Thursday, August 30, 2012

Props for Bukowski




Here are some props I have modeled for my character.  I made alcohol, beer and wine bottles since Bukowski is known for his drinking.  I accompanied these with different glasses, cups, and a mug.  I also began modeling a phonograph due to his love for classical music.  I also made him a pack of lucky strike cigarettes.  I mostly used Maya since the objects are hard surfaced.  I got into putting materials on the models to enhance the concept.  I spent most of my time on the phonograph, which was a fun and challenging project.  Next I would like to make a writing desk and chair, as well as other small supporting props.  I basically want to create an environment for my character, which is a classic music loving, heavy drinking, author and poet. 

Thursday, August 16, 2012

Post-Critique Revisions

After the critique of my project, I did some tweaking of the overall shape and form of the face.  I spent time attempting to give a more realistic rendering of Bukowski. I also fixed the shaping of the eyelids as directed.  I had trouble adding subdivision to detail the hair, because the school computers could not comply with the amount of divisions. 

I worked the pants over once more.  The result became much more lifelike and less like clay.  I used alphas and brushes to create texture on the clothing.  I did the shoes over again from the beginning. My previous sculpt of sandals was really bad so I started from scratch.

Thursday, August 2, 2012


Here I have the next stage in development for the character I am modeling.  I am currently experimenting with the different brushes.  I am using the move, clay buildup, and dam standard brush very often.  I need to start using brush gravity.  Details, wrinkles, clothing and hair are my next phase.