Anatomy Thread of Anand - 2D/3D

[NR43]

You know how to impress me

Hm... the first one who dares to say he is not impressed will have to make sure he/she can run bloody fast. I tell ya!

The skin actually looks old without texture already :buttrock:

[robinmitra]

omfg!! thats insane anand! u scare me sometimes wid ur talent :D

[KarthikAL]

awesome detail on hand.:applause:

[daWinky]

Hey there Anand,

I have to join the cheering, wonderful work with the old man, the skin and the details for the hand are amazing, if it looks so great even without textures, I'd really love to see a textured version - if you ever find the time for this:bowdown:

-sabrina

[sanpaiya]

the words that i have to appreciate this may not be appropriate for a public forum . . just two words . . but with utmost respect ! :bowdown: . .
more alive than anything i have seen. .and the muscle. . aaaaaaa !!

[ceruleanvii]

the detail on those hands is amazing! I love that you always pick such varied and interesting subjects.

[killermachine]

no comments on last posts :buttrock: :bowdown: :buttrock:

[ratheesh300]

Ayyo! entamme!
Anand bhai,those hands! those beautiful hands. am speechless! Who the hell told we will loose our glamour when we grow old! Insane details! Outstanding, amazing, awesome, fantastic, mindblowing, marvelous..hell where is the dictionary?:D

[CyborgJA]

You know I adore your way to show "the olds", I think I do not have to spend so many words cause I don't want to be repetitive.

Please, manage the umbrella folds asap.
I'm waiting for another gourgeous update.

[Intervain]

beautiful stuff Anand :beer:

[gregoo23]

REally like the last acrylic painting !

[samarcbz]

OMG :eek::eek:
yeah haath humko de de thakur....
bahut jaan hai in haatho mai ..

[sanpaiya]

OMG :eek::eek:
yeah haath humko de de thakur....
bahut jaan hai in haatho mai ..

exactly what i told him . . never seen anything more alive !!

[SpiritDreamer]

HEY Anand....OUTSTANDING RENDERING JOB on the old man//BEAUTIFUL WORK...:thumbsup: :thumbsup: :thumbsup: :thumbsup: :thumbsup:

TAKE CARE
Glenn

[wickedsamara]

There is alot efficient usage of ur gifted talents! To see a model and to identify the artists through that are very few. Thats when u r unique and outstanding!

The Old Man is having massive details.... its looking so realistic.... :bowdown:

[Aviva]

Anand – nice painting and amazing details on the hand. Can’t wait to see the old man finished! :)

[anandpg]

Hey Jesu! Thanks a lot, man!!

Hehehe!! Thanks a lot, Johan!!

Hey Robin!! hehe!! its just alphas, man!!:scream:

Hi Karthik! Thanks!

Thanks a lot, Sabrina!! I will texture it!! ... someday! :D

Hehehe!! Santhosh!! :scream: thanks, man!

Thanks a lot, Del!!

Thanks, Amrinder! :D

Hey Ratheesh!! thanks! :D

Hey Serena!! Thanks for dropping by! :scream:

Thanks, Magda!!

Thanks, Gregory!!

Hey Samar! Hehehe!! NAHEEE!! NAHEEEE!!! :scream:

Thanks a lot, Preethi!

Thanks for the kind words, Tessa!

Well, here is another acrylic from last Sunday.. out sketching with Santhosh, Divij and Santhosh's friend Milton

That is Divij in the red shirt

http://www.anandpgindia.com/images/paintings/painting001.jpg

http://www.anandpgindia.com/images/paintings/painting002.jpg

[anandpg]

well... I tricked myself into signing up for steam punk (http://features.cgsociety.org/challenge/steampunk/) cgchallenge while my good sense was looking the other way! :scream:.. and this is my very, very rough concept.
I know it looks very cliche right now, but I will be doing this in 3d and will hopefully make a lot of changes as I go (that is, if I really end up doing it! http://www.anandpgindia.com/images/emoticons/17.gif) I really don't have a story for it right now(may be an Indian Mythological Steam Punk take on King Kong! :D ) ...but I hope to eventually make up a story for this!

http://www.anandpgindia.com/images/steamPunk/concept001.jpg

[NR43]

Woops still have to take the time to read all about the steampunk challenge.
Have fun with your project Anand!

[batte812]

Hi Anand, great start on the steampunk competition. I saw a similar competition here:

http://www.subdivisionmodeling.com/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=32
That competition is already over but you might find some inspiration and some interesting links there! Have fun!

[alenah]

hey Anand - wow - you have joined the steampunk challenge!
eager to see you working on that project!
enjoying your very first concept-post already :) )
looking forward to seeing more!
a.

btw - did the retardant medium help you painting acrylics - or did you just have to paint quicker in the end, lol ??? (so quick, those acrylics, aren´t they);
and - also wanted to tell you - it is still over my mind how you can achieve such beeeeaaaautifull detailing on your sculptings :)

[JM-art]

hi, what a great thread, i like to see this kind of thread with a lot of diferent techniques . Your draws and modeling are great and I like your pastels, they are simple but pleasant to watch, Inspiring works and thread.

[Intervain]

a great painting there Anand :) I was actually so tempted to get a canvas 2 days ago hehe... then I remembered that I don't' have paints ;)

[ratheesh300]

Anand bhai ,
concept looks nice. At one side we can say it is a cliche.:shrug: But if it is in 3d it will surely evolve in to a great piece, because i believe in your talent!:love: Go ahead man! All the very best!:thumbsup:

[anandpg]

Thanks a lot, people!! :love: Will reply in detail later! Just looked in to say I just spotted the latest image by Giorgio Lafratta. He chose to portray a Kathakali performer(Kathakali is an ancient art form of my home-state, Kerala), and I am so excited about it! Here is the link: http://forums.cgsociety.org/showthread.php?t=697753&page=1&pp=15

[CyborgJA]

I really want to see how you'll manage the "steampunk" style :wip:

[Frejasphere]

Hi Anand :)

So excellent to pop in here and see your latest work -- the hand on the old man is just brilliant!!! Especially the top of his hand, the way you've worked the tendons and the skin is simply wonderful :beer:

Nice view-shot of your outdoor painting too - looks like you were withing 'hollering' distance and able to carry on a conversation (perhaps a loudish one...) with your model friend.

thanks for inspiring :)

a.

[anandpg]

Thanks a lot for the kind words, people! :love: I will reply in detail later.. gotta run!!..

Here is a model I have been doing for a one-month in-house modeling challenge we had at the studio.. Had to render this in a hurry today because I am off to Singapore tomorrow for Siggraph Asia. I will post the story and the WIP screen-shots when I get back..!:p
ta-ta!:wavey:

http://www.anandpgindia.com/images/monkeyWarrior/MonkeyWarrior.jpg

[kary]

The story for that should be great :D Nice piece for a short project, grats :)

[lightrig]

wow thats nice love it love the colours love the pose sir u rock i was luck to see it when u were posing and sculpting it in the demo calss in the studio have fun at singapore meet u when u come down

[Kanga]

Cool man!

Chris

[sanpaiya]

beautiful. . sorry i did not stick around to see the final render . . looks real cool . . love the bloody wristband. .your texturing skills are amazing too ! looks like a real mean 'clean shaven' chimp . .

[Animegedon]

amazing stuff as always Anand keep it up.

[Frejasphere]

Great Character Anand :)

Your monkey warrior is definitely someone I wouldn't want
to meet in a dark alley-way!! :D fantastic skills!
Hope all at Siggraph Asia goes well :)

cheers
a.

[SpiritDreamer]

HEY Anand...:)

GREAT job on that last one...:applause:
I like his facial expression..reminds me of the original KING KONG..:):thumbsup:
TAKE CARE
Glenn

[CyborgJA]

It's painteeeeedd !! Yeeeess!
I love it, you know I was only waiting for a painted model ! :bounce:

[alicelefay]

amazing work!!
And best luck with the challenge!! :)

[aethalin]

Hiya,

Nice work Anand!! I think that you did well with the painting. I like the colour and composition. The monkey warrior is pretty nice as well. It reminds me of a creature in a Conan novel, minus the cigar. :) Nice job!! Do you think that you will add fur to the beast or keep it a texture? Have fun at Siggraph Asia

As always take care, be safe, and farewell

aethalin

[Gord-MacDonald]

Anand- some real killer work here! a real pleasure to browse :applause::thumbsup:

Gord

[Intervain]

hmmm... I have mixed feelings about the last one - especially his feet [I think the upper part of the body is my fav atm]. The toes feel like al dente pasta [sorry lol, just my first impression, no intention of beeing a meanie]. Great to see you going for colour though [more of that would be more than welcome :arteest:]. Oh and waiting for the report :)

[Rebeccak]

Heya Anand, sweet work on that last model! I'd hate to be clobbered by that giant boob though :D - sorry, couldn't resist! Always great to see your work. :)

[NR43]

Hey Anand

Keep kickin' ass in 2009!
All the best!

:D

[selphoo]

hey anand!

great work with last piece- really like it!

wish you a creative new year 2009 ;)

cheers!

[AztcFireFlower]

Wow! That's one bruising monkey. Love it.
It's great to see the 3D master at work. :)

[alicelefay]

Happy happy new year Anand!! :P

[Mu]

Hey Anand,

ole 3D master. Many thanks for your visit and have a wonderfully productive new year!



I'd hate to be clobbered by that giant boob though

ROFL

[SpiritDreamer]

HEY Anand.:wavey: ...HAPPY NEW YEAR...:thumbsup: :bounce: :)

KEEP INSPIRED, AND INSPIRING..:arteest:
TAKE CARE
Glenn

[jesu]

Hi Anand,.... Happy New Year :)
Monkey warrior looking g8... i like the torso and head very well. All the best and waiting to see more wonderful works..

[NR43]

Hey we all need a break from time to time Anand
Best of luck with the new job! (Perhaps it will bring a new challenge that will spark your mind)

[anandpg]

Hey people! HAPPY NEW YEAR to all!! Thanks for the comments!

Hey Kary! Thanks a lot!

Hey Ashish! Thanks!

Thanks, Chris!

Hey Santhosh! Thanks!!

Hi Devere! Thanks for dropping by!

Thanks a lot, Annette!

Hey Glenn!! Thanks!

Hey Serena!! Thanks! I am glad I painted it, though I don't enjoy texturing as much as I do modeling!

Thanks, Alice!

Hi Edward! Thanks for dropping by, and for the kind words!

Thanks a lot, Gordon!

Hey Magda! Thanks! Hahaha!! I wasn't too happy about the feet either! I messed it up right at the design level! :P

Hey Rebecca!! Great to see you back!!

Hey Johan!! Cheers!!

Thanks a lot, Daniel!!

Hey Esmeralda! Thanks for the kind words! 3d Master??!! hehehe!!... NO.. NO... nowhere near, I am sure!:scream:

Hey Alice! Happy New Year to you!

Hey Mu!! Wassup!!

Happy New Year to you, Glenn!!

Hey Jesu! Happy New Year, man! It was great to have your company for lunch today! We will hopefully meet often!

I've been exceptionally lazy during the past month. Some really confusing changes have been happening all around and I have been kinda disturbed..( that is a crappy excuse for wasting time, I know!!:blush: ) I finally quit my job and joined Dreamworks's studio in Bangalore. Wanted to take a long break but I am broke, so I needed a job more than anything else. :p

Didn't do anything new, so I will post a few ZBrush screenshots of my Monkey Warrior.. I am scared I will continue this lazy streak if I don't post something soon! :sad:

http://www.anandpgindia.com/images/monkeyWarrior/apeWarrior01.jpg

http://www.anandpgindia.com/images/monkeyWarrior/apeWarrior02.jpg

http://www.anandpgindia.com/images/monkeyWarrior/MW04.jpg
http://www.anandpgindia.com/images/monkeyWarrior/apeWarrior03.jpg

And here is a NURBS patch model I did in Maya for a demo in class.
http://www.anandpgindia.com/images/misc/NURBS_WIP.jpg

[nmcelmury]

Really nice work! The monkey warrior reminds me of a cavetroll mixed with Arnold Schwarzenegger, awesome :) Keep up the great work, its very inspiring.

[jesu]

wow man,.. i love the nurbs patch modeling. Till now i havent touch nurbs in maya u make jealous :) Greatwork

[SpiritDreamer]

HEY ANAND...Just stopping by to say CONGRATS on that new job..:applause: :thumbsup:

That BRUTEAPEMAN is FANTASIC..Really like the coming straight at you, make a hole, out of my way shot.:)
KEEP INSPIRED AND INSPIRING Anand
TAKE CARE
Glenn

[samarcbz]

Boom Boom !
new job.. congrats for that..:applause:
and wish u a belated happy new year.
" i m broke " u serious???? :shrug:
BTW even i m too lazy with work these days.. dieng to do some personal work..
might give it a go in dominance war 4.
meanwhile will pass my time with some doodling..
how was ur siggraph asia trip?? got pics??

[Intervain]

hope you enjoy the new job Anand:) Happy New Year and waiting for more inspiration [no pressure ;)] - no monkeys, monkeys make me uncomfortable LOL - too human like [I'm serious :D]
oh yeah and I'm with samar, where be the Sig report?

[collings]

hey Anand happy new year man and congratulation for the new job too :) Dreamworks rocks !

[alenah]

.. new job? congrats, and good luck!
btw - the Monkey Warrior is amazing again;

not seeing your everyday activity on forums lately felt kind of strange here :)
glad you "came back" again,
cant wait for more!
a.

[Rebeccak]

Hey Anand, I didn't see the bit about the new job, congrats! :) I wish you all the best. I know what you mean about needing a break and a rest now and then. I hope that you will be able to find some time for yourself, we all need that sometimes! I'm finding it hard myself to come back to work after the holidays...it's a process of reentry :)

All the best!

-R

[alicelefay]

amazing works!!
Take your time, relax...and then create other amazing works for the pleasure of our eyes :D
Best luck!!

[robinmitra]

wow congratulations on the new job mate! good luck :thumbsup:

[razz]

Nice monkey warrior. Sure has character, love his expression. But as it was previously said, that club does look like a big boob.
Congrats on the new job, mate!
Looking forward to new stuff from you!

[aethalin]

Hiya,

Congratulations on the new job, sir. :) I like the nurbs head that you did. I agree about the club, maybe define it a bit more, or even alter it's shape a bit? Well done other wise, and I hope to se more. I hope that you had a happy holidays. :)

As always take care, be safe, and farewell

aethalin

[krispee]

hey, Anand, happy new year to ya......
love the new 3d work, the ape warrior looks awesome :thumbsup:

kris

[VanDerGoes]

Fantastic works, and congrats for your new work at Dreamworks, you really deserve it!

[Deepam]

Hey Anand !!

Great going as always :) . . like the character very much, your skin texture knowledge is also brilliant. And that girls face is also beautiful, may I know how much time it took to complete apprx?

[VinayKr]

I keep following ur thread but never post anything because i find everything so right that i would always post grt stuff only and now too ..............

the monkey warrior is coming out grt and the nurbs head is grt.......I once tried using nurbs but in half of modelling converted it to polygons....

Waiting to see monkey warrior textured

[mayurcool]

hello sir :) as you know, me too a secret admirer of yours don't often bump in to this forum but here i am to say Congrats for your new job and hope to meet you once again soon :)

[bhaskar]

Hi Anand! :wavey: (http://forums.cgsociety.org/misc.php?do=getsmilies&wysiwyg=1&forumid=0#) :wavey:

Thanks for checking out my work! I was browsing your work too and if i say that they are very mind-blowing will be an understatement and wont be anything new for you. But still I m not that creative with words and hope i ve given you the impressions i feel for your works.
Will be checking out your work everytime anything new popups!

[alenah]

hey Anand, how´s your new job going?
and - do you have any free time for your own work at all??
can´t wait for more from you ..
a.

[knaidu1977]

hey anand! Nice update from the base model I saw. Keep updating :twisted:

[anandpg]

Hey people!! Thanks for the kind replies! :love:

Went sketching for half an hour in the morning with Santhosh, Kasana and Divij:

http://www.anandpgindia.com/images/Drawings/sketches20090208.jpg

Started this sculpture for a friend..
Inspired by Raphael's Madonna and Child (http://www.wga.hu/art/r/raphael/5roma/2/07sedia2.jpg) and also this image (http://www.geocities.com/Athens/Acropolis/2425/gallery/Yashoda01.jpg).
http://www.anandpgindia.com/images/MAC/MAC001.jpg

[Intervain]

lovely sketches but I'm especially pleased to see you back on 3d :D yay!

[anandpg]

Hey Magda! Thanks! I am so glad to be back in track!:)
Update on the Mother and Child... My third duel with the dreaded SARI begins!! :banghead:
Btw, I borrowed some hair from the old lady! :p

http://www.anandpgindia.com/images/MAC/MAC002.jpg

[anandpg]

Start of an SP for the workshop.. :p
http://www.anandpgindia.com/images/Drawings/SP02.jpg

[HellsAngel]

u have been true to your word!!....good to see you back in action!
we should discuss some combined exercises at work:)

[wickedsamara]

Even if u dint borrow the hair.. im sure its just child's play for PG... very anxious to see the end result.. very warm concept... goodluck... i know ur going ask me about that child i was modeling.. i promise to upload it by this weekend.....

[sanpaiya]

haha.. awesome SP . . what monster are you ?? ans why the long face :P

[Heozart]

Hey Anand,

That is a mean lean monkey! :eek: Great sketches as usual. Why do I get the feeling your creature is not going to be very happy? :D

[CyborgJA]

:wip: I'm waiting for the sari

[KarthikAL]

Waiting for the updates on the Mother and Child awesome work:thumbsup:

[shyamshriram]

Aah that self portrait !! man..u r looking deadly :D

Nice posts sir..mother and child looking good..hope u update it soon :)

Keep up the good work !

[Frejasphere]

Hi Anand :)

Mother and child looks like they're in your safe modelling hands -
Look forward to seeing where you take them :)

Start of your SP is great - I don't really see a monster there, but I do see you
capturing an awesomely intense expression! It's wild and a must to
finish :)

hope you're keeping well & happy
cheers
a. :)

[knaidu1977]

hey anand! nice work there :applause:. Chk out my portfolio for latest updates:p

[staticpen]

Hey, great! Those quick life sketches look really natural and fluid. :)

[vikramvr]

Hey anand, fantastic work.. Love the sculpt already..the painting looks cool too.

[AztcFireFlower]

Strong portrait.
Thanks. now I have a face to the kind words.

[anandpg]

Hey people! thanks for the support!

Sorry for the long absence!:blush: Been busy with a few things. I am in Los Angeles now for a 3-month training program at Dreamworks's studio here at Glendale. Among other good things in LA, I had the privilege and honor to meet Rebeccak..! :scream:..I never knew somebody could be one of the most brilliant among artists and at the same time be the nicest person! ..it's just not fair!:D

Well, I had enough of being lazy, whatever the excuses... started sculpting last night.. I know I have lots of unfinished stuff, but I am too rusted right now to do anything complicated, so started on a portrait of Chet Baker (http://www.chetbakerjazz.com/), one of my favorite jazz musicians. I want to do a few versions of him.. I am totally obsessed with his music! (I have to model a trumpet for him, now! :banghead: )
http://www.anandpgindia.com/images/chet/chet001.jpg

[Rebeccak]

Awww, come on, right back at you. :beer: :)

[vikramvr]

Awesome...Way to go..

[AmrutRaju]

After long abscence "Welcome back Sir" ur portrait is really awesome start....:buttrock:

[anandpg]

Hey Rebecca! hehehe!! :D :beer:

Thanks, Vikram! :)

Just a quick update before hitting the bed..

http://www.anandpgindia.com/images/chet/chet002.jpg

[CyborgJA]

Yeee ! Ciao Anand !
I'm SO happy for your new experience at dreamworks ! (^____________^)
I find -as usual- your masterhand in this last piece, I want to see which kind of personality you'll add to the head.

Serena

[NR43]

Great to see you here again Anand!
Hope you're having loads of fun in LA :buttrock:

[plunq]

Hey Anand great start to the Chet Baker sculpt! I love working while jazz is playing, I have always wanted to do a Dizzy bust. Congrats on the new job at Dreamworks too, enjoy LA.

[Intervain]

good to see you churning stuff out again Anand! Enjoy LA - must see the stars - can't leave without ;)

edit: I mean the ones on the pavement - just to be sure ;)

[SpiritDreamer]

HEY Anand...GREAT to see you back in here..:thumbsup: and by the way..WELCOME TO THE U.S.A. :)
Glendale..Right in my old backyard of San Fernando, where I was born and raised...So, have you been in any traffic jams lately...LOL :scream: ..Just couldn't resist that one..:D
Wishing you GOOD LUCK on your training at DREAM WORKS, and I hope you end up with that DREAM JOB that you rightfully deserve..:thumbsup: That is of course, if you haven't already gotten it.:)
TAKE CARE Anand, and keep up the GREAT WORK.
Glenn

[staticpen]

Blow, man, blow!

Welcome to LA by the way... I welcome you in spirit, anyway. I haven't been there in a little over a year. Heading back west pretty soon though... I can't wait, and hope you enjoy your stay. Just try not to... breathe, hahaha.

Grats on the training opportunity!

[Womball]

Whoa on the nurbs model. I can't make anything complex with nurbs. Can't quite wrap my head around patches. Are you in LA, CA, or Lousinana. And when did you join dreamworks? I like your most recent sculpt, very expressive.

[kasana]

Surely Rebecca is Brilliant artist & nicest person. But Unfortunately I haven't met. But we have met you. And Believe me guys he is the perfect guy to idolise. Same like him I also wonder how one can be so brilliant artist & nicest person.:bowdown:

[collings]

Awesome Anand I'm really happy for you, enjoy your time overthere :arteest:

[AmrutRaju]

Hey Anand! "WISH U HAPPY BIRTHADAY" :bounce: :bounce: :bounce: :bounce:

[razz]

Hey! Happy birthday, mate! :D

[vikramvr]

Hey happy birthday Anand!!

[Deepam]

belated hi sahi . . . . Many Many HaPpY ReTuRns oF ThE DaY ANAND!! :wavey:

[Rebeccak]

Wait, what, it's your birthday??

[anandpg]

Thanks a lot, guys!!:love:

Hey Amruth! How did you know?!! O___O

[anandpg]

Wait, what, it's your birthday??

Yup! :blush:

Razz and I have the same birthday!:scream:

[Rebeccak]

Happy Birthday buddy! :beer:

[SpiritDreamer]

HEY..Anand:wavey: :thumbsup: ..HAPPY BIRTHDAY..:thumbsup:

HOPE YOU HAVE A GREAT ONE..:)
AS ALWAYS..TAKE CARE Anand
GLENN

[Intervain]

u 2? HAPPY BIRTHDAY!! :):arteest::beer:

[kasana]

Belated Happy Birthday Anand :applause:

[NR43]

Another year has passed huh...
Here have a :beer:

Hope the next year will be as great as the passed year :)
Congratz!

[batte812]

I join the choir: happy birthday, Anand!

[Womball]

Happy Birthday!

[staticpen]

Man, everybody's having birthdays around here, haha. Cheers mate. :beer:

[anandpg]

Hey! thanks, Rebecca!

Thanks a lot, Glenn!!:)

Hey Magda! Thanks!!

Kasana! Thanks, buddy!

Hey Johan! Thanks!!

Thanks, Bartovan!

Thanks, Nathan!!

Hey Jason! cheers! :beer:

A little progress on Chet Baker... He is balancing his trumpet on his lap with his right hand (I still haven't modeled the trumpet :sad: ) Borrowed the arms from my "Pensioner" :p
Work is kind of slow on this, because I am working on my old laptop, and its 1GB RAM definitely feels a bit uncomfortable after the 6GB at home! :hmm:
http://www.anandpgindia.com/images/chet/chet003.jpg
http://www.anandpgindia.com/images/chet/chet004.jpg
http://www.anandpgindia.com/images/chet/chet005.jpg

[staticpen]

Man, he's feelin it! Really nice work, yessir.

[AztcFireFlower]

Hey Anand,
It was great to meet you. Glad the GPS did you right. :)

Awesome work on Chet. Fascinated by how accurately you create the hands!
How do you do that!

[killermachine]

hey how you doin..great to see you starting on new project.

[Sandpiper]

nice job! coming along nicely :) best of luck on that trumpet

[menthol]

I really wish to create things like you someday! Absolutely amazing. :D

[kasana]

Hey Anand you met Esmeralda.... Did earth shake when you guys met there. ..:):):)
You guys are true Insipiration.

[lilirious]

tnx Anand! It's definately good to be back here :D I really missed it :)

Great expression the face btw.. (@ Chet Baker) it's totally awesome :D

[sanpaiya]

hey PG . . loved the chet baker sculpt . .

[NR43]

Let's see the trumpet! :bounce: :bowdown:

[flowereater]

This old man is unbelievable! The amount of detail you've put into the facial expression and
the hands are awesome. He looks alive!

[mister3d]

The old man rocks. His forehead seems a bit flat, but maybe because of the shader.

[stridiggio]

Terrific, your work in anatomy is excellent, I like how you did the Rubens Sculpt, waiting to see this also. :) he seems a taller man.

[NR43]

Actually Anand, I think his head seems just a tad too small when looking at the profile render.
It could be me though ;)

[alenah]

.. love your last sculpting, as always :)
cant wait for more!
a.

[wickedsamara]

Did you find this trumpet man in the streets of america? cant wait to see the trumpet on him. Its easier to judge the character with it... but as usual... lovely piece of work :arteest:

[sivan]

good to see pensioner back here... Looking ahead to see final post of that

[anandpg]

Hey Preeti! Wassup? No, I did not find him on the streets. He is the legendary Chet Baker, and he passed away before you were born.. :)

Check out his music when you have a couple of hours:
http://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=chet+baker&search_type=&aq=0&oq=chet+ba

[Frejasphere]

Hi Anand :)

Just popping in to say hi after a long break from here. Great to see your progress on Chet Baker :) You really know 3D modelling :bowdown:the expression in his face is great, look forward to seeing this guy finished :) (even if he takes a while) ;) )

Hope all is happy and well your end :wavey:
a.

[SpiritDreamer]

HEY Anand...WASSUP...Anxcious to see what you've been learning out there in Hollyland..How's about a little taste..to.:drool: over....:D
TAKE CARE Anand..:thumbsup:
Glenn

[paintdabs]

Anand, what a joy it is to view your work and your processes. I've been absent from the forums for a while, but have gotten back in. I'm taking Rebecca Kimmel's intro figure drawing class this summer. She mentioned your work at the forum so I had to revisit!

[sivan]

Cheta.... Where are you please give me call....

[anandpg]

Thanks a lot for the kind replies, people.. :love:
Been away for a while.. need to finish lots of stuff. Starting where I dropped off..
Update on Chet Baker... modeled the trumpet..
http://www.anandpgindia.com/images/chet/chet006.jpg

[NR43]

Hey Welcome Back Anand!

[Frejasphere]

Yes, Welcome back Anand :) :wavey::)

[Intervain]

great to see new update :) I love the hand holding the trumpet :)

[xsiyou]

very nice update:thumbsup: Welcome Back Anand!:applause:

[sivan]

welcome back, nice work!

[anandpg]

Thanks for the replies, folks.. and sorry for the long absence again!:blush: ..been busy at work.
..trying to get back in track with zbrush.. this alien tree-branch thingy came up while trying out zSketch.. :p
http://www.anandpgindia.com/images/misc/treebranch.jpg

[Vladion]

Hey anand! I just saw all your thread and in every page I was :surprised and :drool:
haha. I hope I can use zbrush like that someday.

Anyway, you are truly an inspiration for me, keep up the great work, always :thumbsup:

[sivan]

Now this is going to be really long time you were missing. I was thinking all the possible way to contact you. Where were you eh?

[batte812]

Hi Anand, great to see you back! I'm curious what you can do with the new Zbrush?

[anandpg]

Thanks for the replies, people! :love:
Here is an update on Chet.. added some detail on the face and hair, and also added teeth.
http://www.anandpgindia.com/images/chet/chet007.jpg

http://www.anandpgindia.com/images/chet/chet008.jpg

http://www.anandpgindia.com/images/chet/chet009.jpg

[NR43]

:bounce:Hey Anand hope all is well!
Best wishes for 2010!

[BlenderFan]

Wow, that Chet character has so much soul! Great job.

Cheers and God bless.

[dscavenger]

wow...this is turning out to be awsome..:bowdown:

[anandpg]

Hey Johan! How are you doing? Have a great year ahead!:beer:

Hi Phil! Thanks a lot! :)

Hey Jaisan!! Thanks a lot, man! You are making great progress in your SB!

A bit of work on Chet's shoes:

http://www.anandpgindia.com/images/chet/chet010.jpg
http://www.anandpgindia.com/images/chet/chet011.jpg

[nielot]

Hi
WOW the last update is great !!
love it :)

love your works :)

[knaidu1977]

so the man is back in form :)

[sivan]

Great one! Keep going! :beer:

[killermachine]

Hey anand!! happy new year.its great to see you doodling back in action :buttrock:
keep us updated with your mad skillz
Tc

[anandpg]

Hi Tomasz! Thank you! :)
Hey Kiran! :beer:
Thanks a lot, Sivan! :)
Thanks and Happy New Year, Amrinder! :)

Update: more parts on the mic and mic-stand.. sorry to post such trivial changes, but posting here is what keeps it going despite severe lack of energy and motivation, really! :blush:
http://www.anandpgindia.com/images/chet/chet012.jpg

http://www.anandpgindia.com/images/chet/chet013.jpg

[NR43]

Hey Anand I know what you mean heh!
Hope inspiration will come back soon to ya!

[ha-dou-ken]

Amazing as always Anand :thumbsup:

[sivan]

Looking forward for lot of updates from you... Hope you will be back with full of energy soon! :applause:

[anandpg]

Thanks, folks! a bit more detail on Chet's trumpet..(another lame update! :D ).. Maya, not ZBrush.http://www.anandpgindia.com/images/chet/trumpet01.jpg

http://www.anandpgindia.com/images/chet/trumpet02.jpg

[Sandpiper]

looking great Anand! Trumpets are difficult to model and you're on track to make a nice one. :) I used to play trumpet all through my middle and high school years so I saw a couple minor things that could use some tweaking.

1. The slope from that last pipe that connects to the bell should have a deeper falloff. It should flareout at the last few inches.

2. Check on the diameter of the second valve pipe. It should match those of the first and third valves.

3. Check the turns in the pipes nearest the mouthpiece in your images. The big one that turns into the pipe leading to the bell and the first valve pipe. I think the turn should be more symmetrical.

Of course, you may be using different reference for dimension and design but I found this link of a Bach Stradivarius trumpet (http://www.hollisgermannmusic.com/largepics/IMG_3029.JPG) that's the industry standard for awesome trumpetness.

Hope that helps. Just trying to be constructive. I really enjoy where you are going with this project!! :)

[anandpg]

Hey Jesse! Thanks for the great inputs, man! :thumbsup: Thats a wonderful image.. I think I will change quite a few things.. will post an update soon. :)

[anandpg]

A few changes in the trumpet based on Jesse's inputs and his awesome reference image..http://www.anandpgindia.com/images/chet/trumpet03a.jpg

..and Chet with his trumpet upgrade :D :
http://www.anandpgindia.com/images/chet/chet015.jpg

[Cisc0]

Hey Anand, very expressive sculpture O.o.. I'm just wondering why I don't hear any music coming out from my speakers. Waiting for the finished piece

[knaidu1977]

wow! its coming out good. waiting for the updates :) and Anand u still owe me a treat for US trip of yours :beer:

[anandpg]

Hey Francesco! Thanks, man!:)
Thanks, Kiran! hehe!!

Well, I am calling this finished- at least for now.. I may decide to come back to this later, because I know it is not quite done. :blush:
Right click on the image and click "View Image" to see full-size.
http://www.anandpgindia.com/images/chet/chet023.jpg

http://www.anandpgindia.com/images/chet/chet024.jpg

http://www.anandpgindia.com/images/chet/chet025.jpg

http://www.anandpgindia.com/images/chet/chet026.jpg
Here's a turntable:
http://www.anandpgindia.com/images/chet/Chet.mov

[mister3d]

Damn... that's good. I can almost hear the song.

[NR43]

Hey Anand great work!
Keep inspiring man!

[sabith780]

hi..Anand..m happy to c ur latest work...it is really nice nd inspiring ...

[nielot]

Hi
just one word..AWESOME :)

cheers :)

[anandpg]

Hey Alex, Thanks for the kind words. :)
Thanks a lot, Johan! I am so glad to be sculpting again! :)
Hey Sabith! Thanks, buddy!
Hey Tomasz.. Thanks!

A tiny update: A watch for Chet. :)
http://www.anandpgindia.com/images/chet/chet027.jpg

[matiasmilito30]

WOW!, I really loved your models, I wish I could model like you. You are very skilled. Your work of Michelangelo's sculptures is awesome! I love all those tiny details.

I would like to ask you if Zbrush demands you to have a really good anatomy knowlegde to be able to model like that. I would like to master Zbrush someday, I want to ask: Is it difficult to use?

I congratulate you!

best regards,

Matias

[anandpg]

Hey Matias,
Thanks a lot for the kind words!
Zbrush is very intuitive and easy to use. Once you get past the base-mesh, it is almost the same as working in clay, in my opinion.. maybe a little easier. :) Yes, a certain amount of anatomy knowledge is helpful, supported by a fair amount of life-study. Regular figure-sketching will go a long way in helping you sculpt comfortably using Zbrush, IMO. :)

[Sandpiper]

fantastic work Anand! I can appreciate all the work that went into the detailing. Congrats on a nice piece to your collection. :)

[matiasmilito30]

thanks for the advise and explanation,

keep going!

Matias

[dscavenger]

wow...supercool..wonder if u are still going to push up the level of detail..hehe...nice going sir..:applause:

[sivan]

Finally Chet got a wrist watch too.... Are you working on something more on Cheta... Love to see him textured and well placed in a limelight.... :D Looking forward....

[NR43]

Man, looking at this again, the amount of detail is insane!
How many hours work is a sculpt like that?

[shyamshriram]

DAMN !! That Chet Baker sculpt looks so real !! Amazing works Anand ! Hats of to your dedication :buttrock:

Keep inspiring !

[matiasmilito30]

I would like to make a question about Zbrush since there is no doubt that you master it.

In your experience, do you think the graphic geometric tools of Zbrush can help me to better understand human figure volume and planes? In other words, is Zbrush helpful to understand how to draw the figure from any angle? Is it also helpful to understand lighting and cast shadows?

Thanks in advance,

Matias

[knaidu1977]

This guy is insane and out of this world. If U ask me :buttrock: he's an perfectionist.

[anandpg]

Thanks a lot for the kind words, people! :love:
These are the final zbrush renders of Chet Baker.. I promise I won't do anymore updates on this!:blush: I have a bunch of unfinished models lined up anyways! :)
http://www.anandpgindia.com/images/chet/chet_baker01.jpg

http://www.anandpgindia.com/images/chet/chet_baker02.jpg

http://www.anandpgindia.com/images/chet/chet_baker03.jpg

http://www.anandpgindia.com/images/chet/chet_baker04.jpg

http://www.anandpgindia.com/images/chet/chet_baker05.jpg

http://www.anandpgindia.com/images/chet/chet_baker06.jpg

http://www.anandpgindia.com/images/chet/chet_baker07.jpg

[PrahaladRamji]

:eek: OMG! THIS IS AWESOME! n not to forget INSANELY detailed...... :applause: great work as always :bowdown:and did I mentinon it's INSANELY AWESOME! :eek: .... WOW juz Wow....

[Mu]

such a love for details, beautiful work! Really expressive!

[sivan]

Great update! looking forward to see the next one from you soon :applause: :beer:

[NR43]

Beautiful!
And that's an understatement ;)

[dscavenger]

wow..i love it..excellent sculpt..and the light setup also sets the mood perfect...

[JM-art]

very cool! :buttrock:

[aggie93]

OH WOW! That is an amazing piece. Mr. Mu and I have been discussing sculptures and he recommended I seek some advice from you and Intervain. I have started my first clay sculpture (http://forums.cgsociety.org/showthread.php?f=200&t=849288&page=3&pp=15). I am having fun with it but I am a perfectionist... like you I see. I could use the advice. Thanks.

[razz]

Happy birthday, mate! Wish you all the best, especially with your art :)

[Carl00]

Phenomenal work! I've set your standard as the standard to aim for. :)

I've recently started my own sketchbook thread and I would be hugely grateful if you could pop by and give me some feedback and tips on my anatomical studies. :)

[anandpg]

I'm back..! :blush:
Sorry for the long absence, people.. been busy at work.
Thanks a lot, Prahlad, Murat, Sivan, Johan, Jaisan and Juan!
Nice work on your thread, Davey! Any updates on that model you started?
Thanks, Razz!
Thanks for the kind words, Carl! I will check out your thread soon. To make your thread more easily accessible, you could include a link to it in your signature.
Started sculpting the portrait of my colleague and good friend.. (I am so glad to be sculpting again! :) )
http://www.anandpgindia.com/images/misc/s01.jpg
http://www.anandpgindia.com/images/misc/s02.jpg

[sivan]

hey! Nice to see you back after a very long time... :applause: Welcome aboard! :beer:

[KarthikAL]

Hi nice to see you back after a long time,Nice sculpt:thumbsup: ur works r always inspiring.

[NR43]

Hey Anand, how are you?

Hope all is well and you still have time to be creative :)

[gregoo23]

Wow the jazz player is stunning!