Gods/Demons - Character - Fetus23

[Fetus23]

I was rendering this while I was writing that last post and it turned out ok so I think I'm gonna run with it...
blocked out in about an hour....expect it to change ALOT over the coming weeks but I think its a good demonish/ghostly start.

http://alshaheen.net/artists/fetus23/demon2.jpg

I'll try and post some sketches tommorow so you can get a better idea of what I'm going for....

c/c always Welcome!

fetus

[Hasch2o]

Looks really weird, but interesting :)

I think there is nothing to comment til now,
just go on like this :)

greetz

H-2-O

[BASSit]

Hi Fetus,

looks promising - i wonder what kind of body he well get ;)

Cheers :beer:

[rendermonkey23]

great idea... keep'em comin'

[Fetus23]

Thanks for the comments!
Bassit : as for the body....A big naked one j/k :)

Heres an update...starting to take some form..

http://alshaheen.net/artists/fetus23/demonweb1.jpg

c/c always welcome...

On another note....

Ancient Gods-

It is not by accident that the hominoid inhabitants of the 12th Planet look and dress like Greek Gods, the Gods of Mount Olympus, as they are one and the same. Mythological stories about thunderbolts being thrown and travel through the clouds were based on the technological feats of these 3rd Density visitors from the 12th Planet, who had mastered the modern day equivalent of lasers and transporting an individual via a rocket booster strapped on the back. To the primitive humans, who came barely to the waists of the strapping, handsome giants, they were gods. The Greek Gods are reported to be jealous and wrathful on the one hand, and kindly and mentoring on the other - a bit like people. Of course, they were no gods, any more than the humans of today, but their very human exploits are still reported with awe.

The legends among many human cultures regarding the exploits of the giant hominoids from the 12th Planet are in no small part due to the rigid rules these visitors had regarding interbreeding with the humans they used as virtual slaves. Kept apart from humans in this manner, they retained their edge, as they were by far the largest, the most technologically advanced, and the smartest hominoid race around. Humans were, at the time, evolving from the cave man stage, with only an occasionally genius born in the purely human strains. During the evolution of any 3rd Density species, intelligence is gradually increased due to genetic selection, the smarter individuals passing on their genetics due to their ability to evade danger and manipulate circumstances around them. Thus, the discrepancies between humans and the visitors from the 12th Planet were many and significant.

The stories generated by these tall, stately giants are almost endless in human mythology, but can be recognized, and differentiated from stories based on mere humans, by several distinctive traits:

-The gods were hominoid in appearance. Mere humans are not raised to the stature of gods by other humans, in spite of cultures which temporarily, and in a patronizing manner, call a reigning human king or chief a god.

-The hominoids were savage and exacting in their treatment of their human slaves, executing them for trivial infractions as examples and unforgiving no matter how trivial the affront or fervent the apologies.

-They had technology that seemed miraculous for the age, such as the ability to throw what appeared to be lightning bolts, or float along above the ground, or take off in rocket ships, or perform surgery and have the patient live.

-They lived apart from humans, in separate quarters or villages, yet visited their human slaves frequently enough that the slaves considered themselves unable to escape, in bondage without physical bonds.

Ancient Egyptian gods, ancient Babylonian gods, the Vizigoths of Germany, ancient Mayan and Incan gods, are almost to a one particular individuals from the 12th Planet royalty, stationed on Earth to supervise mining operations. Stories about ancient rebels, notable for their stature and courage in battle, are also frequently based in part on the heritage from these visitors, as the rebel most often carried some genetics from the rape of a female slave who managed somehow to escape and bear her oversized infant alive. The legacy today is genetically disbursed throughout the mid-eastern countries, Germanic countries, and the south seas, and is identifiable in those humans who simultaneously possess a large stature, a fierce temper, and strong musculature. Rather than being considered gods, they are often considered criminals.

-ZetaTalk


hmmmmmmm...something to think about I guess...(or not :))

Fetus23

[henry]

looking pretty interresting, keep up the good work! :cool:

[OZ]

GREAT IDEA!! great modeling...........more,more!!

[leigh]

Heheheheheh I LOVE IT!!! I think this guy is absolutely wonderful :) - a great idea and design!! Looking really really forward to seeing more :D

[Raul-Reznek]

GREAT stuff dude.I really like the idea.Very original.

[sicean]

god i love that design. faces within faces. are you influenced at all by dali?

[Fetus23]

Wow!...Thanks for all the positive feedbak people!...really makes me wanna push my limits....working on his body tonight.....long and skinny....

btw...don't ever work in a leather purse warehouse...it SUCKS!!
I can only hope my demo reel will be my salvation :)


fetus

[CHRiTTeR]

That guy looks really fr**ck'n paranoid. G R E A T

[CHRiTTeR]

One more thing: Do u have some concept art? Would like to see some and some of your other 3D-work too....

[chi]

that is the shit. crazy concept. im waiting for another update

almost forgot... LOVE YOUR HEAD!!!!!!

[Fetus23]

Update time!
Just starting to cut out the body. I'll go in for the fine detail after I'm happy with the proportions and the pose...

http://alshaheen.net/artists/fetus23/demonweb2.jpg

wireframes-

http://alshaheen.net/artists/fetus23/demonwebwire.jpg

CHRiTTer:
Thanks for the compliment man. If you would like to see more of my 2D and 3D work check out my portfolio site here :

http://www.cadvision.com/ryanlove/main.htm

As for concept art for this peice, its just a basic sketch of the head (influenced by my favorite bird, the cockatiel:))...The body was just formed while modeling.

c/c always welcome!!

fetus

[Fetus23]

finally scanned some concepts...

http://alshaheen.net/artists/fetus23/demonconcept.jpg


fetus23

[Fetus23]

wooohooo!!!...called in sick to my crappy ass job today :)....I'll be working on this guy all day...yaaaaa!!

[Joebount]

I really like the expression, really funny ! I prefer the 3D version to yours sketches. What kinda body will he have ?

[Sangotten]

It's coming along nicely!!!

uhm a rating huh...I could use one myself but okay I'll rate...not that it makes any diffence...YOU RULE!

[dur23]

Holy shit if aint ryan ****ing love!!!
Mike Winder here!
What the ****s up man, me and michelle have been trying to get a hold of ya!!!
Im glad to see another person keeping it real to the a5!

Yaaa psycho bitch i love your character designs as usual! ****ing eh! Ill do the voices!hehe "no frank not that button!!"

icq me bitch: 130803832

[Joel Hooks]

fer real tho. ;)

[Fetus23]

A small update on the body...

http://alshaheen.net/artists/fetus23/demon14.jpg

almost ready to started adding all those wonderful extras!!

Dur23: holy crap...get in here and show us what your made of man....its been a long time :)

fetus

[Fetus23]

update...

going for a more demonic look....

http://alshaheen.net/artists/fetus23/demon20w.jpg

Any suggestions would be great...I've been drawing up some armour/demon coat ideas and some kind of weapon......

critic and comments are ALWAYS welcome!!

fetus23

[Joel Hooks]

no heads in the mouth?

I like that whole idea.

[Fetus23]

hely lowdown I agree with you about the heads inside heads....I'll be doing that shortly....trying to get some clothing modeled for now...

fetus

[Poju]

CoooL I liked head without horns more tough

[stipen]

Hi fetus!!!
I really liked your character but i'm very disapointed with the new head.I'm not talking about your modeling because it's well done...
those horns are too predicatble...I think the first was "scarier" and more coherent with the body...Just my opinion!!

this is good work nevertheless.

[Fetus23]

Stipen /Poju : ok ok I'll take the horns off :) I just wanted to make him more devilish but yes your right....its too predictable/over used.

I need some suggestions for this guy...I sat and rotated around him for like an hour last night and I can't think of anything.....please help....armour, cloths some weapons maybe or should I just leave him naked and go in for muscle detail and a loin cloth??


thank you

fetus

[dur23]

http://dur23.homestead.com/files/demon14.jpg

Just some ideas for ya to bounce your ideas off of...brainstorming.....!

[Fetus23]

beautiful!...thanks man!
I'm working on it right now :)
all credits to dur23 for the armour concept!!
The wings on that armour work perfectly with his arm position...I might go with ropes instead of cloth...we'll see what happens..

fetus

[BASSit]

Nice progress ! It looks like you´ve found your style...
Come on: give us the new armor NOW !!!

[Fetus23]

hey...you want armour you got it...

http://alshaheen.net/artists/fetus23/demon27.jpg


still lots of detailing....

c/c very welcome....

fetus

once again thanx to DUR for the kick ass armour idea!!

[Wraith]

Looking good :)

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[chi]

thats a fine looking model...my main question is are you still going to do the crazy heads in side the mouth cuz thats just freaky cool

[Anders G]

/me spwanks dUr23 with a big patato

model is looking good fetus, the first image you posted on this thread really looked kickass thou

[BASSit]

Nice ! That armor fits very well. Where are the horns on the shoulder-armor ? Maybe it would look a bit better if the horns (spikes) countinue on the armor...like on the wrists (IMO)

Hope to see the face-inside-face-inside-face-head soon :D

[Fetus23]

thank you for the comments!! the heads insides heads may still be in my final pic but you won't see it until then :)

in the mean time....

Wire wire fo fire fee fi fo fire..... Wire! :)

http://alshaheen.net/artists/fetus23/demonwire2.jpg

fetus

c/c very welcome!

[dur23]

Hey fetus boy...i think ya needs some crazy spikes all over those shoulder pads........;)

And damit give him some UUUGe ass skull knee pads...;)

[MichaelHebel]

I agree with dur23 - but I would like the armor a little bit smoother, too.

[Fetus23]

Update time...
Did some texturing tonight....
The model is almost done. just have some minor tweaking (maybe a few more details) just started texturing this little demon...


http://alshaheen.net/artists/fetus23/demontextured2.jpg


comments/suggestions please!!

fetus


I can't wait to BONE!!!

[Fetus23]

heres an untextured shot of the model...

http://alshaheen.net/artists/fetus23/demon36.jpg


fetus

[Fetus23]

zzz...

http://alshaheen.net/artists/fetus23/demonwire3.jpg

http://alshaheen.net/artists/fetus23/demonwire5.jpg

fetuss

[Joel Hooks]

I really like your detailing. When i first saw your alien fellow about a month ago, I thought you were just some whackjob ^^ - Your work is sweet though. I love the poses and the costumes. Very cool, and they carry a lot of feeling across.

[Fetus23]

....
http://alshaheen.net/artists/fetus23/demon42.jpg

lowdown: thank you very much for the encourgement!!

more too come...

fetus

critic/comments are very much welcome!!!

[Joel Hooks]

You need to model a little kid like that girl in Monsters Inc. and have it yelling at her. See if she is so nonchalant about that. :thumbsup:

[Fetus23]

haha nice idea lowdown !!....wish i had the time to whip up another monsters inc girl ;)

critic/comments are very much needed!!!

fetus

[KirkBjerk]

You have great talent! I really enjoy your model :drool: textures are also awesome! some really good ideas you have here!

[Fetus23]

here's a little update...

http://www.cadvision.com/ryanlove/web/demon50.jpg


haven't had much time latley, Still have a little more detailing to do but I did manage to get some bones in him.

[Fetus23]

First off Id like to say that there is some KICK A$$ work going on in here!!!! If only all these wicked gods and demons could be brought together into one massive rpg game or even a movie....ahh dreams :)

Secondly, I've started in on another littler demon thanks to a push from lowdown(thanks man!). His name is Peter. Peter is an exchange student and he misses his family. The bigger more evil demon is his temorary father. (a real meany)...Peter is trying his best to get along with all the strange people.

http://www.cadvision.com/ryanlove/web/godwire1.jpg

He's still a great big wip so any critic's or comments are very welcome!!

fetus

[Fetus23]

http://www.cadvision.com/ryanlove/web/god10.jpg

[leigh]

FETUS!! YOU ARE A GOD!!
This is SUCH cool work man!! :eek:
I am SO impressed - brilliant! Excellent! Amazing! Awesome!!!!
What else can I say?
Wow.

[kfc]

oh man~
u can really tell a story between all of this characters.
should really animate it when it's done.
keep it up~!

[Fetus23]

http://www.cadvision.com/ryanlove/web/god13.jpg

leigh : WAHOO!!!...thank you very much!! Makes me want to work even harder :) :)

kfc: I'm currently learning to animate. Hopefuly by next month I'll have a walk cycle done (thats my current goal).

In th mean time I'm trying to decide on a pose for my final piece....so here's a few more pictures of peter in action..oh ya...he's all poly box modeling except the straps which are
sub-d extrudes just incase anyone was wondering :)

c/c very welcome
fetus

[Michael_Knubben]

you all suck at the internet! well, no, actually, only Anders and Dur do.
/me slaps Dur around with Fred Durst
/me slaps Anders around with Margaret Thatchers anus

now leave!

nice model btw :)

*m

[Fetus23]

Getting closer to the final product......all materials....no textures.

http://www.cadvision.com/ryanlove/web/peteranddad9.jpg


c/c are always welcome!!!


fetus

[Joel Hooks]

hahaha, sweet!

That looks great. I would break up the little dudes "lines" so he's not standing so stiffly.

I love his expression!

[Fetus23]

Thanks lowdown!! I'll definatly try and make him not so stiff. I'd also like to make a simple enviroment to put them in and play with the lighting a bit and I think I'm done!!! whew!


fetus

[skunk184]

hey fetus...they re looking great..keep up the fancy work

[Threedeemer]

Hey Fetus23! I just found your entry. you have a very expressive piece here. :thumbsup:
The little guy definately looks like he stumbled into something he shouldn't have while he was snooping around, thats the impression I first got. I will be looking forward to the final images. Yeah dramatic lighting will really make them stand out.

[Fetus23]

thank you for the replies!!!!

skunk184: thanks man!!!

Threedeemer: also thank you......mmm I love expressions :)

ok heres a screen shot of the final pose....render render render...

http://www.cadvision.com/ryanlove/web/finalpose.jpg

c/c Always Welcome!!

fetus

[Atari]

fine scene but my idea is that the big one pulls the small one up on his head tail thingy and scream in his face

would be IMHO more effective (you could also make the kid smaller)

only ideas

[Fetus23]

Hey atari!! thank you for the reply and your suggestions is a very good one indeed :)...in fact i have tried that pose but had trouble rapping the large demons hands around that little curl (bone/weighting problems)....I'll play some more and try to get it to look right....

in the mean time this could be my final image....

http://www.cadvision.com/ryanlove/web/peteranddad17.jpg

c/c always welcome!!

fetus

[Lorenzo]

I like very much the face expressions, great work.
Have you an animation of them!
.:cool: :wip: :applause:

[Atari]

maybe just hold him with the finger tips of thumb and the forefinger but ít is your model and its great so i dont to annoy you

[Fetus23]

Lorenzo: thank you!! as for animations...not yet but hopefully soon...

Atari: thats another good idea!...his pinky could up pointing up like he's holding a cup of tea :)....and theres no way you could annoy me!!...I LOVE critics and comments!! thanks for your replies.

I might try and post another image by friday but I'm moving soon and things have been a little crazy....appartment hunting is a drag without a car :(. Thanks too everyone who has commented!!! I got some really great suggestions that I think helped my peice out ALOT!!! I also got to witness some amazing artists produce some fantastic art!! (that was the best part:))

fetus

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