.

[Rebeccak]

Hi guys,

Before this turns into a flame war, let's remember a few things.

Originally posted by oDDity: It's not about that sort of sharpness, its about defining muscle shapes accurately with clean, concise, readable lines. It's a technique failure on your part, so I don't see the point in tryng to mask it by saying 'I meant to do that'.
The first step to improving is admitting you're wrong.

oDDity, here's another way of stating the same thing without closing the ears of the person you're critiquing:

"I understand what you are saying, but I think that you could more clearly define muscle shapes and more accurately so with clean, concise, readable lines. This is my opinion, and everyone approaches modelling differently."

Originally posted by oDDity: Yes, I am interested, please point out my errors, that's why I post my work here, and I assume is the actual point of the forum, to learn and improve, not to boost egos by getting hollow praise, though to see the way some people go crazy when recieving criticism, you'd be forgiven for thinking otherwise.
I actually don't disagree with the substance of this statement. The purpose of the forum is to learn and to improve. Being able to accept and incorporate constructive critique is an essential and important part of growing as an artist.

That being said, I sense that you, ODDity, are being intentionally dense in not listening to what I requested of you in terms of modifying your tone. As I said by pm, I think that as much as you are asking others to listen to critique of your work, you need to listen to critique of your tone on public forums. You have stated yourself that you have heard this critique before. If you expect others to accept your critique of their work, then you need to be equally receptive and positively responsive in terms of the way you state things on public forums. It is not about the substance of your comments, which I think is quite useful - as I have stated now three times, it is about the tone.

I value everyone's contributions here.

SpiritDreamer / Glenn, there is no need for you to jump in here. Nor is there need to further discuss this publicly. Nor is there need for Thomasphoenix / Siju to jump in here to further discuss this issue.

Let's talk about the work in a reasonable way. I think that ODDity's contributions in terms of the substance of his critique are refreshingly useful, but intentional further antagonism of artists on this forum will not be greeted with enthusiasm. Giving constructive criticism is one thing; doing so in order to pick a fight is quite another.

If an artist whose work you critique cannot accept constructive criticism, then you must accept that as a failure on their part, or possibly as a failure on your part to communicate effectively, or both - and move on.

That is hopefully the end of the need for this discussion, on this, or on any other thread. Let's please get back to work.

-Rebecca

[Thomasphoenix]

Last update a slightly sharper version !

http://www.ccxstudio.com/sijuGallery/libref7.jpg

[Rebeccak]

Good to see your update, Siju :) - in truth I haven't had time to ponder your sculpt, but I'll try to post some comments later on today.

[FateBringer]

awesome work !! very inspiring :thumbsup:

[SpiritDreamer]

Hi...Siju...:thumbsup: :)

I like the sharpness in the side that is closest to the viewer...was wondering if you can make the far side softer now, and in shadow, so that it creates more depth. I think that as long as it has skin color, it falls into a painting catagory,...and if it is a painting, then the princaples of depth perspective apply..created with atmosphere by making the far side softer, and in shadow.
JUST A THOUGHT..... and JUST ONE WAY OF SEEING IT...:)
KEEP INSPIRING...Siju...:thumbsup:
TAKE CARE
Glenn

[anandpg]

Great work, Siju... the Sybil is getting better by the day... You have a good thing going.!:thumbsup:

[manditri]

Hi Siju,
heard your name quite a few times as the guy from south with great talents....but never had seen much of your work except a couple of sketches on cgtantra i think....
as tiring as it was on my slow internet connection....i just went through this whole thread from page 1 to 20, the drawings, ur skills are incredible....it always feels great to see quality work from india....i did find ShyamShriram's works sometime back and felt the same...the thing is i am always enthused by art...specially anatomy since i am learning to be a modeller/rigger....and i share this interest in art lilke most of the ppl in here....but i wish i also shared some of ur talents.... i just wish u the very best and keep up the good work....
maybe sometime i will get an oppurtunity to work with you... :) ....i was thinking of sending my reel once it is done to you at ccx....

[NR43]

Hey Siju... was just wondering how things are :)
You're prolly extremely busy but... any chance you made some more sketches...
missing those ;)

[SpiritDreamer]

HEY....Siju...:)

WHERE YOU BE...:shrug:
Are you stuck in retirement counting your gray hairs...or just on vacation...LOL..:scream:
I miss seeing your work, and hearing from you....HOPE TO SEE YOU BACK IN ...ACTION.. SOON:thumbsup:
TAKE CARE...WHEREVER YOUR AT.. MY FRIEND

Glenn

[Thomasphoenix]

Glenn ,Johann,
I am back, Will start posting by next week, I just got a Licence for MUDBOX and am planning some sculptures .



Siju

[razz]

Thomasphoenix, great to hear that. Just yesterday I was going to post here asking where have you gone, but then there was a black-out (because of the strong wind) until now.
So it's awesome to see you back and I hope to see interesting and fascinating stuff from you.
By the way, are you still doing those Frazetta studies?

[Thomasphoenix]

Did the base model for something else rest mudbox practically made me do it! I love this piece of software.This is a no ref Burne Hogarth Style torso , not much of real anatomy here!:)

http://www.ccxstudio.com/sijuGallery/frontDynamic.jpg

[NR43]

Hey Siju

so this mudbox is a bit like Zbrush I guess... brushbased modeling
(well I hope I'm not offending any fans of Mudbox nor Zbrush here :) )

Something I'm looking forward to try in a couple of years (when my wallet and basic skills allow it lol)

It's good to see this man and I hope to see much more again soon (hungry as I am)!
Welcome back!

[SpiritDreamer]

HEY...Siju...:bounce: :thumbsup: :applause:

Looks like you have mastered that new software...maybe a little demo of what it is all about and capable of doing, that is different from the other softwares that you have used...just a thought, from a know nothing about all of this new software kind of guy..but am still very curious to know type of person..:scream: :)
What do you mean....not so much of real anatomy here...looks real to me..looks FANTASTIC...I'm sure there is someone out there who fits that decription to a T...BUT also know for sure it ain't me ..LOL :scream:
TAKE CARE MY FRIEND
Glenn

[anandpg]

Hey Siju! its great to have you back!!:beer: awesome start on mudbox! how about a demo/step by step.. huh?

[killermachine]

hi.its really great to see your work posted.i luv the mudbox version.i want to join ccx but cant come to south.is dere any possiblity of seeing ccx in north india.
cheers!!:thumbsup:

[Thomasphoenix]

Johann Mudbox is very Natural for a Sculptor or Draughtsman! It has real perspective camera settings and even the highest level of detail can be sculpted straight on the model! The export routines are very simple also ! Zbrush is good ,"but" this is More fun and easier for me!

Glenn ! he he Im learning to use it, its so good it brings one to his level of incompetency or
lack of reference images in my case almost immediately! Im able to translate almost 60-70%
of whats in my mind ,other modeling packages can do 30-40%.Its right up your Alley though I think you will be up and away in a day on mudbox.Its a very artist friendly and intutive workflow! natural for any artist even if he is not very software savvy!

Amarinder ,thanks ! by the way Im In faridabad rt now for some time !

Anand ,thanks for the kind words,I'll do a step by step once I have fully explored Mudbox, rt now im working with two or three tools.
Will be in bangalore on 18th hope to see u then!

http://www.ccxstudio.com/sijuGallery/dynaleg.jpg

[anandpg]

Hey Siju! Thats great!!! call me when you are in B'lore... will send my number by private message.

[FateBringer]

hey Thomasphoenix

Wow, awesome work :thumbsup:....hmm... how about a 3/4 view, would be a great ref so i could practiice drawing the oblique and serratus muscles. :D

Mark

[SpiritDreamer]

Hi...Syju...:)

REALLY NICE interlacing of the tendons and muscles around those knee caps....really nice flow of form....GREAT JOB... :thumbsup:
I have been neglecting my Z BUSH progrm lately, while playing around with the drawings from my figure drawing class..but am thinking of combining some Z BRUSH with my class drawings...might make an interesting combo...don't think I have seen that done anywhere yet.
I tried it in one painting so far, just to capture the idea and thought behind it , so I wouldn't forget..:)
I'm thinking about getting that Mud Box software...waiting to see more of your work done using it before I decide though...GOT YOU..:scream:
TAKE CARE
Glenn

[Thomasphoenix]

Anand will call u up once I'm there,:)

Mark, thanks, here is a three quarter! I havent worked on the back yet!

Glenn,:)You are going to see a lot of mudbox work from me!

http://www.ccxstudio.com/sijuGallery/dynaf02.jpg

http://www.ccxstudio.com/sijuGallery/dynaf03.jpg

[Frejasphere]

Hi Siju:)

Nice to see you back posting again :)

This guy is coming along nicely... your great skills combined with what seems to be great software - can't go wrong! :thumbsup:

cheers and take care!
a. :)

[wasker]

Hey, Thomas have you been using me as reference again?!

hehe j/k I'm thin as a something very thin and skinny. Looking good with that mudbox model, it will be great to see it textured.

[FateBringer]

hey

Thanks for the 3/4 view :), it is a big help in my understanding of how things should look in this view. :thumbsup: i better get to sketching it now

Mark

[anandpg]

Wow!:eek: ... Really love the way you have defined the volume of the ribcage and the muscles covering it!! The shoulder area is working great!! more!.. more!:bounce:

[Thomasphoenix]

Hi Annette , ya was travelling still am.Good to see you around and thanks:).I am enjoying this software a lot .Its like Chocolate!:)

Wasker, He he, Texturing is something I have to learn maybe with my next model, this one i started sculpting it without doing uvs so no chance of texturing.

Anand , Thanks!:)! Have been checking out your Reubens work! Coming along very well!
My favourite from your works so far!

http://www.ccxstudio.com//sijuGallery/dynaface.jpg

[tizianoadmirer]

Hi,
While I have to admit I am more fond of your 2D pen & pencil work (please.... do more of these :)) , these 3D mudbox sculptures are amazing. Michelangelo would approve !

[Gord-MacDonald]

great modeling - and great knowledge of anatomy. A pleasure to see.

Gord

[coochaki]

Great Artworks!
Impressive!:applause:

[Samanthie]

Wow! You are very talented, both in 2d and 3d. Beautiful work. You have a very unique way of sketching..especially using curved lines for form that I haven't seen before. It's inspiring.

[Thomasphoenix]

tizianoadmirer : thanks ,Here I start drawing again:).

Gord: thanks for dropping by, And am glad u enjoyed it , I enjoy sculpting the human figure!

coochaki: thanks Mate!

Samanthie: thanks ,I am glad u enjoyed the stuff I did.I try to practise a lot , I want to become much much better :)!


no ref:

http://www.ccxstudio.com/sijuGallery/twisty1.jpg

http://www.ccxstudio.com/sijuGallery/hulk.jpg

http://www.ccxstudio.com/sijuGallery/back.jpg

[SpiritDreamer]

HEY....Siju....:bounce: :applause: :thumbsup: :)

FANTASTIC.....GREAT DYNAMIC POSES....POWERFUL AND FULL OF ENERGY....GREAT TO SEE THESE...INSPIRERING :thumbsup:
TAKE CARE
Glenn

[tizianoadmirer]

Terrific stuff ! These give a whole new meaning to the "line" word...

[wasker]

Very dynamic drawings, it's nice when you can get a feel of movement and flexing muscles. Good job!

[coochaki]

wow..
You are great artist!:thumbsup:

[SpiritDreamer]

HEY...Siju...:)

I'm REALLY MISSING the morning INSPIRATION that I get from those DYNAMIC DRAWINGS of yours..That energy of yours has a way of rubbing off on me, if you know what I mean...:)
Also would really like to see another FRAZETTA/SIJU type painting, WHILE YOUR AT IT...:scream: ...AND...ALSO...:scream:
HOPE you are doing fine my friend...:thumbsup:
TAKE CARE
Glenn

[rasmusW]

hey thomas!

-just thoughth i'd pop by.
beautyful sketches you've got here. both 2d and 3d.
very inspirational.

-r

[killermachine]

mr thomas
im really late in askin but are you still in f'bad and are you planning to do somthin in north delhi?

[Thomasphoenix]

Glenn thanks ,:),Here are some especially for u!
Abyss thanks for droppin by:)

Drew these last night! 5 minute sketches!

Wasker ,Coochaki thanks Guys:)

Tiziano Admirer thanks again!:)

http://www.ccxstudio.com/sijuGallery/armxg1.jpg

http://www.ccxstudio.com/sijuGallery/armxg2.jpg

http://www.ccxstudio.com/sijuGallery/armxg3.jpg

http://www.ccxstudio.com/sijuGallery/armxg4.jpg

http://www.ccxstudio.com/sijuGallery/nonster.jpg

http://www.ccxstudio.com/sijuGallery/oldie3.jpg

[Thomasphoenix]

some more from the night!:)



http://www.ccxstudio.com/sijuGallery/oldking01.jpg

http://www.ccxstudio.com/sijuGallery/oldking02.jpg

http://www.ccxstudio.com/sijuGallery/scream1.jpg

http://www.ccxstudio.com/sijuGallery/tracker.jpg

http://www.ccxstudio.com/sijuGallery/warrior.jpg

[razz]

Hey, ThomasPhoenix. Just dropping by to say how much your sketches are helping me. I just got more into depth of arm, forearm and hand anatomy and your sketches show the muscles very well, even if that sketchy. Shows the masses of muscles well, making it easy for me to understand where is which muscle and to see it in various angles.
I'm fascinated how freely you're doing these. More, please :)

[TheCrazyDudeSRD]

Awesome sb sir, so much vitality and movement, very inspiring. I see a lot of Hogarth's influence. I only got halfway through your book, I do plan on checking out the rest tonight after work... I believe I got to the Frazetta study of the Deathdealer (I could be wrong on the title).

[SpiritDreamer]

Hi...Siju...:)

THANK YOU... I NEEDED THAT..REFRESHING AS A COOL BREEZE ON A HOT SUMMER DAY...:bounce: :thumbsup: :)
TAKE CARE MY FRIEND
Glenn

[Rebeccak]

Glad to see you back! :) Let's see some paintings! :D

[Thomasphoenix]

Razz thanks Man:)!Glad u find it helpful!
Glenn!:)

TheCrazyDudeSRD thanks :)


Rebecca I think you meant sculpture:scream:

http://www.ccxstudio.com/sijugallery/dynaBackDetailMud002.jpg

[FateBringer]

hi
nothing much to say, just admiring your handywork, you certainly know your anatomy:thumbsup:awesome


Mark

[anandpg]

Hey Siju! great to have you back posting!! awesome sculpting!:bounce::bounce::bounce:

[Thomasphoenix]

Mark thanks man:)

thanks Anand!:)

updated Torso with better Mudbox skills!

http://www.ccxstudio.com/sijuGallery/DynaTorso002.jpg

[SpiritDreamer]

Hey...SIJU...:)

Some serious muscle action and definition happening in that torso. That area around the chest and collar bones...BEAUTIFUL...Reminds me of DaVinci...can really feel the muscle fibers connecting to the bone...:bounce:
FANTASTIC JOB ON THIS WHOLE TORSO IN FACT...BEST ONE YET, I THINK...:thumbsup: ...REALLY LOOKING FORWARD TO SEEING MORE OF YOUR WORK...VERY INSPIRING..:)
PS...I THINK REBECCA MEANT...PAINTINGS...ME TOO...COULDN'T RESIST THAT LITTLE PLUG..LOL :scream:
TAKE CARE MY FRIEND
Glenn

[CgIcecube]

you certainly know your anatomy:thumbsup:awesome
These words are just perfect to express awesome sculpting work you are doing:thumbsup:

[killermachine]

hey siju..can i take your mudbox scuplts for ref:deal:

[Gord-MacDonald]

Beautiful drawing - the mudbopx work - well...
:buttrock::applause:


btw - was that 3d study done exclusively in Mudbox? - just wondering

Gord

[Thomasphoenix]

Lol Glenn, painting! Im a sculptor and a draughtsman not a painter (like Michelangelo said)

thanks for the da vinci comparison, Im sure all thoise hours practising from da vinci and Michelangelo would have rubed off a bit:scream:.

Richa thanks:), I met your teacher Tezi in southex.

Amar thanks ,ya ur welcome to use it.

Gord,thanks:thumbsup:,
the base mesh a very very simple affair was done in maya then it was taken into
Mudbox.


This is from a base mesh done by Arshlevon back at mudbox forums ,I recommend all who have zbrush or mudbox and dont know polymodeling in maya,max or xsi to take this route of using a simple base mesh and sculpting from there.

http://www.ccxstudio.com/sijuGallery/Anaman001.jpg

http://www.ccxstudio.com/sijuGallery/AnamanBack001.jpg

http://www.ccxstudio.com/sijuGallery/AnamanLegs001.jpg

[SpiritDreamer]

HEY....Siju...YOU BETTER DUCK, I THINK THE POPE IS ABOUT TO WHACK YOU WITH HIS CANE....HAVE YOU CHECKED YOUR BACK FOR WELTS LATELY....LOL...:eek: :scream:

YOU CAN BRING A MULE TO WATER, BUT YOU CAN'T MAKE HIM DRINK.:twisted: :sad:
TIME WILL TELL..MY FRIEND :)
TAKE CARE ...:thumbsup:
Glenn

[Thomasphoenix]

You know we can Make a new Agony and the ecstacy movie and iF I can play Michelangelo you can play Pope julius and Ill forgive u for hitting me!:scream: ,I did love the casting of that movie Rex Harrison and Charlton Heston. But they didnt do the full book.Pity.

[tizianoadmirer]

Yes, that book rocks. What a genius...

[SpiritDreamer]

HEY...Siju....I'm carving my cane as I speak...making it out of heavy oak,...SO BE READY :eek: ....LOL :scream:
That is a great movie...watched it just the other day..never read the book though..:)
TAKE CARE
Glenn

[Icey]

wow...
just wow.....

[Thomasphoenix]

Icey thanks:)

more updates

http://www.ccxstudio.com/sijuGallery/anamanstage005.jpg

http://www.ccxstudio.com/sijuGallery/anamanstage005a.jpg

http://www.ccxstudio.com/sijuGallery/anamanstage005b.jpg

http://www.ccxstudio.com/sijuGallery/anamanstage005c.jpg

[depleteD]

Wow dude, I don't even know what to say
amazing work here

[Womball]

Now that's an impressive looking man. Is he going to be wearing pants? His lack of a genitals is a little scary looking. He is a bit symmetric though, I don't think I have ever seen a person with mirrored veins. This mudbox looks fantastic, although I dunno if its worth it for me at least when zbrush 3.0 comes out.

[razz]

I think breaking symmetry goes at the very end of the modelling job. I would only make the thighs more massive, too thin now, I think. Love the overall looks of the model. I think I'll be doing a 3d anatomy study too, just a bit different from this. So this is of great inspiration to me!
Are you thinking of texturing him? Posing? What's next when the model is finished?

[Rist]

As a visual fx rookie, would you say it would be worthwhile to learn mudbox? Zbrush too?

Fantastic model you have there!

[SpiritDreamer]

HEY...Siju...:thumbsup:

He's looking FANTASTIC....Maybe just a little hint of those muscles that run parallel on eather side of the spine,..erectus something or other...the two muscles that alow you to stand erect..like he's doing..located in the lower back area..:shrug: just a thought..:)
REALLY LIKE what you've done with the wrist and hands...:bounce: :thumbsup:

HEY,..on a different subject..:scream: ...Have you seen the movie called..BLACK..by...Amitabh Bachchan....yash raj films..home entertainment....I got it from the library, and watched it last night...FANTASTIC piece of film making...BEST movie that I have seen in a long long long time...HOLLYWOOD BETTER WATCH OUT...INDIA FILM MAKING HAS COME OF AGE I THINK...:scream: :thumbsup:
TAKE CARE MY FRIEND, and watch that film if you haven't already...:)
Glenn

[Rebeccak]

Very cool to see this Siju, it will be interesting to see how you develop it. The feet seem a bit oversized atm? Perhaps the head could be a smidge larger. Will definitely be following along here as I make my own fledgling sculpting efforts. :)

[erilaz]

Great to see you're joining the fxphd team Siju!

[Thomasphoenix]

Thanks Martin!:)!I hope i'm able to do justice to it:)

[Thomasphoenix]

updates on pose sculpt.

http://i9.photobucket.com/albums/a74/thomasphoenix/anger04.jpg

http://i9.photobucket.com/albums/a74/thomasphoenix/anger05.jpg

http://i9.photobucket.com/albums/a74/thomasphoenix/anger06.jpg

[razz]

Daaamn! No words to describe how astonishing this looks :drool: Love the expression (a close-up, mm?). Your great anatomy knowledge shows here. I like the pose, but what exactly is he doing?
And it happens that I'm sculpting at this moment myself. What an awesome thing to see this to keep me going :)

[NR43]

dude

it's when seeing stuff like this I regret not having a photographic memory :D
I can almost feel the tension on some of those muscles!

[anandpg]

WOW... Siju... this looks awesome!:thumbsup: Did you start by posing the same sculpture at level-0.. or did you start from scratch?

[rasmusW]

hey siju!

think i'm next in line to praise your work. it's just fantastic.
no crits.

-r

[Thomasphoenix]

Thanks Razz,Johann,Anand,Abyss:)

I am working very hard on improving my technique! Thank you for encouraging me!

Anand I rigged and posed it in maya.

Razz ,umm, he is just striking a good contrapossto pose:)

http://i9.photobucket.com/albums/a74/thomasphoenix/angerback1.jpg

[Thomasphoenix]

more updates! worked on d back ,the arms legs etc.

http://i9.photobucket.com/albums/a74/thomasphoenix/angback001.jpg

http://i9.photobucket.com/albums/a74/thomasphoenix/angback002.jpg

http://i9.photobucket.com/albums/a74/thomasphoenix/angback003.jpg

[Rebeccak]

That's looking pretty sweet. :) Incidentally I just saw some demos of ZBrush 3 at Gnomon and I think you're really going to like it. ;)

[SpiritDreamer]

Hey...Siju...I see lots and lots of MASTERPIECES coming out of your imagination, now that you have mastered this technique in 3d....FANTASTIC JOB on that last one...full of LIFE, MOTION AND ENERGY...:applause: :bowdown: :bounce: :thumbsup: :)

TAKE CARE MY FRIEND
Glenn

[Thomasphoenix]

Rebecca yes I'm waiting for my free zbrush upgrade on may 15th.:)

Glenn thanks,Glad ure liking this:)

possibly the last updates on this one.will start on something else soon.

http://www.ccxstudio.com/sijuGallery/figure1.jpg

http://www.ccxstudio.com/sijuGallery/figure1a.jpg

http://www.ccxstudio.com/sijuGallery/figure1b.jpg

http://www.ccxstudio.com/sijuGallery/figure1c.jpg

http://www.ccxstudio.com/sijuGallery/figure1d.jpg

[Thomasphoenix]

A face sculpt done in mudbox

http://i9.photobucket.com/albums/a74/thomasphoenix/stern005.jpg

[razz]

Well you've gotten insane with mudbox! That is, of course, good :) The finished figure sculpt look really good, I don't even have to say that, it's obvious, hehe. You could render it with SSS just for the fun of it.
Couldn't find a thing to crit on the face either. Oh, is it just me, or the eyes are really 2d? Nevertheless, looking great. Looking forward to more of these! And don't forget to draw or paint something too :D

[Thomasphoenix]

razz,Im lazy the eyes are a quick paintover.Have to learn to do it better.:)
Sculpture is the most fun :)

[NR43]

I assume these sculpted models are quite high poly and are demanding a lot from a pc, Siju?

[SpiritDreamer]

HI...Siju..:)

SEEMS THAT YOU HAVE COME TO A CROSSROADS.
Sculpture to painting,....painting to sculpture ...hybreds..:)
Looking forward to seeing which path you choose...:)
Maybe both paths creat a circle ...:scream:
TAKE CARE
Glenn

[anandpg]

Hey Siju! Great work on the head!:thumbsup:

[Thomasphoenix]

Hello My friends ,I'm back! The last sculpt I worked for was commisioned by my company and Im unable to show it cuz of Nda so this is one I have started a couple of days earlier
It still has no ref ,I intend to do a clothed version also its based on one of my childhood heroes Chris Reeve.

sculpted in ZB3.1 posed in ZB3.1

http://www.ccxstudio.com/sijuGallery/reeve01.jpg

http://www.ccxstudio.com/sijuGallery/reeve02.jpg
http://www.ccxstudio.com/sijuGallery/reeve03.jpg
http://www.ccxstudio.com/sijuGallery/reeve04.jpg

[rdsarna]

Hi Siju!
I am SO lucky......it was yesterday only that I saved your entire sketchbook on my pc and I was wishing that you return to the forum soon.....and today you're here! :bounce:

I am a new guy in this forum.....and I've been seeing ALOT of sketchbooks here but I believe I haven't seen any which is better than yours......I think you're a master of our time!!
AWESOME work here and Its my chief inspiration because your style is so unique....and you're totally right that Howard Roark Lives 'cause he lives in you! :)

I'm a complete beginner at art and pursuing an animation degree....I'm going to study your work as a part of my process of studying art....

Thanx alot for being such an inspiration.....
Your latest work is just as good....Wanna see more....
Ratul
(Hope I didn't bore you :D)

[NR43]

Hey man.... welcome back

Pretty nice model you got out of your sleeve there. Looking forward to see how the clothed version will look

[SpiritDreamer]

HEY ..Siju ...:)

GREAT TO SEE YOU BACK IN ACTION...:D :thumbsup:
So how do you like Z BRUSH 3 so far ..just curious...It seems to be a lot more user friendly than the previous version, for me anyway..:)
REALLY LOOKING FORWARD TO SEEING MORE OF YOUR WORKS...ALWAYS INSPIRED, AND ALWAYS AN INSPIRATION..:thumbsup: :)
TAKE CARE
Glenn

[CyborgJA]

:EEK: I took 3 hours to look at this thread.

I need a re-hidratating phlebo :drool:

[Dhame]

nice work !! great!!

[Thomasphoenix]

Hello,

Just thought Id share with you that the first issue of The Virgin Comics Book
Dock Walloper Written by ED BUrns And Jimmy Palmiotti and Drawn and painted by me has hit the shelves in the U.S.

newsarama (http://forum.newsarama.com/showthread.php?t=137731)

variety blog (http://weblogs.variety.com/bags_and_boards/2007/11/review-dock-wal.html)

[NR43]

Wow so that's where you've been hiding :D
Congratz!

Any idea if it will come to Europe and when?

[SpiritDreamer]

HEY...Siju...:bounce: :)

Sounds GREAT...I will head up to the comic shop tommarrow and see if I can get a copy...there's a comic shop pretty close to where I live, if I can't find it there, I will check with some of the shops in downtown Boston. ...Can't wait to see it...From what I read, it sounds like a confrotation between Dutch Shults, who was alot crazy, and Legs Diamond..two real life characters from that era..There are two old movies, a couple of my favorites on the gangster theme...One I believe is called DUTCH SHULTS..Played by Vic Morrow,...and the other one is The Legs Diamond Story,..played by ..Ray Danton...haven't seen them in a long time..I know you like the movies, so I just thought that I would mention those two, in case you haven't seen them .
ANYWAY,..IT'S GREAT TO HEAR THAT YOU HAVE FINISHED, AND BEEN PUBLISHED...:applause: :thumbsup: ....GREAT THINGS ON THE HORIZON..:)
TAKE CARE MY FRIEND
Glenn

[Rebeccak]

Big congrats Siju! :bounce: We've missed you around here. :)

[anandpg]

Looking great, Siju!!.... Congrats!!! :applause::applause::applause::applause::applause:.. I will try and get a copy asap!

[Gord-MacDonald]

Keep it coming :applause:

Gord

[SpiritDreamer]

HEY ..Siju..:)

I finally made it out of the house today...The weather here has been freezing cold, icey, and pretty crummy for the last couple of weeks or so....So I have been hibernating...just like all of the rest of the creatures that have any common sense...:scream:
ANYWAY, I just wanted to tell you that I went to a shop near my house,called NEW ENGLAND COMICS in QUINCY, which is the town that I live in.
I asked the owner about your book DOCK WALLOPER...GUESS WHAT...IT SOLD OUT IN THE FIRST COUPLE OF DAYS THAT HE HAD IT IN HIS SHOP..:bounce: ...He told me that he is getting more issues of it on friday, and that I should call him on friday to reserve one, before they sell out again.. ...LOOKS LIKE YOU HAVE A SUCCESS ON YOUR HANDS..:applause: :thumbsup: ....CAN YOU HANDLE IT...LOL...:scream:

Now I have to go out in the cold again friday:eek: ...but it will be worth the trip and pain,.. I'M SURE..:)

ANYWAY,..TAKE CARE MY FRIEND, and I will talk to you later, to let you know what I THINK ABOUT THE BOOK,.. THAT IS, IF I AM QUICK ENOUGH TO GET ONE..LOL...JUST KIDDING, I ALREADY TOLD THE OWNER TO SET ONE ASIDE FOR ME, AND HE SAID HE WOULD..:)
Glenn

[CgIcecube]

:bounce:Congratulations :) Will check it out:scream:

[mayurcool]

Great work sir and Congrats for your comic :bounce: :buttrock:
will give a check on it :thumbsup:

[NR43]

Siju,

!!!MERRY CHRISTMAS & A HAPPY 2008!!!

[CyborgJA]

Awwww man I still have to carefully read your comic (I apologize, no time in this period), however at first look it is incredible!
I'll post here a honest opinion maybe at the end of the holidays, in the meantime I wish to you and to your family an incredible new year !

[Thomasphoenix]

This a is a concept sculpt of a were lion I did for FX PHD's OC 2007 term,
The Gesture and The rhythms are what I went for as I couldnt have possibly modeled each piece and detailed it in the timeframe.

http://www.ccxstudio.com/sijuGallery/lion01.jpg

http://www.ccxstudio.com/sijuGallery/lion02.jpg

http://www.ccxstudio.com/sijuGallery/lion03.jpg

http://www.ccxstudio.com/sijuGallery/lion05.jpg

[CyborgJA]

I love the rythm and the expression of his head. Bravissimo ! :drool:

[anandpg]

Awesome model, Siju!!:thumbsup: I love the action on this one! Hope you find time later on to detail it.. it will be an asset, really!

[SpiritDreamer]

Hi...Siju..:)

NICE ONE...:thumbsup: ..I never saw a were lion before...GREAT CONCEPT and ACTION..:thumbsup:

Maybe some curved claws coming out of those fingertips...will really add to the effect and create motion leading back into the figure...just a passing thought that might be of use to you..:shrug: :)

HEY...BY THE WAY,...THANKS AGAIN FOR THOSE BASE MESH MODELS.:bounce: :)

HAVE A GREAT ONE MY FRIEND:thumbsup: , AND TAKE CARE...:)
Glenn

[Thomasphoenix]

Thanks Selena,Glenn,Anand.

here is a W.I.P of the character I started for the Sculpture workshop.

Im using the material whcih Anand gave me:).Thanks Man.

http://www.ccxstudio.com/sijuGallery/tall09.jpg

http://www.ccxstudio.com/sijuGallery/tall10.jpg

http://www.ccxstudio.com/sijuGallery/tall11.jpg

[killermachine]

i just cant get over how you make the muscles feel so much attached to the bones and streching,its really great.looking forward to where u take it

[anandpg]

beautiful!!!:bounce::bounce:

[AmrutRaju]

nice work ...........:thumbsup: :thumbsup: :thumbsup:

[Frejasphere]

Hi Siju :)

A Belated
Happy Christmas and wishes for a Fantabulistic and Art-filled 2008!

As I haven't had much time here lately - it's a treat to revisit your thread!
Lovely work - and congratulations on your comic :) will keep my eye out for it.

Cheers and take care!
a. :)

[Thomasphoenix]

Updates to the figure in whatever time i could find from drawing my third book.:)

Anand thanks

Killermachine glad u like it.

thanks Amruth.

Annette thank you and same to you :).


http://www.ccxstudio.com/sijuGallery/tall16.jpg

http://www.ccxstudio.com/sijuGallery/tall17.jpg

http://www.ccxstudio.com/sijuGallery/tall18.jpg

[SpiritDreamer]

HEY ...Siju..:)

I just got a copy of your second DOC WALLOPER book....FANTASTIC JOB THERE SIJU..:applause: :thumbsup: Looks like you are getting more relaxed with those characters..really showing in your drawings....I also like the,page layout, colors, and perspectives alot...especally in the second book,..not that the first one was bad, but the second one is even better...:)
I found your book in the shop by where I live, ...It was sitting on the shelf, right next to two of FRANK FRAZETTA'S books,..DEATH DEALER, and some other one, can't remember it's tittle off hand.
Your costing me alot of money here Siju, ..because everytime I go into this shop, to get your books, ..I end up getting not only yours, but others as well...:scream: The first time I went to get your first book, I got yours, and then a FRAZETTA comic..had to get it just for its cover painting alone,5 bucks..then I ended up buying a real nice big hardcover book called..CONAN THE PHENOMENON ...The Legacy of Robert E Howard's Fantasy Icon, by Paul M. Sammon..30 bucks, plus the cost of yours..:eek:
Then on my second trip to get your second book, I ened up getting your book, ..plus another nice big hard cover book..called ...IMAGINISTIX...BORIS VALLEJO and JULIE BELL..Great book, full of alot of full color paintings that I haven't seen before.. Another 30 bucks, plus the cost of yours..:eek: :scream:
ANYWAY, ..When I go to pick up your third book, I think I will leave my wallet at home,LOL:scream: and only take enough money for your book..:)
KEEP UP THE GREAT WORK..Siju...I'm REALLY looking forward to seeing #3 of DOCK WALLOPER

TAKE CARE MY FRIEND
Glenn

[xsiyou]

You have got some really nice gesture sketches here.FX Phd course demo Sculpt! lion,very cool work!

[SpiritDreamer]

HEY...Siju:wavey::)

I just got done with #3 of the DOC WALLOPER series that your working on...GREAT DRAWINGS, COLOR, LIGHTING AND LAYOUT...:thumbsup:
This time, I walked away from that book store with four books...Gets worse each time I go in there, LOL:scream:
I stumbled upon one by STJEPAN SEJIC/NEBEZIAL, another CG member whose work I really like..called WITCH BLADE..he's really doing some great stuff also.
Then of course I had to get another one of FRANK FRAZETTA'S DARK KINGDOM series...Then on the way out the door, I saw another book cover that really caught my eye...very dynamic...turnes out, it was another one by STJEPAN SEJIC/NEBEZIAL called UNHOLY UNION..MARVEL COMICS..So I had to have that one also..:)
I wonder how much money that store is going to get from me when I pick up, #4 in the DOC WALLOPER series that your doing, which should be in soon I hope...:)
Hey, I was wondering if you have heard anything on the movie end of this project that you've been working so hard on..just curious..It would make a great movie I think..:)

ANYWAY.Seju..Just thought I would bump you up to the front page of this forum where you belong.
KEEP UP THE FANTASIC WORK...ALWAYS INSPIRED, AND ALSO VERY INSPIRING.
Hope all is well with you and yours.
TAKE CARE MY FRIEND
Glenn

[Thomasphoenix]

Hi Glenn, Thanks for reading DW.The issues 4 and five are better than the rest :).
This one is a 3 hour study of Frank Frazetta's outlaw of Torn.Eyeballed and fast so it will have lots of errors.

http://i9.photobucket.com/albums/a74/thomasphoenix/outlawoftorn.jpg

[Rebeccak]

Great stuff Siju! Nice to see you back on the boards. I like the depiction on the horse especially. Great gesture there.

-R

[Rimi87]

you are very talented n your works are awesome.

[anandpg]

Oh! Wow!! A painting from you!! :eek: Awesome, Siju! You're such a natural!:thumbsup:

[SpiritDreamer]

HEY.:wavey: ..NICE ONE SIJU.:applause: ..GREAT TO HAVE YOU BACK..:thumbsup:

TAKE CARE
Glenn

[sagishow]

Hi Thomas,
I am learning a lot from you pls keep it up gr8 job

[Thomasphoenix]

Rebecca thanks :).
Anand Thanks dude.
Glenn my friend! thanks,:)
Rimi thnks.
Sagishow thanks.

Here is the next study from Frazetta

http://i9.photobucket.com/albums/a74/thomasphoenix/dd5stage01.jpg

http://i9.photobucket.com/albums/a74/thomasphoenix/dd5stage02.jpg

http://i9.photobucket.com/albums/a74/thomasphoenix/dd5stage03.jpg

http://i9.photobucket.com/albums/a74/thomasphoenix/dd5stage04.jpg

http://i9.photobucket.com/albums/a74/thomasphoenix/deathdealer5d.jpg

[kary]

I've always been very fond of the original of that, so it clouds my perception of a study, but that is pretty darn good. Seems like the emphasis is more even across the study then in the original (the 3 clawing up from below are a lot more noticeable to me in this study). It looks like you're moving through these pretty quickly, yet you're still capturing the look and feel, good stuff :).

[NR43]

Hell this is better than good!
This is excellent!

It's great to see you active here again Siju!
Lots of jummie with each post!

[Heozart]

I am not familiar with Frazetta, but those studies are beautiful! Thank you for posting the big version, it is great to get a good look at the details. :drool: Can't wait to see the next one!

[anandpg]

Wow!!.... :eek:

[razz]

Awesome to have you posting again, Thomas. I was waiting for your Frazetta studies and now I'm happy to see some! These seem to be going quite fast for you. A good choice for a study. Ha, but I think there can't be bad choices when choosing from Frazetta's pieces. Death dealer rocks!!

[AmrutRaju]

Hi, Siju! really awesome color work, nice job .................:beer:

[kasana]

Amazing ! love the process.

[Thomasphoenix]

Thanks all :)

My first sculpt in MB 2009 !

http://i9.photobucket.com/albums/a74/thomasphoenix/vulcanface2copy.jpg

[anandpg]

oh, WOW!:bounce: How does the new Mudbox feel?

[Thomasphoenix]

Mudbox feels Good ,especially to hand draw wrinkles and details , on x64 with a quad xeon and using 8 gig ram :).
I love zbrush too but no point denying myself mb :)

http://i9.photobucket.com/albums/a74/thomasphoenix/vulcanface3copy.jpg

http://i9.photobucket.com/albums/a74/thomasphoenix/vulcanface4copy.jpg

[SpiritDreamer]

:) HEY..Siju...HAPPY NEW YEAR MY FRIEND :thumbsup: ...WHEREVER YOU ARE.LOL..:D

Missing those FANTASTIC action figure drawings of yours.:shrug: .Were and are a great source of inspiration for me..:)

Hope all is well with you and yours.:)
TAKE CARE
Glenn

[SpiritDreamer]

HEY Siju ....BUMP.....:D

TAKE CARE
Glenn

[SpiritDreamer]

Needed some FAST FROM THE IMAGINATION INSPIRATIONS..:)
Glenn

[Thomasphoenix]

Hi Glenn :), Thanks for the bumps..

Here is a sculpt I have been working on in my spare time, strictly w.i.P
Long way to go.
Sculpted entirely in Mb2010, render in Zb 3.5
http://i9.photobucket.com/albums/a74/thomasphoenix/df02.jpg

http://i9.photobucket.com/albums/a74/thomasphoenix/df03.jpg

I hope I'll be able to post like I used to :(.

[NR43]

I hope I'll be able to post like I used to :(.

That, sir, would be AWESOME! :D
The forum can use a bit of inspirational activity lately (as Magdalena pointed out a while ago)!

[krispee]

that digi sculpt is looking good, Siju, nice work, look forward to the ending......

Kris

[dscavenger]

wow..already a good piece with nice pose and expression..waiting for the finished one..

[SpiritDreamer]

HEY Siju.:wavey: ..WELCOME BACK..:thumbsup:
Glenn

[CgIcecube]

wish to see that face in the camera..looks great to me right now!! really liked the pose anatomy and shader used on it!! more more:bounce:

[SpiritDreamer]

BUMP...:scream: Hey hope you and yours are doing alright Siju...Just had to bump you one more time...Alot can be learned in and by studying your sketchbook and the works within it.
Take Care Siju..:thumbsup: :)
Glenn

[SpiritDreamer]

Hey Siju...How are you doing.:) ..Been along time my friend..Hey thanks for stopping by my thread..Always Great to hear from you..:thumbsup:

Thought I would bump this thread of yours again...Always an Inspiration...:)
Take Care Siju,...and as Always,.. Keep Inspired and Inspiring..:thumbsup: :)
Glenn

[Thomasphoenix]

My Sculpting Reel, Some new work , some old ones polished up. Boris Karloff is from the first Frankenstein movie. Zombie textured in ptex. All sculpts done in Autodesk Mudbox. One sculpt rendered in Zbrush. All Re-Topoed in Topogun, Several models blocking done in Zbrush 4 and Sculptris
Elephant and Zombie are examples. Mudbox, Zbrush 4 Sculptris, Topogun all Rock.. Thanks to the developers of all these softwares.

http://i9.photobucket.com/albums/a74/thomasphoenix/frank4.jpg




26384581 (http://forums.cgsociety.org/misc.php?do=bbcode#vimeo)



It's HD 720p in case you want to check out high res.

[Vidar3d]

Now that is simply splendid. You should be proud of the results.

[SpiritDreamer]

Hi Siju :)


Beautiful and amazing sculpts..full of life, emotion, rhythmic movement, flow and energy,..the same qualities you have instilled into your drawings...Simply put...Great...:applause: :thumbsup:
As Always,..Take Care Siju,.....and Keep Inspired, and Inspiring..:arteest:
Glenn

[SpiritDreamer]

Hey Siju,..I just wrote you something, and posted something just for you in my sketchbook thread...I think you will get a kick out of it...Take a peek when you get a chance ..Thanks for stopping by my thread by the way..Great hearing from you..:)
Glenn