Lifeform Turnaround

Finally completed my lifeform turnaround just in time! I decided to use number 14 for this turnaround.

Not too sure how I feel about this one, it looks kind of cute yet its eyes give off a really creepy vibe. I also attempted to make it look like it's furry but I could quite get it right. I think looking at tutorials online and practising more textures is a step I need to take!

Machine and Structure Turnarounds

With the start of the course closeby I wanted to get my turnarounds finished before we started. 

For my machine turnaround I chose to do number 27. I thought the design was pretty cute and also interesting. I think this turnaround went pretty well though the shading could be improved, I was a little unsure how to give the robot the metallic feel though I think I somewhat show that. I also think the side looks a little flat, it kind of reminds me of a sonic screwdriver. 

 

LEFT: Original shading, RIGHT: Shading without the pattern. 

For my structure turnaround I decided to do number 51. I liked it because it was an interesting shape. I had a few problems trying to colour this. I wanted to give the impression that the outside was grassy. On the left above the image was the first shading I did for the the turnaround. I disliked the texture I had created. I then started again and on the right above the image you can see the shading that was underneath my second attempt.  I then draw on small blades of grass over the top. It's almost to the texture I desired but not quite, I think taking the time to practice how to paint different textures would definitely be useful to me.

I'll post my lifeform as soon as it's completed though I'm also struggling with that a little so far.

  

CAA Summer Challenge Thumbnail Sketches 32-54

Finally got some time to create more sketches. It's been a very busy time lately, not long now until we start on the course. I'm very excited! 

I'm liking 32, 35, 39, 44, 51. 

CAA Summer Challenge Thumbnail Sketches 22-31

Sorry I haven't posted lately but I've been feeling unwell. With our first day approaching rather rapidly I'm not sure I'll get all 101 done, lets hope that's not the case though! I decided to do my next lot digitally and see if I found that any easier. 

I liked working this way but I'm still drawing too large hence it's taking me a lot longer than it should to complete these. I probably took too long fussing over the basic shading when they looked fine without it! 

I quite like 27, 28, 29 and 30. I'd definitely consider 27 for the machine turnaround.  

Though I've focused on more machines and structures here like I said I would I'm still struggling with structures. I think I'll focus on making some really interesting structures next so I have lots of ideas to choose from when I start my turnarounds.

CAA Summer Challenge Silhouettes 11-20

I created more silhouettes to help me create more sketches, I tried to create more shapes that would help encourage me to draw more machines and structures.

I quite like 11, 13 and 17.

  

CAA Summer Challenge Thumbnail Sketches 11-21

I've completed more sketches using the silhouettes I created. I tried to draw these sketches quicker than my last lot but it still took some time.

I've decided to start drawing a little smaller to help me get through these a little easier. I've also considered possibly drawing them digitally as this could be good practice.

I think my ideas are starting to become more creative. I quite like 12, 14, 17 and 21.

My next step is to focus on creating more machines and structures because I am favoring life forms more. I'm also going to create more silhouettes because they're a really useful tool.

CAA Summer Challenge Silhouettes 1-10

Here are the silhouettes I put together based on the objects we were given. 

I think I've managed to create some interesting shapes here that I could create some unique concept sketches from. I've already thought of some ideas and I hope to draw these up soon. I think this is a good method for generating ideas and I'll be sure to use it again if I'm stuck! 

CAA Summer Challenge Thumbnail Sketches 1-10

Upon hearing about the Computer Animation Arts Summer Challenge I knew it would be an interesting and challenging project. 101 concept drawings is a difficult task especially when you've only got a selection of objects for an influence. 

I first started by intensely staring at the objects trying to see if there was any shapes I could work with. I was trying to find simple ideas to help start my drawing process. 

These are the first 10 sketches that I have done. I've marked lifeforms in pink, machines in blue and structures in green. From my simple ideas some turned out quite strong whereas others just didn't seem to be on the same level. 

My favourites here would have to be 1, 3 and 7. I would possibly like to expand on 7 and fix problems with it.

My next move is to create some silhouettes and use them as inspiration to create more concept sketches.