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Illustration #110 + rewards, rough sketches, 3D experiment
🕑 Added 2023-09-08 20:27:33 +0000 UTCHere's some more forest themed action for you guys! Decided to paint a scene from a sketch from last year. The greens make me happy. I hope you like it! Our guy here looks nervous about that... thing, but I'm pretty sure he'll enjoy it, lol. Wouldn't you?
Here are the download links for the rewards:
WIP images
Short time lapse video
Long time lapse video
PSD files
The rough thumbnail sketches I've also included here this time are maybe not going to be used, I'm not really sure. I was experimenting with some stuff there that didn't really turn out how I like. I'm not feeling those right now, but who knows, maybe I'll change my mind later. I'll probably do some new sketches instead over the next few days.
I also messed around with some VR sculpting again and did a rough sculpt based on one of those thumbnail sketches. I'm still trying to figure out if I can feel comfortable using it to block in my scenes. I'm enjoying it, but it seems likely to remain experimental for me for the foreseeable future instead of something I lean into. Substance 3D Modeler doesn't have a camera with a viewfinder, so until it does I feel like I can't plan my compositions as carefully as I want in that software, and juggling multiple 3D software isn't all that comfortable to me. I'm enjoying experimenting and learning new things though, so I'll probably try to make more sculpts and share those!
Meant to have this post up yesterday, but it's been a hectic week so far. 😅 There's a chance I might need some eyeball surgery in the not too distant future, and I figure you guys might want to be aware in case that leaves me unable to paint for a bit. Hopefully it won't, I don't really know yet, but I'll know more in a few weeks. If it'll change my schedule here I'll make sure to keep you updated!
Comments
Calm
It is very relaxing to paint plants! The nature themed paintings do usually end up being my favorite ones. I'm glad you like them too. 😄
Charles
The nature themes were one of my main draws to your work, honestly. (Pun intended? Idk) I do like that your guys are actually hot too, and the translucentness and quality of light . . . But mostly here for the plants. 😅 This one is really fun. Obsessed with the bird burlesque costume/lingerie too.
Calm
I'm glad you like it! And I hope it'll be helpful for you 😄
Scott Heuer
Thanks for such a thorough explanation of your process. I'm a huge fan of your style, and I appreciate your sharing your knowledge.
Tedjiart
Oh, and maybe if you could give any advise/study on how to improve on it? I really would like to hear your thoughts on it since you're atm the artist I look up to the most!
Tedjiart
Hi, Calm, when paitning and specially coloring do you usually have any color theory/harmony in mind on each stroke or do you just go putting colors and see what works and what doesn't? Did you read any books that helped you learning more on coloring? Also, good luck on your surgery!
Calm
Thanks, Zazo!
Calm
Thank you! Yeah, the 3D renders were done in Substance 3D Modeler. I've experimented with some other pose tools in the past, like Daz3D and Blender. Daz in particular is not fun to work in, lol. The UI feels ancient and clunky. So I found a Daz to Blender bridge tool that could send the rigged models over to Blender instead, and that improved things a bit, but it still feels too restrictive to me. Being able to grab and move stuff with my hands in VR feels very intuitive in comparison. The style of the Daz models also doesn't fit the art style I want in my work, so sculpting things from scratch works better for me. It's also more satisfying having made everything from scratch. If you're curious, you can check out my experimentation with posing those Daz models in Blender in the time lapse videos for illustrations #78 and #79, here: https://www.patreon.com/posts/gallery-of-all-62266586
Zazo
Sure man Take your time and take care. Your eyes are important. Don't rush it.
Alex
Good luck with the eyeball diagnosis and I hope you can avoid surgery. Nice work, as always. Are the 3D renders the ones you did in VR? Have you experimented with any other 3D pose tools and do you recommend any of them for pose/layout reference?
Calm
Thank you!
Calm
I'm glad you think so! And thank you. 😄
Dave Stebbins
Eye stuff is scary. Good luck!
Hard Round
Absolutely incredible stuff as always! Good luck with the eye stuff, fingers crossed it's nothing major 🤞
Phyroxis
God I love your green ladies
Matty Thunders
WOW!!! This is my favorite one in a long time!!!
Kisaki Akizuki
Ahhhh please focus on your health! 🫣 If it happens, wishing you safe and uneventful healing ♥️
Sean Tyson
Love the "College Elf"! My favorite character, I think! All of your art is just incredibly fun, though, and I never get tired of checking out the expressions, positions and ... "activities"... . Thanks for sharing and best of luck with your eyes!
