The Journey Begins Challenge (2D) Entry: Kirsi Salonen

[Falcorr]

Nice to see very talented finn to enter this challenge.

Good luck! :thumbsup:

[kisalon]

http://features.cgsociety.org/challenge/entries/12/11383/11383_1144665598_medium.jpg (http://features.cgsociety.org/challenge/entries/12/11383/11383_1144665598_large.jpg)

Hello! This is my first participation to these challenges :P
When I first read the name of the contest, I immediately wanted to join!

So I have an idea of a journey, that the FutureLeaderOfTheWorld is riding on his wild horse for the first time is about to gallop into the glory.

I'm still building a set of crowd howling him back and everything else is still under way :)

Hope you like it!

ps: I choose all wrong those milestones, forgive me. This is absolutely not 'final colouring'..:blush:

[paperclip]

Mita kuuluu? Minun siskoni ole suomea. :)


I really like the composition, your rendering style and the guy's face, it reminds me somehow of a discworld story...his expression, the situation...

The pose of the horse bothers me- I'm not sure if it's the perspective, the position of the legs or both?

http://www.masters-of-photography.com/images/full/muybridge/muybridge_galloping_horse.jpg

[kisalon]

hehe! Thanks! I first made the horse look straight forward, but it looked too ordinary and wel... boring :D

So it like rapidly thows his head around wanting to shake the boy off his back by running fast as hell!!
But if you think it really looks disturbing, then I just have to make something to it of course :)

[kisalon]

ok... I fixed the neck so it leans forward..

http://www.kirsisalonen.com/bukefalos4.jpg

[Slav]

very cool good stuff. good luck.

[kisalon]

http://features.cgsociety.org/challenge/entries/12/11383/11383_1144707631_medium.jpg (http://features.cgsociety.org/challenge/entries/12/11383/11383_1144707631_large.jpg)

well, here's the better composition. I think I'll work with this one ;)

[makaron]

I like this last one, :thumbsup: now when you got the horse backlegs in order...

[paperclip]

I think you should bend one of the forelegs a bit, lower the horse's head a bit, have him looking ahead through his brow and open the mouth a bit to show him breathing deeply....


I much prefer the composition this way, good job!

[kisalon]

Thanks makaron! :)

I can't think of anything more difficult than those backlegs! But when I work fast and only think about the movement, it comes together much easier!
Earlier I focused too much on the colours and other stuff so I forgot to add some power and a good angle.

Ok.. to be continued... :buttrock:

[kisalon]

paperclip: Hmmm... good tips you gave me.. I think about them :)

Thank you!!

[beelow]

May need to extend those legs a bit, it looks like a stud. Us indian folk don't like studs, hehe, jk! But thwe legs seem a bit short though. I like the colors good job!:thumbsup:

[mybutterflyiris]

You have a lovely concept sketch. I look forward to seeing it completed. It's a daring angle to take on, but I think you can do it. :thumbsup:

[webwings]

I love the POV, perspective and colouring. The legs look better on this post. I agree with paperclip that the horses mouth would look better open a bit. (pun)

[jevinart]

wonderful idea! the character and horse's expressions are beautifully done; rich color contrast also makes this a dynamic image. my only sugg would be to raise the horse's front legs a bit o have him almost leaping out of the frame -- might increase the sense of speed and perspective. can't wait to see this evolve -- very nice work...

[elgrozni]

The horse's front right leg looks too short. Also you should make it more perspective-distorted.
Nice work

[Samanthie]

I really like the final concept you have chosen. It is great.:thumbsup: There is so much determination on the expression of the horse and excitement on the face of the boy. You have captured the speed of the moment very well. I wish I could offer more of a crit but so far I love it!

[cyberarts]

I really like the perspective view of your scene. It's workin' well. i can feel the speed too.
Good work so far. Keep up!

Good luck!:thumbsup:

[irananimator]

Kirsi Salonen is entered in the "The Journey Begins Challenge" update: View Challenge Page (http://features.cgsociety.org/challenge/journey_begins/view_entries.php?challenger=11383)

Latest Update: Concept Sketch: The journey begins
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W :scream: :scream: :scream: w!!
very nice Idea kirsi.watching for updates.
good luck. :thumbsup:

[Simonas]

the horse position, when in crossed position (maybe little bit disorted), i think it's most spectacluar, & the driver should bee in a ""half of falling out" action". What do you think?

[kisalon]

hohoo Simonas! How on earth did you guess that I'm just making the rider almost falling off it's back?! :eek: You people are mind-readers allright!

I'm always happily surprised about great comments and tips you give me, it keeps me going and inspiration flowing :)
Thank you!

I'll try to post new image tonight if I find the time :)

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