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AlessandroArdolino
03-10-2009, 10:41 AM
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Title: is it a batman?
Name: Alessandro Ardolino
Country: Italy
Software: Photoshop, ZBrush

This is my first attempt to create a concept illustration: a mix of a man and bat, not like the classic vampyre portrayal, nor the super heroe's one.

For this image I've started with some bat photos as reference (found on the web and books), next I've created the head from a polySphere using ZBrush3; after reached the final shape of the head, I've started the paint work to produce the final illustration.
AlessandroArdolino
03-10-2009, 12:04 PM
For the skin I've used 3 Photoshop custom brushes, one for the freckles and 2 for the skin pores and wrinckles.

These are the steps from the sculpting in ZBrush 3 to the painting in Photoshop, thanks for viewing :)



http://www.aardolino.com/batman/a_ardolino_batman_ZB3wips.jpg
the sculpting stage


http://www.aardolino.com/batman/a_ardolino_batman_ZB3headBase.jpg
the final sculpted head

http://www.aardolino.com/batman/a_ardolino_batman_skinOnly.jpg
the skin painted in photoshop

http://www.aardolino.com/batman/a_ardolino_batman_skinAndLight.jpg
with the light layers

http://www.aardolino.com/batman/a_ardolino_batman_skinLightFur.jpg
with the painted fur
ficolo
03-10-2009, 02:13 PM
WOW!!! Great man!!! Very goode work!!!
hyder
03-10-2009, 02:28 PM
Nice work and cool concept!
I really love the way you sculpted the muscles in his face and the way he half-closes his eyes consequently. It helps giving him a great and dynamic expression.
Painting is great too: good choice of colors (never too saturated, but not too dull either).
Saliva and Hair are greatly realized. I like the way you painted a layer of hard hair and a sub-layer of "softer" hair. Hair's distribution along the ear's edges was a good idea.

Keep up the good work! Looking forward to see more from you! :thumbsup:
patrickdigi
03-10-2009, 02:35 PM
great! want to learn zbrush, is it difficult to learn?
AlvinG
03-10-2009, 02:40 PM
Alessandro, it is a very nice concept!

Would be interesting to see some photo references you used? thx!
Subi3d
03-10-2009, 02:40 PM
Nice concept my friend..!! :thumbsup:
AlessandroArdolino
03-10-2009, 02:49 PM
thanks to all! :)

@patrickdigi: ZBrush has a very artist friendly interface, master it is a few hours task:)

@AlvinG: I've used a great reference posted >>here (http://www.picvi.com/2009/02/14/bat-photos/)<< and some others from books
patrickdigi
03-10-2009, 06:47 PM
have the program already,now i have to look where to start
AlessandroArdolino
03-10-2009, 07:00 PM
have the program already,now i have to look where to start

Pixologic's website is full of tutorials, and I can advise you to look at this book, really well done: http://www.amazon.com/ZBrush-Character-Creation-Advanced-Sculpting/dp/047024996X.

bye!
patrickdigi
03-10-2009, 07:10 PM
tnx m8! gonna look later this evening.
AlessandroArdolino
03-10-2009, 07:28 PM
Nice work and cool concept!
I really love the way you sculpted the muscles in his face and the way he half-closes his eyes consequently. It helps giving him a great and dynamic expression.
Painting is great too: good choice of colors (never too saturated, but not too dull either).
Saliva and Hair are greatly realized. I like the way you painted a layer of hard hair and a sub-layer of "softer" hair. Hair's distribution along the ear's edges was a good idea.

Keep up the good work! Looking forward to see more from you! :thumbsup:


thanks you for this critics, I really appreciate you like my work :)
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