Well, I’m gonna give it a whirl. This is my first challenge. I’ve been a long time admirer of the challengers in the past though, all the way back to the Gods & Monsters Challenge. 
I’ll try to do a good job.
Here’s my pic:
Is it not “toon” enough ya think?
And, no, I’m not a lumberjack. lol 
[EDIT] I’ve gone ahead and put my latest pic up here. If you would like to see my previous sketches, they’re numbered (cg_toon1.jpg, cg_toon2.jpg, etc). 
I think you have the oppotunity to make a really enjoyable character. Personally the sketches of your self are a lil to realistic in my opinion. I would concentrate on really over exagerating the amount of hair you have (which by the way is, wow!). Think of all those wonderful santa clause caricatures you’ve seen.
GL!
Thanks for the comment. 
Yeah, I was thinking that maybe that first drawing was a little more “comic book” style than “cartoon” style.
Getting a cartoony style is more difficult than you’d think! lol
Anyway, Here’s 2 more sketches… I think I’m getting closer to the style I want to go for.
[edit] link removed. See first post.
Speaking of comic books, my idea for the final composition would be a cartoon superhero version of me. I’m kinda chubby (obviously) but I’ve got the frame for it (6’3", 250 lb). And despite how old I look in my pic, I’m just 21… just a baby. lol
Anyway, your comments are much appreciated. Thanks!
Here’s 2 more ideas. I definitely think these are more toward the “cartoon” range of the spectrum. Perhaps a combination of these two?
[edit] link removed. See first post.
Whoa cool stuff :), Id go with toon 2 drawing 1 it looks the coolest. Hmmm perhaps if it wasnt so late I could validate that more, but I will definatally follow this, hopfully when its not so late
I prefer the last two over the previous batch.
I think in the prev lot you look santa-clausy and jolly, and if that’s what you’re shooting for then great…but I much prefer the right-hand one in the most recent batch, sorta mischievous glint in the eye which could work V well
nah, I’m not really going for Santa. lol I’m much too young for that.
I’m liking the third batch, myself. I think it fits in with the challenge topic more.
We’ll see what the next round of sketches bring. 
Here’s another set of sketches…
[edit] link removed. See first post.
I think I’m leaning toward the last 2 (front and side)… I think it comes across more of the superhero look, but yet still looks like it might be a caricature of me perhaps…
Thats wicked!
The last ones you posted here are the best so far! Two things i would do tho is over exaggerate the hair you comb accross in the front as you could do some wicked stuff with that! and maybe make the beard a lot bigger. a lot a lot!
thats just my opinion:)
Thanks.
I’m thinking this will be the final design…
It’s a bit more curvey like most toons generally tend to be. I’ll be sure to add a side view and then start on body sketches next.
I think it’s quite fun to see how my sketching has evolved from “semi-real” to “cartoon.” Hopefully, the rest of the process will go as smoothly.
Thanks a lot, guys! I really apprciate it. I’m glad to see my first challenge getting such a positive response.
Side view added. >See Above<
Working on getting body now… toons are tough! lol
that face is PERFECT! I cant wait to see you do that in 3d. I like the body too, especially the hands and arms. Good luck!
added side view >See Above<
If there are no further suggestions, than I guess I’ll get going on the modeling. Hopefully have something for ya tomorrow.
Well, here I am so far. Just a little while, so I’ve still a ways to go. Suggestions?
mtmckinley: those are some wicked forearms!!
hell render you seam to have my skull for an avatar?!?!?!?!
whats the deal
Hrmm… my site seems to be down at the moment… It’s not a bandwidth thing…
I guess the server is having tech difficulties. I’ll be back soon, I hope.
