Monday, June 27, 2011

The artificial intelligence navigation system's holographic representation.



New character design!
"Sylvia" The Friendly Stranger's A.I. Navigator
"De Craven" The Smuggler, and Captain of the Star-ship "The Friendly Stranger" Are Infamous throughout the galaxy for their unbelievable escapes from the authorities. The truth behind his genius is this fantastic navigator. It's military designation is Sv-0080, but De Craven named her "Sylvia". Her bottom half moves around on biped hind legs. The top half is a projected hologram. Her original programming is military "Soviet Revial" technology but adapted to suit De Craven's lifestyle. (mostly) Sylvia still speaks with the Russian accent.
Smuggler Ship - The Friendly Stranger
The decommissioned "Grasshopper" Class heavy recon star-ship, Was stolen by the infamous smuggler "De Craven". It's "Soviet Revival" technology has been upgraded considerably, except it's exterior and the A.I. navigation system, which the Captain has a grown to depend on.

Just did these a couple weeks ago as a set. The designs had to reflect on each-other, and be finished in about 3 days. I'm quite pleased with my efficiency, and the unique design. If you have noticed, the heavy line-work has been minimized and true light rendering has been stronger. I'm ready for another!
Link to "Sylvia"
Link to "The Friendly Stranger"

Tuesday, June 7, 2011

ARCHANGEL

The Archangel Power Suit or A.P.S. was developed during the Drought Warslate 2030. Praised in the battle field, for it's life saving devices, the laser scalpel, plasma suture and all important shock defibrillation. "The hand of an angel saved me" was heard from many delirious wounded soldier. Also equipped with a light weight jet-pack and wings allowing the medic to get to almost any situation needed. In addition the APS was quite adept at offensive tactics, with its twin automatic .357 pulse handguns. As-well the same life saving devices mounted in the hands could also take lives very effectively.
--- the Cadeuceus symbol on its wings signifies it's medical abilities.

This is my entry on the "Character of the Week" or CHOW on the Conceptart.org forums. I love doing them! It keeps me busy, learning, and having fun.
The process I use in this is what I like to call my "comfort lines" or "training wheels" It uses heavy line work to establish the form and shape. It allows for minimal/poor light shading to work in final. My hope is to increase my shading/form abilities and stop using the line work in final all-together