I created a 3D model of a dragon-like creature mostly influenced by anatomy of real life cranes. I worked on getting a dynamic pose, using perspective principles learned in class and applying atmospheric perspective in Photoshop.
Time breakdown for this project:
- ZBrush sculpt: 3 hours
- Rendering: 30 min
- Compiling & painting: 2.5 hours
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Sketch:
This was a challenging but fun assignment. I decided to provide progress shots and show my process. I did not want to trace the shapes or use the color picker to challenge myself to get it as close as possible by eye. I used solid color layers with masks for each separate object. Then I worked on the greyscale first, to get the values right. After that, I used my solid color layers to set the base color, put shadow on "multiply" and highlights on "screen". At the end, I added just a slight amount of color dodge on some areas.
My drawing:
I thought this would look better with a dark background. Since it was hard to see the shapes, I added a strong rim light and a slight gradient to the background.
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