NickZ (Lucid Earth Sketch Book)

[nickzucc]

I'm going to start posting some of my sketch book because I love this section. So many great ideas/talents here I just have to play along.

These drawing are concepts that I'm developing for a story of mine. (Still fleshing all of that out right now.)

The first character I’m going to post is the Tortosaur.

Tortosaurs

Tortosaurs are a genetic mix between Human, Brontosaur, and Tortoise.

Tortosaurs are not the fastest moving creatures on the planet, in fact some would say that the are downright slow, but where the Tortosaur lacks in speed he well compensates for it in power. A Tortosaur is believed to posses the strength of over 100 men.

Tortosaurs live in the great plains with the wild WerkOx, but they do not hunt these great beast but rather use them as beast of burden.

Tortosaurs and domesticated WerkOx over the years have developed a special bond. A young teenage Tortosaur is bound to a calfling WerkOx

Tortosaurs average life span is around 100 - 150 years. It is said that the eldest of the Tortosaurs, Eldor, has been alive for over 200 hundred years.

Tortosaurs are great keepers of nature, they single handedly over see the health and maintenance of over 1,000 plants and animals in the Great Plains and Oak Wood forest.

Tortosaurs have also been graced with being the protectors of the TIME power core.

Tortosaurs are some the most gentle, companionate, humble and loyal creatures you’ll ever have the pleasure of meeting.


Tortosaur main concept:

http://www.pinwire.com/nickz/forums/NickZ_sketch_book/tortosaur_web.jpg

Tortosaur Characters:

http://www.pinwire.com/nickz/forums/NickZ_sketch_book/Tort_characters_page_01_web.jpg

Tortosaur seasons concept:

http://www.pinwire.com/nickz/forums/NickZ_sketch_book/Tort_combo_page_01_web.jpg

Tortosaur youth concept:

http://www.pinwire.com/nickz/forums/NickZ_sketch_book/Tort_youth_page_01_web.jpg

Tortosaur tents concept:

http://www.pinwire.com/nickz/forums/NickZ_sketch_book/Tort_tents_page_01_web.jpg

Tortosaur WerkOx concept:

http://www.pinwire.com/nickz/forums/NickZ_sketch_book/Tort_WerkOx_page_01_web.jpg

Tortosaur Time Ring concept:

http://www.pinwire.com/nickz/forums/NickZ_sketch_book/Tort_time_ring_page_01_web.jpg

For those of you that haven't seen the 3D version of a Tortoasur:

http://www.pinwire.com/nickz/forums/NickZ_sketch_book/flat_grey_weighting_013_ZB.jpg



Hope everyone enjoys!

Have a merry CHRISTMAS and a happy new year!

Peace,

NickZ. :P

P.S. More to come with time.

[jhagen22]

Great concepts Nick!
I really like the designs and the thought process you put behind them. You worked on the whole world of these characters and it shows. Very nice!

[PHATandy]

this stuff is really cool. its something ive always wanted to do.. creating a whole world around a species and characters. The culture shows through on these ones... a really cool indian/tribal theme showing through.

Ill keep an eye out for this.. would be interesting to see some other concepts species etc in this.

Is this for pleasure or have you like a game or book etc in mind. Great stuff.
Andy.

[Zebz]

No critz, man. I just wanted to say that I really loved the stuff you posted and can't wait to see more! Do you draw anything else other than turtosaurs? lol Love the renders. That Werkox is amazing too. 5 stars... if the thing would let me give 'em! lol

[nickzucc]

jHagen - Thanks for the props man!

PHATandy - This is for pleasure right now. I would like to do a comic some day and then a game way down the road. Still have to design a lot.

ZebzFree - Yeah I draw a lot more than just the Tortosaurs, they are just one race that I am working on and they are the most complete right now.

Here is another example of what is to come:

http://www.pinwire.com/nickz/forums/NickZ_sketch_book/Executioner.jpg

Peace,

NickZ

[nickzucc]

Here are some concepts that I drew up a while back. For my sketch book I'ld like to get everything in one place.

Here is a concept of a Human Elder Male:

http://www.pinwire.com/nickz/forums/NickZ_sketch_book/Human_Elder_Concept_01.jpg

And the Emperor Tech Lord:

http://www.pinwire.com/nickz/forums/NickZ_sketch_book/Tech_lord_king_009.jpg

Peace,

NickZ.

[nickzucc]

Here is a concept that I made for an elemental race made of gas and flame.

http://www.pinwire.com/nickz/forums/NickZ_sketch_book/Pyros_web.jpg

Peace,

NickZ.

[Dreadzy]

:^^: I looove your work its fantastic ... keep it up i want to see more already ....

[Grom]

Fantastic stuff... wish I had more to say... want to see more!

[nickzucc]

Here is a concept that I made of a Bull Toad, (Frog Kings guards) Frog slave and Frog King castle.

Hope you all like!

http://www.pinwire.com/nickz/forums/NickZ_sketch_book/bullToad_and_environment.jpg

Peace,

NickZ.

[Hiipi]

Dang.... Cool stuff here. Looks like an interesting world you are creating, I have to come back. Not much to crit, which is a shame. I like to crit. :D

[nickzucc]

Concept of the frog king:

http://www.pinwire.com/nickz/forums/NickZ_sketch_book/frog_king_web_01.jpg

Peace,

NickZ.

[nickzucc]

Here are some more concepts that I made:

Komodo

http://www.pinwire.com/nickz/forums/NickZ_sketch_book/komodo_web_01.jpg





Slipknot



http://www.pinwire.com/nickz/forums/NickZ_sketch_book/slipknot_web_01.jpg

Done with Prisma color markers.

Peace,

NickZ.

P.S. Thanks for all the kind all words!

[nickzucc]

Here is a concept that I made for an ocean aquatic race.

Lobstor

http://www.pinwire.com/nickz/forums/NickZ_sketch_book/lobstor_web_01.jpg

Peace,

NickZ.

(Yes he has some funky nips. I was in an odd stage for a while??)

[nickzucc]

Snorkel Tooth Concept


http://www.pinwire.com/nickz/forums/NickZ_sketch_book/snorkeltooth_web_01.jpg

Peace out yo!

NickZ.

[nickzucc]

Here is a concept that I made for a cat like race.

Kill Kat Male

http://www.pinwire.com/nickz/forums/NickZ_sketch_book/KillKat_Male_page_01_web.jpg

Here is a link to a 3D version of this guy. (made in Sculpey)

http://conceptart.org/forums/showthread.php?p=646072#post646072

Peace,

NickZ.

[Idiot Apathy]

Some really great stuff in here, again a nice world your creating with the tortosaurs.

if there was anything I could tell you to work on it would be depth. You seem to rely on overlaps to show depth and it is creating some confusion. You repeat the same values through-out your characters as well, your 3-D Tortosaur might be a good example of where to lean.

Perhaps give your self a stonger more defined lightsource so that you have cast shadows from the character onto itself? Perhaps tweak it a bit with linestrength as well, say thicker for things that are closer thinner for further away?

Flesh out your value range and intensity range, I think this is really the only thing holding you back right now.

[nickzucc]

Idiot Apathy,

Thanks for the crits. I totally agree with you. I would like to get more form and dramatic lighting in my work. I will have to start pushing myself harder in those areas.

I took a look at your SketchDump area, you have some real nice work. I also noticed that you do some paint overs of other artist lines.

I would love it if you took one of my pencil concepts that have and do your thang.

Thanks again,

NickZ.

[nickzucc]

Kill Kat Elder

http://www.pinwire.com/nickz/forums/NickZ_sketch_book/KillKats_elder_01.jpg

Kill Kats Male and Female

http://www.pinwire.com/nickz/forums/NickZ_sketch_book/KillKats_face_body_page_01.jpg

Peace,

Nickz

[nickzucc]

Kill Kat Tree Houses

http://www.pinwire.com/nickz/forums/NickZ_sketch_book/KillKats_tree_house_01.jpg

http://www.pinwire.com/nickz/forums/NickZ_sketch_book/KillKats_tree_house_02.jpg

http://www.pinwire.com/nickz/forums/NickZ_sketch_book/KillKats_tree_house_03.jpg

Peace,

NickZ.

[Magic Man]

some gorgeous stuff in here, nice consistent quality too.

[Idiot Apathy]

I really like the last tree enviroment, got a real great feel to it. I can see you starting to think a little more about depth too, keep it up mate :).

[troyboy]

Wow dude. I haven't checked out your stuff for awhile and I'm just amazed at everything you've got here. Really awesome stuff. I've been sittin' here for like an hour just slowly checkin' it all out. Just excellent.

..and thanks for the props on my Sculpting Jam entry. Really appreciate it alot. :)

[nickzucc]

Trying to learn how to use color!

http://www.pinwire.com/nickz/forums/NickZ_sketch_book/page_01_top_panel.jpg

Peace,

NickZ. :P

[nickzucc]

Here is quick sketch that I did today.

Peace,

NickZ.

[nickzucc]

Concept of a Kill Kat elder. (Santhrose)

[nickzucc]

Here is a new one.

Peace,

NickZ.

[Cam Sykes]

TO become good at colours, I suggest you study the masters such as rembrandt and monet, there's alot more but they have weird names that I can't pronounce or remember. :)

[camilografix]

Amazing concepts I LOVE THE TURTLE ones. great thread over all. you get five stars from me!!

[g.owen]

What I found most enjoyable was the textures, highlights, and shadowing you were able to achieve with pencil (like in Frog King and Komodo). Great stuff. I have always used one of those blending stumps, but have heard that art teachers discourage that (I did not go to art school). After looking at your work, I guess I understand now why blending may be discouraged. You do not blend, and so end up with work that has much more detail.

I think you could do grand things with your talent. And, about the fallen angels...I think initially they were unchanged. They do not eat like we do, but receive their energy from the light of God. The angels bask in that light. The fallen ones cannot. If they are injured, they do not regenerate. Also, in time they changed...becoming shrunken and grotesque. Perhaps the mightier ones retain a few noble characteristics. Maybe they eat what Satan eats - dust (see Genesis). We become dust (see Genesis). Does this mean the fallen ones are nourished by the spirits of the....unbeliever? Don't know.:\