Sketchbook: Helixx

[Helixx]

Well I've been contemplating it for a bit and decided I'd start a digital sketchbook where I can show the stuff that doesn't usually get to the WAYWO thread. I appreciate feedback on every and all things and for the most part it empowers me to grow and learn.

Without further ado here are a couple speed sculpts I did last night and this morning.

http://img17.imageshack.us/img17/64/ssculpts02fa2.jpg
Using the DW4 Mini-Comp Basemesh

http://img21.imageshack.us/img21/8242/ssculpts01dv4.jpg
Pixologic Demohead Basemesh

[Generalvivi]

Me likes!

[Helixx]

Thanks G
Here's what I think I'm gonna go with for my DW4 Mini-comp character. Hoping it bakes well enough. He has shoulder pads and some medals to go along with his hoity-toity cigar.
http://img24.imageshack.us/img24/5782/ssculpts03.jpg

[Two Listen]

I feel like you'd be good at designing architecture. Don't know why.

[Helixx]

Thanks man, I do enjoy architecture and design although I don't actually design architecture. Maybe some day...

[Helixx]

Using an old octopus mesh I made for last year's DW3 I just played around with some techniques and shapes. Mostly just me unwinding. I'm also thinking I might start playing with making my own Matcaps in Zbrush as of yet I haven't found a great sculpting material. I like the green because of the dark accents in creases but I'd prefer it in a more neutral colour. We'll see what I come up with and I'll post any decent ones.
http://img3.imageshack.us/img3/6929/ssculpts04.jpg

[Helixx]

Well I did a bit of experimenting with MatCaps to try to make some materials that would work well for general detail sculpting. Here's what I came up with, my favorite so far is Mr Frosty.

http://img209.imageshack.us/img209/718/matcaps01bb6.jpg

[Helixx]

Arm muscle study using clay tubes and my new matcap.

http://img204.imageshack.us/img204/8883/ssculpts05hq0.jpg

[Helixx]

Quick sculpt using a sphere and my Mr Frosty Matcap

http://img7.imageshack.us/img7/4011/ssculpts06.jpg

[Helixx]

Practicing some expressions with a base head mesh I resurrected this afternoon. The last one on the right kinda says "Did you just fart?" to me.

http://img12.imageshack.us/img12/1811/expressionssculpt01.jpg

[pixelpusher]

Great stuff!

[Helixx]

Thanks pixelpusher.

35 min Sculpt after watching some Joe Pikop videos.
http://img3.imageshack.us/img3/4190/ssculpts07o.jpg

[Helixx]

Couldn't resist.. did another.
http://img200.imageshack.us/img200/5438/ssculpts08.jpg

[Helixx]

Last one... I swear.
http://img3.imageshack.us/img3/8331/ssculpts09.jpg

[Helixx]

Giraffe head from sphere (30mins)
http://img3.imageshack.us/img3/8691/ssculpts10.jpg

[Helixx]

Scary Fishy (30mins)
http://img5.imageshack.us/img5/6428/ssculpts11.jpg

[Helixx]

Couple of heads done in about 30 mins.

http://img187.imageshack.us/img187/1149/ssculpts12.jpg

[Helixx]

Another head.. a 2 in 1.

http://img26.imageshack.us/img26/6047/ssculpts13.jpg

[Fliff]

love the fish

[Helixx]

Thanks man, might do some more while waiting for DW to start already.

[Helixx]

More fish :P
http://img22.imageshack.us/img22/786/ssculpts14.jpg

[se7ered]

i love the fishes

[woogity]

heh these sketches are great man wonderful toony expressions esp like the fish.


-Woog

[Helixx]

Haven't done much sketchin' around for a bit. Been focussing on DW4 stuff.
Here's where I'm at with my invoker.
http://img5.imageshack.us/img5/6823/invokersculpt04.jpg

[Helixx]

Had some fun with a Rockwell and my DW4 character. Enjoy!

http://img261.imageshack.us/img261/1198/ohyeahstubbs.jpg

[Helixx]

Did another because I thought it would be funny.

http://img11.imageshack.us/img11/7277/rockturkey.jpg

[redgryph]

These are great (I especially love the fish). What is your process generally like when you're working on the sculpts? Do you use mostly standard, smooth, and clay or have a different working method? I've only recently gotten started with Zbrush and I'm trying to figure out the best work flow.

Keep up the sculpts and the posts - they're very inspirational. Thanks.

[Helixx]

Hey thanks redgryph.
All those fish sculpts I started with the polysphere ztool because I knew there were just going to be for fun and if I ever wanted to take them further I could just retopologize them. I start using the move tool to bulk out my shape then use the clay tubes to rough out the shapes and get the curves I want. Then it's a combination of :DamianStandard brush, standard, pinch, flatten, smooth, inflate. Pretty much whatever I need to get the look I want. Just try all the tools with different settings to see what they can do. I really recommend finding the Damian Standard brush, should be pretty easy with google. It's a combination of standard and pinch and it's great for creasing and creating nice crisp organic edges.

I'm working on some more model insertion paintings and I'll post them when I get finished. Planning on getting a set of postcards printed when I get a set done :)

Cheers.

[Helixx]

Alright well I complete my series of Rockwell Redos and will be making postcards of them to send to employers and stuff. Here's the lot again with the touch-ups I've made. Had fun making these and might do something like this again when I get a new batch of character.

The Runaway Soldier
http://img6.imageshack.us/img6/6614/therunawaysoldier.jpg

Stubbs the Connoisseur
http://img6.imageshack.us/img6/3449/stubbstheconnoisseur.jpg

Freedom To Want
http://img6.imageshack.us/img6/7567/freedomtowant.jpg

Freedom To Fear
http://img8.imageshack.us/img8/6481/freedomtofear.jpg

Courting Couple At 12:01am
http://img13.imageshack.us/img13/9207/courtingcoupleat1201.jpg

Oh Yeah Stubbs!?
http://img8.imageshack.us/img8/1198/ohyeahstubbs.jpg

[konstruct]

LOL Im a fan of the last one-

[Helixx]

Thanks konstruct, everyone seems to like that one best hehe

Finished up the sculpt of my summoning staff.

http://img397.imageshack.us/img397/7181/sculptrender2.jpg

[jeremiah_bigley]

some cool stuff here man! I like the fish that you did :P

[Helixx]

hahaha thanks Jeremiah, everyone seems to like the fish.

Now that DW4 is over for me I had a chance to actually play with my entry. Here's a composition I made with my characters.

http://img269.imageshack.us/img269/55/stubbsrockycovertest07.jpg

[Helixx]

Working on a new character. He's a gunslinger from the old west.
I created a thread in P&P section here (http://boards.polycount.net/showthread.php?t=63494)

http://img191.imageshack.us/img191/9709/gunslingerwip05.jpg

[Helixx]

Did a little 2d painting for my sister. Called it "Fatcat". It's actually a zsculpt turned painting.

http://img195.imageshack.us/img195/3007/fatcat2.jpg

[Helixx]

Been busy doing some freelance work but decided to go back to the fish for some morning creative fun. Behold the Bubblenose Fish.
http://img35.imageshack.us/img35/793/bubblenosefish.jpg