Strange Behavior (Illustration) Entry: Goro Fujita

[DeeVad]

Thanks for the link about your tutorial page. I will study them, thanks a lot !

Hummm, give the choice between 4 things make confuse massive different answers, right ? I experimented it in an old WIP. Now I limit the choice only to the best 2 I think. More easy to have a correct and coherent feedback.

so , answer :
Plate is the best ; show a lot of attention the robot prepare it.
But, I would probably think something else of the 4 :
- the robot could offer some screw and various metal tools in the plate ; the scene will take another dimension & meaning. More next to the "strange behavior" rules Imho.

It isn't right that we more often offer things and present we would like for ourself ?

[theuni]

Nice idea with the spare parts on the plate :) now here comes the challenge... make the screws, nails and stuff on the plate look like a fish... the bot just modeld this spare parts quickly together to simulate some sort of fish... of course he`s not stupid but as robots do his thinking is quit basic :)

[NomadSoul2501]

Hi Goro, superb art as always.
I also support the idea of a mix.
Mine would be of the plate with a vase on it and in the vase a fish bone.

on the other hand, the way it is now, sports simplicity.
If you opt for one of the four, i'd go with the fishbone.
I really liked the flower, but the robot would have to lose the chef-hat.

hope that helped at all...

good luck

[paperclip]

How about the fish dish with a rose lying beside the fish- that would suggest the love element more, while still being dainty and elegant. :) Like Mike said though, it's difficult to read the cat's reply, do you want her to be interested in him?

Besides that, it looks like you could use a little bit of depth in the painting, it seems slightly flat, possibly some small faraway city buildings fading into the mist?

[Goro]

waaa thanks for the replies everyone!
I think I'll go with the plate then (thnx theuni for the suggestion)

AJ
Yep I'd like to prevent the baiting.

fellah
http://www.area-56.de/pics/gifs/warai2.gif

MVDB
I think if I add a flower on the plate or candles...it could work pretty well.
eeeer... I don't know what he is cooking...but I think I'll change that later
to tomato soup or something...

W-I-L
haha yeah I thought about it. Maybe worth a try ^^

Agostinuke
O_o I'm scared of Venice now....

dobermunk
yeah I like the the upward position of the arm too. I'll certainly go with that pose.

yakonusuke
hehe yeah but don't forget that it's only small on the canvas so it maybe difficult
to create a silhouette that's easy to read. And I'd like to have a connection between
the kitchen and the meal.

ekah
Well I already decided that it's love. But the plate could work for that as well.
Stay tuned for the next update.

walrus
Yeah she is snubbing him but I need to work on the pose. I was just too lazy ^^
The story is that she is snubbing him at the beginning but then the CU suddenly dissappears
and doesn't come back on the wall. The CU was deactivated and thrown on a robot
junkjard because of his malfunction and the cat finds him there...
I'll post the whole story together with the final image ;)
But thnx for the suggestion! I'll work on it.

authentic
It should be love ;) he's not trying to bait the cat.

Essen
It is actually a fish on a plate....I'll work on the silhouette a bit more.

Kei-Acedera
^^ no more left overs

Art2
yep, planning. I'll work on the pose of the cat in the next update.

DeeVad
I love the idea with the metal tools but the problem is that the plate is pretty small
on the canvas. I'll give it a try but I'm afraid that it would be so small that it is really
hard to read...

theuni
a challenge indeed..... ^^

paperclip
yeah I thought about adding a flwoer on the plate.
and for the cat pose pls read the reply above (to walrus)
I'll work on the depth. First I need to get the Idea down. thnx!

[DeeVad]

DeeVad
I love the idea with the metal tools but the problem is that the plate is pretty small
on the canvas. I'll give it a try but I'm afraid that it would be so small that it is really
hard to read...

Yes, I understand, so flowers with colors will be more efficient to get the focal of viewver with colors. So I join all that say the plateau is good , with a vase and flower, and a fish on the plate.
Curious to see the next step, Good luck !

[Lasphere]

Wow Dude! Hahah You are so funny! :D
Really like the one in the toilet, the second-last one and the second, aaand the 1ts. Like the other too but these is more "Strange". Like, Why would this robot climp all the way up the that cat just to give it a flower? Thats strange! :D Really nice work man.

[nwiz25]

love this one a lot! :love: pretty romantic :love: :love: for me id go in for the plate .. lot of emotion and thought ... sweet too :p i like the way u balanced all the colours :bounce: perfect blend! :applause:

[Blessing]

Goro, I'll definitely keep my eyes on this thread: it's a great opportunity to see an amazing talented artist with his hands on the canvas.
The toilet idea made laugh my *ss off, but the CU and the kitty one is just amazing. Regarding the "fish, mouse, flower or plate"... I agree with the fellas: I think a good mix of two of them would be wonderful, IMHO.

Best of luck! And thanks for sharing your awesome work with us!


María

[Dutchman]

Wow Goro, great work going on here! :thumbsup: It's fascinating to see how much enthousiasm you generate with your thread: 4 pages of replies, only about this one choice! Undoubtly you get lots of interesting interaction, the upcoming weeks! Not in the last place because of the amazing quality of your painting work.
I must say I'm happy to see that you choose this composition - it's really cinematograpical (hmm... I should remind that word for hangman ;) ).

About 'the choice of object': personally I like the flower (most romantic :love:) idea the best.

All the best on the challenge! :bounce:

[Lasphere]

dude, got this idea for you. When You have completed this, you could collect all you robot images an add them to a little sketchbook, called somthing like " The Robotic Skectbook"! Coz U ARE good enough! Your work is fantastic and funny! Please think about it :deal:

[Goro]

http://assets.cgsociety.org/challenge/entries/19/13012/13012_1184491642_medium.jpg (http://assets.cgsociety.org/challenge/entries/19/13012/13012_1184491642_large.jpg)

Thnx for all your suggestions. I guess I will go with the plate and the flower.
Yesterday I started thinking about the posters on the wall. I thought about movie posters, advertisements for the Cooking Unit Inc. etc.
Here is my fist Idea for the CU adverticement. More posters to come...

[paperclip]

Love the poster. :D A couple of things though- shouldn't it be 'Cook differentLY'?

Oh, and you could think about making the CU symbol look more like a chef's hat- maybe you already are? It's kind of difficult to tell, it looks like a long stemmed mushroom or...?

Anyway, I love the colours, especially in the frying pan.

[Polyphemus]

Love your ideas, gonna keep an eye on your thread. Full of emotion and stuff :). Love the poster.

[DeeVad]

Lol ! the poster is fun and have good colors

[mim-Armand]

Love the poster. :D A couple of things though- shouldn't it be 'Cook differentLY'?

Oh, and you could think about making the CU symbol look more like a chef's hat- maybe you already are? It's kind of difficult to tell, it looks like a long stemmed mushroom or...?

Anyway, I love the colours, especially in the frying pan.

Yeah, great poster! I like colors too, Btw I think that is a tongue-&-hat like logo and I like it this way yet, simple funny and suit, :)

mim, :thumbsup:

[Goro]

http://assets.cgsociety.org/challenge/entries/19/13012/13012_1184504318_medium.jpg (http://assets.cgsociety.org/challenge/entries/19/13012/13012_1184504318_large.jpg)

Just another poster for the wall.

[Goro]

Plyphemus, DeeVad, mim-Armand thnx!

Paperclip
eerrr yeah you're right I guess! My english is bad ^^;
I'm gonna correct it. Let me know if you find more mistakes.
I kind of liked the logo cause it looks like a mushroom but could be also a cooking hat ^^

[Blessing]

LMAO! That posters rocks, specially the first one! :bounce:

[DreamMaster]

Hey Goro :D Good to see you in this contest! ;) You're basically the only one I know so far from Daily Sketch Group.

I love your concept... like many people said here, it's naturally your topic! ;) Hilarious posters! Keep it up! :D I'll be watching your progress!

[paperclip]

:applause:

Great poster! Love the '10 songs about how to draw a blue stick dude'......

and, hey, I'm headlining! Where are you though??

[RumorHazard]

Hey hey, bit late with my reply, but damn loving all the robots, the camera angels and the composition and the style you use WOW, its really really wicked. The plate of food for the cat is really cool haha.. cant wait to see more, you seem to have ideas just flowing out damn wicked!!

[elnady]

Nice stuff going on here,,love the fish idea

Good luck Goro :)

[mdavid]

I love the look of the posters - and then I see I'm mentioned in one of them! Wow! I feel very much honored! Thank you! As others have already mentioned, this is one amazing thread, full of wonderful illustrations that convey magic and humor :thumbsup:

[RicoD]

Hi Goro! Wonderful sketches you have here. Each one of them is a full, beautiful painting in itself!

The long, moonlit scene really moves my eyes around. Very nice! Too bad we don't see the front of the cat. I really liked the expression of the cat in the chess playing piece (classic!). But this works better.

Good luck with the challenge!

[Art2]

Y'all should come and check out my performance! :bounce:
I can write down some of the lyrics, so you all can sing along...

:D
Great poster!

[paperclip]

Paperclip
eerrr yeah you're right I guess! My english is bad ^^;
I'm gonna correct it. Let me know if you find more mistakes.
I kind of liked the logo cause it looks like a mushroom but could be also a cooking hat ^^

I guess I can forgive you, being a polyglot and all.....hmm...I'll just go back to my little monolingual sphere now... I like the logo too, I had a feeling it was meant to be something like that, but wasn't quite sure what it was! Hope you're enjoying your Sunday afternoon. I'm going miniature golfing with my nephews in a few minutes. :) See you at the concert at 7pm tonight in the XYZ arena, my house afterwards for cocktails. :D

[Vahn]

Oh yeah! clippy & me will rock the house! :buttrock:

[ShockFire]

'elfs' should probably be 'elves', and your english is just fine :)

I really like the look and feel of both posters, but they don't look very futuristic, while the cooking unit does. Maybe try making them more glossy, like photographs. Or make them glow as if they were screens. (I realize that's a bit much to ask for a concept drawing, but it's just something to keep in mind for a next step)

[Goro]

Blessing, RumorHazard, elnady, RicoD thnx!

DreamMaster
Long time no see. Thnx for your comments!

Paperclip
I'm standing in the lower right corner ^^
Cocktails at your house sounds good! I'm in!

mdavid
Hehe Thanks man! and you're welcome!

Art2
oh yeah the lyrics!! ^^

Vahn
Yeah rock da house!

ShockFire
Thnx! Just fixed it. That they look retro is intentional. I like it more than futuristic designs.
My robot design is also more retro than futuristic.
The posters will look used and old on the wall. New glossy posters will attract to much attention. I want to prevent that.
Oh and I've found another mistake...I guess it's "In concert" and not "on concert"
I fixed that too.

Thanks everyone!

[walrus]

Yay, I made the poster too! THank you!
Only correction I can see is that I think it's more proper English to say "Deevad and the Elves" instead of "Elfs."

As for the other poster (with the cooking robot), image-wise it's perfect. Font-wise, it'a bit boring. Fonts aren't just to convey text, they're a graphic element all by themsleves, and the font choice is very important! I'd suggest either going very futuristic, or really old-fashioned and retro. Given the visuals, i think the latter would be a better choice - it's also the less obvious choice, as many would just choose the most futuristic typeface they could find. Going the retro path, for a robot ad, is a little more daring and a lot more fun.

Anyhow, just my thoughts on the text... Thanks again or including me (though you might regret it when you hear me sing! :)

[icedeyes]

the posters look good... i like the first one more but the CU logo looks strange...keep it up

[AJ]

LOL!

Excellent...

I'd pay good money to see that concert :D

[DeeVad]

Deevad and the Elves

Ha ha ha !

:buttrock: Come to hear our last song ! ( midi ) (http://secretofmana.planets.gamespy.com/midi/SOM11%20-%20It%20Hapenned%20Late%20One%20Evening.mid) :buttrock:
:thumbsup:

[Smik]

Hi Goro! Interesting your work at all ,but IMHO your robots don't composite with harmonic objects. Good luck! :)

[walrus]

Ooops! Realized it was quite unhelpful of me to suggest using a retro font but offering no advice on where to get one. My favorite resource for retro fonts is FontDiner.com (http://fontdiner.com/). They've got a ton of retro fonts that I think would look great on your sign, including a large number of free ones. Perhaps a bold version of "Rocket Script?" Or if you feel like shelling out a couple bucks, there are a lot more (which unfortunately you have to buy in "packages" of 12. :( ) But they're not expensive, or maybe you could just get some ideas... Anyhow, hope this is more helpful...! I'll just go tune up now...

[Diabolos]

Great sketches - really all of them are well executed. I wanted to add into the debate as well... how about a nice dinner set up on the wall with table cloth, flower in vase, fish/rat/mouse on plate, and milk/cream in a nice wine glass.....

D,

[Goro]

http://assets.cgsociety.org/challenge/entries/19/13012/13012_1184691906_medium.jpg (http://assets.cgsociety.org/challenge/entries/19/13012/13012_1184691906_large.jpg)

I started detailing the background. Still a lot of work to do...
Just wanted to share a WIP

[Goro]

Diabolos:
Thnx for the suggestion. Since it's hard for the cu to climb up there a plate would be the
maximum he can carry^^ I decided to go with the plate fish flower combo.
But thnx anyways.

walrus:
Hey thnx for the link! There are some really nice fonts there.
Still having trouble fitting the posters within the composition. I'll focus on the
background details for now. I'll add the posters when I'm done with the main elements
of the painting.

Smik:
Thnx for your crit. But I didn't understand your point. Do you mean all my paintings, cause
you write 'robots' And what exactly doesn't work for you?
Like for example 'a robot holding a flower' or do you mean the composition?
Would love to hear a more detailed opinion.

DeeVad:
Haha that's neat! But why midi I wanna hear your voice! ;)

[handlebar]

That's a great start Goro, i really like the proportions and comp, great mood.

Steve

[DreamMaster]

Hey, the latest one is looking great! Great mood and feeling! Can't wait to see it completed! :D

[Nemesix]

You're doing a great job! Thanks for go on sharing :)

[Jeffparadox]

I love your works Goro, I should say you're one of my favorite robot artists because of the way you portray them in illustration. It's fun to see this one develop too, great light and texturing going on as well as composition.

The poster, I'd like to see some of that light coming out of the door falling on poster's edge a little bit I guess. Just another opinion... good luck

[Slav]

damn goro. that's flippin awesome. your thread is like candy for my eyes. keep them comming.

[theuni]

hey Goro... thanks for sharing your wip... beautiful work you show us... keep going :thumbsup:

[blakbird]

Interesting project, i plan to keep an eye for that

[hpslashluvr]

how did you do the brick texture? can you share some of your process in the last piece? thanks!

i just want to say that the expressions on your robots make them seem very human and you can't help but empathize with them *sniffs* ^^

[blakbird]

As usual, lovely approaches to a challenge subject
Greetings Goro

[o-l-d]

this is the best thread I´ve seen in this challenge!

[Melvil]

I've been enjoying watching this thread from the start. You've got a really good concept for this challenge. Been awesome watching it evolve.

Keep it up!

[Smik]

Hi Goro. I'm sorry for my not understanding message. All your paints it is great. I mind about once moments: robot and food, clothes on the robots, and if robot love the cat, why he don't proposal his heart or tour to the another galaxy. :) IMHO

[icedeyes]

looking good... keep it up

[beelow]

Stopping by to see what is going on. Looking nice Goro. Keep it up!:thumbsup:

[Goro]

handlebar, dreammaster, nemesix, slav, theuni, SEMSAHMER,
o-l-d, melvil, icedeyes, beelow Thanks!

hede
Thnx for the suggestion. I'll definetly work on the light situation a bit more.
Next step are the trash bins and the cola boxes. I'll add the posters when
I nailed the important elements for the composition.

Smik
because that wouldn't be strange :scream:

hpslashluvr
I made a quick tutorial how I painted the bricks.

http://www.area-56.de/pics/cgtalk/sb_workflow.jpg

I didn't find time to go on yet.
I will try to post an update in the next few days!

[nwiz25]

class! :thumbsup: very cool tutorial dude! :applause: me still in love with da mood and lighting! :love:

good work man! :buttrock:

[mdavid]

I agree with Neville. I haven't stopped loving this thread. And that tutorial proves your work is as efficient as it is full of energy and gentle humor :thumbsup:

[elmasfeo]

I can't think of any crit to make so I'll just drool in approval... :drool::drool::drool:
I've always loved your style, it's great to see you in another challenge sharing all the WIP... :thumbsup: go Goro!!

[NinjaA55N]

still a lot of work to do? just a WIP... hmm.. i thought its already in the finished section, hehe.. It looks really great, nothing to add here, but I needed to comment it :) good luck!

[azazel]

The last concept is lovely. I also liked the one with chess, but last one fits the theme better. I don't have much to crit at the moment - but will keep an eye on this thread for sure :)

[Cobster]

Wow, great progress!

[Lasphere]

I still think you should collect ur images in a book, when you'r done.

[olipaf]

big fan of those sketches, mate!
the final concept is awesome, colours and comp. the apron on the floor seems to me not really necessary or somehow distracting the ground comp....could the robot be wearing it, may be?
thanks for the tutorial, very helpfull to see the process and i will be enthousiastic about the progress on this one. great work!

[ashiataka]

Hi Goro, all the sketches, concepts and colour palettes are superb. Those concepts could be a serie of a robot and a black cat, un put downable. I'm looking forward to be amazed. Cheers!

[yoff]

One detil that I think enhanced the mood in your original sketch was that the moon light spilled onto the top of the wall, creating sort of a plateau of serenity, that the robot had reached. I can see that it will not be possible with the eyelevel below the top of the wall, though...

Oh, and I have to say: Your use of colours is exquisite :thumbsup: it is realy a joy to watch your sketches!

[laurentino]

i just love all the sketches you made!

[Ramon]

Hey Goro, your style color roughs is quite unique. I particularly like the one of the massive robot playing chess with the small cat. the bird on the robot's head is very amusing, suggesting "bird brain" yet brawny.

[Goro]

http://assets.cgsociety.org/challenge/entries/19/13012/13012_1188509890_medium.jpg (http://assets.cgsociety.org/challenge/entries/19/13012/13012_1188509890_large.jpg)

I finally managed to work on my painting a bit more. I'm still detailing the environment. I designed a movie poster for the wall.

Didn't touch the kitchen yet and I still need a few more bottles on the ground. Well just wanted to let you know that I'm still alive ^^

[Goro]

thanks so much for your comments guys! I've been apsent for a while...moved back to my hometown and was pretty busy...
Finally I found some time to move on.

[mdavid]

Hey Goro, it's great to see you back buddy. Your update does an amazing thing - it makes a pile of rubbish stacked outside the back of a restaurant look beautiful! The only thing I wonder about is the light fitting above the doorway. It seems a little bit small, but that's not a big worry for me because it still looks very believable. I hope you're settling in well since your move

[Jeffparadox]

i was wondering what happened to this thread, lovely update!:beer:

[akahraman]

Lovely imagination... Your works open peoples mind actually. Nice to watch masters... i impress from your works.

[OKMER]

Just Huge!!Hoped your moving went ok.
Looks really cool..."CGsociety in concert,etc,etc""...that rock's!
The doorway seems a bit out of balance ,perspectivily wise(that's strange english)Later!Cheers!

[Smik]

Hi Goro! View nice: light, texture. I see in it really backside of the kitchen. )

[Nomad]

What to say? Thats fabulous! I did not followed your thred until now and I see here alot of great and hilarous drawings :applause: :applause: I`m not sure this one is the most crazy but it sets well the strange behaviour theme. Great work so far :thumbsup:


I`m looking forward for the next updates :bounce:

[damontana]

Really Good The Brushes In Your Page Helped Me A Lot, Thaxnz

[Yamaoka]

Dang I love the loosness and colors in your work! freaking awesome!:bounce:

[nethken]

I love your work dude, Im looking forward to seeing the final piece! looking awesome so far

[zilla]

WOW! amazing amount of detail! you create such lovely images! from concept and composition to lighting and colour! beautiful eyecandy! love what your doing!

[Nemesix]

I'm enjoying your work a lot!

[UldFerr]

Hey Goro,
This is awesome, all the details, it’s a very rich update indeed. I just think that the light just under de crates is too bright, almost as if you have a light shining right there, do you know what I mean?

[tinysabya]

Awesome lighting and environment, nice concept also, love it!

[AxelAlonso]

Goro-Love all the wall detail, the graphic history behind, its showing very well,:thumbsup: the boiling pot fits perfectly. Also your tutorial help a lot for those newbies! like me Thanks so much!:arteest: (http://forums.cgsociety.org/misc.php?do=getsmilies&wysiwyg=1&forumid=0#)

[guterrez]

this scene is awesome, looks like you put a lot of luv into this
can`t wait till you put the characters in

[authentic]

That's excellent goro as usual. Really love it.
Maybe the wall is a little too thin (at the opening of the kitchen). Looks like papaerboard a little.

[medunecer]

I like the idea and the execution. Great job! And thanks for the wall tutorial!

[Goro]

http://assets.cgsociety.org/challenge/entries/19/13012/13012_1190581071_medium.jpg (http://assets.cgsociety.org/challenge/entries/19/13012/13012_1190581071_large.jpg)

Here is a little update of the upper part of the illustration. I made the upper body of CU-02 a rounder and a bit larger.
I refined the silhouette of the cat and added details to the background.

[Goro]

Jeffparadox, n2blast, smik, Nomad, Yamaoka, nethken, zilla, Nemesix, tinysabya,
AxelAlonso, guterrez, medunecer Thank you!!

mdavid
thnx for the suggestion. If you look at the painting as a whole the size is ok I guess...
Actually I had it bigger before but then it causes to much attention to the left side of the image.

OKMER
Thnx I know exactly what you mean but I think it's because of the very high horizon.
if you see the whole image it looks alright ^^

damontana
thnx glad to hear that!

UldFerr
I think I know what you mean. I'll check that again. Thnx for pointing it out.

authentic
already fixed thnx!

[unf0rg1v3n]

GORO, the concept on this piece is priceless - The style and mood fits the piece perfectly. I like its simplicity in the compostion also. As far as critique.... dont have none.

[mdavid]

Wow! Another beautiful update. I love it

[MartinNielsen]

Almost perfection :thumbsup: You really nailed this one.

[SideAche]

Excellent work!!

[minminxu]

ah ah .....glad see the update..:scream: ..I like it and all the details...keep it u[...Mr.Goro...:bounce: :bounce:

[Goro]

http://assets.cgsociety.org/challenge/entries/19/13012/13012_1190791136_medium.jpg (http://assets.cgsociety.org/challenge/entries/19/13012/13012_1190791136_large.jpg)

Almost there...
More detailing.

[guterrez]

this is a great update, I`m deeply impressed man...the colors are perfectly chosen, the style is awesome, no crits at this point
definitely one of my favorites

[Jassar]

The cat is very funny :) , I like your style.

Cheers!

[nickart]

hi

I really like your image and the storytelling in it, there is one thing that pokes my eye, it the pole that comes down in the middle of the head on the robot.. it is very nicely done on the page where you tries out different gift for the cat... there you dont have it on and the silluet is much better.....

great job

best Niklas

[Goro]

http://assets.cgsociety.org/challenge/entries/19/13012/13012_1190847762_medium.jpg (http://assets.cgsociety.org/challenge/entries/19/13012/13012_1190847762_large.jpg)

More detailing and lighting adjustments.

[Goro]

thnx guys!

nickart good point. Thnx!

[walrus]

This is really coming togetehr, Goro! I didn't post earlier, but I love the pose for the robot and the cat. Their palte looks great, and I really like the new addition of the apron on the floor. The light in the kitchen is casting some nice hard-edged pools of light on the floor and outside walls... but it feel slike you're missing the same kind of matching hard edge on the other stuff by the door, teh coke crates and garbage cans. The lighting on them seems a bit more hazy... Might be nice to tighten those hilights up a bit too at some point, maybe... Good luck!

[authentic]

Nice lighting goro. I just find the outside smoke (coming from the kitchen) a little too much opaque.

[ashiataka]

Hey Goro! Everything is superb. That's a real sentimental scene. No critic from the beginning to end. Cheers!

[Goro]

http://assets.cgsociety.org/challenge/entries/19/13012/13012_1191103810_medium.jpg (http://assets.cgsociety.org/challenge/entries/19/13012/13012_1191103810_large.jpg)

I tried a different lighting approach. The Cyan in the last version was too agressive for my taste. I changed the sky to a very dark blueish tone.
To lead the eye's attention to the cat, I changed it's color. White also more feminine I guess...
The smoke is less opaque and I tightened up the hightlights of the trash bins.
I need some opinions. Which one do you prefere? The one with the bright sky and the saturated colors or the less saturated version with the white cat?

[mdavid]

That's a tough one. The saturated sky never bothered me, although I was starting to think that the cat was not standing out clearly enough. The cat is beautifully clear and noticeable in the new version so I think that's a big improvement. But in my opinion the new sky is now a bit too dark and desaturated and that has changed the mood of the illustration too.

So my 2c worth: perhaps make the new sky a little bit lighter, or go with the first sky but show more tonal values and highlights on the black cat

But whichever you way you go, or even if you don't change anything, I still find your illustration wonderful

[Korendo]

My complements to the chief! Great detail work.

[Ordibble-Plop]

I'd agree, it is a tough one. Both look great, but I think I still lean towards the bright sky.

I quite like the bright sky as it has a clear, chill feel to it, which matches the cat's alloofness.

I also think that if you aren't going to keep the cat as just a silhouette, maybe you will need to detail it a bit more? The white cat as it is looks sort of like a figurine to me - a little lifeless. Perhaps you were going to work it more anyway, but it is hard to make a choice at the moment.

The dark one also seems to be losing some definition on the robots feet, which I think are an integral part of his coy attitude, and maybe the fish isn't so obvious?

[authentic]

Well Goro. This last version is very much better I think. As you noticed, the sky was too saturated. This last one is cool. White cat is more feminine and we concentrate more on the present. The only problem I saw is that the arm of the robot is little less readable.
Will you let all the wall so dark or will you add another very small other light source (maybe a street lamp which is off screnn making very very subtile lighting) ?

EDIT : my screen was very dark. Now I see it better and this wall is not so dark.

[Art2]

2nd one really looks better I think. The plate, vase and cat really stand out. I like the white cat, really posh color for a cat :) Maybe put a bit of cyan back in the sky? See what happens.

[jtico]

I also prefer the darker sky with the withe cat. Nice work, congratulations!

[olive2d]

Hi Goro,
Very nice illustration! I really like it.
If I had to choose between your first or your second version I will choose the first: In fact, in your first version, the big part of lightened sky is what we see at first, it keep all our attention, so we immediatly see the two main characters (I think it's the most important in your scene).
The cat is not very visible in this version because you have houses in the background, a simple sky (without houses) just behind the cat will easely detach his shape.
In your second version we the kitchen takes more importance; the kitchen is what we see at first, and we discover the robot and the cat in a second time.But in this second version the cat is easely visible (much more than your first version).
So your first version is nice for me, you will just have to do something for the cat.
I hope it will helps you to choose.
It's a great work :thumbsup:

[graphicgolem]

Ive been checking your concept out for a while but havent posted before as I wanted to see how it would develop and I must say you have taken what seems like a undramatic and ordinary subject and inbued it with a whole lotta love - it has mood and story in aces - nice work. As far as which one does it for me I would have to say the first is stronger. The blue sky is a much better although the second is less saturated it is perhaps closer to reality. It really drains the mood form the composition. I like the white cat more but the way its lit by the moon doesnt seem right to me - wouldnt it be more of a sillouette with reflected light from below? Im not sure if you are going to work on the cat some more but perhaps a rim light on the darker cat might work? Also one thing that is bothering me is the darkness of the wall beyond the dustbins it seems like that there should be more scattered orange light from the kitchen - Im having trouble making out the posters on the wall and as they seem to have a bearing on the narrative it would nice to see them a bit more clearly. Excellent work the realtionship between the characters is really coming across wonderfully.

[Nomad]

Wow, great progress :applause:


I have just a little crit about the cat, it looks like a ceramic figure and not like a furry animal :shrug:

Anyway fabulous work so far :thumbsup:

[painpainting]

Wonderful moon lighting, great atmoshpere!

I also prefer the white kitty :)

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Arne

[Goro]

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I think I'll go with the white cat and the dark sky.

[Goro]

http://assets.cgsociety.org/challenge/entries/19/13012/13012_1191366265_medium.jpg (http://assets.cgsociety.org/challenge/entries/19/13012/13012_1191366265_large.jpg)

And a closeup of the new cat.
Thnx for your comments and critics so far! It's really pushing the concept!

[mdavid]

The details and highlights you've added to the cat make it work really well. Beautiful

[SteevieWoo]

Hi Goro I've seen your piece develop and to the day I kept shying away from posting since I found no crit, You're doing an amazing work here...

Now I have something to say, mostly because I loved the black cat, This white one works better in the composition and the dark sky makes sense too...
but I will say I think what made the black cat so great was his pose. fist it was so more feminine, so stylish, and, as in many cases, not showing her features worked just fine for me, since her body language was so clear, the post of the old cat in white looks good, but it would need some shadows so she would not stand up so much.

I love how cats can look so distinguished and disdainful even living in an alley, maybe that's what I see in the old position, It makes more clear to me in that one that she's going to break the robot's heart, this new one looks like she's planning to eat the fish anyway. and I think that could blow the concept.....

I hope this helps. Now again, What a beautiful piece!!

[Goro]

SteevieWoo
Yeah I know what you mean. I'll will put some more time in the cat.
Thanks man!

thnx mdavid

[Koekebakker]

Did someone tell you this is becoming a great image...?

.. oh, wait, I guess they did. Only a few hundred times. ;) (and they are right!)

My opinion on the cat (must be hard dilemma for you);

The advantage of the first image was, as ilove2d already said, the focus on the two main characters in the bright saturated sky. The arm is also more visible. But, you're right, white is more feminine, and that may disappear in a bright sky; so I'd go for a mix between saturated and dark. Too dark doesn't do justice to the focus point and robot arm. Too bright doesn't do justice to the white cat.
As far as the pose goes, the first pose tells SO much about the cat and about the situation between the robot and the cat (indeed, she's gonna break his -iron- heart). Especially the lack of facial features gives it a lot of character. I think the second pose has less of that impact, to be honest.

I hope this helps (and doesn't make the gap between both choices even larger). Good luck, it really looks amazing.

[guterrez]

oh my, I really love this competition...to see how pictures like yours grow and get to life is just awesome, the mood is captured so perfect and if you rework the cat a bit this scene can`t get much better ( I saw your portfolio so I know that you like cute lil pussys so this should be no problem for you^^)
cheers,
Mathias

[MartinNielsen]

Everyone else have already said it, so no more words about the piece from me. Just wanted to say, that the new cat looks better, I think. Cute! :love:

[authentic]

Hi Goro. About the cat : I really like the pose of the cat you made before. It was more a silouette and I liked what it told us about his opinion. The new cat is well done but, I think, have less personnality. Moreover the problem seems to be also his pose. A cat placelike this would never had his tail up like this. MAybe would it be better laying down the wall ?

ps : I love the details on the brick, better seen on the close up.

[Hiun]

Hey Goro, just dropping in to say lovely piece. I love that warm and cold comp. I don't think there is anything that probably already hasn't been said. Beautiful and warm piece:thumbsup: Best wishes.

[HFix]

great lighting and mood in your peice, i could go either way on the cat...i like the new one cause i can see the face and i like the older version because the attitude.

[Goro]

http://assets.cgsociety.org/challenge/entries/19/13012/13012_1191476739_medium.jpg (http://assets.cgsociety.org/challenge/entries/19/13012/13012_1191476739_large.jpg)

So here is a new cat. According to the story I had in mind, she can't look at the bot. (not yet ^^)
Added stars in the sky.

[Goro]

guterrez, MartinNielsen, Hiun, HFix Thnx!

Koekebakker
Thnx for your crits. I did some changes on the arm of the robot. A stronger rimlight
and added a subtle glow. I like the sky how it is now. If I saturate the sky it would be
too agressive again.

authentic
thnx man! I'll go with the first cat ^^
nice observation with the tail. Didn't think about it....

[SteevieWoo]

Aw I like this one a lot, the new position of the tail is a bit rejective too, and I guess that works well for her attitude....:thumbsup:

[Hideyoshi]

ah, it's come a long way, man!
This turned out just damn fine! :)
The fish-flower combo works really well!
Plus, the composition is great!

[digital-bobert]

Lovely progression Goro!

[Essen]

Hm the robot dont really seem to work that way. It just dont look like he could move. Especally his joints look a bit strange.

[fellah]

Goro, you bastard.. i always envy you when I see how much you have progressed during the last years.. and everytime i see a pic from you it makes me wish I had started practising like you back then. but I never did, nor will I start now.. and that's, why you are a bastard..

[Kei-Acedera]

Hey Goro! Its been a while! This is looking really nice! I love the lighting!

[Art2]

Goro, you bastard.. i always envy you when I see how much you have progressed during the last years.. .. and that's, why you are a bastard..

Yeah, very annoying.
Stop that you APE!

[Supervlieg]

Havent been here in awhile. But your piece looks really great!

I love the color palette and the lighting. The textures on the wall are exceptional. And I love the interplay between the different lightsources.

One slight niggle I might have is that the image looks a bit static because of the horizontal lines in the wall and the inside of the kitchen. A little perspective change might have made it a bit more dramatic.

And maybe you can add some little hints in the background or on the paintjob of the bot to show that he has a fascination or love for that cat (or cats in general). Something like a cat-calender in the kitchen would give him a bit more background.

oh and one other thing I just noticed, especially in the blowup. The hard edges of the moon look a bit too hard compared to the softer painterly style of the rest of the image. Maybe you can soften those edges up a bit with some brush strokes.

Anyway, keep up the great work. And go get them!

[Russel-Nash]

Really one of my favorite entries. Totally strange behavior. :thumbsup:

Can't wait to see the final image.

[Goro]

http://assets.cgsociety.org/challenge/entries/19/13012/13012_1193093223_medium.jpg (http://assets.cgsociety.org/challenge/entries/19/13012/13012_1193093223_large.jpg)

Done with the details! Painting is 99,9 percent done. I'm now writing down the story. I'll post the final image in the next days!
Here are some close ups of the painting.

[Goro]

bobby, kei, Russel-Nash thnx!


SteevieWoo
Thanks man! I edited the head of the cat...now she should be even more rejective. ^^v


Hideyoshi
Arigatou!


Essen
Thnx for your crit. Maybe his joints wouldn't work 100 percent
but I wanted to create a very emotional pose. That was mor important for me.


fellah
http://www.area-56.de/pics/gifs/warai2.gif
You're the bastard! You don't even practise for your [6ooDl1ke skillz] :P


Art2
Yo stickman how's your choir going!?


Sup
Heey friend! Long time no see. How are you thesedays?
I was always more static than you hehehe shame on me you're absolutely right.
And nice idea about the cat calender. I actually tried to put something on the
wall inside the kitchen but it drew too much attention even if I lowered the contrast.
So I left it empty.
I softened the moon edges. Thnx for pointing it out.

[mdavid]

The details are beautiful. This is superb work

[NinjaA55N]

yey! U finished it, great to hear that. Another excellent image in the challenge :) Great details, it was a pleasure watching ur progress. best of luck!

[scala]

Hey Goro , It was really interesting to follow the evolution of the thread , last steps are awesome .
I have to confess that I like the fourth one , because I love your rabbits . Anyway robot and cat the idea is wonderful the style as usual . WONDERFULLLLLLLLLLLLL piece

[Goro]

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Finished!
So this is it...CU-02 in Love.

I want to thank everyone who supported me during this challenge. It was a blast! Thank you!

Here's the full story:

http://www.area-56.de/pics/cgtalk/sb_story.gif

[walrus]

Ah, I love a happy ending! Congrats on finishing and great job, both on the main illustration and all of the little ones accompanying your story. Bestest, most thorough write-up ever. :applause:
Nice work!

[zilla]

Fantastic story! It brought a tear to my eye! Love all the illustrations!!

[mb]

It's a wonderful work! very nice story! :thumbsup:

[Jeffparadox]

Hi Goro -

A heart warming tale and another one of your signature pieces. I love the mood and silhouettes in this one particularly.

Best of luck!

[Slav]

stunning piece goro. i lack the words to describe it. the story to go with the image is spot on and the image it self is moody and powerful. this is why i love these things.

definatly up on my top list there.

[Art2]

I want robo-kittens! :bounce:

[artozi]

It's so complete i'm out of words! It cannot be not liked! I love even things you didn't exactly show in the picture - like the whole story, or even that a cool, heartless and supposedly pedantic robot becomes untidy and imperfect in his duties. Goro:*

[Neubius]

fantastic mate :)


love the contrast of the warm and cool colours. overall composition is really well balanced, ace idea ( particually the way he seems to be being shunned by the cat! haha :D )
nice one man, excellent

[ashiataka]

Hi Goro! Congratulations! This is definitely full of romance and fun.
Absolutely stunning. Watching your progress was so cheerful too.
Best of luck!
Cheers!

[Hideyoshi]

This turned out one hell of an image! Bravo!
ALl the little details really make the story, the composition and colors are great! Atmosphere is top notch! What else do you need?!
Awesome!

[Goro]

Zilla, marcelbaumann, Jeffparadox, Neubius, ashiataka, Hideyoshi, artozi
Thank you so much!

Walrus
many thnx buddy! It's very much appreciated!

Slav
Thanks for your flattering words ^^*

Art2
you'll get only stick chickens with supervlieg! remember? ^^
I wish I have saved the gif animation...that was ace...

[overcontrast]

WOW GORO!! that is one of the best illustrations in this challange! really love the story and the over all ambience... the compositions of the illustration is also very interesting and well done... I wish ya all the best and hope to see u in the top of the final shortlist!!

[Nemesix]

Goro, you rock! Your piece is very cool and funny and at the same time so sweet! :) The colors are great, just as the lights and details. Very well done. Congratulations!

[Dutchman]

:love:

:cry:

:applause:

Hi Goro, the story is... too amazingly lovely and cool! I really enjoyed it, and all little thumbnailsketches together with it! :)

About your piece of art: very great work! It's a very nice composition, with great humor and characters, but to me especially the lighting is awesome! The way you visualised the warmth coming out of the kitchen and the room is just amazing! It's also very interesting to have followed your WIPs, as everything got more and more detailed, but still flexibel for changes. Great process!

All the best on the judging (while you won't have very much control over it)! :)

[mv]

*rubs hands*
I didn't do anything for this challenge, but I don't regret dropping you a line that time :p

[digital-bobert]

Looks great Goro!!

[mdavid]

Hey Goro, congratulations on such a fantastic finish. I love the illustrated story you put with it too. That was a really beautiful touch :thumbsup:

It's an old and much-repeated thing to say 'I love your work', but the truth is I love your work.

Good luck with the voting

[rawwad]

Great work, you are big favorit in this challenge:thumbsup: I love your cartoon realism, awesome idea too, good luck with judging.

[OZ]

maybe may favourite in 2d . The colour palette is splendid!

[Russel-Nash]

Your image and your story give my shivers running down my back every time I look at it.

Simply amazing. One of my top favourites of this challenge.

Good luck with the voting.

Torsten

[gpepper]

So nice to have the story with the final image !
Another great job Goro !

[Goro]

Thank you so much for your comments everyone! I'm flattered ^^*
I didn't sleep much time the last few days painting at night after work... cause I hate to deliver things on the last minute ;)
I wasn't sure if I'm able to finish for quite a while and I'm very excited I did. I'm even more
exited about your feedback! Again thanks for your support!

mv
Bastard! You made me join and you ran away!
Hehe I'm glad you dropped me a line! Thnx man! Good luck at b ^^

[Lasphere]

Loooovely story! Reallly cute :) Fits to the images,. :) Nice work, dude.

[SideAche]

Beautiful!

[RicoD]

Wow, you really went all out there Goro! Congrats, it's great! Love all the extra's too! It really gives it a litle extra. Best of luck in the judging stage!

[laurentino]

Hi Goro

This scene is awesome .... a lovely story ..... and your painting is wonderful!

i have to say ... your tutorial about patterns you made for the wall was useful for me .... i didn't know how to do that and i used it in my thread .
thank you man


i wish you luck!

[Supervlieg]

Hey man, great finish.

Ive been doing great lately, but barely had time for drawing. So no entry for me \:-|
I saw you started at a new job. Cant wait to see the trailer.

The final pic looks great, and I love the little story going with the picture. Im sure you'll kick some mayor ass in the voting. Best of luck to you!

[Riclim]

Very nice colors, mood and details. I like your idea a lot! What a wonderful poignant scene...:)

[Goro]

Thanks all!

Laurentino
Thanks and I'm glad to hear that you found use of the tutorial!

Sup
Ahh the trailer hehe....there will be one soon I guess....
Just hell a lot to animate right now. I'll let you know as soon as the trailer is available.

[Maxter]

Great atmosphere and fantastic lighting effects
congrats for your work!!:thumbsup:

[OKMER]

HI Goro!Great to see you made it!Lovely and great picture man!Such a nice story it tells your pic man!
It was great to follow your thread!
Makes me think a bit of the scene of disney's film with those 2 dogs eating spaghetti together in a romantic scene with the italian boss singing them a song(lost the name.. :-))
Anyway good luck on the final judgement and hope to see you in the next challenge!

[authentic]

Congrats Goro for this new amazing picture :thumbsup:

[Goro]

Maxter, authentic thnx!

OKMER
THanks man!
hehe and yeah I guess you mean "Lady and the Tramp". I haven't seen that movie for a very long time....
You made me wanna see it again ^^

[Ramitxon]

Hey Goro, wonderful work again. Love the story of the robot, it shows you really enjoy what you do. I wish you the best of lucks with the judging my friend. :beer:

[Nomad]

Exellent final image and great story, bravo :thumbsup:


Good luck in the final vote :beer:

[fellah]

glad to see you finished mate! m@ does have his bright moments in life. one of those was when he pushed you to enter this challenge. love all the secret details and the story behind the pic(would have made a nice short btw) and I hope you will place high !

[dubbilan]

Nice! Very nice ballance of things here.
Also, I see I'm not the only one with a robotic/cat relationship displayed in full moon light.. ;)

Love all your little details, like the dandelion poster on the wall, just the whole thing is beautiful.

[kbarts]

This is one of my favourites! I can not say anything to be better.

[Artisan-Hawks]

I have been watching you thread for some time now and I must admit I really like your work. I thought it about time that I droped you a post and let you know. :thumbsup:

[Goro]

Ramitxon, Nomad, kbarts, Artisan-Hawks

fellah
Hehe thnx mate! I'm actually thinking about creating a short out of this...
But not sure yet.

dubbilan
Thnx! And yeah ^^
Saw your entry. Congrats on finishing.

[unf0rg1v3n]

Great to see the finished piece Goro. From the first sketches to the final piece, the art was incredible and the whole feel of the image is very romantic. The robot looks fantastic and the cat is definitely the selling point, but the rest of the image is so technically right that you appreciate all the work that you put into it. Great work, and I'm definitely jealous!

[nwiz25]

you shocked me the first time .. now you shocked me even more! 1000 volts and counting! :eek::eek::eek::eek: congratulations mate! freakin kickass work! :buttrock: i especially like the way the boxes are lined up for the robot :p it certainly leads the viewer in a cool way!
good luck buddy! :thumbsup:

[Liuba]

Aw...cute and beautiful :) Hah, I see the road to cat was so hard! :D

[Goro]

Thanks! It was a great challenge!

Good luck on the judging everyone
Cheers!

[scala]

Really nice work and it was a pleasure to follow the process .Thanks .Great atmosphere wonderful colors .

[nethken]

Fantastic work, a really strong piece, one of my favs in the comp! Best of luck to ya!

[Istmo]

It´s a great image. Very romantic and very strange. The robot transmit emotions, it seems a bit shy hehe.

Well-done and the best with this contest.

Enjoy

[AxelAlonso]

Hey Goro! Wow! :eek: I just can’t keep my eyes off your work! It’s so pretty and well executed; it’s been a real pleasure to share this excellent thread with master of the digital brush like you! Congratulations!:applause:

[Gord-MacDonald]

WOW - what a fantastic story! :applause:
Awesome image.

Gord

[Kei-Acedera]

Big Congrats Goro on another fine piece! I love all the details and the lighting is gorgeous!! and aprecious story to it too--just wonderful. Best of luck my friend!

[OKMER]

HI Goro!Congratz on finishing a great pic buddy!Love it,love it and love it again!!!1 of my fav's.Hope well meet up again next time.Wish you the best man!Cheers!

[hungthai]

This is definitely my favorite piece. It's really heartfelt. Congrats man. Beautiful piece:thumbsup:

[Smik]

Hi Goro! Sorry man, I didn't think about so harmonious ending of the picture. :buttrock: It's very nice contrast. :thumbsup:

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