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WIP: Grumpy Creature Warrior – Update 3

"Grumpy" Armor Update - (c) Michael J. Barnes.

“Grumpy” Armor Update – (c) Michael J. Barnes.

For this update, I have completed Grumpy’s upper armor and helm. Now he is starting to become the warrior as implied by the project title: Grumpy Creature Warrior.

WIP: Grumpy Creature Warrior – Update 2

Just completed Grumpy’s body, so now I present the latest update of my latest project (project videos also included in this post).

"Grumpy" Body Update. (c) 2013 Michael J. Barnes.

“Grumpy” Body Update. (c) 2013 Michael J. Barnes.

WIP: Grumpy Creature Warrior – Update 1

I have begun work on sculpting the body of my Grumpy Creature Warrior. But, after looking at the head again, I decided to add a little more detail. Here is the update of the head.

Grumpy Creature Warrior Head Update. (c) 2013 Michael J. Barnes.

Grumpy Creature Warrior Head Update. (c) 2013 Michael J. Barnes.

WIP: Grumpy Creature Warrior

Grumpy Creature Warrior Head. (c) 2013 Michael J. Barnes.

Grumpy Creature Warrior Head. (c) 2013 Michael J. Barnes.

I am still working to build up my illustration portfolio. As such, I have decided to create a fantasy warrior. I have also decided to log my progress on my blog.  So for the next few days I will be sharing my progress here, as well as inviting any feedback as I go.

Latest Work: “I’m Batman”

I'm Batman. Digital Caricature.

I’m Batman. Digital Caricature.

I often peruse multiple art/illustrator websites, blogs, and forums and noticed multiple submissions of  Batmans in many of these sites. I realized that I never have created my own Batman fan art. Well, here’s my submission.

Looking for texturing tips — here’s a great source

Photoshop for 3D Artists - Volume 1

Now that I have added ZBrush to my illustration toolbox, I found myself looking for any source of tutorials and tips to help me improve my 3D illustrations. The Pixologic website (www.pixologic.com) is a great source of information for learning how to use the ZBrush software, as is ZBrushCentral (www.zbrushcentral.com). The lessons in these sites have been invaluable. But my brain always yearns for more. Especially when it came to texturing tips.