Sketchbook: Curry

[curry23]

Hello, My name is Christina Gardner.
I'm 19 and a student at the Art Institute of Dallas studying Media Arts and animation.
This shall be my Compost.

[curry23]

To start off I'll show you guys a model that I'm working on for my Character Modelling class this quarter. It is my first character model, and I would love any critique!
The original character is Tofuman, and he belongs to my good friend Afu, whom you can find here http://aznmextofu.deviantart.com .
http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y115/curry23/__REAL_Tofuman___by_AznMexTofu.jpg
Below is my base mesh and mudbox work.

http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y115/curry23/tofusheet2.jpg
http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y115/curry23/tofusheet1.jpg

[curry23]

and here is mr. Tofuman after some mudboxing.
http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y115/curry23/tofus.jpg

[illybang]

looks great! haha, what's the story on this guy?

great looking model. the only thing i can see is that on the drawing, the feet/shoes have more detail on them... like small metal / rubber sections on the toes, sides, and heels. but, i'm sure that's being worked on as you go along. also, maybe the eyes are too far apart?

great work on the model!

[curry23]

yeah! really good point about the eyes and feet! I'll see if I can fix that today C:

[curry23]

I thought that I'd bring some of my doodles over here from conceptart to get some crits C:

This is a little dragon I pulled out of my head (should have used some ref)
http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y115/curry23/Dragon_drools_by_curry23.jpg
http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y115/curry23/bushel.jpg
http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y115/curry23/Children_by_curry23.jpg



http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y115/curry23/pete.jpg

http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y115/curry23/sketch24-1.jpg
http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y115/curry23/sketch25-1.jpg
http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y115/curry23/sketch26-1.jpg
http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y115/curry23/techno.jpg

[Minimoose]

u got some skills there Cristina :) obviously keep up the 3d work... but id love to see more of your 2d stuff on here as well

[Pfunk]

Cristina, of course you should use reference. In my opinion, it is easier to get what your going for. But i dont think you have to copy the reference straight up, you have a creative mind, and it shows in your creature sketches.(which are very cool) Try appliing realistic reference to your creative concepts. NICE WORK!

PS. AWSOME TO SEE YOU POSTING!
-phil

[Minimoose]

there are a few of us posting here. check with us in class to see who all is :)

[illybang]

sorry to intrude on this thread, but how much is tuition at the art institute of dallas? do the classes give you the skills to justify the cost?

[curry23]

wow! there are a lot of AI students here XD! hi!


Here's a drawing I did the other day during Web animation CX
Decided his name is Lou.

http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y115/curry23/loubw.jpg
http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y115/curry23/lou.jpg

[curry23]

sorry to intrude on this thread, but how much is tuition at the art institute of dallas? do the classes give you the skills to justify the cost?

It's hard to say because I think that everyone has different skills and opinions.
As far as I go, I have loved my stay here for the past 2 years, and have seen my skills grow tremendously thanks to my classes. And recently the school has aquired some amazing teachers.

However, I think that it is safe to say that all schools and classes have their strong and weak points; When it comes down to it, it is up to the individual to do the work (in class and outside) to shape yourself into skilled artist.

I do believe that anyone going to this school could make it a worthwhile experience if they work hard enough.

I'm paying about !100,000 for my 3 years here, including housing costs.
I think that an Bachelors in animation is about $60,000.

[Minimoose]

yah it depends, its mostly based on how much work your willing to put in. there are some teachers i respect more than others. and they vary from exp in video games to movies, so you gonna get the "well rounded" experience. but dallas does have a lot of great groups and companies around.

[Pope Adam]

Lou is seriously cool

[curry23]

Brandon and I went to the Dallas Arboratum (sp?) couple days ago and I got some gesturing in C:
http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y115/curry23/gestures.jpg

[dur23]

Lovely gestures there fellow 23er.

[curry23]

I finally got a big sketchbook.
had always wanted one.
I think it's 11x14 or something.
http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y115/curry23/sketches-2.jpg

[Ged]

nice character sketches, I like the pete sketch and the latest sketches show you have good sense of form and anatomy. Cant really say much more, it would be nice to see more finished pieces. :)

[curry23]

I really like game music, (esp RPGs like FF) and I'm trying to find some good OSTs, anyone got some game OSTs to recomend?

Meanwhile, did these today C:
http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y115/curry23/seadwellers.jpg
http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y115/curry23/adh.jpg
http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y115/curry23/creatrureserser.jpg
http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y115/curry23/moremonstersrsssfdsd.jpg
http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y115/curry23/sdfguyguyguygggg.jpg

[illybang]

love that little boyish character with the long arms and the long ears. keep it coming!

[Ged]

nice work, we listen to film OST's at work, gladiator, blood diamond and pirates of the caribean are good inspiring fun sound tracks to listen to.

[illybang]

oh game soundtracks, the ones i listen to are Neverwinter Nights, God of War series, halo series (not too big a fan of the game but the music is great), Gears of War, Bioshock, Half Life 2. there's some for you.

[Rens]

i listen to final fantasy9, legend of the dragoon and the halo series alot,

and those drawings are great, really like pete and the dog type of create ^^

[curry23]

Oh yeah! I should've said film OSTs too C:
I'm always listening to Pan's Labyrinth and HP:Order of the Pheonix (love the violins!)

These all sound like great OSTs!

[curry23]

I thought I'd go ahead and update this, wow it's been a little while hasn't it!
Here's some of my summer doodles!

And a basemesh that I'm working on.

http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y115/curry23/blackdeath-1.jpg
http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y115/curry23/blackdeath220copy.jpg
http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y115/curry23/Blackdeathfinal-1.jpg
Above is my final Design for my "Black Death" model. He's just a quick doodle with SUPER QUICK colors laid on him.
http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y115/curry23/killlslsldskslkdfjsldfj.jpg
Here's how he's looking so far C:
http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y115/curry23/somni.jpg
Sketchbook doodles!
http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y115/curry23/sketchbook1.jpg
http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y115/curry23/runteWIP.jpg

[Japhir]

very cool! your sketches are clean, easy to read and original too!

[RustyFranks]

i love the little demon girl

[curry23]

thank you guys C:
I would love any critique as well!

[killingpeople]

i like most of your sketches, ur good. i think u have a lot of potential. i hope to see u represent the female game artist division.

[Slum]

I love the chicken man. So very cool.

[PolyHertz]

Another AI student, and one with the same last name ironically (were not related right ?:P). Like the goat girl and rooster boy, lot of characer in them. Would keep away from the anime fan works though (Evangelion) as you'll find the art community largely look down on that stuff these days. Also sense you go to the Dallas school, for 3d try to absorb all you can from Spark (Brett Briley), he knows his stuff.

Anyhow, keep it up :thumbup:

[curry23]

Killing people: Why aren't there more females in the gaming world? So sad.

PolyHertz: OH NO! Haha, Gardner is an awesome last name! woohoo represent!
I had Brett for Character Modelling last quarter! He's an AMAZING teacher. I can honestly say that's the most informative class I've taken so far. I have him again this quarter for Hard Surface lighting or something>???? but that's not until tomorrow. C:
If you're in Dallas you should come hang out with us at sketchgroup.

Slum: Do you mean "Black death"?? I suppose he does look like a chicken XD

[Proxzee]

good stuff here. you have some good stuff.

I like the line quality in your sketches. Very Dark Crystal.

[curry23]

some more doodles WOOHOO.
http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y115/curry23/parryhotter-1.jpg
Yes. Parry hotter. ..... YES.
http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y115/curry23/merman.jpg
MERMANNNNNN
http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y115/curry23/grrrrr.jpg
uhhhh too many fanarts DX
http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y115/curry23/fattttttmmmmmmhmmmm.jpg
http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y115/curry23/cutie.jpg
http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y115/curry23/antoinettteerererererer.jpg

[Slum]

I was actually talking about the 'Pete' guy :)

[curry23]

oohhhhh. I see. LOL. yeah, Pete is one of my favorites.

[BoBo_the_seal]

It was great meeting you at the workshop!

These are great! I love your style. I think your progressing really well. I'm anxious and excited to see you make the next step into texturing for 3d. You have a lot of fun designs that are just begging to be game characters. Actually there are a few I'd love to make myself. :)

Keep posting!

- BoBo

[curry23]

Thanks Bobo!

I'm in Briley's class this quarter (Lighting techniques). We'll be creating props and texturing them, so woohoo texturing~! I'm pretty excited.

Thank you so much for stopping by, I really appreciate it.

[Deathead]

Nice work Curry23.:) I like the creature designs. And your characters have that Pixar look of them? Or is it mean't to look like that?
http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y115/curry23/cutie.jpg
That style.

[curry23]

Really? That's strange. Usually people say my drawings look anime style, I've never been told that It looks like Pixar.

I really like pixar movies though D:??? Maybe I watch them too much.

[Pope Adam]

I really like the warm red colors on the girl with the horns. Good pose, and a lot of character! cheers

[J Randall]

Another vote for more of the demon girl! great stuff man keep it up.

[curry23]

I've been watercoloring lately.
Plus a model for class C: Hipoly, lopoly, and casted.
EDIT. Oh yes, I forgot to mention. The original drawing for the crate that I modelled for class was an artwork by someone, but I'm not sure who, as our teacher assigned it to us. If anyone can inform me of the original artist I'd be more than happy to provide a link C:
http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y115/curry23/I_Fetched_Ye_Rum_by_curry23.jpg
http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y115/curry23/more_painting_by_curry23.jpg
http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y115/curry23/colorbyeaang.jpg

http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y115/curry23/cratelayout.jpg

[Sectaurs]

that centaur critter is totally throwing the goat! \m/
should give him a guitar :D

i like your watercolors. very nice.

[curry23]

some new doodles to update with C:
http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y115/curry23/Somni_Expression_sheet_by_curry23.jpg
http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y115/curry23/Cerberus_by_curry23.jpg

[Minimoose]

lol nice cerberus

[kary]

I really like your stuff, the characters are full of life and expression :).

I'm a whee bit below your level of expression, but the next step that comes to mind for me is to start to put your characters into places, or have them interacting. I'm not sure how important a sense of setting or community is to what you want to do, but so far it seems more like you're developing a great collection of portraits, rather than a collection of notes for a story.

It would be interesting to see some pieces that include where these characters are (and how they feel about being there) instead of exclusively what they are. Just a thought on something to explore for 1 in 5 sketches or something :). Wonderful work and always fun to see your updates.

[curry23]

It's funny that you say that because I've actually been doing that just today~! (drawing my characters together) Not in an envio. yet, but soon~!
Thanks for the critique though. it's true for sure!

[Rens]

mhaha feta+brie xD

great drawings,
ever tried a realistic render style with drawing? cuz i think you'd do pretty well on that,

[BoBo_the_seal]

Again, love the style. I really dig the guy with the tail in image 23. If you can get your style translated into your 3d work, I really think you'll have something special!

- BoBo

[curry23]

as far as realism, I've done some life drawing, especially gestures. But I have others that I spent more time on. I lost most of my pastel ones that I had because my portfolio got lost/possibly stolen. :C But I have all of my older black n white ones. Only problem is that I don't like those anymore XD. I need to get into lifedrawing again, but I've been told that we don't have the free workshops at school this quarter... hopefully I can find somewhere to get some in.

And as far as 3d, That's what I'm working on now C: I still have so much to learn, but there is oh so little time in the day XD. haha. I'm mostly doing hard surface stuff now, props and etc. but I'm gonna be doing some characters for friends pretty soon. I'll see if I can't post em online when I do~!

Thank you for the kind comments everyone!

oh yeah, here's a clock radio I've been working on today. I have lowpoly and casted too, but haven't made the layouts yet. hope you like em.

http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y115/curry23/clock-radio.jpg

[curry23]

here's some of what I'm working on in class C: I need to go back and fix a lot of things >o>
http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y115/curry23/lowpolylayout.jpg
http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y115/curry23/clockcastedlayout.jpg
http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y115/curry23/hipolygun20copy.jpg
http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y115/curry23/gun_lowpoly_layout20copy.jpg
http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y115/curry23/lowpolycasted20copy.jpg

[kary]

How optimized are you looking to get? It looks like you could take off a fair few tris from the inner edge of the handle, and there are a few loops on the barrel that are a bit mysterious. Did you have a 2500 tri limit by chance? If your goal was more to test normal mapping, and depict an inorganic shape, you've nailed it :)

[curry23]

hey guys C: hope that you are all doing well~!
I have some updates! http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y115/curry23/Untitled-8-2.jpg
http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y115/curry23/Untitled-7-3.jpg
http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y115/curry23/Untitled-6-2.jpg
http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y115/curry23/Untitled-2-2.jpg
http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y115/curry23/expressionsheet-1.jpg
http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y115/curry23/vehicles.jpg
http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y115/curry23/vehicle.jpg
http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y115/curry23/vehiclecopy.jpg