2009 Comicon Challenge

This year I decided to model Magdalena from Witchblade universe. The goal is to make her stylized like in the comics with more superhero body proportion (and to represent Top Cow Comics of course). The full progress can be viewed HERE

2D Sketch - 1 day


3D Sketch - 4/5 days
I usually start with concept art but this time I decided to jump right into 3D sketch first since I already know what I want to do on the model. But I'll do some sketches later when I'm not too occupied. I spent a lot of time on this stage to make sure that I get the proportion and the look of the character right.



[Update July 30, 2009]


[Update August 2, 2009]


[Update August 3, 2009]


[Update] - High Resolution model

The ZBrush model is basically done. All I need is to put the pieces together. I'll try to get some turnaround in ZBrush using the new turntable later.



[Update] - Low Resolution Model

The low res model is around 90% done. I just need to add some belts.




[Update] - Quick Texture Test (in Marmoset Engine)



[Weapon Update July 25, 2009]

[DW IV] - My 3D Entry

Woohoo! It's officially begun and I've been itching to do some new works for awhile. Please check my thread on GA forum HERE. I'm thinking about joining the concept art competition also.

Initial Idea/Sketch


[Update March 22]


[Update March 23]



[Update March 26]
It's just a small update. A quick paintover of the character.


[Update March 30, 2009]
Tweak her face to make it less generic.


[UpdateApril 5, 2009]



[Update April 11, 2009]



Basically, I made a new sketch to clear up some confusions from previous design. Plus, I sculpted the artifact/dragon, which is still work-in-progress. Next stop is the base mesh for the character.

[Update April 15, 2009]
3D Sketch (2 days)


[Update April 21, 2009]



[Update April 27, 2009]



[Update May 2, 2009] - Pedestal Added
Started to work on the pedestal.


[Update May 9, 2009] - Low poly Finished



[Update May 10, 2009] - Color Test


[Update May 16, 2009] - Texture updated

[WIP] - Project Dean

Just brainstorming ideas for new project. This is mainly for practice that I started today but if I like how it turns out, I could make it into a new project.

Cat Archer

New small project I've been working for 2 days (concept - 3D sketch). It's another practice before I jump onto bigger project.

Concept Art



3D Sketch



Game Model

The model is over 1500 but it's not optimized yet. Hopefully, I can bring it down to 1500.


Update WIP September 8

I managed to work on this model more. I optimized the model again and managed to bring the polycount down below 1,500 triangles.



Update - September 9

Updated the texture. I blocked in most of the textures.



Last Update - September 10

Model rigged and posed. I also tweak the mesh and texture based on some comments.



Time lapsed: 5 days

[Progress] - Psylocke from 3D Sketch to Present State

I've been working on the model on and off. Sometimes I do have time to work on it whole day but sometimes something important comes up (e.g. art test, interview, family matters, etc.) and I have no choice to hold the project back.

Aug 4 -5 - 3D Sketch Done (2 days)

Basically, I need to lock down the proportion and get a better picture of how my concept art will translate into 3D.


Aug 9 - Blocking-in

I started to blocking in body parts in ZBrush.


Aug 14 - More Blocking-in & Boots sculpted



Aug 20 - Hands Sculpted

I decided to give her different type of glove to break the silhouette a little bit. Also, I tweaked her proportion a bit based on some comments I got.


Aug 25 - Blocking-in the Corset



Aug 27 - Sculpt Nearly Done

I still need to refine her head and sculpt the hairlines (maybe refine other areas too). Next step is to create the low-poly version of her and texture.


Aug 28 - Hairlines Sculpted

Just some quick update on the hair and more tweaking on the proportion.


Total time logged in (12 hours = 1 day):
7 days & 9 hours roughly

[WIP] - Psylocke updates Aug 15

Daily update as promised. Although I only managed to work on the hand/glove. Hopefully, I can have more stuffs done tomorrow.

Time logged in (12 hours = 1 day)
6 Days roughly (Concept -> 3D Sketch -> present)

[WIP] - Psylocke Head Aug 9

I just started blocking the proportion for the head. I haven't spent a lot of time on it so there are still a lot of things to clean up.


Time logged in
4 Days + 3 hours

[WIP] - Psylocke 3D Sketch

New project
Latest update (Aug7):

Older version


Time logged in:
4 Days (Concept -> 3D Sketch)

[Update] - Show Reel with music

[IMPORTANT NOTE]: I will no longer use this page as my main page. Please click HERE to view my new page. I'll be using this page to post my work-in-progress. I'm still working on my main website (.com).

Here's the latest version of my modeling Reel. I added another model and made some adjustments based on the comments that I got.

Click HERE to see the full resolution (720x405)
Click HERE to see the HD version (1280x720) - 105 MB

Please view my other works too (HD version)

• Compilation of my other 3D artworks - (1280x720)
• Compilation of my 2D artworks - (1280x720)
  

Preview


Specifications:
Cigar & Trigger (horses)
Polycount: 9,500 Quads
Maps: 2048x2048 Diffuse, Specular and Normal

Thorny Devil
Polycount: 11,824 Triangles (with teeth and mouthbag)
Maps: 2x1024x1024 Diffuse
2x1024x1024 Specular
2x1024x1024 Normal

Conjurer
Polycount: 7,996 Triangles (full body)
2,048x2,048 Diffuse, Normal and Specular

3D artworks slideshow

I've compiled some of my 3D artworks that I've done, including some works I did for Need for Speed: Pro Street. Enjoy!