Naruto Challenge | IRONMONKEY | Shikamaru

[IRONMONKEY]

Naruto Challenge | IRONMONKEY | Shikamaru
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IRONMONKEY has entered the competition!

[IRONMONKEY]

Hey guys here's my first concept for Shikamaru. I didn't want to change to much of the character's design just in certain areas of his clothes. I gotta admit I never really watched Naruto before this comp but I am a fan now. I'm still brain storming on some more changes to concept I'll post them soon. Please any and all suggestions are welcome I 'm all ears.


http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b382/IronmonkeyMG/Shikamaru_Concept_Grey.jpg

[Japhir]

that's great! i love the proportions and expression/pose!
I didn't know naruto before this comp. too and am now already watching episode 16 :D

[Marcus Dublin]

I figured Shika would be one of the hardest designs to reinterpret due to his personality and original design. I like the drawing a lot and hopefully your able to add the one little thing that separates him a bit for the original. By the way what do you have in mind as far as the color scheme goes?

[xvampire]

I dont want to interupt ur design

\
but
remember.

there is something interesting in his personality

in Naruto series, Shikamaru is the brilliant person
in technical and strategic matter, he is the king.
so making his face little bit smarter will be add personality

:)

[eraQ]

Well, you can go either way with him. Someone else that is doing Shikamaru added the shadow technique and his pose for thinking of strategies and manipulating the shadows. The other you can do, is making him look extremely bored because not only is he one of the smartest and most strategical shinobi, but he is also one of the laziest and hates to do anything that takes a lot of effort. Not meaning he wont do something about it, but its his personality.

[IRONMONKEY]

Thanks for the replies guys.
Xvampire, that's why I love this character I'll try to convey your suggestions on the next string of sketches for him.
Marcus Dublin Glad u like the sketch. I plan to do more to set him apart from the original. But as far as the color scheme goes I have no idea just yet.If you got any suggestions feel free.
Japhir Glad you like it stay tuned.

[Chasarsis]

I love the sketch so far. His face and the bandages on his arm do give him more of a brawler feel though.

I'm looking forward to more of this. I just caught myself up on the manga over the weekend and its reminded me just how bad ass Shikamaru is

[TryForce]

he kinda misses the "beeing total cool and not worrieng about something at all" - look :P

Though that can be changed while working on the texture i think.

Proportionwise he looks pretty stylized although i would suggest , Longer legs then a long body, Big hands and Feet.


You nailed this character pretty well. ;)

[IRONMONKEY]

Guys thanks for the suggestions and support. Here's another sketch different pose and slight change in look.


http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b382/IronmonkeyMG/Shikamaru_Concept2.jpg

[Marcus Dublin]

Very cool, I like the new drawing and his facial expression. Now this may sound crazy but for experimentation purposes try loosing the short pony tail. I think due to his outfit he would still look like the Shikamaru we all know and love but the hair cut would give your rendition it’s own identity. Not to mention make him look even more distinguished and smarter. Just my two cents!:)

[IRONMONKEY]

http://i149.photobucket.com/albums/s75/IronmonkeyMG_2007/Shikamaru_Concept_Hair.jpg


Thanks for the 2 cents Marcus here's a little changes to his hair.

[Josh Singh]

I'd say keep the pony tail. It's so iconic for this character.
A cool Idea would be if he had a sentient shadow.

[IRONMONKEY]

Hey Josh thanks for stopping by.
I agree about the ponytail I'm keeping it. Here's one more update on the concept I added a vest with a hoodie. I'm going start on the model so I'll play with both designs and see which one is best.

http://i149.photobucket.com/albums/s75/IronmonkeyMG_2007/Shikamaru_Concept03.copy.jpg

[IRONMONKEY]

Just a small update. I just started the basemesh still gotta ways to go. I'm just trying to get the right proportions, shape, and feel for him.



http://i149.photobucket.com/albums/s75/IronmonkeyMG_2007/Basemesh.jpg

[TryForce]

Wow!, looks very well done yet!!!!!
go on! :D

[IRONMONKEY]

Very small lame update. I've been busy with freelance work and haven't been able to work Shikamaru model much. But, I'll get to him this week. I just added his vest and hoodie as a little redesign.

http://i149.photobucket.com/albums/s75/IronmonkeyMG_2007/Shikamaru_Basemesh.jpg

[CL1NT]

nice, clean, well flowing base. The hands look great. You takin a sculpt tool to this or just a diffuse?

[IRONMONKEY]

Hey CL1NT glad you like the basemesh, yeah I plan on sculpting him.

[Sir Rodriguez]

The mesh looks awesome. Can't wait to see some sculpting!

[Thunder Bunny]

Looking good man. Looking good.

[IRONMONKEY]

Minor update high rez with a couple shaders. Crunchtime, Crunchtime post more soon. Where has time gone can someone find it and tell to get back here please.

http://i149.photobucket.com/albums/s75/IronmonkeyMG_2007/Shikamaru_greyshader_frontside.jpg

http://i149.photobucket.com/albums/s75/IronmonkeyMG_2007/Shikamaru_silvermetal.jpg

http://i149.photobucket.com/albums/s75/IronmonkeyMG_2007/Shikamaru_silvermetal_frontback-1.jpg

[FredH]

That's one evil looking Shikamaru:eek: Niiiice!

Really cool style. Hope you finish in time.

[Ged]

nice sculpt! looks close to the original character to me yet still has alot more to it :)

[Yung]

Ah it is looking rather good though I find his mouth kinda funny. Almost seems to be pouting. Good luck !

[Sir Rodriguez]

oh... this is looking so good man. i dig the one with the jacket open. ok get to work no time to be reading these posts :thumb:

[IRONMONKEY]

Hey guys thanks for the comments. Not sure if I'll get it done for the deadline but I will get it done.

http://i149.photobucket.com/albums/s75/IronmonkeyMG_2007/show.jpg

[Japhir]

looks great! i'd go with the left one, but with the hoody and shoulders of the right one. love the head!

[BuroKun]

nice style and smooth work in zbrush. I would say that his chin looks the be sticking out to far. maybe?.....and his ankle ball joints are a little to big. maybe?

[IRONMONKEY]

Japhir great idea with the hood on open shirt. I didn't even think of doing that going to try it out. BuroKun your right about the chin I was messing with it earlier I need to tweak it out a bit.

[TryForce]

Ah man, looks great :D , though i think his lips are to big. But it matches the style somehow.

Looks great, hope you will finish it :)

[Marcus Dublin]

Good luck and I hope you make it to the finish line!:thumb: