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#21

aelwine: thanks! I was having that problem when coloring wasn’t sure what light source I should emphasize on, so I guess I just thru in light everywhere. What light source should I have used? The one from the main turban?
I don’t have a formal art education, I just started taking things more seriously last year, so I have a lot to learn, if you want to stick around and throw in some C&Cs whenever you have time it would be great, thanks again!

#22

Ok, I took some time to make a quick overpaint that might help you, I hope you won’t mind.

It’s by no means perfect and a lot of people would probably come with different and better way of doing it, but here it is :

btw to check your lighting, I encourage you to check the values by turning your illustration to B&W, like what I did on the right side, it helps see the values more clearly, without the colors getting in the way.
on a global scale what I did was reduce the area of effect of all your sources of light, meaning that now you’ve real zones of darkness, like under the armpits, on the sides of the torso, the upper part of the legs, etc.

Hope it helps, good luck with the rest of the war :slight_smile:

#23

Thanks bro! I really appreciate you taking the time. What you sent was really helpful and I will make good use of it. Now I’m just using bw for sketches and it helps a lot, I hope I can return the favor some day. I’ll drop over at your place and ad my 2 cents, once you put on your new work
if it’s worth anything.
Well big hug man and thank s again.

#24

Hey Daniel,

Nice sketches and concepts ! :smiley: Like your last update, that character looks really cool :smiley: Good luck ! and looking forward for more updates! Cheers!! (wit tequila! :D) :beer:

#25

Fernando: Hey thanks man
Tomorrow I’ll post the legs, and on Tuesday I’ll present the character in with different body structures or mass distribution or something like that. Pls drop by I desperately need so heavy duty C&Cs.
And keep it up with whatever it is your on
ha! Your stuff is looking insane
love it.
Cuidate loco, un abrazo de Argentina

#26

Hi there! Well got some work done finally. Before jumping into clothes, weapons, armor and such, I want to pay special attention to his anatomy. I don’t want him to just look like any freak beast. I’m looking for harmony and balance combined with a powerful design, that-s why I need your help
any C&Cs are of precious value. He’s and old wizard who gets possessed by the spirits of a tiger, bear, and dragon when hi enters combat. Hope to hear from you.
Have a great day
or night
“The Commander stands for the virtues of wisdom,
sincerely, benevolence, courage and strictness.”
SUN TZU ON THE ART OF WAR



#27

Looking cool. I think he’s looking a little too much like iron man though…

#28

Sepulverture: actually I’ve never seen the film… but I got that from several people. I’m working on a new character, I put it up on the first post of this thread and the last one. If you have any thoughts it would be great…thanks bro, and have a good one. your stuff is looking good.

#29

Hey Daniel,

Like a lot the new direction of your concept, the last sketches looks really cool! I think you can make a big torso and really huge arms, a bit on “perezoso” style with big claws, and stance a bit like a gorila. Here some references images:

http://i40.tinypic.com/dcbwae.jpg
http://www.educima.com/perezoso-t12838.jpg
http://www.mongabay.com/images/gabon/600/gabon-15080.JPG

Maybe you can try a some strange armor for the character, like a turtle shell or a big crab shell :smiley: Only some odd and silly ideas :smiley: All the best and waiting for more updates! Cheers my friend!! :beer:

(Me gusta mucho el nuevo concepto, simplemente sueltate y dale vuelo a la imaginación, tenés el talento y la habilidad :D)

#30

Hey there Hermano!
I get up at 4:45am everyday to play some DW, before I go to work, and I saw your post, so that was and extra moral boost, and I finished what I was going to post mañana, so this one is for you Fer
and thanks again. This guy is actually like an old human wizard that transforms when he enters combat. SO I want to maintain strong human features and muscle structure and at the same time make him different looking
but with harmony. Tell me what you think I varied in the different poses a little to play around with the design. Hope you like it pal :beer: .


#31

I like this last concept, good luck Daniel!:thumbsup:

#32

Love the direction you’re taking with this new character. It’s like… tigersaraus rex or something. Good stuff…

As for the human character. I think the design overall isn’t bad, it’s a little sleek and too well armored… if that makes sense.

A question is raised here though, what class of norm is he? Let us know his background so we can help nudge him in a definite direction.

I’d like to see a full background of this character, and then lets see what we can see.

#33

Maxter: thanks man, I’ll be posting more on Tuesday, feel free to drop by and help me push to the limit.

Sepulverture: hey thanks for dropping by, and all that good advice. I’ll be posting the story line on my character on Monday, on Tuesday I should have a full body action shot with all the props and big guns so stay tuned, and as usual I appreciate all the help I can get, thanks bro!
Hope you all had a great weekend :beer:

#34

I like the black arm one, the sauropod looks good but too benevolant, needs to be more raw.

#35

Robert: thanks for dropping by. I agree with you all the way, and I think the design is stronger in that one as well with longer arms and such. He is a kind wizard and loves walking alone in the woods communing with the spirit in the wind, but his character is very explosive, especially when a little daemon snatches his lunch bag.
Take care bro, your stuff is looking crazy, keep it up!

#36

Hey Daniel,

Like a lot the profile sketch, the big arms look really great and the expression of the character is really cool!! Great work! and waiting for more updates!! Cheers!! :beer:

#37

Fer: Hey man, nice of you to drop by, I really don’t know how you manage to be so active on everyone’s threads and stay on top of your work, and have your siesta and your tequila and
I really try but its just impossible. Anyhow here is a tentative shot of our guy in pure action. This is just the anatomy study, if you all think it looks together Ill start working with the props and the rock’n roll.

#38

Anatomy study and action shot, if you think it looks good I’ll start working on the props and big guns, all help and comments are of huge value to me so please don’t hesitate.

changes to the leg…

#39

nice stuff, i like the hard edged plane cuts there… watch out for a good hybridation between the anatomy of a man and the tiger, dont leave it only to the arms and head… BTW what happened with the tech soldier?

#40

Excellente, un hermano argentino en CGS! I don’t know how I’ve missed this entry…

Anyway, you’re doing a good job and the anatomy studies are coming along very well. If I might make a suggestion, I didn’t realize this was meant to be a metamorph until I read the description, so it may be a good idea to show a transition between the two forms, or some other element to aid the storytelling. For instance, after the transformation the human form could appear as a glowing aura around the beast… dunno, guess you can find better ways to get the idea across. :thumbsup:

I’ll definetly will be keeping an eye on this thread.
Mucha suerte Daniel, que aprendas mucho y a las órdenes! :arteest: