Sketchbook Thread of Spirit Dreamer

[SpiritDreamer]

OCT. 17, 2008

MORNING PLAY
From imagination, no references used.
Z BRUSH
Glenn

http://artbyglenngallegos.com/images/FLOWER_ARANGEMENT_3D_6.jpg

[Kanga]

Man you are without a doubt the flower nija here. They look great! Very nice approach to zbrush.

Cheerio Chris

[SpiritDreamer]

OCT. 18, 2008

THANK YOU Chris...FLOWER NINJA...I like that :)

I just got a new computer ...maximum ram..better graphics..bigger screen,...and now I have a bigger headache trying to get everything working right with it.LOL :banghead: .So far i've only gotten painter #8 to work...Waiting for a response from Z BRUSH so I can reinstall that program, plus having a problem reinstalling Painter #9

MORNING PLAY
Doddle from imagination
Painter #8 OILS
Glenn

http://artbyglenngallegos.com/images/FACE_IN_OILS.jpg

[NR43]

New machine huh... wow I envy you :)
Hope you get Painter IX running on it!

[SpiritDreamer]

OCT. 18, 2008

HEY Johan THANKS...It's been one calamity after the other LOL
My original computer completely went out..nothing...thought it was the power supply or power switch, so ordered both of those parts...and then we decided on getting a new computer with more ram ect., so Jessica could have her own..the original, if the parts that she ordered fixed it....Anyway, the next day, I pressed the start up botton on the original computer, just for the hell of it, and the sucker started right up, like nothing had ever been wrong with it..and has been running right ever since.LOL...So now we have to send the parts ordered back, and I am going to end up buying Painter #10 ,..and still am waiting to hear back from Z BRUSH....I have my wacom hooked up to the new computer, so i'm still stuck with Painter #8, until I get #10 shortly, and hear from Z BRUSH...Jessica is getting a bigger headache than me, being that she is the brains when it comes to the computers and is the one doing all of the installing....I just paint and sculpt, and give her moral support as she conqures all of these technical problems., and try to stay out of her way as she's doing it..LOL:)
Anyway Johan, thank's for the visit, always welcomed and very much appeceated....Hopefully all of this stuff will get sorted out shortly, and I will be able to fall back into my daily routine , which gives me pleasure and which I really enjoy at this point in my life.:)
TAKE CARE
Glenn

EVENING PLAY :)
Refinement of doodle posted above
Painter #8

http://artbyglenngallegos.com/images/FACE_IN_OILS_4.jpg

[anandpg]

WOW!! New computer!!:bounce::bounce::bounce:
Glenn, regarding the ZBrush license, I guess you have to just deactivate the license in the old machine by pressing "Zplugin>License>Deactivate License" while connected to the internet so that the license returns to the server, and then activate the license in your new computer after connecting it to the internet. But make sure you still have the license number before deactivating in the first place! :D (I recently performed this drill and then realised I had lost the number, so I had to mail pixologic!!)

[NR43]

Hey Glenn, if you haven't actually ordered Painter X yet, I would advise just to wait a bit more to order it. I think somewhere in february or march 2009, Painter XI will arrive. And the Painter representative has told there would be much improvement done compared to Version X.
You can read about it in the Painter Wishlist thread (http://forums.cgsociety.org/showthread.php?goto=lastpost&t=208276)
Also some news on Painter XI in this thread (http://forums.cgsociety.org/showthread.php?f=112&t=678476) and here (http://forums.cgsociety.org/showthread.php?f=112&t=654548)
I am actually hoping my old computer here will survive until the next release of Painter, so I can totally compose a fitting pc for painting, avoiding hardware compatibility issues etc.

So in a way, you are in a comfortable position, with your wife fixing the hardware for you :)
My girlfriend is capable of electrocuting herself just by pushing the power button of our pc LOL, though she has many many other qualities I can only dream of to have :nod:

Also, Glenn, even if I don't post after every update you do here, I'm always here... seeing and enjoying each and every one of the updates!

Have a nice day!
Johan

[batte812]

Hi Glenn, i hope you can get your new computer running with all the software, so you can work some more on those wonderful flowers! Keep it up!

[SpiritDreamer]

OCT. 19, 2008

HEY Anand...Jessica says THANK YOU, and me too...She managed to get Z BRUSH 2 going and installed, should have #3 up and running tommarrow..HOPEFULLY.

HEY Johan...THANKS FOR THOSE LINKS..I will check them out shortly, for sure...and also for your support.

HEY Bart...THANK YOU I am looking forward to getting back to those flowers,..I was learning alot about the program while I was doing them, and also having alot of fun at the same time.
THANKS FOR THE HELP AND SUPPORT GUYS.Always welcomed and very much appreceated.
TAKE CARE
Glenn

Quick Doodle from imagination
Z BRUSH 2

http://artbyglenngallegos.com/images/OLD_CHINA_MAN.jpg

[SpiritDreamer]

OCT. 20, 2008

MORNING PLAY
From imagination, no references used.
Quick Doodle...Z BRUSH #2
Glenn

http://artbyglenngallegos.com/images/OLD_WOMAN.ZTL.jpg

[SpiritDreamer]

OCT. 20, 2008

AFTERNOON PLAY
A little refinement of Doodle posted above.
From imagination, no references used
Z BRUSH #2
Glenn

http://artbyglenngallegos.com/images/OLD_WOMAN_1.jpg

[SpiritDreamer]

OCT. 21, 2008

Finally got my Z BRUSH 3 program installed into my new computer.
WOW :bounce: ..what a difference that extra ram makes...went from 526 mega bytes to 2 giga bytes...It was taking me like 20 minutes to place each flower before, and I had to shut off the little windows for each flower in the subtool section, before I could even move the flower that I was placeing, not to mention the vase..LOL..
Now I can spin, rotate and move the intire vase and all of the flowers at the same time as i'm placeing new flowers into the vase..Took all of 2 minutes for me to place the rose in the vase...which is making the whole process really enjoyable now..and great fun.
Wish I had gotten this new computer and more ram alot sooner, would have saved myself alot of frustration and headaches..Oh well...live and learn....:D

MORNING PLAY
From imagination, no references used.
Z BRUSH #3
Glenn

http://artbyglenngallegos.com/images/FLOWER_ARANGEMENT_3D_7.jpg

[anandpg]

Hey Glenn!! Congrats again on the new comp!! I am sure you enjoy ZBrush much more than before!:thumbsup:

[alicelefay]

I can understand you, I was working on a laptop until 2 months ago, and passing to the new pc has showed a big difference :D
Now go go go! create and show us please! ;-)

[SpiritDreamer]

OCT. 21, 2008

THANKS Anand...Lots of pure fun and pure magic ahead for sure..:D

THANKS Alice..If my old computer hadn't broke for that one day, I would never have gotten a new one..LOL...Just goes to show that everything happens for a reason, and whether or not that reason is understood at the time it's happening..it ALWAYS becomes clear why it happened, sooner or later..:D
THANKS for the feedback guys, ALWAYS welcomed and very much appreceated.
TAKE CARE
Glenn

AFTERNOON PLAY
Designing some bugs for those flowers.
From imagination, no references used.
Z BRUSH 3

http://artbyglenngallegos.com/images/DAMSAL_FLY_3.jpg

[SpiritDreamer]

OCT. 22, 2008

MORNING PLAY :)
Z BRUSH
Glenn

http://artbyglenngallegos.com/images/FLOWER_ARANGEMENT_8.jpg

[killermachine]

hey
i guess age has to do with this but, HOW DO YOU IMAGINE ALL THIS STUFF??
i was totally caught off guard with the bugs.they are dragonfly'ish but not them for sure..i would need to think alot to come up with something like htis..it looks really simple but when i think about it this design will definatly be last to strike.please continue to play :buttrock:

[SpiritDreamer]

OCT. 22, 2008

HEY Amrinder ..THANKS..:) A good way to create STUFF...Make a shape, and then let your imagination create STUFF from that shape.
Da Vinci used to see STUFF in the stains on a wall, and then create STUFF from what his imagination saw.
Michelangelo did the same thing by seeing STUFF in the shapes made by clouds, and then letting his imagination play with the shapes that he saw in the clouds.
The bug below was made by seeing shapes in the vase as I made it, while playing with the deformation settings in Z BRUSH...i JUST KEPT THOSE SHAPES ALIVE IN MY IMAGINATION, AND AFTER i MADE THE SHAPE OF THE VASE, i WENT BACK, USED THE VASE AND MADE THE BUG SHAPE THAT i SAW WHILE MAKING THE VASE.
The head of the bug was the bottom part of the vase, and the wings were the top part of the vase...then I just made the long back body part as a subtool, and the same for the legs that I just made..but it all started by seeing the basic shape of a bug in the shape of that vase...More of a DAMSAL FLY shape, their wings aim back when they land, while a dragon flys wings stick out sideways from it's body.
The flowers and their leaves were also done the same way...The fowers, pedals and all were the bottom of the vase at one time, and the leaves were the top of the vase..:)
Didn't mean to ramble, but you got me to thinking of how I create STUFF..LOL:)
THANKS for the feedback Amrinder..ALWAYS appreceated, and very much welcomed..:)
TAKE CARE
Glenn

AFTERNOON PLAY
From imagination, no references used.
Z BRUSH

http://artbyglenngallegos.com/images/DAMSAL_4.jpg

[SpiritDreamer]

OCT. 23, 2008

MORNING PLAY :)
From imagination, no references used.
Z BRUSH
Glenn

http://artbyglenngallegos.com/images/FLOWER_ARANGEMENT_9.jpg

[Kanga]

Looking great Glenn!
I really want to write something useful but this is encroaching on the art of flower arranging where I am no expert at all :)
The only thing I can think of is the edge of the vase might look a little sharp. Those flowers are really kick ass!

Cheerio Chris

[anandpg]

Hey Glenn!! I see you are enjoying the new machine a lot!!:scream: beautiful flowers! :thumbsup:

[SpiritDreamer]

0CT. 24, 2008

HEY...THANKS Chris..I would like a thicker rounder edge on the top part of the vase, along the very top edge of the vase, but still have that edge retain that scalloped look..will have to experiment with some of those sculpting brushes/tools to see if I can get a softer rounded , like a bead of glass look on that edge that i'm after..THANKS for the suggestion.ALWAYS helpful...I'm no expert at flower arangements ether..LOL...My dad hurt his back years ago while working, and resorted to making flower arangements with artifical flowers in nice vases, to make ends meet...He sold every one that he made..He had a good eye for it ...I used to watch him making them, so hopefully some of that natural gift he had for colors, and arranging those flowers rubbed off on me...Time will tell..LOL.

HEY THANKS Anand..Yap, i'm really starting to enjoy this new machine..no more long waits and freeze ups that really put a damper on whatever I went to do...Half the battle is won, with that extra ram, makes a huge difference in the outcome, and in my mood while working...LOL
THANKS for the feedback guys..ALWAYS helpful, welcomed and very much appeceated.
TAKE CARE
Glenn

MORNING PLAY
Desinged another flower
From imagination, no references used.
Z BRUSH

http://artbyglenngallegos.com/images/FLOWER_ARANGEMENT_10.jpg

[SpiritDreamer]

OCT.24, 2008

AFTERNOON PLAY :)
Z BRUSH
Glenn

http://artbyglenngallegos.com/images/FEMALE_FAIRY_1.ZTL.jpg

[SpiritDreamer]

OCT.25, 2008

MORNING PLAY
From imagination, no references used.
Z BRUSH
Glenn

http://artbyglenngallegos.com/images/FAIRY_WITH_WINGS_1.jpg

[SpiritDreamer]

OCT.25, 2008

EVENING PLAY
A little sculpting..Blocking in some muscles..using the clay tubes brush.
Z BRUSH
Glenn

http://artbyglenngallegos.com/images/FAIRY_WITH_WINGS_2.jpg

[anandpg]

Hey Glenn! Great start on this one!:thumbsup:

[NR43]

Yep you are on a roll again I see :)
I like how you just let your imagination jump from one thing to the next.

[SpiritDreamer]

OCT. 26, 2008

THANKS Anand...Just having some fun sculpting and testing my muscles memory.

THANKS Johan...Not random thought in this case..I plan on using her in my flower arangement piece, along with some more bugs once I design them..Just dreaming on the image/concept as I go along..:D
THANKS for the visit and feedback guys, ALWAYS appreceated and very much welcomed
TAKE CARE
Glenn

AFTERNOON PLAY
Blocked in her face, and did a little muscle refinement and polishing.
Z BRUSH

http://artbyglenngallegos.com/images/FAIRY_WITH_WINGS_3.jpg

[SpiritDreamer]

OCT.26, 2008

EVENING PLAY
From imagination, no references used.
Z BRUSH
Glenn

http://artbyglenngallegos.com/images/FAIRY_WITH_WINGS_4.jpg

[ratheesh300]

wow!! great thread to follow..nice works!

:love: and this is specially for your dedication. you are absolutely a spirit to me. keep inspiring.

[SpiritDreamer]

OCT. 27, 2008

THANK YOU Ratheesh ...Just trying to stay true to myself, and my spirit on this journy.
TAKE CARE
Glenn

MORNING PLAY
From imagination, no references used.
Z BRUSH

http://artbyglenngallegos.com/images/FAIRY_WITH_WINGS_5.jpg

[SpiritDreamer]

OCT. 27, 2008

AFTERNOON PLAY
From imagination, no references used
Z BRUSH
Glenn

http://artbyglenngallegos.com/images/FAIRY_WITH_WINGS_6.jpg

[sanpaiya]

beautiful . .
i really love the first render . . the material looks awesome ..and goes with the the suraface treatment. .
the second is a little too shiny . . but thats just me. .

[SpiritDreamer]

OCT. 28, 2008

THANK YOU Santhosh...Still a long ways to go on this one. Just trying out different looks and combinations as I go along, and learning alot about Z BRUSH in the process of experimenting, which is my main goal with these pieces.
Really appreceate the vist and feedback, ALWAYS welcomed, needed, and very helpful...THANKS
TAKE CARE
Glenn

MORNING PLAY
Starting to refine things.
Z BRUSH

http://artbyglenngallegos.com/images/FAIRY_WITH_WINGS_8.jpg

http://artbyglenngallegos.com/images/FAIRY_WITH_WINGS_7.jpg

[SpiritDreamer]

OCT. 28, 2008

AFTERNOON PLAY
Worked on her face some.
From imagination, no references used.
Z BRUSH
Glenn

http://artbyglenngallegos.com/images/FAIRY_WITH_WINGS_11.jpg

http://artbyglenngallegos.com/images/FAIRY_WITH_WINGS_10.jpg

http://artbyglenngallegos.com/images/FAIRY_WITH_WINGS_9.jpg

[SpiritDreamer]

OCT. 29, 2008

MORNING PLAY
Working on color harmony for this still life.
Created from imagination, no references used.
Z BRUSH
Glenn

http://artbyglenngallegos.com/images/FLOWER_ARANGEMENT_11.jpg

[killermachine]

really liking the fairy.her face looks little manly but it doesnt matter since its a work in progress.looking forward to it

[SpiritDreamer]

OCT. 29, 2008

THANK YOU Amrinder...LOTS of refinements left to do on her yet....Hands, feet, ect. A smaller jaw line, I think might help make her face appear more womanly..It was giving me a hard time yesterday, just couldn't get it to look the way I wanted it to look..She also needs alot more work done on her lips and mouth area to create the expression that i'm trying for..I will work on refining her more today.Maybe i'll have better luck with that face of hers,when I see her with fresh eyes.
THANKS for the feedback Amrinder...ALWAYS HELPFUL, NEEDED, AND VERY MUCH APPRECEATED.
TAKE CARE
Glenn

MORE MORNING PLAY
Just capturing a thought, before it slips away.
Created from imagination, no references used.
Z BRUSH

http://artbyglenngallegos.com/images/FLOWER_ARANGEMENT_12.jpg

[AztcFireFlower]

Glenn,

What I love most about your pieces is that is doesn't seem like work.
You enjoy your explorations and experiments so much, it shines thru your sculpts.
I enjoy watching the progress and am impressed at how you play with the software.

It really is good to see someone having fun with their art.

[monicaitt]

hi glenn!!! stopping in to see what's new here... and i tell you, this last model looks great!!:thumbsup:

I really like how it's coming along with that vase. keepit up!

[SpiritDreamer]

OCT. 30, 2008

HEY THANK YOU Esmiralda....If it's not pleasurable, then i'm not doing it..LIFES TOOOOO SHORT...LOL
I had a good teacher years ago that told me..When your art becomes work, then you have lost the pleasure that it creates in you, and conveys to others.
The older I get, the more I agree with, and understand what he meant when he said that.

THANK YOU Monica..Those 3D vases are something that I just learned how to do, along with the 3D flowers also..I'm having alot of fun with them..Opens up alot of new posabilities for me...Lots of room to experiment and explore with them..Keeps the journy interesting.
THANKS for the feedback ladies..ALWAYS welcomed, helpful, and very much appreceated.
TAKE CARE
Glenn

MORNING PLAY
Worked on her face, and started blocking in her hands
Created from imagination, no references used.
Z BRUSH

http://artbyglenngallegos.com/images/FAIRY_WITH_WINGS_14.jpg

http://artbyglenngallegos.com/images/FAIRY_WITH_WINGS_13.jpg

[AUMAKUA]

I can't really catch up with your productivity Glenn! you have grasped the pure essence of 3d art, enjoying yourself doing great work :) too rare thing nowadays for lots of people working with 3d..

[Intervain]

haven't visited in a bit and woah sir, you are productive indeed! I really like the last one - especially the hindu-inspired headpiece

[SpiritDreamer]

OCT. 30, 2008

THANK YOU Nick..Everyone has their own motives and motivations, when it comes to their art and creativity..
It's like picking out a pair of shoes for a long journy..they better be a comfortable fit, or else the person that has to wear them, will have alot of pain along the way and will also get alot of blisters, in the process of traveling along the path that they have chosen.
I'm just lucky and fortunite to have chosen a comfortable pair that fit my feet perfectly:)

THANK YOU Magdalena..That HINDU inspired headpiece that you liked,and mentioned, was originally a flower vase that I made earlier on..Just goes to show, that one never knows, and one thing seems to always have a way of leading into another...LOL.:scream:

THANKS for the visit and feedback guys..ALWAYS a welcomed pleasure, a big help, and very much appreceated.:)
TAKE CARE
Glenn

EVENING PLAY
Just having some fun, while capturing thoughts for this still life.
A great method and way to practice what i've learned, and am learning about and in Z BRUSH ,helps me not to forget.
Created from imagination, no references used.
Z BRUSH

http://artbyglenngallegos.com/images/FLOWER_ARANGEMENT_13.jpg

[anandpg]

Hey Glenn! the fairy is turning out awesome!:thumbsup: Do you plan to get it 3d-printed?

[CyborgJA]

You made incredible progresses in these months...

[SpiritDreamer]

OCT. 31, 2008

THANK YOU Anand...I'm trying to get better at this stuff..not sure if the mesh on her is up to specs for a 3D print..I still haven't tried to do edge loops yet, so there are ragged edges in the mesh around her eye lids, and the joint areas where I have moved her limbs..On my next post, i'll show her with the wire frame mesh , so you can see what i'm taking about concerning the mesh...Jessica says...HOW MUCH DOES IT COST.:eek: ..We just got the bill for the new computer yesterday..LOL.
Anyway, i'm thinking about it, now that you have mentioned it.I just need to get the lowdown on it first, and also to find out if it's even able to be made into a 3D print.

THANK YOU Serena...I still have a long ways to go yet, but it's becoming more and more pleasurable as I go along while learning it.
It's been a great adventure for me so far...the kind where when I discover one thing, it leads to ten other things..which is the best kind of adventure there is..:D

THANKS for the feedback and kind words guys..ALWAYS welcomed, and very much appreceated.
TAKE CARE
Glenn

MORNING PLAY
Just playing around with this still life, and practicing what i'm learning.
Created from imagination, no references used.
Z BRUSH

http://artbyglenngallegos.com/images/FLOWER_ARANGEMENT_15ZBR.jpg

[SpiritDreamer]

OCT. 31, 2008

Anand..here's a view of the mesh...Is it a total mess, or is it good enough to make a 3D print from....I don't have a clue as to how refined it has to be to make a 3D print...Any opinions would be appreceated.

AFTERNOON PLAY
Experimenting with the render settings..shadows and lighting. Changed the table top material.
Z BRUSH
Glenn

http://artbyglenngallegos.com/images/FLOWER_ARANGEMENT_17.jpg

http://artbyglenngallegos.com/images/FLOWER_ARANGEMENT_16.jpg

[collings]

awesome progress man, your zbrush skill is growing fast :) .
Love that last piece , keep it up ! :arteest:

[SpiritDreamer]

NOV. 01, 2008

HEY..THANK YOU Nicolas...I'm trying...Still a long ways to go yet, but the path on this journy is getting a little easier, with each step I take, which gives me the hope that I might actually get there someday,..wherever there is ...LOL...I think that the journy itself is the there that i'm searching for, when I stop and think about it..LOL

THANKS for the encouraging and kind words and thoughts Nicholas
ALWAYS helpful, welcomed, and very much appreceated.
TAKE CARE
Glenn

MORNING PLAY
Just having some fun with composition using this still life..weight and ballance...need a counter weight on the left side now, to counter ballance the guy with the dragon on his shoulder that I just put in place on the right side, which is a 3d sculpture that I made awhile back from an old DaVinci drawing..the little dragon on his shoulder, is my own creation and addition though.
Z BRUSH

http://artbyglenngallegos.com/images/FLOWER_ARANGEMENT_18.jpg

[SpiritDreamer]

NOV. 02, 2008

MORNING PLAY
Having a little more fun with this still life composition.
Just practicing what i've learned, and am learning.
Z BRUSH
Glenn

http://artbyglenngallegos.com/images/FLOWER_ARANGEMENT_19.jpg

[SpiritDreamer]

NOV. 03, 2008

MORE MORNING PLAY:)
Z BRUSH
Glenn

http://artbyglenngallegos.com/images/FLOWER_ARANGEMENT_20.jpg

[SpiritDreamer]

NOV. 02, 2008

AFTERNOON PLAY:)
Z BRUSH
Glenn

http://artbyglenngallegos.com/images/FLOWER_ARANGEMENT_21.jpg

[SpiritDreamer]

NOV. 03, 2008

MORNING PLAY
Created from imagination, no references used.
Z BRUSH
Glenn

http://artbyglenngallegos.com/images/FLOWER_ARANGEMENT_24.jpg

[anandpg]

Hey Glenn! The mesh looks ok in my opinion. Probably you will have to flesh out those thin parts on the hair, or it may not print so well. I have never had any models printed, so Collings may be able to help you better.

[SpiritDreamer]

NOV. 03, 2008

THANKS Anand...I read that his 3D print cost 800 DALLARS..At that kind of price for cost, plus the mark up for my profit and the shop owers,..It would never sell, so I will stick to making posters, 2D prints ect. from my work,..I have luck selling those....Maybe someday the cost of making those 3D prints will come down to the point where they are sellable in shops where ordinary non rich people shop, which is where I sell my stuff..:D
THANKS for the feedback Anand..appreceated
TAKE CARE
Glenn

EVENING PLAY
Started designing a glass.
From imagination, no references used.
Z BRUSH

http://artbyglenngallegos.com/images/GLASS_2.jpg

[killermachine]

there is another website http://www.growit3d.com/
here you can get it cheaper and also its your choice if you want it in single colour or in the textures applied by you.also i think these guys can print upto 0.015 mm so i don think your hair would be any problem

[SpiritDreamer]

NOV. 04, 2008

HEY Amrinder..THANKS for that link.:thumbsup: :) .I'll for sure check it out later today, after I get done voting..FIRST THINGS FIRST..:D
Thanks again for the help Amrinder
TAKE CARE
Glenn

MORNING PLAY
EXPERIMENTING
From imagination, no references used.
Z BRUSH

http://artbyglenngallegos.com/images/GLASS_3.jpg

[SpiritDreamer]

NOV. 05, 2008

MORNING PLAY
From imagination, no references used.
Z BRUSH
Glenn

http://artbyglenngallegos.com/images/FLOWER_ARANGEMENT_25.jpg

[SpiritDreamer]

NOV. 05, 2008

EVENING PLAY
Back to work on this fairy.
Shifted her ballance..I want more of a classical S curve in her body gesture..Creates rhythum/flow.
I now need to resculpt her hip muscles on the right, to compensate for the shift of her hips.
From imagination, no references used.
Z BRUSH
Glenn

http://artbyglenngallegos.com/images/FAIRY_MERGED_21.jpg

[SpiritDreamer]

NOV. 06, 2008

MORNING PLAY
Worked on her upper/lower torso and pelvic area.
Z BRUSH
Glenn

http://artbyglenngallegos.com/images/FAIRY_MERGED_22.jpg

[SpiritDreamer]

NOV. 06, 2008

MORE MORNING PLAY
Experimenting with composition.
Z BRUSH
Glenn

http://artbyglenngallegos.com/images/FLOWER_ARANGEMENT_27.jpg

[SpiritDreamer]

NOV. 07, 2008

MORNING PLAY
Fun with perspective.
Z BRUSH
Glenn

http://artbyglenngallegos.com/images/FLOWER_ARANGEMENT_29.jpg

[SpiritDreamer]

NOV.08, 2008

MORNING PLAY
From imagination, no references used.
Z BRUSH
Glenn

http://artbyglenngallegos.com/images/FLOWER_ARANGEMENT_30.jpg

[SpiritDreamer]

NOV. 08, 2008

EVENING PLAY
From imagination, no references used
Z BRUSH
Glenn

http://artbyglenngallegos.com/images/FLOWER_ARANGEMENT_31.jpg

[NR43]

Hi Glenn

A couple of years ago I bought this little application called ACDSee, which is a photo management tool. One thing I can do with it is create a slideshow or simply view a series of images after eachother. I did this with 17 renders of your flower arrangement (thanks for numbering them heh) and it's pretty interesting to see the composition evolve this way, image after image...

[SpiritDreamer]

NOV. 09, 2008

HEY..THANKS Johan.
I am just doing what Meats Meier talks about in his Introduction to Z BRUSH 3 DVD...Making a bunch of different versions, and using the 3D tools/elements that i've created, to create with,..then taking different versions with different lightings, and putting them in my Painter #10 PROGRAM ANND EXPERIMENTING WITH OVERLAPPING/OVERLAYING THE DIFFERENT VERSIONS IN THE LAYERS SECTION, which is what i just did this morning with these last two pieces posted..It's a great way to learn MORE, with what I have already created.
That slide show thing you talked about sounds interesting..Jessica made a few of them from my work when I first started doing digital.
They used up alot of computer memory if I remember right..I think that's why she stopped making them,..but they were fun to look at, just to see the process if nothing else.
I think that posting the process ,.one step at a time like I am doing, is easier to follow, for anyone interested..It's easier when a step can be studied in detail for more than just a second or two, which is what tends to happen with the moving slide shows..It's easier for me to absorb things while they are stationary rather than moving,.that much I do know.
Anyway Johan,..Thanks for the visit and feedback, ALWAYS a welcomed pleasure.
TAKE CARE
Glenn

MORNING/AFTERNOON PLAY
Experimenting with COLOR AND LIGHTING.
From imagination, no references used
Z BRUSH/PAINTER #10 COMBO

http://artbyglenngallegos.com/images/FLOWER_ARANGEMENT_36.jpg

http://artbyglenngallegos.com/images/FLOWER_ARANGEMENT_35.jpg

[SpiritDreamer]

NOV. 10, 2008

MORNING PLAY
Calling this one DONE
Learned alot from this experiment, and that's what it's all about,..to me anyway.
Totally created from imagination, no references used.
Z BRUSH/PAINTER #10 COMBO
Glenn

http://artbyglenngallegos.com/images/FLOWER_ARANGEMENT_39.jpg

[SpiritDreamer]

NOV. 10, 2008

AFTERNOON PLAY
Just capturing a thought, before it vanishes.
From imagination, no references used.
Z BRUSH
Glenn

http://artbyglenngallegos.com/images/MOTHER_EARTH_1.jpg

[SpiritDreamer]

NOV. 11, 2008

MORNING PLAY
From imagination, no references used.
Z BRUSH/PAINTER #10 COMBO
Glenn

http://artbyglenngallegos.com/images/MOTHER_EARTH_2.jpg

[anandpg]

Wow, Glenn!! That one came out great!! :applause:

[SpiritDreamer]

NOV. 11, 2008

THANKS Anand..It could be refined alot further, but I just mainly wanted to capture the thought before it vanished, like most of my thoughts for concepts do..They come and go like a puff of smoke LOL.
THANKS for the feedback Anand..ALWAYS welcomed and very much appreceated.
TAKE CARE
Glenn

MORE MORNING PLAY
Trying out some of the new bristle brushes in my new PAINTER #10 program that I just got..I really like the way they handle and feel..Almost like real paint..AMAZING.
Quicky from imagination, no references used, other than memory.
PAINTER #10

http://artbyglenngallegos.com/images/BOSTON_HARBOR_1.jpg

[SpiritDreamer]

NOV. 12, 2008

MORNING PLAY
PAINTER#10
Glenn

http://artbyglenngallegos.com/images/BOSTON_HARBOR_3.jpg

[Eiki]

hey glenn

nice beginning of that new image :)
always love what you are doing with color

i am anxious to see, how far you will go with that piece :)

[NR43]

Wow I am tempted to upgrade to Painter X now to try these bristle brushes
My heart says do it but my mind says wait for XI

Beautiful colors in this last painting Glenn!
I'm always in a happy mood after visiting your thread
So a nice day to you and the Mss Sir :)

[Aviva]

Hi Glenn, I really love the colours in this one! The heat here today has made me wish to be at the sea, so now I'm jealous of the fisherman. ;)

[SpiritDreamer]

NOV. 13, 2008

THANKS Sebastian...Not sure if I will go any further with that one..I got the mood that I was after, in it..Sometimes less is better, and if it works, don't fix it...I learned that valuble lesson when I was an auto mechanic years ago..

Johan...THANKS...I was going to wait for PAINTER #11 also, but Jessica went ahead and ordered #10..Seems like i've always been one step behind in that program, so I guess that it's going to stay that way for now anyway...I'll probably end up getting #11 about the time that #12 comes out..LOL

THANKS Tessa...Want to trade places ...It's 30 degrees here in Boston and windy which makes it feel like 10 degrees..I'm having to hunt for my themal underwear this morning, so I can go down to the store in a minute to get some dog food..LOL...It was nice enough to go fishing a couple of weeks ago, and the sky and water did look like that painting, but not anymore..for awhile anyway...WINTER HAS ARRIVED, that sky will soon be steely gray, and that water will be frozen solid, and i'll be hybernating along with all the other animals around here..the ones that still have sense enough to hybernate that is..LOL.
THANKS for the feedback and kind words guys..ALWAYS welcomed and very much appreceated.
TAKE CARE
Glenn

MORNING PLAY
Just experimenting and having some fun.
CREATED from one sphere.From imagination, no references used
Z BRUSH

http://artbyglenngallegos.com/images/NEW_FACE_3.ZTL.jpg

[Eiki]

thats nice glenn

it looks nice as it is now :)


but why are you complaining about 30 degrees??? :D:D
thats damn hot!!

here in germany i have 5° :P but celsius of course ^^

[SpiritDreamer]

NOV. 13, 2008

THANKS Sebastian...I never complain about the weather LOL...In fact, I like all the seasons here in Boston...Especally winter, that season always gives me a good excuse to hybernate:bounce:
TAKE CARE
Glenn

AFTERNOON PLAY
Z BRUSH


http://artbyglenngallegos.com/images/NEW_FACE_4.jpg

[SpiritDreamer]

NOV.14, 2008

MORNING PLAY
A little sculpting
From imagination, no references used.
Z BRUSH
Glenn

http://artbyglenngallegos.com/images/NEW_FACE_6.jpg

http://artbyglenngallegos.com/images/NEW_FACE._5.jpg

[Kanga]

Glenn Hola!
Likeing the last works alot. The painter pice is lovely. Painter is such a super app:)

[anandpg]

Hey Glenn!! beautiful painting!:thumbsup: Great start on the guy too.. Aren't you gonna paint/sculpt something for the new CGChallenge (http://features.cgsociety.org/challenge/steampunk/)?

[SpiritDreamer]

NOV. 14, 2008

THANKS Chris...I should do alot more painting using the Painter program, but i'm still fasinated, amazed, and captivated by what the posabilities are in Z BRUSH..I still have loads to learn in that program, but i'm learning a little more with each experiment, and it's becoming more of a pleasure than a pain, so I guess I can't complain.

THANKS Anand ...I am tinkering with the thought of entering that new challange...Started a new figure just now to go with the concept I just thought of to go with the challange....The GOD VULCAN would be a good myth to go with steam I think...Tapping the energy created beneath volcanoes, which includes steam..Now to make it into a visual form using a myth...quite a challange, but might be a fun one, will have to dream on it some.
THANKS for the feedback and kind words guys,..ALWAYS welcomed and very much appreceated.
TAKE CARE
Glenn

EVENING PLAY
VULCAN
Created from imagination, no references used.
Z BRUSH...Sub devided 4 times so far.

http://artbyglenngallegos.com/images/VULCAN_2.jpg

http://artbyglenngallegos.com/images/VULCAN_1.jpg

[SpiritDreamer]

NOV. 15, 2008

MORNING PLAY
Quick blockin of some of the muscles.
From imagination, no references used.
Z BRUSH
Glenn

http://artbyglenngallegos.com/images/VULCAN_5.jpg

http://artbyglenngallegos.com/images/VULCAN_4.jpg

http://artbyglenngallegos.com/images/VULCAN_3.jpg

[SpiritDreamer]

NOV. 15, 2008

AFTERNOON PLAY
Just capturing a thought for this character of VULCAN.
Maybe have him pouring out some molten lava from a vase, and having the lava making STEAM when it hits the water down below.
Incorporate all the ELEMENTS..EARTH, WATER, AIR,FIRE..+ECT.=STEAM...LOL
Just thinking out loud here, as I contemplate ideas for this new STEAM PUNK concept/challange.
From imagination, no references used.
Z BRUSH
Glenn

http://artbyglenngallegos.com/images/VULCAN_6.jpg

[SpiritDreamer]

NOV. 15, 2008

EVENING PLAY
STEAM PUNK challenge concept.
VULCAN and his pot of lava...Now all I need is the water that makes the steam when the lava makes contact with it...Maybe some fire in the pot and along the rim of the pot and on top of the lava, to distnguish it from blood...Just thinking out loud again.
Z BRUSH
Glenn

http://artbyglenngallegos.com/images/VULCAN_WITH_VASE.1.jpg

[ratheesh300]

hey Glenn,

lovely works! the last painter one is brilliant! very nice palette.



concept lookin good man ! all the best for steam punk challenge! keep going!:thumbsup:

[SpiritDreamer]

NOV. 16, 2008

HEY..THANKS..Ratheesh..:)

MORNING PLAY
Z BRUSH
Glenn

http://artbyglenngallegos.com/images/VULCAN_WITH_VASE.3.jpg

[Lexalotacus]

Amazing...

You're on another level... It's like... the stuff I'm tearing my brains out trying to learn right now comes naturally to you and you just play around with it like it's second nature or somethin'.... crazy.... and very inspiring... Awesome work!!!


-L

[SpiritDreamer]

NOV. 17, 2008

HEY LEX..THANKS..:) About my art and creativity coming naturally to me..NO WAY.LOL...
A lifetime of hard work,constant and endless experimenting,exploring, learning from sucesses and failures,challenging myself to conqure my unknows, and most importantly,..nonstop practice, is the only thing that comes naturally to me.
THANKS for the visit, feedback, and kind words,..ALWAYS welcomed and very much appreceated.
TAKE CARE
Glenn

MORNING PLAY
STEAM PUNK CHALLENGE WIP.
VULCAN BREWING UP SOME STEAM.:)
Z BRUSH

http://artbyglenngallegos.com/images/VULCAN_WITH_VASE.6.jpg

[SpiritDreamer]

NOV. 17, 2008

AFTERNOON PLAY
STEAM PUNK CHALLENGE WIP.
ROMAN GOD VULCAN GETTING READY TO CREATE SOME STEAM..:D
Z BRUSH
Glenn

http://artbyglenngallegos.com/images/VULCAN_WITH_VASE.8.jpg

[SpiritDreamer]

NOV. 17, 2008

EVENING PLAY
Z BRUSH
Glenn

http://artbyglenngallegos.com/images/VULCAN_WITH_VASE.11.jpg

[SpiritDreamer]

NOV. 18, 2008

MORNING PLAY
Worked on lighting and shadows.
Z BRUSH
Glenn

http://artbyglenngallegos.com/images/VULCAN_WITH_VASE.13.jpg

[killermachine]

hey,
i saw this at your challenge entry.even tho it is not exactly looking like the usual "steampunk" im very interested in seeing it finished :applause:

[SpiritDreamer]

NOV. 18, 2008

THANKS Amrinder..:) I am not sure that there is a usual look to STEAM PUNK..Looking at what has been posted in that challenge so far,and from the images that were given for inspiration by the host, I can find very few common denominators, and if the images didn't have words to go with them, I would not have a clue as to what 99 percent of them were about...LOL:rolleyes: ..So i'm just going to have some fun doing my own thing,end up with a decent looking image in the end, and learn more about Z BRUSH in the process..HOPEFULLY:D
THANKS for the feedback and visit Amrinder,..ALWAYS welcomed and very much appreceated. :)
TAKE CARE
Glenn

AFTERNOON PLAY
Made a volcanic looking rock...need to figure out how to make steam, and fire using Z BRUSH...I can do it using Painter #10, but I would like to complete this image using only Z BRUSH..MORE EXPERIMENTING AND EXPLORING TO DO..:D
Z BRUSH

http://artbyglenngallegos.com/images/VULCAN_WITH_VASE.14.jpg

[NR43]

Well obviously a vulcano has a lot of steampower :)
Steampunk often refers to mechanical devices which are powered by steam, or seem to be.
Those devices are often built in brass or copper and there are usually lots of gear, rivets and bolts involved :)

I kinda like your idea though, it's very original to say the least. And not everything has to be taken literally all the time.
I just don't think the jury will like it, but I'm sure you pretty much don't care at all about that :)

[SpiritDreamer]

NOV. 19, 2008

LOL..Johan..You got my number pretty good there..:D LIFES TO SHORT TO WORRY..For me anyway..:)..and besides, in the end, , Who judges the judges..LOL:twisted:
TAKE CARE, and THANKS Johan,..ALWAYS a pleasure to hear from you.:)
Glenn

MORNING PLAY
Z BRUSH

http://artbyglenngallegos.com/images/VULCAN_WITH_VASE.16.jpg

[SpiritDreamer]

NOV. 19, 2008

EVENING PLAY..:)
Z BRUSH
Glenn

http://artbyglenngallegos.com/images/VULCAN_WITH_VASE.17.jpg

[Vidar3d]

Hey Glen,

I haven't been around for a while. Your zbrush skills have really gotten excellent.

[SpiritDreamer]

NOV. 20, 2008

HEY ..Rett...THANKS.:) .I'm still doing battle battle with the Z BRUSH program, but I do know more about it than when I started this seems like endless battle..Maybe someday, I might even win the war..LOL..:D
Hey, I was wondering if you ever made it over to see that SEA LION CAVE in COOS BAY by where you live...I did a Z BBRUSH painting of it awhile back in a workshop...Anand's FIGURES IN MOTION I think it was called..Posted it in this thread also..check it out if you get the chance to..I can't remember off hand at the moment what pages it's on , but it's not too far back, If I remember right.
ANYWAY, ..GREAT to hear from you, hope that all is well with you and yours.:)
TAKE CARE
Glenn

MORNING PLAY
Z BRUSH

http://artbyglenngallegos.com/images/VULCAN_WITH_VASE.20.jpg

[SpiritDreamer]

NOV. 20, 2008

EVENING PLAY:)
STEAM PUNK CHALLENGE ..WIP
Just roughs at this point..exploring different compositions and ideas.
My theme is the Roman GOD VULCAN making steam, which i've yet to figure out how to do usung Z BRUSH, and also fire...More experimenting to do...Learning alot about Z BRUSH from/while doing these roughs..:)
Z BRUSH
Glenn

http://artbyglenngallegos.com/images/VULCAN_WITH_VASE.25.jpg

[SpiritDreamer]

NOV. 21, 2008

MORNING PLAY..:)
Z BRUSH
Glenn

http://artbyglenngallegos.com/images/VULCAN_WITH_VASE.27.jpg

[SpiritDreamer]

NOV. 21, 2008

EVENING PLAY.:)
Z BRUSH/PAINTER #10 COMBO
Glenn

http://artbyglenngallegos.com/images/VULCAN_WITH_VASE.30.jpg

[SpiritDreamer]

NOV. 22, 2008

MORNING PLAY..STEAM..:)
Z BRUSH/PAINTER #10
Glenn

http://artbyglenngallegos.com/images/VULCAN_WITH_VASE.32.jpg

[Intervain]

damn you're always so productive Glenn - puts us all to shame :) I feel there's a bit too much reflectivity/colour variation in this one - I'm kinda distracted when looking at it and not quite sure what I'm looking at. Good to have you in the comp though :D :arteest:

[SpiritDreamer]

NOV. 22, 2008

Just a creature of habit I guess..I worked hard long hours all of my life, and now that i'm retired, I still feel that impulse to work long and hard..but now instead of using my back, I use my imagination.:)
About the colors and lighting..I'm trying out what Meats Meier talks about in the illustration section of his DVD ..Introduction to Z BRUSH 3.
A bunch of different Z BRUSH versions overlaid and experimented with in the layers section of Painter #10 in this case.
The story behind this is pretty simple and direct..The ROMAN GOD of volcanoes and iron..VULCAN / MAGMA MAN.:D .Mother Natures natural STEAM MACHINE..:)
THANKS for the feedback Magdalena...ALWAYS useful, helpful, and very much appreceated.:thumbsup:
TAKE CARE
Glenn

AFTERNOON PLAY..Starting to feel HOT.
Z BRUSH/PAINTER #10 COMBO.


http://artbyglenngallegos.com/images/VULCAN_WITH_VASE.34.jpg

[SpiritDreamer]

NOV. 23, 2008

MORNING PLAY:)
Quick doodle from imagination...Just trying out the CONTE crayons in PAINTER #10
Glenn

http://artbyglenngallegos.com/images/CONTE_DRAWING.jpg

[SpiritDreamer]

NOV. 23, 2008

MORE MORNING PLAY:)
Doodle from imagination.
Conte Crayon Painter #10
Glenn

http://artbyglenngallegos.com/images/CONTE_2.jpg

[JohanGold]

amazing as usuall

i liked u llighting ... very shiny very metalic

i'll post some of playing .. :) like u name it ..hehe

zbrush is wonderful tool

[AUMAKUA]

Your colors and composition are dreamy sweet as always Glenn.. joy and rest for the eye :)

[SpiritDreamer]

NOV. 24, 2008

THANKS Majid.:) .If it's not play, then it must be work, and I for one, have had enough work in my life..LOL..TIME TO PLAY.:D

HEY,..THANKS Nick..Glad your enjoying this adventurios journy of mind and SPIRIT..:)

Thanks guys for the feedback and kind words..ALWAYS welcomed and very much appreceated.:)
TAKE CARE
Glenn

MORNING PLAY:)
STEAM PUNK Challenge wips
VULCAN
A couple of more versions to explore and experiment with.
Z BRUSH/PAINTER #10 COMBO.

http://artbyglenngallegos.com/images/VULCAN_WITH_VASE_38.jpg

http://artbyglenngallegos.com/images/VULCAN_WITH_VASE_37.jpg

[killermachine]

i think first one looks really "hot" :twisted:

[SpiritDreamer]

NOV.24, 2008

HEY .THANKS Amrinder..I kind of liked the atmosphere in that one myself, and the hot feeling also..The red kind of unifies all the elements I think...I will probably put the red back in after I do the details, so it unifies them also...TWISTED..LOL..:twisted:
THANKS for the feedback Amrinder, ALWAYS welcomed, and very much appreceated..:)
TAKE CARE
Glenn

MORE MORNING PLAY:)
STEAM PUNK Challenge wip.
VULCAN
Z BRUSH/PAINTER #10 COMBO.

http://artbyglenngallegos.com/images/VULCAN_WITH_VASE_41.jpg

[SpiritDreamer]

NOV. 24, 2008

EVENING PLAY :)
Z BRUSH/PAINTER #10 COMBO.
VULCAN STEAMPUNK WIP.
Glenn

http://artbyglenngallegos.com/images/VULCAN_WITH_VASE_44.jpg

[SpiritDreamer]

NOV. 25, 2008

MORNING PLAY:)
I got the colors, lighting, and atmosphere that I was after.
Starting the detailing, and texturing.
Steam Punk Challenge wip.
Theme MYTH....The Roman God VULCAN
Z BRUSH/PAINTER #10 Combo.
Glenn

http://artbyglenngallegos.com/images/VULCAN_WITH_VASE_45.jpg

[Intervain]

very hot colours :) me likes - I like the joints too!:thumbsup:

[NR43]

This is by far the most wayward steampunk piece I've seen since the beginning of the challenge. It has to be made by Spiritdreamer :)

Keep going, keep going :bounce:

[SpiritDreamer]

NOV. 26, 2008

HEY,..THANK YOU Magdalena..:) I get sick and tired of muted toned down colors after awhile, and just have to show my true colors,..like them or not..LOL..:D Glad you like them..:)

LOL..Johan..:D Just having some fun on this journy and with this piece.Wayward Bound, or Homeward Bound...It's not the destination, It's the journy itself that keeps me going, and makes it all worthwhile.:)

THANKS for the feedback, and encouragement guys..ALWAYS welcomed, helpful, and very much appreceated..:)
TAKE CARE
Glenn

MORNING PLAY
MOLTEN GLASS:)

http://artbyglenngallegos.com/images/VULCAN_WITH_VASE_47.jpg

[SpiritDreamer]

NOV. 27, 2008

MORNING PLAY:)
Getting closer to what I visulized in my minds eye at the start of this concept.
Z BRUSH/PAINTER #10 Combo.
Glenn

http://artbyglenngallegos.com/images/VULCAN_WITH_VASE_49.jpg

[SpiritDreamer]

NOV. 28, 2008

MORNING PLAY:)
Experimenting with combining Z Brush versions in layers section in the PAINTER#10 program in this case.
A technique decribed in the DVD Introduction To Z Brush 3, in the illustration section of that DVD by Meats Meier.

Steam Punk Challenge Wip.
Z Brush / Painter #10 Combo.
Glenn

http://artbyglenngallegos.com/images/VULCAN_WITH_VASE_52.jpg

[SpiritDreamer]

NOV. 28, 2008

EVENING PLAY:)
MORE EXPERIMENTING
Glenn

http://artbyglenngallegos.com/images/VULCAN_WITH_VASE_53.jpg

[SpiritDreamer]

NOV. 29, 2008

MORNING PLAY:)
Back into Z Brush
Glenn

http://artbyglenngallegos.com/images/VULCAN_WITH_VASE_54.jpg

[SpiritDreamer]

NOV. 30, 2008
MORNING PLAY:)
MORE EXPERIMENTING
Steamy atmosphere
I got luck yesterday, and got to watch the steam rising from a road being paved with hot tar and asphalt on a 20 degree day..Lots of steam and atmosphere created..:)
Glenn

http://artbyglenngallegos.com/images/VULCAN_WITH_VASE_57.jpg

[SpiritDreamer]

DEC. 01, 2008

MORNING PLAY:)
MORE EXPERIMENTING
Combining versions in layers Painter #10..Trying to get the best aspects from each version, combined into one final version.
Z Brush / Painter #10 Combo.
Glenn

http://artbyglenngallegos.com/images/VULCAN_WITH_VASE_61.jpg

[ceruleanvii]

oh, I really like where this last one is going, Glenn! Great atmosphere and colors, a bit Dali-esque... love all the spiralling forms.

[Frejasphere]

Hi there Glenn :)

been a while, and so glad to pop back in here and see all your vivid colour-experimentation! :) Forgive me for not going back that far in your thread - the latest are looking great though :wavey: I like the way you try so many different versions - finding amazing things a long the way (even making use of road works ;) ) Hope all is well & good with you

cheers and take care!
a. :)

[SpiritDreamer]

DEC. 02, 2008

THANKS Del :) Not sure where this is taking me, but i'm having fun getting there, and that's half the battle won I guess.:D Plus I always end up learning alot of new things by doing alot of versions of one piece:)

HEY Annette...THANK YOU.:) and WELCOME BACK.:thumbsup: ..I'm still kicking, but screeming alot less..LOL:scream:
THANKS for the feedback and visit LADIES:) Much appreceated and welcomed:)
TAKE CARE
Glenn

MORE EXPERIMENTING
STEAM PUNK Challenge wip.
Theme MYTH...The Roman God VULCAN

http://artbyglenngallegos.com/images/VULCAN_WITH_VASE_65.jpg

[SpiritDreamer]

DEC. 02, 2008

AFTERNOON PLAY :)

MORE EXPERIMENTING
Glenn

http://artbyglenngallegos.com/images/VULCAN_WITH_VASE_66.jpg

[SpiritDreamer]

DEC. 03, 2008

MORNING PLAY:)
More experimenting.
Glenn

http://artbyglenngallegos.com/images/VULCAN_WITH_VASE_68.jpg

[SpiritDreamer]

DEC. 04, 2008

MORNING PLAY:)
Glenn

http://artbyglenngallegos.com/images/VOLCAN_WITH_VASE_70.jpg

[SpiritDreamer]

DEC. 05, 2008

MORNING PLAY
STEAM PUNK Wip.
VULCAN
Glenn

http://artbyglenngallegos.com/images/VOLCAN_WITH_VASE_72.jpg

[SpiritDreamer]

DEC. 06, 2008
MORNING PLAY:)
MORE EXPERIMTING
Color and focus point
Glenn

http://artbyglenngallegos.com/images/VOLCAN_WITH_VASE_78.jpg

[SpiritDreamer]

DEC. 07, 2008

MORNING PLAY.:)
MORE EXPERIMENTING, and LEARNING.:)
Steam Punk Challenge Wip.
Myth Theme..The Roman God VULCAN.
Glenn

http://artbyglenngallegos.com/images/VULCAN_WITH_VASE_80.jpg

[SpiritDreamer]

DEC. 08, 2008

MORNING PLAY:)
More Experimenting
Complimentary colors
Glenn

http://artbyglenngallegos.com/images/VULCAN_WITH_VASE_83.jpg

[SpiritDreamer]

DEC. 0, 2008

AFTERNOON PLAY:)
Quick facial expression study
From imagination, no references used.
Z Brush
Glenn

http://artbyglenngallegos.com/images/FACIAL_EXPRESSION_STUDY_1.ZTL.jpg

[SpiritDreamer]

DEC. 09, 2008

MORNING PLAY:)
Taking this Z Brush sketch I started yesterday a little further.
Glenn

http://artbyglenngallegos.com/images/FACIAL_EXPRESSION_2.jpg

[SpiritDreamer]

DEC. 09, 2008

MORE MORNING PLAY:)
Steam Punk Challenge Wip.
Theme Myth ..The Roman God VULCAN
Glenn

http://artbyglenngallegos.com/images/VOLCAN_WITH_VASE_74.jpg

[SpiritDreamer]

DEC. 09, 2008

AFTERNOON PLAY:)
Just experimenting.:eek:
Z Brush
Glenn

http://artbyglenngallegos.com/images/VOLCAN_WITH_VASE_75.jpg

[SpiritDreamer]

DEC.10, 2008

MORNING PLAY:)
More Experimenting and Learning
Z Brush
Glenn

http://artbyglenngallegos.com/images/VOLCAN_WITH_VASE_77.jpg

[SpiritDreamer]

DEC.10, 2008
MORE MORNING PLAY:)
LIGHTING
Glenn

http://artbyglenngallegos.com/images/VOLCAN_WITH_VASE_82.jpg

[SpiritDreamer]

DEC. 10, 2008

AFTERNOON PLAY:)
Merged the head that I created above on this page, to the figure of VULCAN that i've been working on for the Steam Punk Challenge.
Want to refine, experiment with and sculpt on this figure alot further.
Created from imagination, no references used.
Z Brush
Glenn

http://artbyglenngallegos.com/images/MERGED_HEAD_BODY.jpg

[SpiritDreamer]

DEC. 11, 2008

MORNING PLAY:)
EXPERIMENTING AND LEARNING
Steam Punk Challenge Character Wip....Theme Myth...VULCAN
Z Brush
Glenn

http://artbyglenngallegos.com/images/MERGED_HEAD_BODY_3.jpg

http://artbyglenngallegos.com/images/MERGED_HEAD_BODY_1.jpg

[Vidar3d]

Glenn,

You are out of control my friend! Great stuff.

[SpiritDreamer]

DEC.12, 2008

THANKS Rett...:) OUT OF CONTROL..LOL.:scream: ..Just a FREE SPIRIT DREAMING.:)
THANKS for the visit and feedback Ritt..ALWAYS welcomed and very much appreceated my friend.
TAKE CARE
Glenn

MORNING PLAY:)
EXPERIMENTING
Steam Punk Challenge Wip.
Theme Myth...The Roman God ..VULCAN

http://artbyglenngallegos.com/images/VOLCAN_WITH_VASE_79.jpg

[alicelefay]

what i like in this piece is the figure in the behind, that gives dept and something misterious to the whole composition.
The magma elements remember me of some glass-fired elemensìts, and it's really great!
About the God, I like the thing on his knee (forgive me, my english is awful ^_^). I don't like at all the spiral on his head, but since this is a WIP i wait for more :p

[SpiritDreamer]

DEC.13, 2008

HEY..THANKS Alice..:) This may sound a little weird to some, but the image itself is not my goal in this paticular journy.. The goal for me, is to learn more about the Z Brush program than I do at present, and the image itself is secondary to that...Learning something new from each new piece/version is the real adventure for me, and is what makes and keeps the journy enjoyable for me also...If the image itself comes out ok, than that's ok,..but if I haven't learned something new while creating it, than that's not ok..It becomes just a repeat of things that I already know in a different image
form/or version, which after awhile, leads to and becomes and leaves a stale feeling in the images created, and in myself also..That's just my true and honest feelings at present about creating, after a long life of creating..:)
Really appreceate the visit and feedback Alice..ALWAYS WELCOMED..:)
TAKE CARE
Glenn

MORNING PLAY:)
Experimenting with a more dynamic composition for this concept.

http://artbyglenngallegos.com/images/VULCAN_WITH_VASE_NEW_CONCEPT.jpg

[SpiritDreamer]

DEC. 13, 2008

MORE MORNING PLAY:)
Experimenting and Learning
Glenn

http://artbyglenngallegos.com/images/VOLCAN_WITH_VASE_81.jpg

[SpiritDreamer]

DEC. 14, 2008

MORNING PLAY:)
Z Brush
Glenn

http://artbyglenngallegos.com/images/VOLCAN_WITH_VASE_84.jpg

http://artbyglenngallegos.com/images/VOLCAN_WITH_VASE_83.jpg

[Agnaldo]

How's going Mr. Glenn.

I'm travelling around your last posts and I see you still doing art like a crazy. You're a tru artist mate.

And you get ZBrush as you main tool, that's nice. I have some friends who love that software and surely I'll show your images to them...a different approach.

Anyway. I'll check your progress in that Contest. Hope you can finish it.

ps.: just one observation Gleen. Maybe you can rotate the feets in your figures. They look planted in the ground (normal position, rotation) and that don't add much to the sensation of freedom of your poses and composotions. Make them fly, man! : )

[SpiritDreamer]

DEC. 15, 2008

HEY THANKS Agnaldo :) Just having fun while trying to master Z Brush...It's kind of like how young kids can pick up and learn a new language in a short time,..but for us older folks, it's a real challenge to say the least..LOL..Our brains have adapted and evolved to what we learned when young, and it seems that change becomes harder the older one gets...But i'm giving it my best shot regardless..as long as it remains a pleasure that is..:D
I understand what you mean about the feet..nice observation.:thumbsup: .Just lazy on my part..was wanting to capture the general dynamic of the gesture, before it slipped away...I will keep the feet in mind now that you have mentioned it..THANKS Agnaldo.:) and THANKS also for the visit and feedback,..REALLY appreceate it, welcomed anytime..:)
TAKE CARE
Glenn

MORNING PLAY
Z Brush

http://artbyglenngallegos.com/images/VULCAN_WITH_VASE_NEW_CONCEPT_1.jpg

[SpiritDreamer]

DEC. 15, 2008

AFTERNOON PLAY:)
Steam Punk Challenge Wip.
Theme Myth...The Roman God ..VULCAN
Experimenting, refining, and pushing it further
Glenn

http://artbyglenngallegos.com/images/VOLCAN_WITH_VASE_88.jpg

http://artbyglenngallegos.com/images/VOLCAN_WITH_VASE_87.jpg

[alicelefay]

The first of the two pics is my best favoured one: that deep oranges and reds really suggest the essence of Volcano.
About the God, will you put more details and gear on him, or are you thinking about leaving him naked?

[SpiritDreamer]

DEC. 16, 2008

THANKS Alice.:) I have done enough experiments now on this concept, to give me an idea as to what direction I want to go with it now..So now it's time for work:eek: /details:banghead: ..LOL..Nuts and bolts...Not my favorite cup of tea..:scream:
TAKE CARE, and THANKS for the visit and feedback Alice..ALWAYS welcomed and very much appreceated.:)
Glenn

MORNING WORK/PLAY:)
MAGMA

http://artbyglenngallegos.com/images/VOLCAN_WITH_VASE_90.jpg

[alicelefay]

cool!!
I'm really curious to see the incoming details!!
This challenge is really funny, I'm having a real good time at participating...so many ideas and inspiration and fun!
^_^ good luck with the hard part of your work...I'm in the colouring session, my personal hard work! :p

[SpiritDreamer]

DEC. 17, 2008

THANKS Alice..:) If you check out Magdalena's/Intervain's sketchbook thread,..somewhere back in it is a link to a tutorial that she did for coloring a gray scale rendering using photoshop..It was in one of the old master workshop studies..was a woman in a fancy victorian silk /satin blue dress..came out beautiful..I think it's also in her cg talk portfollio...I just mentioned it, because I read that you were thinking of doing your steam punk woman in grey scale as a value study and then coloring it...which brought to mind Magdalena's piece and the tutorial that she created for it..Might be of interest to you..just thought that I would mention it, just in case it was..:)
ALWAYS appreceate the visit and feedback Alice.:)
TAKE CARE
Glenn

MORNING PLAY
According to the myth about VULCAN, he had a crippled leg, so I thought I would use that as part of the steam punk thing with the gears..not sure if I like it, but the thought is in place now anyway..:D
Steam Punk Challenge Wip.
Theme Myth..VULCAN
Z Brush

http://artbyglenngallegos.com/images/VOLCAN_WITH_VASE_95.jpg

[alicelefay]

Oh nice, thank you Glenn, I'm gonna have a look at it, seems interesting!
And I'm gonna work on the dress now, so it's most welcome! :p

[SpiritDreamer]

DEC. 17, 2008

Alice, no problem...:) ..I think it's a good tutorial and technique that gives great results and is also a great way to get those all important values in place first...kind of the same as an underpainting that establishes the forms/volumes/values before the colors are applied...A technique used alot by alot of the OLD MASTERS, but now made easier in some respects by modern technoligy..:)
TAKE CARE
Glenn

AFTERNOON PLAY
Pushing this a little further

http://artbyglenngallegos.com/images/VOLCAN_WITH_VASE_98.jpg

[NR43]

Heh I can relate to the mechanics in the leg! (I have a "bad" knee :) )

[Gord-MacDonald]

Glen - you are a powerhouse of energy and experimentation :thumbsup:

Gord

[SpiritDreamer]

DEC. 18, 2008

LOL Johan...SO DO I...TWO IN FACT.:eek: ..and they just keep getting better with age:twisted: I've been eyeballing a couple of knarly looking tree branches lately...will have to carve myself a good strong walking stick pretty soon at the rate my knees are falling apart...maybe a dragons head for a handle..:)

HEY Gord...THANKS..:D Just enjoying the trip..:D :twisted:

THANKS for the visit and feedback guys..MUCH APPRECEATED..:)

MORNING PLAY:)
Steam Punk Challenge Wip.
Theme Myth...The Roman God...VULCAN
Z BRUSH
Glenn

http://artbyglenngallegos.com/images/VOLCAN_WITH_VASE_102.jpg

[SpiritDreamer]

DEC. 18, 2008

AFTERNOON PLAY :)
JUST PUSHING IT FURTHER
Glenn

http://artbyglenngallegos.com/images/VOLCAN_WITH_VASE_105.jpg

[SpiritDreamer]

DEC. 19, 2008

MORNING PLAY:)
Steam Punk Challenge Wip.
Theme Myth..The Roman God ..VULCAN
Lighting and gray scale value study.
Checking for weak areas that may need more or less light,shadow, and value variations
Glenn

http://artbyglenngallegos.com/images/VOLCAN_WITH_VASE_106.jpg

[SpiritDreamer]

DEC.21, 2008

MORNING PLAY:)
Trying out a couple of colored tints to achive color harmmony and unity...ONENESS
Glenn

http://artbyglenngallegos.com/images/VOLCAN_WITH_VASE_109.jpg

http://artbyglenngallegos.com/images/VOLCAN_WITH_VASE_110.jpg

[Intervain]

cool idea with the wireframe look and I like that fiery fountain :thumbsup:

[AUMAKUA]

I like it more like this, darker and inferno-like :) cool job Glenn :thumbsup:

[SpiritDreamer]

DEC. 22, 2008

THANK YOU Magdalena.:wavey: ..Trying out alot of new things for me on this one, and learning alot from my experiments as I go along,..basically just having alot of fun exploring...:bounce: :D

HEY Nick...THANKS..:) This challenge has been a fun adventure so far.Been keeping me busy while I hybernate...too cold to go outside.. 8 DEGREES WITH 40 MILE AN HOUR WIND WHERE I'M AT..FROSTBITE TIME.:eek:
THANKS for the visit and feedback guys...MUCH APPRECEATED..and I HOPE YOU HAVE A HAPPY AND PEACEFUL HOLIDAY .:thumbsup: .:)
TAKE CARE
Glenn

Experimenting with cool and hot color contrast in this piece.

http://artbyglenngallegos.com/images/VOLCAN_WITH_VASE_118.jpg

http://artbyglenngallegos.com/images/VOLCAN_WITH_VASE_117.jpg

[SpiritDreamer]

DEC. 22, 2008

EVENING PLAY.:)
Pushing it a little further
Steam Punk Challenge Wip.
Theme Myth.The Roman God ..VULCAN
Glenn

http://artbyglenngallegos.com/images/VOLCAN_WITH_VASE_126.jpg

[SpiritDreamer]

DEC.23, 2008

MORNING PLAY:)
Steam Punk Challenge Wip.
Theme Myth..The Roman God ..VULCAN
Took it out of Painter #10 after doing some refinements in there, and exported it back into Z Brush..also resized it to a higher resolution in Z Brush so I can now get back to doing some more refining and sculpting on it in that program.
Glenn

http://artbyglenngallegos.com/images/VOLCAN_WITH_VASE_131.jpg

http://artbyglenngallegos.com/images/VOLCAN_WITH_VASE_130.jpg

[SpiritDreamer]

DEC. 24, 2008

AFTERNOON PLAY :)
STEAM
Z BRUSH
Glenn

http://artbyglenngallegos.com/images/VOLCAN_WITH_VASE_133.jpg

[SpiritDreamer]

DEC. 24, 2008

MORE AFTERNOON PLAY :)
Glenn

http://artbyglenngallegos.com/images/VOLCAN_WITH_VASE_136.jpg

[Intervain]

Hello Sir :) Happy Holidays :D

[SpiritDreamer]

DEC.25, 2008

GOOD MORNING..MAM.:D :twisted: :wavey: ..and HAPPY HOLIDAYS TO YOU ALSO MAGDALENA :thumbsup: :)
AS ALWAYS...TAKE CARE:)
Glenn

Pushing it further

http://artbyglenngallegos.com/images/VOLCAN_WITH_VASE_139.jpg

[Mu]

hi Glenn,

merry christmas to you and your lady (and the parrot) - I hope you're all fine.

Geez, the Vulcan vision is really fascinating and weird... and wired...:scream:

cya
Mu

[NR43]

Hello Glenn

Hope you are having a great time full of warmth and happiness!
May 2009 be a really good year for you and yours :)

[SpiritDreamer]

DEC. 26, 2008

HEY MR MU..THANK YOU..:) and PEPE says HELLO/LOL...:D
There is a story behind this image, you will have to read the legend/myth of VULCAN to see what it is,..then this image will not seem so weird....The wire frame ..just a neat trick done with masking that I learned from the Meats Meier DVD on Z BRUSH that I have been studying and learning about Z BRUSH with..:)

THANK YOU Johan.:) and the same,.. right back at you..:)

THANKS for the visit guys...Much appreceated and welcomed..:)
Wishing you the best in the year to come...:thumbsup:
TAKE CARE
Glenn

MORNING PLAY
Steam Punk Challenge Wip.
Theme Myth...The Roman God..VULCAN
Combining layers and versions, as decribed by Meats Meiers in his DVD..Introduction to Z BRUSH #3,..In the illustration section of the DVD.
Finally got the right combination I think..:)

http://artbyglenngallegos.com/images/VOLCAN_WITH_VASE_140.jpg

[SpiritDreamer]

DEC. 26, 2008

EVENING PLAY :)
Just taking some time out to experiment and play with Z Brush, and using this piece to do it with..:D
Glenn

http://artbyglenngallegos.com/images/VOLCAN_WITH_VASE_141.jpg

[SpiritDreamer]

DEC. 27, 2008

MORNING PLAY :)
Just some more playing around, experimenting and exploring with this piece.
Glenn

http://artbyglenngallegos.com/images/VOLCAN_WITH_VASE_144.jpg

[SpiritDreamer]

DEC. 27, 2008

MORE MORNING PLAY ;)
Glenn

http://artbyglenngallegos.com/images/VOLCAN_WITH_VASE_146.jpg

[Mu]

Oh Meats Meier! I love his way of twisting things into half-mechanic half-organic! So, you have been watching his DVD. Looking forward to what's coming!

Those serpent-like tubes look very alive, too. All in all it also reminds me a bit of Giger and his surreal arrangement of bio-technical devices.

[SpiritDreamer]

DEC. 28, 2008

HEY THANKS MR MU...I bought Meats Meier's DVD awhile back...Would be totally lost in Z Brush without it..I also really like his style and creative way of using the program..I still have a whole lot to learn in there, but i'm understanding it alot more now than when you first got me into it.:scream: ..It was like a totally different and not understandable language to me at that time LOL..Now that i'm starting to understand it a little better, it has become a real pleasure to work with it..It still amazes me at every turn, and is a continious and interesting adventure for me every time I use it..THAT'S WHAT IT'S ALL ABOUT, FOR ME ANYWAY...:)
Never heard of Giger...will have to look him up, so I can see what your talking about..:)
TAKE CARE and THANKS for the visit MR MU. It's always a real pleasure to hear from you :)
Glenn

Pushing it a little further, just to see where it goes.:)

http://artbyglenngallegos.com/images/VOLCAN_WITH_VASE_148.jpg

[alicelefay]

Oh that fearie on the right is getting ready for a fight! ^_^
Mu is right, Giger could give you some really interesting ideas for the biomechanical body; I admire his work, really suggestive. He's the creator of Alien too, just to give you an idea.
Well... have fun with your immersion in Giger's world!! :)

[Mu]

.It was like a totally different and not understandable language to me at that time LOL

yea, that must've been, because I didn't know right from left in that app, actually. It was a case of the one-eyed leading the blind, LOL...:scream:

Just the more amazing how your thirst for knowledge has made you such a proficient user of ZBrush.

Here's a link to Giger pics (http://images.google.com/images?gbv=2&um=1&hl=de&q=H.+R.+giger&btnG=Bilder-Suche) - and here his wikipedia entry (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/H._R._Giger). Alice is right, he did the creature designs for the original "Alien" movie!


cya
Mu

[SpiritDreamer]

DEC.29, 2008

HEY THANK YOU Alice...:) Not sure if she is readying for a battle..maybe just holding and displaying a couple of items that VULCAN has made along the way for the other Gods and heros like maybe Neptune, and the other guy with the magic shild ..VULCAN was the God of crafts and had a couple of female helpers :D
Getting ready to check out Giger's work this morning..will see what i've been missing out on all this time..LOL..:D

HEY MR MU..One eyed guy leading the blind..That's GREAT.LOL...I am far from proficient in that program though..Still just a beginner, and it's actually the weakest card in my hand at the moment..But in time, it could turn out to be the wild card that becomes the fourth ace in the hand that i'm holding..HOPEFULLY..:D :) THANKS ALOT for those links, will check them out as soon as I post this image..:thumbsup: :)

THANKS for the visit and feedback guys..ALWAYS a welcomed pleasure and help.:)
TAKE CARE
Glenn

MORNING PLAY.
Just pushing it further, just to see where it leads to.:)

http://artbyglenngallegos.com/images/VOLCAN_WITH_VASE_151.jpg

[Mu]

it's actually the weakest card in my hand at the moment..But in time, it could turn out to be the wild card that becomes the fourth ace in the hand that i'm holding.

that made me smile...:D

I like the translucent shield of his female helper, btw. Hadn't noticed before.
Will there be any cool spot in the painting to push the contrast to the hot colors some more?

[SpiritDreamer]

DEC. 30, 2008

THANK YOU MR MU..:) Cool/warm combo...just for you..:D
HEY..Really enjoying those Giger links you gave me..GREAT STUFF..:thumbsup:

MORNING PLAY:)
MORE EXPERIMENTING, EXPLORING, AND LEARNING.:)

http://artbyglenngallegos.com/images/VOLCAN_WITH_VASE_155.jpg

[SpiritDreamer]

DEC. 30, 2008

AFTERNOON PLAY:)
Just experimenting with a face and head that I started recently.
From imagination, no refferences used.
Z Brush
Glenn

http://artbyglenngallegos.com/images/FACIAL_EXPRESSION_5.jpg

[SpiritDreamer]

DEC. 31, 2008

MORNING PLAY :)
Experimenting and exploring with Z Brush
Glenn

http://artbyglenngallegos.com/images/FACIAL_EXPRESSION_8.jpg

[SpiritDreamer]

DEC. 31, 2008

MORE MORNING PLAY.:)
Z BRUUSH
Glenn

http://artbyglenngallegos.com/images/FACIAL_EXPRESSION_9.jpg

[alicelefay]

cooooooool!!
The head is amazing! :D

[Intervain]

good stuff Mr G! HAPPY NEW YEAR! I'm sure it's gonna be productive and inspiring :D:arteest:

[selphoo]

hey glenn!

i wish u a creative new year :)

cheers!

[SpiritDreamer]

JAN. 01, 2009 HAPPY NEW YEAR EVERYONE..PEACE:shrug: :banghead: :)

THANK YOU Magdalena,,,Waiting to see that new pen and tablet of yours start to smoke:wip: ..burn it up LADY..LOL :scream:

HEY..THANK YOU Daniel...and RIGHT BACK AT YOU..:thumbsup: .:)

MORNING PLAY :)
Just experimenting while capturing a thought before it escapes.
Z Brush
Glenn

http://artbyglenngallegos.com/images/FACIAL_EXPRESSION_11.jpg

[NR43]

JAN. 01, 2009 HAPPY NEW YEAR EVERYONE..PEACE:shrug: :banghead: :)

Same to you Glenn!
:D Keep inspiring :D

[Mu]

hey Glenn,

hope you and your loved ones have had a good start into this new year.

I had to think about laptop sketching and I gotta say I found out there's way cooler devices than a clunky computer, namely the iphone (Apple's cell phone featuring a huge touch screen... apart from a thousand crazy apps and features you can make phone calls with it, or so I am told...:D ) and the Nintendo DS Lite, a little gaming console which can be tweaked (easily) into playing painting software:

a speed portrait on the iphone (note how zooming in and out works with pinching and stretching the image with thumb and index finger!)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BY5Q-0cuBOM

Nintendo DS Drawing software:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aGbsqYdWSrQ&feature=related

Software in development for the Nintendo:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C12oQalay9Q&feature=related

More sophisticated use of the Nintendo DS with the "Colors!" software:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jJ2piF4tp1w&feature=related

sketches by our beloved zhuzhu he did with the Nintendo DS (I wish he'd post more often around here again):
http://zhuzhu.deviantart.com/gallery/#DS-Sketches


Wow, it's the 21st century, man! Especially the multi-touch screen of the iPhone with the ability to stretch the image with two fingers looks crazily sci-fi to me.

Until I can spend 200€ none of my family would miss in the fridge (read: will it ever happen? :scream: ) I will go on using the alpha-prehistoric versions of these devices for life drawings:

a pencil
a notebook
watercolor
brushes

I am so oldschool all of a sudden...:D

cya
Mu

[SpiritDreamer]

JAN. 02, 2009

THANK YOU Johan..:) What goes around, comes around in this life and world..:eek: :D :)

HEY ..THANK YOU MR MU..and.Welcome to the NEW world of dinasuars.At least now I know that I will not be alone in that world...LOL.:D
I think that this new technoligy will soon cause a second self induced MASS EXTINCTION of NEW dinasuars before it's all said,over and done with..:eek: :D

THANKS for the visit and feedback guys..ALWAYS very much welcomed, and appreceated..:)
TAKE CARE
Glenn

MORNING PLAY:)
Z Brush

http://artbyglenngallegos.com/images/FACIAL_EXPRESSION_13.jpg

[selphoo]

2 last renders are looking very good
maybe you should now think about another lite-situation..?

imo maybe try make the model darker than a background...
anyway- keep it in that way ;)

cheers

[anandpg]

Hey Glenn!! HAPPY NEW YEAR!:scream: I love the latest head sculpt!:thumbsup: Good to see you experimenting so much.. Hope you have awesomely creative year ahead!:buttrock:

[SpiritDreamer]

JAN. 03, 2009

THANK YOU Daniel..:) I'll work on the lighting a little further down the line...Just trying to get some kind of design in place first...Mostly just experimenting while trying to learn the Z Brush program..:)

HEY .:wavey: .THANK YOU Anand..and I hope the same for you also..:)

THANKS for the visit and feedback guys..MUCH WELCOMED, AND APPRECEATED..:)
TAKE CARE
Glenn

MORNING PLAY :)
Just experimenting in Z Brush..making shapes from the diferent tools, using the initialize and deformation settings.
From imagination, no references used,..but very much inspired by the works of GIGER....Links posted on the previous page in here by MR MU.:thumbsup:

http://artbyglenngallegos.com/images/FACIAL_EXPRESSION_14.jpg

[alicelefay]

Great Giger inspiration! :bounce:
A nice start for the 2009! :D

[SpiritDreamer]

JAN. 04, 2009

HEY...THANK YOU Alice :) Those Giger links that MR MU posted have given me a whole new AND FRESH adventure to journy through..Great way to start the new year..ADVENTURE..:D
Thanks for the visit and feedback Alice...Really welcomed and very much appreceated..:)
TAKE CARE
Glenn

MORNING PLAY
Just developing this character and design a little further, while exploring Z Brush.

http://artbyglenngallegos.com/images/FACIAL_EXPRESSION_16.jpg

[NR43]

I don't really like Giger's style but I like the fact that you only pick up with you what you like about it

[SpiritDreamer]

JAN. 05, 2009

THANK YOU Johan..:) Picking up different aspects of a masters work, that work for you,..without copying them,..but instead, making them work for you,... is what it's all about..and always has been..what it's all about..:)
THANKS for the visit and feedback Johan,..ALWAYS welcomed, and very much appreceated..:) :thumbsup:
TAKE CARE
Glenn

MORNING PLAY :)
Steam Punk Challenge Wip.
Theme Myth..The Roman God...VULCAN

http://artbyglenngallegos.com/images/VOLCAN_WITH_VASE_159.jpg

[SpiritDreamer]

JAN. 06, 2009

MORNING PLAY :)
Steam Punk Challenge Wip.
Glenn

http://artbyglenngallegos.com/images/VOLCAN_WITH_VASE_163.jpg

http://artbyglenngallegos.com/images/VOLCAN_WITH_VASE_164.jpg

[krispee]

long time since i`ve been around here but seeing really interesting work here, Glenn, looking forward to the finish....happy new year by the way :D

kris

[SpiritDreamer]

JAN. 06, 2009

HEY krispee...THANK YOU.:) ..and A HAPPY NEW YEAR TO YOU...TOO :)
TAKE CARE
Glenn

AFTERNOON PLAY :)
Steam Punk Challenge Wip.
Theme MYTH...The Roman God ..VULCAN
Just overlapping a couple of layers, trying to get the best parts from each, into one version.

http://artbyglenngallegos.com/images/VOLCAN_WITH_VASE_166.jpg

http://artbyglenngallegos.com/images/VOLCAN_WITH_VASE_167.jpg

[SpiritDreamer]

JAN. 07, 2009

MORNING PLAY :)
Glenn

http://artbyglenngallegos.com/images/VOLCAN_WITH_VASE_171.jpg

http://artbyglenngallegos.com/images/VOLCAN_WITH_VASE_172.jpg

[SpiritDreamer]

JAN. 07, 2009

EVENING PLAY :)
Steam Punk Challenge Wip.
Theme MYTH..The Roman God ..VULCAN
Experimenting with color temp. and contrast.
Glenn

http://artbyglenngallegos.com/images/VOLCAN_WITH_VASE_174.jpg

http://artbyglenngallegos.com/images/VOLCAN_WITH_VASE_173.jpg

[SpiritDreamer]

JAN. 07, 2009

MORE EVENING PLAY :)
Closer to the end result that I was trying to get in the last experiment.
Cool color temp. in the shadows..:)
Glenn

http://artbyglenngallegos.com/images/VOLCAN_WITH_VASE_175.jpg

[SpiritDreamer]

JAN. 06, 2009

MORNING PLAY :)
Just having some fun this morning with this STEAM PUNK Challenge concept of VULCAN...Rearanging/recomposing, using the tools that I made in Z Brush for the original concept that I came up with...:)
Glenn

http://artbyglenngallegos.com/images/GIGER_EXPERIMENT_1.jpg

[SpiritDreamer]

JAN. 08, 2009

MORE MORNING PLAY :)
From imagination, no references used.
Z Brush
Glenn

http://artbyglenngallegos.com/images/GIGER_EXPERIMENT3.jpg

[SpiritDreamer]

JAN. 08, 2009

AFTERNOON PLAY :)
Quick doodle from imagination, no references used.
Digital Conte Crayon..Painter #10
Glenn

http://artbyglenngallegos.com/images/CONTE_DRAWING_3.jpg

[SpiritDreamer]

JAN. 09, 2009

Steam Punk Challenge FINALE

Title...CAULDRON OF VULCAN

Theme MYTH...The Roman God ..VULCAN

I decided on this version for my final entry in the Steam Punk Challenge.
It's been a fun adventure for sure...I learned alot of new things about Z Brush in the process, but still tons left to learn....Had some great help and suggestions for this piece from LEMOG along the way, which is very much appreceated.:)
Glenn

http://artbyglenngallegos.com/images/VOLCAN_WITH_VASE_FINALE_156.jpg

http://artbyglenngallegos.com/images/VOLCAN_WITH_VASE_FINALE_157.jpg

[nmcelmury]

Awesome final entry SpiritDreamer, I really like your composition, great use of color :)

[killermachine]

hey glenn
happy new year first of all :)
2ndly v been waiting for this to be over so i could see the final result quickly.the whole concept was very cool and so was your realisation of it.not your conventional "steampunk" style but you added quite a touch of your own to it.looking forward to your new adventure
tc

[SpiritDreamer]

JAN. 10, 2009

HEY..THANK YOU Nicholas..I liked that challenge, but i'm also glad that it is finally over..Now I can get back to concentrating on playing..LOL.:D and of course learning more about Z Brush, which has been my main goal for the last couple of years..Alot of stuff to learn in that program..should keep me busy learning it all, for the rest of my life..probably..LOL.:D

HEY Amrinder ..THANK YOU..:) and A HAPPY NEW YEAR TO YOU ALSO..:thumbsup:
I was just remembering that pillow character with the stick that you animated and had break dancing..Mrs Spirit Dreamer and myself really loved that one..Put a big smile on our faces just now, as we both remembered it..:D
Anyway, hope all is well with you, and that you have a very creative and inspired year ahead..:thumbsup:

THANKS for the visit, feedback, and kind words guys..much appreceated and welcomed.:)
TAKE CARE
Glenn

MORNING PLAY.:)
Just having some more fun with this one.Experimenting with composition and composing, using Z Brush tools that I have created.

http://artbyglenngallegos.com/images/GIGER_EXPERIMENT4_ZBR.jpg

[SpiritDreamer]

JAN. 11, 2009

MORNING PLAY :)
3D DOODLEING
Just having some more fun with this one, as I practice and learn more in and about Z Brush
Glenn

http://artbyglenngallegos.com/images/GIGER_EXPERIMENT_5_ZBR.jpg

[SpiritDreamer]

JAN. 11, 2009

MORE MORNING PLAY :)
Digital Conte Crayon
From imagination, no feferences used.
Glenn

http://artbyglenngallegos.com/images/CONTE_DRAWING_4.jpg

[SpiritDreamer]

JAN. 12, 2009

MORNING PLAY:)
LIGHTING
Digital Conte Crayon..Painter #10
From imagination, no references used.
Glenn

http://artbyglenngallegos.com/images/CONTE_DRAWING_5.jpg

[SpiritDreamer]

JAN. 12, 2009

MORE MORNING PLAY :)
Z Brush
From imagination, no references used.
Glenn

http://artbyglenngallegos.com/images/GIGER_EXPERIMENT_6.jpg

[alicelefay]

your imagination has no limits :bounce:

[SpiritDreamer]

JAN. 13, 2009

THANK YOU Alice..:) Imagination is just another muscle, if you don't use it, you lose it,..but unlike other muscles, it keeps growing stronger with age and use..:D
TAKE CARE, and THANKS for the kind words Alice.:)
Glenn

MORNING PLAY :)
Blocking in light,shadow, and color..creating/enhancing mood/feeling in a blocked in Conte Crayon figure.
From imagination, no references used.
Painter #10

http://artbyglenngallegos.com/images/CONTE_DRAWING_6.jpg

[SpiritDreamer]

JAN. 13, 2009

MORE MORNING PLAY :)
Blocking in some colors on this one.
From imagination, no references used.
Z Brush
Glenn

http://artbyglenngallegos.com/images/GIGER_EXPERIMENT_7.jpg

[SpiritDreamer]

JAN. 13, 2008
AFTERNOON PLAY:)
Just trying out something a little different for me..
Making a painting using digital conte crayon.
Blocked in some more color.
From imagination, no references used.
Glenn

http://artbyglenngallegos.com/images/CONTE_DRAWING_7.jpg

[Intervain]

oooh painting - more please :)

[SpiritDreamer]

JAN. 14, 2009

Magdalena..HEY:wavey: ...Thanks for the visit..:) I will try to squezze more painting in this year..for sure.:D ..I've just been intriqued and captivated by Z Brush for the last couple of years,AND STILL AM.:) Kind of like a kid with a new toy..LOL :scream:
I'm not depentant on my art for my livelyhood like the majority of people in here, thank goodness..I'd be miserable if I were,..kind of like a captured free spirit, if you know what I mean..I just do it purely for the pleasure that it gives me in return.:) I also know for sure that i'm deffenitly not into climbing ladders.I did enough ladder climbing when I was a house painter years ago...LOL :scream:
Keep inspired and you will inspire..HOPEFULLY.:D .WHAT GOES AROUND, COMES AROUND IN THE END...If there is an end to a circle that is..:D
As ALWAYS,..TAKE CARE Magdalena
Glenn

MORNING PLAY

http://artbyglenngallegos.com/images/CONTE_DRAWING_9.jpg

[SpiritDreamer]

JAN. 15, 2008

MORNING PLAY :)
Z Brush
Glenn

http://artbyglenngallegos.com/images/GIGER_EXPERIMENT_8.jpg

[SpiritDreamer]

JAN. 15, 2009
MORE MORNING PLAY :)
Practicing Composing Composition
From imagination, no references used.
Z Brush
Glenn

http://artbyglenngallegos.com/images/FAIRY_AND_LION_2.jpg

[NR43]

Hey Glenn
It's always a good idea to pop in your lovely thread every now and then :)
Great to see you are still exploring in Painter... nice start of that conté piece
Will there be a figure in front of that creature? He seems to be looking away from the viewer at the moment.

Anyway, looking forward to see where you will take that one

[alicelefay]

are we all struggling around composition? LOL just joking, you know I'm trying to dive inside that "spoooky" sea...
*wearing the swim suit, ready for the ocean of composition* :O

[SpiritDreamer]

JAN. 15, 2009

THANKS Johan.. I still like to play in the Painter program..for sure...lots of stuff left in there to explore and experiment with.:)
I don't know what's happening yet in that latest play..I just liked the idea of the woman with the lion..lots of possibilities...I just figured that I had better capture the thought of those two together, before the thought is lost...Now at least I have something to work with..play with..:)

HEY Alice...LOL:scream:
ARE WE ALL STRUGGLING AROUND COMPOSITION...I would seriously hope so..LOL:scream: ...A painting that is not composed properly is like a bunch of words thrown in disorder onto a page...Somewhere in all of those words is a perfect sentence, but it can't be read as a perfect sentence, until all of those words are composed properly...
When it's done properly, it becomes pure poetry. :)

Hey the book...Painting Techniques of the MASTERS by Hereward Lester Cooke,.Curator of painting, National Gallery of ART that I ordered the other day just came in the mail as i'm posting this...FANTASTIC.:bounce:
Now I can get down to some serious composition and composing studies..:)

THANKS for the feedback and visit guys...MUCH APPRECEATED..:thumbsup:

AFTERNOON PLAY

http://artbyglenngallegos.com/images/FAIRY_AND_LION_4.jpg

[alicelefay]

me want that book me want that book! :O

always fun and inspiring to see your experiments!

[SpiritDreamer]

JAN. 16, 2009

THANKS Alice..Just trying to do my bit/share in helping those who might need it and can't afford or don't have a good art school near them,... by sharing what i've learned and am learning along the way over the years from some GREAT TEACHERS..This thread might be useful to someone..I don't know,..but I do know that if there is nothing shared/posted in it, then it deffenitly won't be useful to anybody..:)
Thanks for stopping by and for the kind words Alice...and do get that book..LOL...I got mine for 20 dollars,.. used...I didn't get the 13 dollar one because I wanted it to still be available for you.. :) ...I know that it will answer alot of the questions that you are wondering about concerning your painting..composition, ect. ect. ect...GREAT BOOK..For sure worth the small investment that it cost..It will pay for itself a million times over in the end..:)
TAKE CARE
Glenn

MORNING PLAY :)
Z Brush practice..painting ect.
From imagination, no references used.

http://artbyglenngallegos.com/images/FAIRY_AND_LION_6.jpg

[SpiritDreamer]

JAN. 16, 2009
MORE MORNING PLAY :)
Z Brush
Glenn

http://artbyglenngallegos.com/images/FAIRY_AND_LION_7.jpg

[alicelefay]

Yay Glenn, your thread is always useful and inspiring!
I decided to gift myself that book as present for my bday (ok it's in february but...I couldn't wait :D )

:bounce:

[SpiritDreamer]

JAN. 16, 2009

THANKS Alice..:) HEY GREAT to hear that you ordered that book..:thumbsup:
I just made use of it myself on this lion..There's an analization of a Ruben's painting..Daniel in the lions den...Shows and explaines how he made those lions come to life with motion created by the flamelike flow of their manes, and a bunch of other stuff, rythum of form ect. ect. ect....very useful examples and explanations throughout that book, as to what makes each of the 100 paintings by 100 different MASTERS paintings unique and a masterpiece.:)
Anyway, I think you are really going to enjoy that book, and also learn tons of stuff that would otherwise take forever to find out about in bits and pieces elsewhere.:)
Thanks for the visit Alice..Much appreceated..:) TAKE CARE
Glenn

EVENING PLAY
Just practicing and learning.
Z Brush

http://artbyglenngallegos.com/images/FAIRY_AND_LION_9.jpg

[SpiritDreamer]

JAN. 17, 2009

MORNING PLAY :)
Z Brush..Painting practice
Studying the colors in the lions of a Rubens painting, for this lion.
The womans colors are from imagination so far, but I will study the colors in a couple of Boris paintings next, to see if I can get that nice color harmony and glow that he achieves, while i'm using and in the Z Brush program.
Glenn

http://artbyglenngallegos.com/images/FAIRY_AND_LION_11.jpg

http://artbyglenngallegos.com/images/FAIRY_AND_LION_12.jpg

[SpiritDreamer]

JAN. 17, 2009
EVENING PLAY :)
A little further painting on the woman, after studying a couple of BORIS paintings to see how he handles color.
Z Brush
Glenn

http://artbyglenngallegos.com/images/FAIRY_AND_LION_13.jpg

[krispee]

people are so using zbrush nowadays lol.....interesting concept, like the look of it so far, what is the meaning behind it, if any, if you don`t mind me asking?

kris

ps - sorry if you explained this before, only browsed this page as it came up in my mailbox.....

[SpiritDreamer]

JAN. 18, 2008

THANKS Kris..:) It's the EARTH SPIRIT..SPIRIT OF LIFE..CREATIVE FORCE OF AND BEHIND LIFE..Or whatever it means to you...:D
THANKS for asking..:)
TAKE CARE
Glenn

MORNING PLAY
Z Brush

http://artbyglenngallegos.com/images/FAIRY_AND_LION_14.jpg

[krispee]

cool, interesting concept, and that last render looks just like a Relief Sculpture.....

[SpiritDreamer]

JAN. 18, 2009

THANKS Kris :)

EVENING PLAY :)
Rather than trying to make computer generated digital art imitate the look of traditional art. I think I will try to make computer generated digital art look like computer generated digital art for a change...Seems like a purer approach to this new medium of art to me. LOL:D....Trying to make an electrial guitar sound like an accustical guitar doesn't make a whole lot of sense to me anymore..:)
Z Brush
Glenn

http://artbyglenngallegos.com/images/FAIRY_AND_LION_16.jpg

[SpiritDreamer]

JAN. 19, 2009
MORNING PLAY :)
Experimenting with the material modifiers in Z Brush
Glenn

http://artbyglenngallegos.com/images/FAIRY_AND_LION_19.jpg

[SpiritDreamer]

JAN. 19, 2009
MORE MORNING PLAY :)
New EXPERIMENT
Imported into Z Brush this digital conte crayon sketch that I did in Painter #10 a couple of days ago..Just want to explore with this combination...just to see what happens..:D
From imagination, no references used.
Glenn

http://artbyglenngallegos.com/images/WINGED_CONTE_CRAYON_FIGURE_1.jpg

[SpiritDreamer]

JAN. 19, 2009
EVENING PLAY :)
Experimenting with Z Brush and a digital conte crayon sketch done in Painter #10 a couple of days ago.
From imagination, no references used.
Glenn

http://artbyglenngallegos.com/images/WINGED_CONTE_CRAYON_FIGURE_3.jpg

[mhenry]

SpiritDreamer,

Wow, absolutely amazing body of work! Color, form, lighting, technique on many of your pieces are all very inspiring.

[SpiritDreamer]

JAN. 20, 2009

THANK YOU VERY MUCH for the kind words and thoughts... Mike..:)
Just doing my thing, and finding happyness and pleasure in the process.:D ...Knowing that it is sometimes capable of creating an inspiration in someone else is an inspiration to and for me...WHAT GOES AROUND, COMES AROUND...KEEP INSPIRED and INSPIRING, and YOU... WILL... KEEP THE MAGIC ..ALIVE..:)
TAKE CARE
Glenn

MORNING PLAY.:)
Just exploring and experimenting, while trying to get some sort of technique going that combines quick digital conte crayon sketches done in Painter #10 and then imported into the Z Brush program.

http://artbyglenngallegos.com/images/WINGED_CONTE_CRAYON_FIGURE_5.jpg

[krispee]

i like how that last one is coming along, nice angle....

kris

[SpiritDreamer]

JAN. 21, 2009

THANKS Kris..:) I bit off alot to chew on this pose. :eek: I 'm having to get out the old double check things book, Dynamic Figure Drawing by Burne Hogarth and dust it off for this one..LOL...Compression in the knee area, calif muscles in relation to thigh muscle, interlacing of the two groups ect...It's becoming quite a challenge and test of my memory, to say the least....but it's all fun, and lots of learning going on in the process :D
THANKS for the visit Kris, MUCH APPRECEATED..:)
TAKE CARE
Glenn

MORNING PLAY :)

http://artbyglenngallegos.com/images/WINGED_CONTE_CRAYON_FIGURE_8.jpg

[krispee]

Dynamic Figure Drawing by Burne Hogarth is a great book, can`t go far wrong there.....

kris