One thing I wanted to tackle this week was exploring whether my "monster dad" could act at all (I mean, drawing him once doesn't tell me much. Could I draw him again? In different poses? Could he emote at all? . . . and what kind of character was coming through?).
The first thing I discovered was that there's very little difference between a cow, a dinosaur, and my monster. But I want a design that's simple and likable. This may not be the final version, but I like it enough to stay in this basic "envelope" for now. More acting explorations ahead!
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Monster Dad seems to be a good emoter Justin! :) I think the bottom row is my favorite set! nicely done!
Ho! This is pretty superb Justin. I've had af ew winez hiccup so I wond say moref.
But seriously, you have the touch :0 to bring things alive - the Lazarus touch?
my magic word is 'dentical'. Can you believe that!
Monster Dad thanks you, Shana!
... and I thank you, too. Great feedback!
Amdrew, you are too kind.
No really, too kind -- the Lazarus touch?!
This little monster isn't Frankenstein!
("dentical" is a perfect word -- do you use that one on all your patients? ;)
The bottom row is my favorite too Justin. You did a great job. I've never done a sequence like this either. Too many things to do, so little time :)
Great, karen — thanks! We all chip away, chip away, don't we? Just so long as we keep moving forward, it's all good ...
Great exploration into your 'monster dad'character.
thanks, Brigitte!
the whole "getting-to-know-you" part of creating characters is so much fun.
..great poses and expressions..waiting for his more actions..
thanks, Anil! I'll try to post more soon.
Cool, great how you're fleshing this guy out.
Now.. I see the dinosaur, but a cow? :)
thanks, Jose.
I guess the cow thing is something I saw in my mind's eye, and just can't shake! Onward!