Sketchbook: aXL99

[axl99]

Hello there, this is my first time posting here and naturally I'm intimidated and in awe of the sheer amount of talent in this art community.

I'm new to 3D max and zbrush, been using the former for roughly 3-4 months for a post-grad course in videogame art and animation. Got tons and tons of stuff that needs drilling into my head.

This sketchbook thread is mainly for showing off what I've been up to. Constructive critique however will be greatly appreciated.

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Character Model - Kagoshima no Tsubame

Orthorgraphic and concept pose:

http://i67.photobucket.com/albums/h317/axl99/3D-modelling/th_8e313beab1006805b3bf56e47c71ae6b.jpg (http://s67.photobucket.com/albums/h317/axl99/3D-modelling/?action=view&current=8e313beab1006805b3bf56e47c71ae6b.jpg)

http://i67.photobucket.com/albums/h317/axl99/3D-modelling/th_a1356994a5315cc0eb0f78d4afa52d81.jpg (http://s67.photobucket.com/albums/h317/axl99/3D-modelling/?action=view&current=a1356994a5315cc0eb0f78d4afa52d81.jpg)


Plasticine maquette:

http://i67.photobucket.com/albums/h317/axl99/3D-modelling/th_66b093b63e855d2c74db3e6f3bb8d01d.jpg (http://s67.photobucket.com/albums/h317/axl99/3D-modelling/?action=view&current=66b093b63e855d2c74db3e6f3bb8d01d.jpg)


WIP modelling:

http://i67.photobucket.com/albums/h317/axl99/3D-modelling/th_cfcde3e59abb0c81f7e2fff0830809c0.jpg (http://s67.photobucket.com/albums/h317/axl99/3D-modelling/?action=view&current=cfcde3e59abb0c81f7e2fff0830809c0.jpg)

http://i67.photobucket.com/albums/h317/axl99/3D-modelling/th_charaWIRE.jpg (http://s67.photobucket.com/albums/h317/axl99/3D-modelling/?action=view&current=charaWIRE.jpg)
[might need suggestions on retopologizing the model's knees and elbows for animating purposes]


Renders:

http://i67.photobucket.com/albums/h317/axl99/3D-modelling/th_axl99_charaHAIRcapsv1.jpg (http://s67.photobucket.com/albums/h317/axl99/3D-modelling/?action=view&current=axl99_charaHAIRcapsv1.jpg)

http://i67.photobucket.com/albums/h317/axl99/3D-modelling/th_jessielamCHARArender.jpg (http://s67.photobucket.com/albums/h317/axl99/3D-modelling/?action=view&current=jessielamCHARArender.jpg)

http://i67.photobucket.com/albums/h317/axl99/3D-modelling/th_3D_character_poses___closeups_by_ax.jpg (http://s67.photobucket.com/albums/h317/axl99/3D-modelling/?action=view&current=3D_character_poses___closeups_by_ax.jpg)

http://i67.photobucket.com/albums/h317/axl99/3D-modelling/th_3D_character_poses___Tsubame_by_axl.jpg (http://s67.photobucket.com/albums/h317/axl99/3D-modelling/?action=view&current=3D_character_poses___Tsubame_by_axl.jpg)


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Environment model: South Street Diner


http://i67.photobucket.com/albums/h317/axl99/3D-modelling/dinerRENDERS.jpg

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[B]
"Dream game" Pitch assignment - Concept Mood Paintings

http://cghub.com/images/view/39998/
http://cghub.com/images/view/45239/
http://cghub.com/images/view/45240/
http://fav.me/d2bzl8e

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Entry for Bayonetta art contest hosted by SEGA and Wizard Magazine:

http://cghub.com/images/view/33176/

[axl99]

Hey guys, it's been a while since the last post. A really long while. I've learned a lot in a short span of time and yet there's still so much to learn. But in my experience, all things are best learned when more things are done.

http://i67.photobucket.com/albums/h317/axl99/595_max.jpg

http://i67.photobucket.com/albums/h317/axl99/163_max.jpg

[axl99]

http://i67.photobucket.com/albums/h317/axl99/964_large.jpg

http://i67.photobucket.com/albums/h317/axl99/331_large.jpg

http://i67.photobucket.com/albums/h317/axl99/392_large.jpg

[axl99]

A videogame crossover request from a friend of mine who wanted a character from Dragon Age 2 put into the Assassin's Creed universe. Visual concept was inspired by one of Craig Mullen's AC illustrations for Ubisoft, although the setting was changed to accommodate a more exotic locale.

http://i67.photobucket.com/albums/h317/axl99/919_large.jpg

http://i67.photobucket.com/albums/h317/axl99/195_large.jpg

[axl99]

http://i.imgur.com/GAaVz.jpg

http://i.imgur.com/2EUhh.jpg

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http://i.imgur.com/M5Gpf.jpg
WIP base model using Zbrush 4r2's dynamesh feature. So far I like it, and I'll see how much further I can run with this.

[allmighty_thunder]

your stuff looks really nice, you seem like a jack of all trades, do you have a focus?

[axl99]

My main focus is on concept art for both characters and environments, but I would love to get more into environment level art as well.

[axl99]

[One thing you'll definitely notice about my work is that I'm a big Mass Effect fan, hahaha.]

http://i.imgur.com/vDmqx.jpg

[axl99]

http://i.imgur.com/lDrb6.jpg

[axl99]

http://i.imgur.com/cox26.jpg

[axl99]

Dragon Age 2's Isabela as a vanguard from ME3's multiplayer mode.
http://i67.photobucket.com/albums/h317/axl99/izzy_vanguard.jpg

[axl99]

http://i67.photobucket.com/albums/h317/axl99/ME3jack_london_2v2.jpg

[axl99]

http://i67.photobucket.com/albums/h317/axl99/curvyrocklandscape_1.jpg
http://i67.photobucket.com/albums/h317/axl99/speedyautumnwoods.jpg
http://i67.photobucket.com/albums/h317/axl99/autumnwoods2.jpg
http://i67.photobucket.com/albums/h317/axl99/wreckage_v1.jpg
http://i67.photobucket.com/albums/h317/axl99/tattoohead_2.jpg

[axl99]

http://i67.photobucket.com/albums/h317/axl99/alchemy_scribbles_1.jpg

[Daven]

This stuff is seriously so amazing. I'm wondering why you have so few comments! BUMP FOR GREAT JUSTICE!

[axl99]

Heya Daven! Thanks for stoppin by :D!

http://i67.photobucket.com/albums/h317/axl99/littleforest.jpg

This next one I'm going to put in some time to polish:
http://i67.photobucket.com/albums/h317/axl99/citywreckage_wip.jpg

[axl99]

http://i67.photobucket.com/albums/h317/axl99/scificityrain_1.jpg

http://i67.photobucket.com/albums/h317/axl99/headstudies.jpg

http://i67.photobucket.com/albums/h317/axl99/abeltitocharaconceptWIP.jpg

http://i67.photobucket.com/albums/h317/axl99/retrofutureredlightdistrict.jpg

[axl99]

This painting is kicking my ass right now. And come hell or high water Imma finish this thing!

http://i67.photobucket.com/albums/h317/axl99/cityscifi-WIP2.jpg

[axl99]

And I am dead. *flop*

http://i.imgur.com/R8Etl.jpg

[aaron2]

Heyy great job done:)
It is indeed a good work!

[axl99]

before:
http://i.imgur.com/9XJAi.jpg

after:
http://i.imgur.com/Pfzyt.jpg

[Khaja]

Oh wow that robot looks awesome. I'm assuming it's giant, but perhaps the painting could do with a proportion reference. A door, person, person interface, or vehicle to show scaling would make it awesome. Your environment painting style is really cool, shows a lot of dynamics in the scenes.

[axl99]

http://i67.photobucket.com/albums/h317/axl99/zircon04v1.jpg

[Reeke]

I'd like to see more sculpting from you in the future, great take on anatomy in the sculpts above :]

[Esbjörn Nord]

Does the ''99'' in your name stand for what date you are born?

Great pictures!

[axl99]

Reeke: Whenever I get the chance to dive back into zBrush I'd be happy to sculpt something again :D~! I really need to brush up on it soon.

Esbjorn: Thanks! The "99" stands for the year I decided to take art seriously as a career.

[axl99]

http://i67.photobucket.com/albums/h317/axl99/soldier_runner.jpg

http://i67.photobucket.com/albums/h317/axl99/ladyfreerunner.jpg

[axl99]

http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-8_KJzttUF98/UOW_1eXn-jI/AAAAAAAABM4/ZvX0iKZ8Jj0/s1600/piratecove.jpg

[axl99]

art dump:

http://i67.photobucket.com/albums/h317/axl99/UE_milo_zpscce474bd.jpg

http://i67.photobucket.com/albums/h317/axl99/UE_soldier_zps56c55645.jpg

http://i67.photobucket.com/albums/h317/axl99/runnerKAEDE_zps5e1e9136.jpg

http://i67.photobucket.com/albums/h317/axl99/knightladyofthewillows_zpsb4b94e0f.jpg

http://i67.photobucket.com/albums/h317/axl99/hotelinterior_2_zps03184510.jpg

http://i67.photobucket.com/albums/h317/axl99/eganface_zpsf2ac84e3.jpg

http://i67.photobucket.com/albums/h317/axl99/ladySCIFIsuit_zpsebbc4ee5.jpg

http://i67.photobucket.com/albums/h317/axl99/MECHplaytime_1_zps11f4165d.jpg

[axl99]

http://i67.photobucket.com/albums/h317/axl99/ARCA_coatofarms_zpsa29969ae.jpg

[Neoncypher]

Awesome work mate, really like your environment concepts :)

[LordSebbington]

http://i67.photobucket.com/albums/h317/axl99/runnerKAEDE_zps5e1e9136.jpg

http://i67.photobucket.com/albums/h317/axl99/knightladyofthewillows_zpsb4b94e0f.jpg


These two I like: the first one makes me think of Mirror's Edge in the favelas and the second has a good jawline and nose, they're a little big, which suits the character. I worry about drawing overly attractive women, I kind of want to see more ugly/realistic women in games, there's enough ugly men - not that she's ugly. Business is business though.

Keep on at it - subscribed!

[axl99]

http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-pwMHWWJ8eWQ/UQ7NDLgFfZI/AAAAAAAABW0/N9NK42NxiVo/s1600/scifipilot2v2.jpg

http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-ar9eQkQFnCw/UQuapUe3NiI/AAAAAAAABWg/CWABzyO8T3w/s1600/scifipilot.jpg

http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-vISBUuq3XAc/UQolPvD4GHI/AAAAAAAABWQ/4v9BAWm1LfE/s1600/swordarm.jpg

[axl99]

Some old art test stuff:

http://i67.photobucket.com/albums/h317/axl99/knight3v3_zpsa3e348d0.jpg

http://i67.photobucket.com/albums/h317/axl99/giraffe2v3_zpsf06789b3.jpg

http://i67.photobucket.com/albums/h317/axl99/bglayout_zpsfe6e80fa.jpg

[axl99]

http://i67.photobucket.com/albums/h317/axl99/redlady_riderWIP_zpsad4b0318.jpg

http://i67.photobucket.com/albums/h317/axl99/tumblr_mjsntr8EeF1qzz2aro1_500_zps638b5972.jpg

http://i67.photobucket.com/albums/h317/axl99/tumblr_mjhikyDPfT1qzz2aro1_1280_zpsc6f20bdd.jpg

http://i67.photobucket.com/albums/h317/axl99/tumblr_mjcbx15vtr1qzz2aro1_1280_zpscbf3c192.jpg

[axl99]

From my G+ hangout:
http://i67.photobucket.com/albums/h317/axl99/BHELu-iCcAE3dI0_zps34c804ea.jpg

[3D_Chae]

wow all those armors looks really awesome! Especially that top and bottom. XD

[axl99]

http://i67.photobucket.com/albums/h317/axl99/EGAN_coatofarmspose_zps1610db36.jpg

[axl99]

From one of my g+ hangouts

http://i67.photobucket.com/albums/h317/axl99/carribeanhouseruins_2_zps7fd4cb14.jpg

[axl99]

Perspective exercise using one instanced asset and layer styles.. Feels like Level Art 101 all over again.

http://i67.photobucket.com/albums/h317/axl99/bgpserspectivetesttweak_1_zpsdee202df.jpg

[axl99]

http://i67.photobucket.com/albums/h317/axl99/yellowoldscificity0_zps45770614.jpg

http://i67.photobucket.com/albums/h317/axl99/yellowoldscificity2_zps56a70167.jpg

http://i67.photobucket.com/albums/h317/axl99/yellowoldscificity1_zpsad1c8868.jpg

[axl99]

http://i67.photobucket.com/albums/h317/axl99/freerunnergwtdtlineup_zpsacc061f6.jpg

[Black_Stormy]

I absolutely love the brush style on these pieces. Is this a study of some kind or just your style? I really want to emulate this, I love it! Are there any studies for stuff like this or is it something I'll just figure out myself?


http://i67.photobucket.com/albums/h317/axl99/speedyautumnwoods.jpg
http://i67.photobucket.com/albums/h317/axl99/autumnwoods2.jpg

http://i67.photobucket.com/albums/h317/axl99/tattoohead_2.jpg