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Life Cycle Mini Update
🕑 Added 2020-08-28 21:22:27 +0000 UTCHello Patrons!
I started working on a life cycle mini in June. The premise being multiple versions of the same creature at different life stages. The tarrasque was chosen for this first run.
THE STAGES
Originally I had an adult stage, but it didn't add much value once I had the concepts done for all of them. The adult was just a more diluted version of the ancient. I see a lot of unique scenarios for the baby, ancient, and undead. The adult and ancient had nearly the same scenarios, so I ended up scrapping it.
- Baby sitting in egg (released last month)
- Ancient
- Undead
THE DELAY
I plan to do a full life cycle monthly but this one is taking longer for two reasons.
1. Minor tendinitis in my wrist
2. Skills not where I want them
You guys are *awesome* and have never complained about quality. So definitely don't think I feel pressured to release nothing but the best haha I truly enjoy pushing myself to grow as an artist every single chance I get.
TAKE ONE
So the first attempt at the tarrasque looked like this. It is just a bit bland design wise. I don't dislike it, but it doesn't give me that " Wow, I'm proud of this" feeling at all. It could have been used for the adult, but I didn't want the adult to just be a more boring looking ancient if that makes sense? haha
TAKE TWO
Here is the re-worked version! I studied dinosaur anatomy, practiced sculpting rock textures, and played a lot of Monster Hunter. The shapes are much more interesting in this one, and will paint WAY better! A wash will really bring this to life~ I have to design with washes in mind because I'm not a great painter lol
SUMMARY
So yeah! That's what's up. Again, no one has been rude or rushing me at all. This is especially a cool personal improvement so I wanted to share!! It makes me really happy that I can see the improvement in my work every month. This tarrasque might come out this Sunday! That's the goal!
While we are on the topic, this is the best monster head I could make last year. I made this in between studying for my thermodynamics midterm. Since then I have graduated and been able to pursue art full time, thanks again for that <3 I used to be really embarrassed of my old work, but now it just makes me excited to see how far I've come.
Amazing things to come~
Mia Kay
Comments
Thank you! <3
Wow it looks amazing! I love the textures you created on the skin. Your talent is impressive fr
Coolest is due to the artist
M3DM
Thank you Bill :D I'm grateful to have awesome people like you supporting me!
M3DM
I think that is a MUCH better idea! Haha I will do that
M3DM
Thank you!
M3DM
Thank you Clute! And definitely ^_^
M3DM
I can see that! :D
M3DM
<3 I'm glad! Thanks for asking for the coolest model ever!
He's growing up so fast! I love him!
Auluaden Bartolli
The old monster head still looks really cool. Like it's been battlescarred/burnt.
That new version of the tarrasque is so amazing. It's funny how just stepping away for some research and inspiration can transform a design.
Funky Spade
Great work!
It looks great! And it's okay to take your time; maybe make the life cycle sets a quarterly or bimonthly? Then you can take the extra time to really dig into it.
Bill Curran
That is quite an improvement on the tarrasque! Looking forward to seeing the whole set when they’re done. That being said, take your time on them as you need to in order to make sure your wrist heals properly.
M3DM
Hahah thank you very much!
Anjya Struble
Always look at how far you've come and never be embarrassed about where you started! Easy to say, hard to practice. That being said...Wow! That looks soooo bitchin'!
