Khelar the Blacksmith (CLOSED)

WIP01

Stepping in late, I'm just gonna drop a very basic proxy of my vision so I at least have something 



Ill go for A dwarf blacksmith: Khelar Goldenbranch

WIP02

Getting more precise with the proxy



Next stage will be drawover my vision in order the plan it right and to create a symmetrized version of the proxy after getting the basic proportions.

Glad to see your images are showing up in this thread. 

We'll get that other thread deleted for you. 

Thanks for the WIPs!  

WIP03 




I made a drew-over of my vision over the proxy



It's a very basic sketch as I'm better in 3d than 2d but it roughly represent the main idea and vibe I'm aiming for, although changes and additions are always an optional along the way.


also, I have created an a- pose version of the proxy after getting the basic volumes





next step is start exploring the big shapes in more depth

WIP04


Starting to sculpt the low frequency volumes

Looking pretty cool! Thanks for keeping us involved with your WIPs.  :-)  

WIP05


More progress on the low frequency volumes

WIP07


Refining the major volumes and testing the silhouettes of the different parts 

WIP08

Head refining

WIP09

Some more volumes refining 
Added some of the props

WIP10

Refining clothes

Nice! Thanks for posting these detailed WIPs.  :-)  

CONTEST ENTRY DEADLINE EXTENDED TO JANUARY 15, 2021

Some contest participants have been giving feedback that they may not have time to complete their projects, or may have to take shortcuts to make the November 30th deadline. 

To relieve some of this anxiety and give artists more time to do the quality job they want, RenderHub has decided to extend the entry period deadline to January 15, 2021. 

We thank you all for participating! If you have any questions, don't hesitate to ask.  

WIP11

A minor update

Dear Itayogev,

 Great watching the evolution from raw concept through to developing model/character.

 Suggestion. Place a breast pocket on the apron - running breast to breast and down to just above belly button. Iron working aprons have those for scribers, hard chalk, charcoals (or modern pencils), for marking work/lay-outs (since C17th).

 Consider also - forearms and apron would have pock-marks (burns - old/scars & new) - caused by flying sparks/iron chips.

 Good luck in the competition,

 Cheers,

 Rick.

Awesome advices! Thanks Rick, will definitely use these on my next steps

Great feedback @RxLnx. I wish we could have more people interacting like this with the contest participants. 

@itayogev - I'm looking forward to seeing how you implement this. Keep up the nice work.  :-)  

WIP12

some more general progress

searching for a new hair and beard style.
Added a belt and a bag to the general props.
I also have added a pocket to the apron as advised, thanks for that!




Still need to finish some parts of the low poly before advancing to retopo and high poly

Lookin' cool! Thanks for the updated WIP.  :-)  

Dear Iyayogev and Competition Hostess - Ms Foxy,

 Wonderful to see your character progress - but always remember he is your creation, so always follow your heart, mind and instinct.

 Folks may make suggestions - but only take-on board those that are useful or valid. By doing this - you retain your individuality as an artist.

 I float around and watch. Sometimes I make suggestions (usually about character and storylines) if they might be helpful constructive.

 Should you want specific advice on something - feel free to message me directly (the envelop icon at the left under the member name and icon).

 Cheers,

 Rick.

WIP13


 retopology is done




next step is texturing

Looks great!

Thanks for sharing your progress.  

WIP14


last WIP






next update will be the final result

Final Submission

Hey everyone,
After a lot of work, I'm glad to finally preset:

Wild-Beard

It is a game oriented character.
I used Maya, Zbrush, Substance Painter and Marmoset Toolbag as a render engine.

T-pose angles:




Polycount and textures:



Turn-table:

Clay sculpt WIP from Zbrush:



Thank you RenderHub for creating this awesome challenge. These kind of events are making us a better community and helping us learn and be inspired from each other so much.
I want to also thank Foxy for being such a lovely host, helping and motivating us all

See you guys on the next one,
Itayogev

https://www.artstation.com/itayogev
https://www.instagram.com/

OH WOW!!! The texturing and lighting just made this guy come alive. Really cool!

It's amazing what you ended up with since your first proxy WIP. Following the progression of the entries has been a really fun part of this contest for me. 

Thank you for participating and for providing great WIPs along the way. I'm just the contest host and won't be judging - but best of luck to you!