Common Art: Proxy Shrine

Proxy model of a World of Warcraft shrine for our VR whiteboxed level in common art class.

Common Art - Test Animation

This is a test animation to see how instrusive a bunch of flapping dragons is in a VR setting. 

Rig by Elise Mathis: https://cubebrush.co/elisemathez/products/vei6g/red-dragon-free-rig

Common Art Week 6 - Lighting

This week we took a pic of an object utilizing a 3 point lighting scheme. I chose Spanish festival Barbie and used a red screen on a laptop and two lamps; one orange and one teal.

Here is the original:

Common Art Week 6 - John Berkey and Perspective

Our assignment was to find a piece by John Berkey that demonstrates perspective and then 3D model the image in Maya and trace over our new image to create a replica of the original. 

My model:

Original image:

My redraw:

Common Art Week 6 - John Berkey

This week we are studying perspective through the works of John Berkey.

Common Art Week 4 - Drew Struzan and Composition

This week we studied Drew Struzan's famous poster designs. He is a master of compositional layout and his work is extremely well-known.

I honestly struggled a lot with this piece. I should have chosen a more stylized way to present the image, rather than just making a mediocre copy of the original. I would have enjoyed the assignment more, I think.

I believe this piece displays multiple types of composition, the first being across layout. The main characters in the scene are laid out across horizontal and vertical lines, with the attention being drawn to the middle of the page.

I could also argue that the image showcases a pyramid layout as well. Because the heads vary in size, their positioning simulates two opposing triangles that, once again, draw attentions towards the middle of the composition.

Common Art Week 4 - Drew Struzan

This week we are studying different styles of successful composition through the movie posters of Drew Struzan. His work has influenced countless entertainment posters throughout the years. 

Common Art Week 3 - Frank Frazetta

Inspiration board comprised of Frank Frazetta images.

Common Art Week 3 - Frank Frazetta and Value

Value study underneath one of Frank Frazetta's lineart pieces.

Original lineart:

Common Art Week 2 - Brian Froud and Silhouettes

Nine silhouette redesigns of a Brian Froud faerie illustration. Letter A is the original. I had an absolute BLAST doing this assignment. I kept a few designs fairly close to the original (G, H, I) and went a little crazy on some others (C, D, F).

 Original image below (very low quality).

Common Art Week 2 - Brian Froud

Inspiration board using illustrations by Brian Froud. He is a master of whimsy and has created some of the most iconic characters in fantasy. From sketches to fully realized artworks, his use of texture combined with innovative tweaks in proportion combine to form a unique feast for the eyes.

Board created using PureRef. Images found on Pinterest.

Common Art Week 1 - Syd Mead and Basic Shapes

Our first assignment was to select a piece by Syd Mead and pull out a few areas of interest and recreate them, keeping in mind basic shapes.

I chose his work entitled "The Party" and selected one of the female partygoers and the futuristic device immediately closest to the viewer. From my perspective, I see it as a sort of reimagined private seating area.

To begin my sketch, I analyzed each object and laid down simple shapes like ovals, circles, and tubes.

Here I have highlighted the main forms that make up the seating area. From here, it was easy to block out where the edges would go and consequently, the highlights and shadows.

Common Art Week 1 - Syd Mead

Syd Mead's concept art utilizes abstract shapes and bright colors 

mixed with muted tones to create an ethereal atmosphere for innovative futuristic landscapes.

Inspiration board created with PureRef using images found on Pinterest.