Uplift Universe - Image Entry: Michael la-Cour

#5

Here I’ve covered a few of my steps.
First of all, I desided that THIS was going to be my image, so I went deeper into the alien pose and look.

I made outlined sketch, that I used as a reference to fill in colors and rough highlights.
I used a simple pen with about 50% opasity and just a lot of strokes for doing this part.

At some point my figure had enough details for med to loose the outline.
From here on I’m going to raise my resolution to a copuple of thousand.
Until now I’ve been working in a very low resolution, for speed and frankly because I like it for my sketching part.

#6

Nice idea for a concept! I like the idea a lot. However, it’s a shame we can’t see the baby better. Instead of having it facing away from the camera, in a “burping position,” have you considered trying some different poses where we can see the child better? What if the alien were holding it in a more face-forward position, with the baby’s head cradled in the alien’s hand, etcetera. It could have a lot more impact seeing the child more clearly.
Best of luck!

#7

I was actually thinking exactly the same thing last night. I also consideret letting it’s one hand curl up over the blanket to show more of it’s humanity :slight_smile:

This just leads me to believe it’s the right decision. Thanks a lot.

#8

…some strokes later I’m at a point where my plot is becoming more and more defined.

I added some details for the alien before adding background in the sides -I thought the image was getting too cluttered and pressing.
With the new width I had to try for some debris, some crashed spaceship with the child as the sole survivor.
How do you like this idea?

#9

Powerful and straightforward. Two thumbs-up!

#10

I really like this concept too. I kind of like the babys position but it makes sense to be able to see it clearly.
I was thinking that you might want to make the baby reach for aliens face or nose. babys like to grab things, maybe have it pull on one of the antennae to really make it an identifiable human baby.

#11

This is Kevin Lenagh / Contacting Aliens. My one comment is that he really looks like a guy in a rubber suit right now. Why don’t you play with the proportions a bit, make him unhumanly thin, or the arms or legs flare out at unexpected places. I love the face and the main body textures, but he kind of feels like hes’ from Babylon 5. Let’s make him (her?) really alien!

#12

very nice concept ,and awesome colors!! looks a great entry !cheers!
jaba

#13

I think its a bit too centered in my opinion and not as interesting in my opinion. Try moving the character to th left or right, not too much though. This will give the composition more dynamics. Or you can crop left or right whichever wields the best results. Later dude. I like the concept. :thumbsup:

#14

Hi all…

Thanks for all the comments. It is really usefull.
I’ll go through them more throughout when I get home from work.
This one I made just before goint to bed last night.

#15

Today I just felt like brushing on the mountain background. -Making it more defined.
I’m still not 100% sure on my setting but my next step is to make a wreckage with bits and pieces scattered all over.

The biggest challenge is not to go bananas with the background and details. We want it to set the setting and not steal focus.

#16

Very nice, the colors you’re using in the environment really push the emotion!!!

#17

-Long time since update.
I’ve been a bit busy lately so this will just be a tiny update.

I’ve been working on the background. Trying to find a cool design for my wreck. So far I’m not satisfied but I do like the mood change my picture has taken.

#18

Very nice mood coming accross in this piece. Great work.

#19

it’s a nice wip

#20

Loving the concept and the mood of it! Keep it up!

#21

This could be really powerful, you just need to find the right view, I am not to sure about doing it dead center.

#22

Hey Michael. I like your entry very much. :thumbsup: I wonder if that alien makes a good parent :slight_smile:

#23

great mood and pallet.
ace
A

#24

I realy like atmosphere and situations of this scene. It is impress like some movie shot :thumbsup: