Sketchbook Thread of Splinter

[Splinter]

Here are the drawing studies I did today. The first two were done with Photoshop and Posemaniacs was used for the references. The gestures were 90 secs long. The "Held Pose" was 20 mins long. The 3rd image shows wrinkle studies done in Charcoal and Biggie Newsprint paper.

http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k216/Johnc_Ism/Gestures/PSGestures11_9.jpg
http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k216/Johnc_Ism/Gestures/20PMStudy11_9.jpg
http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k216/Johnc_Ism/Gestures/9Sketches.jpg

[Splinter]

http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k216/Johnc_Ism/Gestures/PSGestures11-10.jpg
And another day bites the dust, Lol

Not as many as before. Although I did try and do a concept from the "Daily Sketch Forum." The topic is "Purple Heart," with 30 min time limit. I tried to take a different route with the title instead of using the the award receive by a soldier in war. My concept leaned more toward a mystical treasure.

http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k216/Johnc_Ism/Sketchbook/ThePurpleHeart.jpg

[Splinter]

Well... looks like I was doing some cleaning up and didn't realize that some of my pictures were going to disappear on here, Lol. I guess this post now gets to serve as some sort of placement holder, Lol

[dscavenger]

wow ...lovely lines..

[Tonik]

Just what I was thinking dscavenger. These are really basic but your feel for the lines is really dynamic. There's definitely a natural talent to the way you draw. Am looking forward to seeing more - keep it up !

[Splinter]

Thank you for the encouragement guys I really appreciate it!:bowdown:

I'm thinking about giving Dominance War a try. That is, I think I will give it a try until I here what the big CG Society Challenge is going to be about.

So, on that note here are a few concepts that I have played with for the shadow class character.

http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k216/Johnc_Ism/Dominance%20War%20V/ShadowCombined01.jpg

[Splinter]

Here is a drawing that is still in the WIP status as of right now.

http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k216/Johnc_Ism/Sketchbook/TraditionalDrawing01.jpg

[Splinter]

I started playing with ZBrush and did this head study today. I really like the software!

http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k216/Johnc_Ism/Sketchbook/HeadStudy01.jpg

[Splinter]

Here is the finished study

http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k216/Johnc_Ism/Sketchbook/FigureAndCloth.jpg

[Splinter]

These are the gestures that I did today. The last one I did, I wanted to try out a new approach. That approach is to do the silhouette and then do the contours over it. I'm going to try all my gestures this way again tomorrow.

[Mistfit]

Lovely gestures.. I struggle with these but continue to work on them. btw.. is that study of the gal above from a Maxim Magazine? What issue? I can see the Maxim "M" in the background of the in progress photo you posted.

[Splinter]

Lovely gestures.. I struggle with these but continue to work on them. btw.. is that study of the gal above from a Maxim Magazine? What issue? I can see the Maxim "M" in the background of the in progress photo you posted.

Yeah, it actually came from an old issue of Maxim. (Dec 2008)

Here are some more studies I did today. I tried a new approach at doing the gestures in photoshop, and it was crazy challenging for me. I tried to capture a quick silhouette first then throw some contour drawings on top of that. Challenging but lots of fun :thumbsup: (90 sec gestures)

The older pics on here were moved or deleted, sooo... I really liked this form of practice so I'll do another and post them here as a replacement.

[vicmonty]

nice studies. practice proportion. a good source, and you'll read it all over this site, is andrew loomis' figure drawing for what it's worth. i did a couple of studies from the begining and improved on my proportions of the body. what relates to what. there's still much for me to learn, but that book really helped me out. have fun and keep posting.

[Splinter]

It's been awhile since I posted on here. I've been so caught up with working on the Dreamscape project that I just haven't been doing a whole lot of anything else. Later on today, I'm gonna try and start a whole new drawing hopefully I can show that here soon. Hahahaha... hopefully I can meet the deadline for the Dreamscape project too!

[Splinter]

I've been working on the CG Challenge for CG Society and these are the concept drawings for my main characters.

http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k216/Johnc_Ism/Sketchbook/Derick.jpg
http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k216/Johnc_Ism/Sketchbook/VictoriaZoomed.jpg
http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k216/Johnc_Ism/Sketchbook/CreatureFullBody.jpg

[Splinter]

Soooo... I've been wanting to work with acrylics for a long time now. So I thought I would try and come up with the concept, then transfer it to a canvas later.

I'm going to call it "Fire Stance"

http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k216/Johnc_Ism/Sketchbook/Sketch02-10.jpg

[Splinter]

Here is an update on my new painting I'm working on.

http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k216/Johnc_Ism/Sketchbook/Sketch02-11.jpg

[Splinter]

3 hours into it. So far this is the results. I always have a little difficulty when it comes to backgrounds and color. I'm hoping I can turn that weakness around.

http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k216/Johnc_Ism/Sketchbook/Sketch02-13.jpg

[Splinter]

Ok... Color is super hard. Especially since I'm not using a reference for the color. :shrug:

http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k216/Johnc_Ism/Sketchbook/Sketch02-14.jpg

[Nekotiq]

Here is the finished study

http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k216/Johnc_Ism/Sketchbook/FigureAndCloth.jpg



the form looks a bit weird lol like she is bulimic or anorexic, especially in the neck area she seems a little too bony. But your work overall is quite nice definitely the gesture drawing remember to draw and keep a log of the action of the pose.

[Nekotiq]

Ok... Color is super hard. Especially since I'm not using a reference for the color. :shrug:

http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k216/Johnc_Ism/Sketchbook/Sketch02-14.jpg



add some more warm tones like some reds you have orange and yellow, probably in the flame. And try cleaner mixes of the colors especially the purple and yellow since they are from different harmonies from that I mean cool and warm. I think looking at the flame it has the most potential and could possibly be a focal point since that is what is even being looked at by the character. So you can set the mood of everything to that, just a suggestion.

[Splinter]

Nekotiq - Thank you so much for the advice. I agree with you on both pieces of work. For some reason I have the most difficulty with colors and environments, but I'm hoping to change the degree of difficulty for me in those areas. With the digital painting I am having some issues so it will probably be a little while before I can show an update. I'm hoping it will be done by Wednesday, and I will definitely be using your advice.

Thanks again.

[Splinter]

This has been a really busy last few weeks, but I think that things are finally starting to slow down :) So I can't wait to start updating and continuing my studies.

[vicmonty]

hope to see some more from you soon.

[Splinter]

Lol, so here I go again. I have two projects that I am working on now. I'm going to to eventually try and finish my "Dreamscape" project, but since the challenge is over. It'll probably not progress as fast as when the challenge was going on. Now I am trying to work on the Dominance War V challenge. I really enjoy these challenges, because I learn so much in so little time. I only hope that I can finish one LMAO!

http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k216/Johnc_Ism/Dominance%20War%20V/GoRConcept02.jpg

[Splinter]

I have been trying to improve my skills by watching some of the videos from Digital Tutors. My last session was over ZSketching and this picture shows the results from that session.

http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k216/Johnc_Ism/Sketchbook/ZSketchPracticeDT.jpg

[Splinter]

Here is another quick idea for my DMV "Goddess of Retribution" entry

http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k216/Johnc_Ism/Dominance%20War%20V/GoRConcept06.jpg

[Splinter]

Here are a few speed modeling projects I just recently finished, each were done within a 2 hour time limit.

http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k216/Johnc_Ism/Speed%20Modeling%20Images/LazyBoy01.jpg
http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k216/Johnc_Ism/Speed%20Modeling%20Images/LazyBoy01FinalRender.jpg

http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k216/Johnc_Ism/Speed%20Modeling%20Images/BatteryWireFrame.jpg
http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k216/Johnc_Ism/Speed%20Modeling%20Images/BatteryFinalRender.jpg

http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k216/Johnc_Ism/Speed%20Modeling%20Images/MotorcycleHelmet01WireFrame.jpg
http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k216/Johnc_Ism/Speed%20Modeling%20Images/MotorcycleHelmet01FinalRender.jpg

[Splinter]

I just finished an 18" x 24" graphite drawing. The whole purpose was just to explore a little with line wait and mark making.

Here is what I came up with...

http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k216/Johnc_Ism/Sketchbook/FinalLineDrawing.jpg

[Splinter]

I'm practicing lines and shadows. This is a Still Life that I put together for reference.

http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k216/Johnc_Ism/Sketchbook/Project4.jpg

[Splinter]

Working on a self portrait, but it's doesn't look a whole lot like me o.O

I'm going for a mischievous expression here.

http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k216/Johnc_Ism/Sketchbook/SelfPortrait02LR.jpg

[Splinter]

The subject is how we sometimes wear our smiles, but the true emotions are hidden under the masks we show. In the end I liked the drawing, but I still have issues with the proportions of the hand (they're off) and the ear. I left out one of the ears because it's supposed to be lost in the shadows. Only I messed up because I highlighted the jaw line on that side when it should have been hidden too. I also think that the darkest shadows could have used some black to enforce the reason for the missing ear and emphasize the message a little more.

C&C welcome :)

http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k216/Johnc_Ism/Sketchbook/SubjectiveSelfPortrait.jpg

[Splinter]

So here is a link to a zbrush timelapse that I created last night. I think it made for a pretty good practice session :)

Here (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IynXrWvBb-8)

[Splinter]

Here are a couple drawings I started in photoshop for fun.

http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k216/Johnc_Ism/Sketchbook/BruceLeeDrawing01.jpg

http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k216/Johnc_Ism/Sketchbook/NikkiDrawing01.jpg

[bupaje]

Hey Splinter. Enjoyed looking at your concept work. Great lines. Did you ever finish "Goddess of Retribution?" Post a link if you did.

[Splinter]

Hey Splinter. Enjoyed looking at your concept work. Great lines. Did you ever finish "Goddess of Retribution?" Post a link if you did.

Sadly no, I didn't finish goddess of retribution but I did get a little further with the concept. Here she is when I last worked on her.

http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k216/Johnc_Ism/Dominance%20War%20V/GoRConcept06.jpg

I really was liking the way this character was starting to look. I think if I am ever looking to model a character just for fun I think this might be the one for me to consider.

[Splinter]

A little time spent goofing off with photoshop =D

http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k216/Johnc_Ism/Sketchbook/FunnyFatMan01.jpg

[Splinter]

Hi everybody. So... now I'm trying not to let any of these studies exceed past 3 mins. That way I not only study anatomical layout but train my eye to pick up detail quicker. Hope it works out for me ;)

These studies are coming from George Bridgman's Complete guide, and any face or ref pic to coincide with whatever topic I just so happen to be on in the Bridgman book.

http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k216/Johnc_Ism/Sketchbook/HeadGestureStudies01132012.jpg

[Splinter]

Here is a quick sculpt I started. I'll be picking it back up soon.

http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k216/Johnc_Ism/CGHub/Skull_base_WIP01.jpg (http://vimeo.com/36302463)

Click on to view the timelapse :)

[CGmaciej]

A little time spent goofing off with photoshop =D

http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k216/Johnc_Ism/Sketchbook/FunnyFatMan01.jpg

Great piece of work, and so are the rest!

[Splinter]

Thank you CGmaciej :)

Here I did a quick sculpt to study the torso and skull a little. Took around 30 mins.

http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k216/Johnc_Ism/Sketchbook/BodyAndSkull01.jpg

[Splinter]

I really enjoy my time just drawing. There is a sense of meditation that I get out of it. I like when I can just draw and not have to worry about how good it is. That's why I like study lessons so much. There's no pressure; I could just focus on the drawing and who cares if it's amazing. So long as I learned something, and I enjoyed myself. Anyway if anyone catches a glance at this sketch I hope that you enjoy it as much as I did creating it :)

http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k216/Johnc_Ism/Sketchbook/OnLifeDrawing_Hoop01.jpg

[Splinter]

I've decided to work on this in my free time. I wanna see how far I can take it.

http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k216/Johnc_Ism/Sketchbook/BlondeHarlet01.jpg

[marowak]

some great stuff you got here... altough I'm still mostly impressed with the girl from the first page of this thread... ;-)
I also like anatomy studies from the begining, maybe beacuse i"m also "playing" with it now... :P

[Splinter]

Thank you Marowak for the comments. I feel like I'm always studying Bridgman's anatomy book and several others. I put it away for so long that I'm always looking for a refresher, Lol! I'm hoping that one day I can consider myself as much of an expert as them... (wishful thinking)

Here are some of my current gestures, and a five minute study to top it off.

http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k216/Johnc_Ism/Gestures/Gestures1stHalfMarch2012.jpg

http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k216/Johnc_Ism/Gestures/GesturesFiveMin03102012.jpg

Lastly, here is an update on the girl that I'm working on.

http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k216/Johnc_Ism/Sketchbook/BlondeHarlet02.jpg

[Splinter]

Another ZBrush Skull Study WIP

http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k216/Johnc_Ism/Sketchbook/SkullZBW01.jpg

[Splinter]

I'm sitting here working with new software packages, it's a little sad, because I'm neglecting my sketchbook, Lol!!!

[Splinter]

This month I'm working on all types of different things that are keeping me from personal projects :sad: Oh well. Here is a little update.

http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k216/Johnc_Ism/Sketchbook/BlondeHarlet02-1.jpg

Here is the link to the photo reference
http://characterdesigns.com/bandaid/content/photosets/3926/3994/Photoset_039_068.jpg

[Splinter]

This is a portrait that I just started today. I'm hoping to do a whole bunch of them in the following months.

[Splinter]

So I haven't done a lot of portraits in photoshop and that last one felt like a failed attempt. Back to the drawing board and time to start another one, Lol

[Splinter]

Here is the start of portrait number two. I hope that this one goes better then the last one. This is about where I got with the last one and then I had some difficulty completing it. Hopefully that won't be the same case with this one. I should be able to post some more progress on this later on today.

[Splinter]

Portrait number 2 is progressing better then the first one. Here is the update.

[Splinter]

I'm done with this portrait. Time to move on. I learned a lot about the feel of things with this one. So even though it should probably receive some more time, I still feel good about the experience.

http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k216/Johnc_Ism/Sketchbook/PS_Portrait02.jpg

[Splinter]

Portrait number three. Just getting things started.

[Splinter]

Portrait #3

http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k216/Johnc_Ism/Sketchbook/PS_Portrait03.jpg

[Splinter]

Moving on to portrait number 4. Here is the work in progress.

[Splinter]

Here is a little more work on portrait number 4. I don't know if I'll keep going with this one, I just might stop here and move on to the next one. We'll see :)