ART WAR 4 | 3D | War of the Elements | Water Guardian | calebobrien

calebobrien 2020-01-11 16:47:32 UTC #1

Hello, I'm Caleb a Graduate Character Artist at Firesprite Games in Liverpool. This is my first time taking part in the Art War and I'm excited to join the fray!

Artstation: https://www.artstation.com/calebobrien

calebobrien 2020-01-14 20:57:51 UTC #2

I was inspired by some of my favorite animated movies such as Nausicaä of the Valley of the Wind and Treasure Planet whilst drawing inspiration from other sources such as sea life and video games.

I want to create a strong character with unbreakable defence. Wielding a great shield that can double as a surf board, our brave hero protects the waters from threat and danger.

I have begun blocking out shapes in Zbrush and and now working on refining the design further. I'm having a lot of fun with this character and look forward to sharing more soon.

calebobrien 2020-01-15 19:11:08 UTC #3

Some inspiration and reference for my character. I hope to draw inspiration from nature and sea life whilst injecting a sci-fi fantasy feel.

calebobrien 2020-01-15 23:04:10 UTC #4

Tonight I refined some of the proportions slightly and began sculpting the face.

calebobrien 2020-01-16 23:29:29 UTC #5

Just a little update tonight. I refined some facial features and some overall forms as well as creating some basic hands. More progress coming soon!

calebobrien 2020-01-17 23:39:11 UTC #6

Tonight I worked on the boots for my Hero. I wanted to design a boot that felt strong and heavy giving my character a grounded feel. This strong base allows the character to block momentous attacks without a flinch.

calebobrien 2020-01-20 22:35:14 UTC #7

I've made some progress on the hair and hope to refine this a little further with some highlights and details. The next main focus is the body and armour before moving onto the shield!

calebobrien 2020-01-27 22:59:06 UTC #8

Working on the characters armour, I want to create something organic and reminiscent of shelled sea creatures such as the horseshoe crab with layers and flowing elements.

I thought it would be a nice touch if the armour was strapped onto the chest with crab leg like pieces instead of conventional straps and buckles. This would also add some nice secondary motion to a run cycle if the character was animated.

calebobrien 2020-01-29 22:24:21 UTC #9

I decided to pull back some of the elements on the shoulders and belly of my character as I felt they made for too much visual noise. I feel that the result gives a much cleaner and simpler look that is more appealing to the eye.

Along with refining some of the details in the face, I detailed the trousers, making sure they share the same visual language as the boot lip to tie everything together.

Moving forward I will finalise the body of my character and complete the shield before moving onto retopo.

I'm really starting to have fun with this character and have so many exciting ideas for poses that will help bring out the personality of my hero.

calebobrien 2020-02-05 00:35:18 UTC #10

The zbrush sculpt requires a final pass of detailing but is finished for the most part. Therefor I decided to move onto retopo, here is my current progress, hair retopo is the next item on the list!

calebobrien 2020-02-06 00:39:34 UTC #11

Just a quck update from tonight, retopo/baking is complete and texturing has begin!

himalon 2020-02-06 02:55:17 UTC #12

Nice work!!! The shape of pants is attractive

calebobrien 2020-02-06 16:35:13 UTC #13

Working on the textures, I have begun setting up a pose which I am excited to share soon!

calebobrien 2020-02-07 13:11:23 UTC #15

Here is my final entry for the competition. The Water Guardian, defender of the ocean.

Name: Caleb O'Brien
Email: cjobrien18@gmail.com
Website: https://www.artstation.com/calebobrien
Twitter: @k_l_e_b: https://twitter.com/k_l_e_b

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