WIP concepts

[EricElwell]

Hey! Starting this thread for some works of mine that I want to revamp/finish off. So I am posting them here as motivation to actually finish them (and spare myself public humiliation). Comments and constructive crits are more than welcome. Composition and perspective are some of my (weak areas) and current intentionally focal learning points, so if I fail at the design phase and need to start over, feel free to give that crit.


So... an older sketch I have been wanting to finish/re-attack (counter-attack?):
http://www.thetextureguy.com/screenies/EcotronenvWIP.jpg

This is a recent Concept Tag (http://boards.polycount.net/showflat.php?Cat=0&Board=2&Number=43044&page=0&fpart=22) from Polycount (check the link if you want to see the trail):
http://www.thetextureguy.com/screenies/TagRobot1.jpg
I kinda like this guy and am looking to flesh him out more.

Color/Comp test:
http://www.thetextureguy.com/screenies/BGcave2B.jpg

Today's doodle:
http://www.thetextureguy.com/screenies/BGcave3WIP.jpg


So.. yeah... gotta get these to a "finished" state. Whether painting, concept, or model.

[funkdelic]

Holy Cr***
I loved the last one

[EricElwell]

thanks funk. If you have any crits or thoughts, I'd definitely love to hear them

little bit of doodling over top to try some different directions:
http://www.thetextureguy.com/screenies/BGCave3WIP2.jpg

[funkdelic]

I really liked it the way it is hehhe

I didnt see that 3rd one, really nice man!
do you have any character concepts? I really would like to see some...

keep that up, I´m watching this thread!

[EricElwell]

ok... I know I have been lazy on these projects.. But I am feeling the need to Level my crap up, so .. here's tonight's repaint:

full version (http://www.thetextureguy.com/screenies/TagRobot1c.jpg)

[TryForce]

I actually like your work pretty much, just the colored robo has wierd colors. Gold + blue looks somekind ok but the pattern and red light is bit more wierdo...

[Amethyst]

I think it is important to try new colour combinations - kind of push the art in
new directions and your colors certainly do just that and I love it - TryForce "weird" is good, hehe.

[frigi]

Just what Amethyst wrote, I really like this piece!

The only "weak" spot I can see right now is his thigh:

First; the chess pattern is drawing too much attention in my opinion, maybe tune it down a little. (The subtle one on the shoulder works perfectly for me.)
And second; compared to the rest this straight shape doesn't work too well. It really breaks the flow and makes it look somewhat unfitting. A little curvature might already work wonders.

[EricElwell]

It's really good to get some honest criticism. I love you guys!


I took your guys' advice on the leg and chest, Also tried to pop the head out just a wee bit more with a highlight.

http://www.ericelwell.com/upload/20080613_733_6_13-08bot.jpg

I think I am pretty well done with this for now. On to one of the others!

[EricElwell]

oh... chess... not chest... *duh* well.. I tweaked the chest anyway :)

[frigi]

Hehe...
Well, the chest still works pretty well after all, I would even say a tad better than before.
The leg fits in a whole lot better now, but I would probably still attenuate the pattern a bit.

Great work none the less.

[EricElwell]

new one for DEEP...

[julianV]

those are some really nice environments. i love the style and feel.

[_S9_]

Nice concepts, especially like the last piece, as for the robot, maybe you could remove those wires, otherwise nice work, keep it up man

[EricElwell]

Finally getting to that eco-tron painting, years later heh

[EricElwell]

little update, trying to correct perspective issue:
http://www.thetextureguy.com/screenies/ecotron001WIP3.jpg

[Aftermath]

digging the lil doll or figure there you should make a larger version of him. Also finish your punk pet image your working on i think if you add a shell to it you already have a great snapping turtle. The style is just awesome.

[EricElwell]

thanks man... yeah I'll still be coming back to that one for a little more re-working...

here's one I did last night, based on a B&W photo by Ben Mathis:
http://www.thetextureguy.com/screenies/NightLamps1b.jpg

[EricElwell]

eco-tron bot continued:
http://www.thetextureguy.com/screenies/ecotron001WIP4.jpg


Some brush tests:
http://www.thetextureguy.com/screenies/Brushtest3.jpg

hurray for new brushes!
http://www.thetextureguy.com/screenies/BrushTool1.jpg

[EricElwell]

Did a refinement pass on my previous dom war entry.

[EricElwell]

http://work.ericelwell.com/RoE/RoEwelcome.jpg

wrapping up a ton of work on RoE before I start my new jobbie on Monday!

[ThatDon]

Wow, beautiful works Eric, Thanks for sharing man!

[EricElwell]

thanks man :)

A few more on RoE... not a final.. but we're getting there

[WhiteGuardian]

Wow, really nice concepts. You give me some inspiration from there :thumb: :thumb: