Heroic Adult Female Basemesh. (c) 2013 Michael J. Barnes. (click to view enlarged image)
I recently completed a base mesh of an adult female model in ZBrush. Eventually, this model will be used in an illustration I’m envisioning.
Just completed the body mesh for the Heroic Adult Male. (c) 2013 Michael J. Barnes. (Click to view larger image.)
I recently completed the refinements, details and textures of my Heroic Adult Male Body mesh in ZBrush. The entire process took me approximately 32 hours to fully complete this (this is my first attempt at sculpting a full – human – body mesh). If you would like to view my process, I did record much of it and it can be viewed here. All critiques will be welcomed. Next step is to build him into a character for a future illustration. Wish me luck.
Sculpt of heroic male. Still a work-in-progress.
I decided it was time to work on my first (human) full-body sculpt in ZBrush. Through my reading of many “how-to” books, watching multiple hours of videos from other ZBrush artists, and inspiration from posting in ZBrush Central, it was definitely high time to build my own mesh. This is still very much a work in progress. With that in mind, I did want to share my progress through this project. I recorded the “sculpting” as I proceeded through my workflow. I am posting these videos here for your review. Any feedback is appreciated.
I began by sculpting the head. Using a “skull” model I previously created, I started by adding in muscle masses, then the epidermis, and finally added a little detail.
“The General.” (c) 2013 Michael J. Barnes. (click to view larger image)
UPDATE: The General is now available as a 20″ x 28″ full color poster. This image, along with selected others, are available for purchase on the Store Page of this website. Come on buy and check them out.
Meet The General. This is my latest self-promotion illustration. I wanted to draw up an evil, vicious, armor-clad science-fiction, space fantasy villain. The General is a humanoid/cyborg creature – actually, this is the full-body illustration of a character I completed earlier this year that I entitled Gaur.
The character was modeled entirely in ZBrush, as well as rendered. Composite was then completed in Photoshop. The background image was modeled using Google Sketch-up. The model was then brought into Bryce for texturing and rendering, then brought into Photoshop for more photomanipulation and texturing.
Firesword. (c) 2013 Michael J. Barnes. (Click to view larger image)
I just completed this sword for a future illustration. This is a test render. When I completed this test, I was surprised on how well it turned out. This 3D model was created in ZBrush, with the composite produced in Photoshop. I’d like to know what you think.
“Radio Rocket Flyers.” (c) 2013 Michael J. Barnes. (click to view enlarged image)
Here’s the story: I’ve decided to create a series of images involving ultimately eight child characters (five boys and three girls). These child characters will live in the same neighborhood, and decided to form their own group named “The Gang of 8.” Their mascot, a friendly purple octopus named Fred. Through this, and future images, The Gang of 8 will go on a series of adventures – both real and imaginary. This piece is an example of an imaginary adventure where three of the gang take out their jet/rocket-powered wagons out for a spin. The reality here is that they are probably racing their wagons down a grassy hill. This is the second of the series (the first being my previous piece “Petal Power”). I have two more ideas in mind, and will post those when complete. This series will be available for licensing… any takers?