Eon (Illustration) Entry: Nathan L Bachelder

[naetronic]

http://features.cgsociety.org/challenge/entries/14/12006/12006_1160268934_medium.jpg (http://features.cgsociety.org/challenge/entries/14/12006/12006_1160268934_large.jpg)

i hope the image is readable and not too contrasted...
a little background: One of the last posthumans who survived the great war drifts down to what was once a city...

[MoonVisionStudio]

Very nicely painted but this looks too Fantasy, EON is Science Fiction.

[ChrisMann]

Very nicely painted but this looks too Fantasy, EON is Science Fiction.


As far as I'm concerned, Fantasy is Science fiction, Science fiction is fantasy.

Nice start btw, I agree that's very nicely painted.

[nwiz25]

holy cow! ... thats superb dude! :P :P :P :P


yup .. marriage between the two! .. really wanna c this in full form!

good luck for the challenge!


cheers dude! :P

[living_for_cg]

yea... nice start:thumbsup:...keep going.

[MartinNielsen]

Impressive... most impressive. Great mood and colors.

[thelostcucumber]

Really nice start, I love the colors, the composition, everything. You've also chosen a theme that I havn't seen any other people doing, and that's great.

-Espen

[Nomad]

Hi, I agree with Jose-Pardo that the work looks too fantasy, it`s like a piece from Lord of the Rings. IMHO if you can change the cyborg`s look to something more mechanical than bones like that will solve certainly the problem and give to the image a hard SF look.

Anyway the image is awesome and I like alot the mood :thumbsup:

Good luck and have fun :bounce:

[naetronic]

thanks for the feedback so far; really appreciate the encouragement and critique. I agree the characters too organic. I'm working on it though.:)
thanks again, I look forward to seeing some really awesome work, Good Luck Everybody!

[Korline]

wow dude,there is some colors in this :scream:, not sure if this is si fi or something else , all I know it's stunning :twisted:
seeya, good luck :thumbsup:

[MichaelZHsee]

looking really nice nathan,i echoed the rest of the comments and i totally dig the mood:)

[michael-olszak]

Cool man. love the look of it

[Velarion]

you have great progress so far:thumbsup: .excellent colors and I really liked the overall dark mood of this painting.However the body of the creature doesn't seem to be well readable except the wings.keep it up:beer:

[naetronic]

Korline, MichaelZHsee, Velarion, and Michael-Olszak thankyou for the coments and feedback. your encouragement means alot. Glad you like the mood, I'm trying to capture the essence of the DEATH (Nuclear Aftermath) Theme. Cant wait to see what you all come up with!!!...
Best of Luck! :D
Nathan

[EhsanD]

hey friend good work ... keep up ... :thumbsup:
maybe Ill try something ...

[ukitel]

Wonderful concept... waiting for next step...
Good luck!

[OKMER]

Yop,yop agree!!!Really nice concept.Looking forward for your next steps!!

[gjpetch]

Very nicely painted but this looks too Fantasy, EON is Science Fiction.
I'd like to make the point that a limited view of what science fiction can be may produce limited and uninspired works. Science fiction is a broad term, it doesn't have to all be spaceships, and Eon is a broad book, with lots of interesting images to draw from.

Keep it up dude! I think your off to a very promising start.

[Staszek]

i like this dark atmosphere - looks diferent from most of the concepts - keep it up!

[OKMER]

Yap, indeed it differences from other concepts and its a great start!!!
Although for the moment maybe i fel lke a bit of depth is missing in the pic, but i know ofcourse that its still the start, BIG UP MATE!

[Anatomista]

It is very good. Easy to enhace from that point. Good luck!

[ramy badie]

Great colors on this one, and the composition is pretty cool too. I agree about making the cyborg more mechanical, but I feel that you are heading towards a really interesting image. Good luck :)

[johnstrieder]

Hey, I like it very much! I'm expected on how you will continue!

[cg-alx]

this is completly original, very different from the others, the darkness and the fantastic character are very strong although I think doesn't show an overall idea of the book, but you're well on your way, damn!:)

[naetronic]

Ehsan, Ukitel, Okmer, gjpetch, staszek, anatomista, ramy badie, js3d, CGalx, THAAANK YOU guys so much for all the feedback, encouragement, and critique, and comments. GJPetch thanks for the defense man, i totally agree with you. Best of Luck to you all on the challenge! have fun!!! :buttrock:
Updates coming soon, seriously.

[brrrhmmm]

Very Nice .Also Very Hellish Atmosphere.Which chamber is the post human in?
The inspiration guidelines are very chamber centric.Keep up the good work.

[naetronic]

Hey brrrhmmm thanks for the feedback bro...I actually wasnt going for one of the chambers in this concept, I was leaning more towards what was visualized by the explorers and others in the museums describing the Death (catastrophic nuclear war) to come.
Written in 85' when the U.S. was going through some Nuclear war drama with the Soviet Union, I felt a little like Bear wanted to make his readers aware and concerned with what was happening in the world as well as entetain us with his awesome imagination. I know it doesnt really represent the whole book all that well, it was just a subject i thought might make an interesting image, its just my opinion though. :)
I might change it entirely after i finish the book...haha
peace

[naetronic]

I was just reminded that I need to provide the work in progress (Line Art, etc.) pictures so here they are.

Heres my original, hand drawn then inked, picture of the character.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v82/tattykiss/eonlineart1web.jpg

Using photoshop i then put the other wing behind the figure to add depth and create a side profile view. I put that on a seperate layer and started painting the background with my wacom from scratch.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v82/tattykiss/eonlineart2web.jpg

[naetronic]

Heres some color application on the character. I used mostly small watercolor tips with wet edges.


http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v82/tattykiss/eonwipclrapp4web1.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v82/tattykiss/eonwipclrapp4web1.jpg.

[naetronic]

heres an update of the sky and horizon. Im using mostly soft round brushes at low opacity and flow. along with scattered watercolor brushes on overlay to lay down some textures.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v82/tattykiss/eonwipskyupdateweb1.jpg

[naetronic]

http://features.cgsociety.org/challenge/entries/14/12006/12006_1162065079_medium.jpg (http://features.cgsociety.org/challenge/entries/14/12006/12006_1162065079_large.jpg)

This is my main character, some kind of cyborg-like figure: this was hand drawn then inked, then scanned in for edit in photoshop.

[naetronic]

http://features.cgsociety.org/challenge/entries/14/12006/12006_1162065211_medium.jpg (http://features.cgsociety.org/challenge/entries/14/12006/12006_1162065211_large.jpg)

here is some color application on the main character.

[naetronic]

http://features.cgsociety.org/challenge/entries/14/12006/12006_1162065591_medium.jpg (http://features.cgsociety.org/challenge/entries/14/12006/12006_1162065591_large.jpg)

Here Ive worked on the smoke and clouds in the background a bit more. using mostly soft round brushes at low opacity and flow with various shape dynamics, cloud texture, noise, smoothing, smudging. I think the color variation still needs some work.

[Runecaster]

Well this is very nicely rendered, I agree there - and the colors and balance are very good -- but I agree with a couple of the previous posters that this doesn't do much to remind me of Eon, which is a book very close to my heart and I know it well. But that does not mean you shouldn't continue on this course -- your skills are apt and it will be beautiful regardless!

[Suirebit]

Very nice! But what scene is this?

[naetronic]

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just a concept of one of the heavy-lift cargo vehicles getting ready for launch. was inspired by that description of a 'christmas tree ornament'.

[naetronic]

http://features.cgsociety.org/challenge/entries/14/12006/12006_1163378542_medium.jpg (http://features.cgsociety.org/challenge/entries/14/12006/12006_1163378542_large.jpg)

sketch of the V-STOL approaching bore hole. I realize now its way off scale, sorry. I'd better get back to the book!

[Runecaster]

I love the movement in this, I feel as if I'm flying towards that opening myself -- it looks extremely pormising - LOVE the colors~!

[naetronic]

Thanks:) for the feedback runecaster, maybe I'll develop this concept a bit further...Im still toying around with afew different ideas but Im working on it.

[EhsanD]

Hey Nathan cool job ...
keep going ...
good luck friend ...:thumbsup:

[naetronic]

hey ehsan thanks, hopefully I'll nail down a decent concept soon!
btw that latest piece of yours the figure with the dark light looks great, really like the treatment.

[Kerem]

the concept and realization of winged cyborg is amazing :thumbsup:

[icedeyes]

I love your winged cyborb sketch a LOT... The last one is extremelly nice too... Wrong scale or whatnot, i could never draw that well... as runecaster said, you can feel the motion... great work so far

[naetronic]

kerem and icedeyes thanks for the comments. I probably will have to change the winged cyborg concept quite a bit to make it work. You see I was only about a quarter into the book when i created it and now ,being about three quarters into it, I dont think it represents the amazaing story of Eon very well. As for the latest one, the V-STOL: it needs quite alot more to make it fit accurately into the story as well, so we shall see.:)

[nwiz25]

awesome colours man! :eek: n OMG .. i love da ship! :eek: :love:

keep em comin mate! wanna c more! :p


cheers! :beer:

[TheFirstAngel]

lol, off or not - great design of the ship and awesome mood, eyecandy. so keep on rocking :beer::buttrock::wip:

[brrrhmmm]

Side by Side comparisons So that you know who is doing

what in the illustration category of the eon challenge only.

Classifier followed by artists.

: Strong/Beautiful Foreground Potraits with EON elements in the background.

Movie Posters theme.

Characters in dramatic poses.

Characters have detailed skin,muscle and skeletal structures.



Marco Alejandro Castelan Morales

John Streider

Radu Bogdan Boeru

Tiberius Viris

Sacha angel diener

Niklas Frostgard

Michael van den bosch

sandra bott

michael dashow

nabil hamadi

alwyn talbot

timur kiryashov

damir g martin

Nathan L Bachelder

Daniel lu visi

Maurizio Manzieri

dale thomas

ego lataire

rune rask

guo jian

hugo araujo

: massive architectures,detailed cityscapes,plasma tubes,huge eon elements viewed in the distance in the style of grand space opera with miniscule,faceless,diminutive men ,women and all terrain machines reacting and responding to the environment.

Tiberius Virius

remko troost

tolgahan gungor

torsten wolber

nathaniel west

ramy badie

bryce smith

martin nielsen

emrah elmasli

mauricio alvarado kladt

prabath wijayantha

maciej frolow

nilesh ambekar

constantinos krystallis

greg kaperski

adrian fekete

reinaldoromero

marcin j. nikiforuk

james nelms

maurizio manzieri

jarek sznytzer

Derek wilson

Nazirull Safry Paijo

Daniel justin bird

dale thomas

erik linden

rune rask

david freeman

ori arad

markus graf

ali jalali

raffy encarnacion

alex kelly



: air ,sea atmosperics featuring natural elements of islands,skies blend into a grand sense of scale.Includes Tree elements.Gaia oriented.Mountain views and Spectacular chamber vistas. Sky atmospherics

adrian baluta

gonzalo golpe

gunilla elam

jonathan colvin

guo jian

oscar jostedt

brian Slayton

: party scene with the character interacting and gossiping

Parties gathered at gate opening

Radu Bogdan Boeru

nekomouse

: wonderful sense of humor even black humor and caricature

Torsten Wolber

per trystad

mark david

: action packed conflict with eon elements in the backdrop and lots of machines,ships,cities and soldiers

thierry schiel

paul hume

: entire cities,planetary bodies,asteroids,weather systems,gates,singularities,flawships and space vehicles in awe inspiring perspectives with large scale explosions.Ships have beautiful designs.Space Atmospherics.

Dmitri G Michniouk

sacha angel

neville de souza

prabath wijayantha

greg kaperski

mona eriksson

attilla kurt

vladimir davidenko

paul b castillo

juha kamarainen

mauricio alvarado kladt

joel carlo

shawn andrews

matt benya

Derek Wilson

blaz porenta

oscar jostedt

pavel elagin





: detailed explanatory tutorials

sacha angel

matt benya

[Silveraxe]

I love the colors and the angle one the Vstol composition.
keep it up!

[ragdoll]

very nice! these are the types of WIP's we should be seeing in progress... much detail and then zooming in for finalizing... keep it up! :thumbsup:

-rj

[naetronic]

Hey neville, sacha, silveraxe, and rj, thanks for the comments.:) I finally finished the book so I'm trying some new concepts that represent the book better :D

[naetronic]

http://features.cgsociety.org/challenge/entries/14/12006/12006_1165440111_medium.jpg (http://features.cgsociety.org/challenge/entries/14/12006/12006_1165440111_large.jpg)

Patricia using the clavicle for the first time in the terminal with Ry Oyu to her left and the rest of the gang observing from the scaffold above. let me know what you guys think of this thumb

[element5]

some very nice concepts, latest one is interesting. I dont think i have got to that bit in the book...i am a slow reader....lol. :)

[naetronic]

http://features.cgsociety.org/challenge/entries/14/12006/12006_1165531544_medium.jpg (http://features.cgsociety.org/challenge/entries/14/12006/12006_1165531544_large.jpg)

Patricia using the clavicle for the first time Ry Oyu to her left, the rest watch from the scaffold above.

[naetronic]

http://features.cgsociety.org/challenge/entries/14/12006/12006_1165608354_medium.jpg (http://features.cgsociety.org/challenge/entries/14/12006/12006_1165608354_large.jpg)

I'll probably take this concept a bit further. Its a climactic moment in the story, Patricia using the clavicle while the others can only watch.

[naetronic]

http://features.cgsociety.org/challenge/entries/14/12006/12006_1165621765_medium.jpg (http://features.cgsociety.org/challenge/entries/14/12006/12006_1165621765_large.jpg)

Same concept: working on the perspective a bit more

[naetronic]

http://features.cgsociety.org/challenge/entries/14/12006/12006_1165689105_medium.jpg (http://features.cgsociety.org/challenge/entries/14/12006/12006_1165689105_large.jpg)

a little more shading and detail on this concept.

[naetronic]

http://features.cgsociety.org/challenge/entries/14/12006/12006_1165704923_medium.jpg (http://features.cgsociety.org/challenge/entries/14/12006/12006_1165704923_large.jpg)

a bit more detail and working with patricias position

[naetronic]

http://features.cgsociety.org/challenge/entries/14/12006/12006_1165779230_medium.jpg (http://features.cgsociety.org/challenge/entries/14/12006/12006_1165779230_large.jpg)

Patricia using the clavicle

[naetronic]

http://features.cgsociety.org/challenge/entries/14/12006/12006_1166120969_medium.jpg (http://features.cgsociety.org/challenge/entries/14/12006/12006_1166120969_large.jpg)

adding a bit more architecture and detail as well as color

[Terro]

Nice update Nathan. The minor detailing is starting to shape the characters and the architecture. The perspective seemed to change for the better with your final update as well, the sky angle looks much more realistic now.

Realy good stuff man, keep the updates coming along.

[naetronic]

http://features.cgsociety.org/challenge/entries/14/12006/12006_1166467898_medium.jpg (http://features.cgsociety.org/challenge/entries/14/12006/12006_1166467898_large.jpg)

adding more detail and color to this concept, c & c welcome

[R-K]

Hey!

I like the pose of the guy on left. Also I can see some dynamic perspective in this one. The woman however is a bit off perspective, should share the same vanishing point with the pillars I think. I would also add more color variation. Anyways, keep up the good work!

[nwiz25]

hey dude! wishing u and ur family a very merry christmas! :bounce: :love:
http://nwiz25.cgsociety.org/gallery/444492/

cheers! :beer:



> i think the previous concept is much better in terms of details n colour ... wat say dude?? n new one sure misses that somehow ... good luck mate! :thumbsup:

[naetronic]

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changing patricias outfit and lighting test

[naetronic]

http://features.cgsociety.org/challenge/entries/14/12006/12006_1168224128_medium.jpg (http://features.cgsociety.org/challenge/entries/14/12006/12006_1168224128_large.jpg)

Changing the background...alot.

[Terro]

Great progress Nathan, the characters are showing a lot of new detail. I really hope you finish this piece in time, it's shaping up great.

[naetronic]

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well i think im about finished with this fun project, heres a bit closer view of the main characters. I dressed Patricia slightly different than how the book described, also put my own cyber spin on Ser Ry Oyu's gear...hope you fans of the book dont mind. Up above them is Olmy, Lanier and prescient Oyu.

[naetronic]

http://features.cgsociety.org/challenge/entries/14/12006/12006_1168282136_medium.jpg (http://features.cgsociety.org/challenge/entries/14/12006/12006_1168282136_large.jpg)

Well It's been a great experience for me to participate in the Eon challenge. Thanks to everyone who helped with critiques and comments along the way. A big thanks to my wife, Candice, who contributed so many design ideas that I never would have thought of on my own.
Influenced and inspired by the climactic moments from pages 452 and 453 here is a little quoted text for eveybody:
"Ry Oyu handed the clavicle to Patricia. She took its grips firmly in her hands. Now feel the power of what is happening, he said in English. Learn the sensation of a correct opening. The clavicle was alive in her hands, part of her, connected with her by its constant picting...The power was exhilarating..."
Greg Bears "Eon" is an extremely detailed and visual story with so many brilliant ideas, captivating characters and locations, what more could I ask for?

[naetronic]

http://features.cgsociety.org/challenge/entries/14/12006/12006_1168548641_medium.jpg (http://features.cgsociety.org/challenge/entries/14/12006/12006_1168548641_large.jpg)

Wow theres alot of new entries here in the last couple weeks! I see they extended the finishing date until the end of January, pretty excited about that cause it was a pretty rush job for me, now I'll be able to add a bit more detail and effect to this concept. Here's my latest update: Adding the clavicles glow effect, adjusting a little more color to compliment the bright blue, Adding wires coming from the clavicle, and changing the floor to sheen more rather than be transparent. Be great to hear some feedback before I turn this in...
Best of Luck to All Entries dont forget to Have Fun!

[OKMER]

Hi Nathan, Great pic mate!.My note, ;;her head and chest feels a bit strange.Like her hait is dark it disappears in the background.Maybe some little backlight on her could help take her head more out.An overall backlight could maybe bring in some mystery also.
The guy nest to her on the balcony, his arms seems a tiny litle bit too short.
just my two cents..Love the textures also!
Good luck and fun on the last run!:beer:

[nwiz25]

hey Nathan! me really adore ur concept! its got that cold ... misty ... dark feeling!
just nail the changes suggested by ma buddy Remko n see urself fly mate! amazing! :eek: :bounce: me waits patiently for ur final update!


good luck bro! :thumbsup:


god bless!

[naetronic]

Okmer & nwiz thanks for the feedback thats exactly the kind of comments I wanted and needed.:) Now that Wev'e got more time, I'll definately make some changes concerning a backlight and Patricias posture and the guys little arms...glad you liked the textures i wasnt sure if it was too dirty looking, I switched my usual soft round brush to chalk on rough canvas.

[naetronic]

http://features.cgsociety.org/challenge/entries/14/12006/12006_1169510949_medium.jpg (http://features.cgsociety.org/challenge/entries/14/12006/12006_1169510949_large.jpg)

hey folks, updating my final image a bit. Hope you like the changes and thanks for all the helpful critiques thus far. Anymore feedback is more than welcome.

[TheFirstAngel]

congrats on your great final. its for sure capturing an own and great scifi feel. i am not 100% sure if patricia was on the stone that hell a sexy either way, great epic vision. best of luck on the finals :)

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