Just a quick update with the final portrait
Thursday, 9 May 2013
Wednesday, 8 May 2013
Work in Progress
I just wanted to quickly update, my blog with some more work I have been working on.
Firstly, I decided to get the Beautician Character sculpted, so here I share few renders on the bust ( the body still needs rendering). I have used Zbrush for rendering purposes, as I have been looking into it.
Meanwhile I have been working a King's Portrait, in which apart from the drapery I want to use as a background. It is pretty much there.
Firstly, I decided to get the Beautician Character sculpted, so here I share few renders on the bust ( the body still needs rendering). I have used Zbrush for rendering purposes, as I have been looking into it.
Meanwhile I have been working a King's Portrait, in which apart from the drapery I want to use as a background. It is pretty much there.
and finally I would like to share to you how the model for the king is going.
Saturday, 13 April 2013
King Manuel (Emmanuel), The Gluton
I though I could update you with some progress on the king character. I have been developing the character and came at a design stage where I am happy with what I have.
I like that thus far the character is communicating, a vicious, cruel disgusting and fat character.
I have decided to do some colour exploration and this is what I came up with.
Next on the list is to create a Portrait, similar to those depicting Kings. A good piece of concept art to help me add some details.
I like that thus far the character is communicating, a vicious, cruel disgusting and fat character.
I have decided to do some colour exploration and this is what I came up with.
And here is a new approach to materials, a sheet where shoes what materials the clothes should be.
Next on the list is to create a Portrait, similar to those depicting Kings. A good piece of concept art to help me add some details.
Sunday, 7 April 2013
A Month and a Half Without Posting a 180 Turn in My Life For the Better
As you may see I havent been posting for over a month on the blog, the main reason is that I have been very busy with a few things in my personal life.My life did a turn of 180 degrees,
Firstly, I have finally found a place in Portugal, a great flat that I share with Ivana, it has been quite a hectic month of moving, settling and feeling comfortable. i have now a division in the house which is my studio, as well as Ivana.
Secondly, I have a new family member, ( no baby on the way, no!) rather a artist-friendly beautiful kitten. which ironically or not is called "Snow". Because her mixed siamese breed.
Thus far, she has controlled a lot of time in our lives, but the house is now kitten-proof. More than an animal she is a great companion. Damn, Ivana you turned me into a cat lover!
Professional life has gone fine also, I have been a few freelancing projects where I have applied my character design, modelling and texturing skills. For my freelance clients I have been using Freelancer.com, which so far is going fine apart from their fees.
Finally, I have also improved my sculpting skills and applying what I am learning on a more realistic version of my beautician character. Here is the progress on the head, it is only the arm to resculpt.
I have began a new character inspired by the place I now live Mafra, Portugal. The character is a Glutton Imperial King, who is very cynical, cruel and disgusting. I will be posting some more progress so far here some initial sketches.
Finally Atom Pancakes project has been fine, and I can't wait to present a few characters I have been working on for our new animation, as we intend to have a launch day for the project we intend to release everything in one go in a few places, so you need to wait.
Until next time.
Firstly, I have finally found a place in Portugal, a great flat that I share with Ivana, it has been quite a hectic month of moving, settling and feeling comfortable. i have now a division in the house which is my studio, as well as Ivana.
Secondly, I have a new family member, ( no baby on the way, no!) rather a artist-friendly beautiful kitten. which ironically or not is called "Snow". Because her mixed siamese breed.
Thus far, she has controlled a lot of time in our lives, but the house is now kitten-proof. More than an animal she is a great companion. Damn, Ivana you turned me into a cat lover!
Professional life has gone fine also, I have been a few freelancing projects where I have applied my character design, modelling and texturing skills. For my freelance clients I have been using Freelancer.com, which so far is going fine apart from their fees.
Finally, I have also improved my sculpting skills and applying what I am learning on a more realistic version of my beautician character. Here is the progress on the head, it is only the arm to resculpt.
I have began a new character inspired by the place I now live Mafra, Portugal. The character is a Glutton Imperial King, who is very cynical, cruel and disgusting. I will be posting some more progress so far here some initial sketches.
Finally Atom Pancakes project has been fine, and I can't wait to present a few characters I have been working on for our new animation, as we intend to have a launch day for the project we intend to release everything in one go in a few places, so you need to wait.
Until next time.
Tuesday, 19 February 2013
A quick update on my Sketchbook and Zbrush
Just dumping a few pictures on sculpting the beautician. The character is serving as a tutorial to learn sculpting in zbrush.
Tackling the face...
Finally 2 illustrations I haven't posted, I was tempting to do more character sketches so i came up with a Old Zorro and Cesar "The Dog Whisperer" Milan.
Now I'm flooded with freelance work... and... Atom Pancakes.
Until next time!!
Tackling the face...
Before & After.
Also, I have been improving my anatomy knowledge by drawing and drawing the head and body.
Now I'm flooded with freelance work... and... Atom Pancakes.
Until next time!!
Tuesday, 12 February 2013
Sunny days, busy days
Hello guys,
Things are pretty busy here, trying to get the creative juices flowing and being pro-active nonetheless... I will update you in a few things in my life.
Unlikely other countries in Europe, Portugal is snow free... yay!! ohh and it is carnival so nothing better to dress up as your favourite character.
a weather like this calls for creativity.
So I carried on sculpting the beautician character.
The re-topology was done so this is getting closer to the final sculpture but with no clothes. I am using this character as a means of improving my modelling skills.
Meanwhile, things have been cooking at Atom Pancakes, and we are happy to inform that we are pre-producing a new short animation. Things have been quite over the studio's blog, but I will update you when new work surfaces, featuring some of my designs.
I had finally the guts to enter CG Society's forum and ready to get some feedback, I have also entered a mini-challenge to start things up.
Here is the thread:
HCR Modeling # 37: Femme Fatale- Catherine Zeta-Jones as Marshal Jed Cooper
In terms of freelance work things are going well, but not able to post it here.
Also while learning sculpture, I found very helpful to learn anatomy, to improve my character work and sculptures. I will post here the sketchbooks thus far.
Finally I would like to say, blogger for me has been a great platform to share my work however I have moved to use facebook, because it fast way to share stuff. So if you want to follow me on facebook, you can either befriend me, or like my page at
Until next time.
Things are pretty busy here, trying to get the creative juices flowing and being pro-active nonetheless... I will update you in a few things in my life.
Unlikely other countries in Europe, Portugal is snow free... yay!! ohh and it is carnival so nothing better to dress up as your favourite character.
a weather like this calls for creativity.
So I carried on sculpting the beautician character.
The re-topology was done so this is getting closer to the final sculpture but with no clothes. I am using this character as a means of improving my modelling skills.
Meanwhile, things have been cooking at Atom Pancakes, and we are happy to inform that we are pre-producing a new short animation. Things have been quite over the studio's blog, but I will update you when new work surfaces, featuring some of my designs.
I had finally the guts to enter CG Society's forum and ready to get some feedback, I have also entered a mini-challenge to start things up.
Here is the thread:
HCR Modeling # 37: Femme Fatale- Catherine Zeta-Jones as Marshal Jed Cooper
In terms of freelance work things are going well, but not able to post it here.
Also while learning sculpture, I found very helpful to learn anatomy, to improve my character work and sculptures. I will post here the sketchbooks thus far.
Finally I would like to say, blogger for me has been a great platform to share my work however I have moved to use facebook, because it fast way to share stuff. So if you want to follow me on facebook, you can either befriend me, or like my page at
Until next time.
Friday, 1 February 2013
IF- Wings
To better my drawing skills I decided to join in on Illustration Friday. This week's topic is wings here it is my illustration.
You can also see the sketch before clean up in photoshop.
You can also see the sketch before clean up in photoshop.
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