Gaur 2.0 Skullcap Detail. (c) 2015 Michael J. Barnes.
I decided to share a new work-in-progress. This is Gaur 2.0. This is my newest sculpt I am creating in ZBrush. The reason it is called Gaur 2.0, because I wanted to update a character I previously completed. I learned some new techniques, and how to apply them to my work.
Gaur 2.0 – Back of skullcap detail. (c) 2015 Michael J. Barnes.
As I progress through this creation, I will post new updates. Also, you can view time-lapse videos of my progress on my Videos Page. Let me know what you think.
“RoverII.” A creature sculpt work in progress. (c) 2014 Michael J. Barnes.
I am continuing my ZBrush creature sculpt of my new pet “Rover.” Since my previous post, I have refined and added more definition to Rover’s features. As before, I have recorded Rover’s progress and you can view it on my Videos page or just click here.
“Rover.” A creature sculpt work in progress. (c) 2014 Michael J. Barnes.
I have had a real urge to create fantastical creatures. I have also had a lot of time on my hands recently. This is “Rover.” He’s not quite done, just yet. Rover, here, is a ZBrush work in progress. I thought it would be a good idea to post my progress on the project as I progress. There is also a video to show the sculpt in progress.
Wally. (c) 2014 Michael J. Barnes.
I have been inspired to create a new series of illustrations (more on that later). Meet Wally. Wally is a digital illustration of an everyday good guy alien dude. Wally here is going to be a character in an upcoming illustration. So, technically, this is a WIP (work in progress). I realized I hadn’t updated this site in a while, so Wally is my latest submission.
Wally was created and rendered in Zbrush, with the composite image produced in Photoshop. Any feedback would be appreciated.
Final Head Render Test. (c) 2013 Michael J. Barnes.
Okay, I jumped the gun. In my haste to produce a new illustration, I thought my previous test resulted in a realistic image. I was incorrect in that assessment. This image is my final render test. For this image, I modified the skin material just a bit, and completely re-worked the eyes. In the previous tests, I noted that the eyes were just too “flat.” Since the eyes make the picture, I really needed to re-do them. I can always use the feedback.
Rusty Ship’s Corridor – (c) 2013 Michael J. Barnes
Working up a new illustration and this is the background for the image. I created this in Google SketchUp, then imported into Bryce for textures and rendering.
I really like using Bryce for rendering up background environments for a few reasons. First, for a quick build up of textures, Bryce has several preset textures. With this image, I employed many of Bryces “exposed metals” textures to give this background a “rustic” appearance. Second, Bryce has a great easy-to-use lighting system that allows me to create a great lighting environment. Next, I can render to very large, high resolution images. Finally, I like Bryce because I can render a panoramic image that I can import into Zbrush to use for HRDI lighting of my sculpts.
I am currently working up a full-body sculpt of my “Gaur” character. When completed he will be inserted into this background. More info to follow.