Hell Beast

Just got an awesome presentation from one of my most favorite artists: Laurel D Austin.

Notes:

• Use silhouette of something to subtly add the flavor of it to your design.  (Example: pirate sleeves to add flair)
• When doing character concept art, it's good to think about giving modelers different texture/specularities to play with.  (example: zipper/buckle on matte materials)
• Use sub-surface scattering to express transparency.  (Example: crab reference photo)
• Due to the fantasy nature of imaginary creatures, it is important to make them feel more real by nailing down the gesture and personality.

Sketch process:

1. gesture/personality

2. anatomy/basic hint of lighting

3. add color by using an multiply layer, essentially using the color layer as a mask to block in more basic colors

4. paint over more details