Bobby Chiu's Creature Sketches. Constant updates!!

[digi]

Hi Everyone! I'm working on a new art book called "Creature Sketches" and I wanted to show some of the stuff from the book here.

This thread will be dedicated to the making of the Creature Sketches book and will have plenty of WIPs and sketches which I will be updating constantly so stay tuned!

To see more info on any of my art books CLICK HERE (http://www.imaginismstudios.com/books.html)

Here's the first wip that I'll be showing... it's about a mysterious black swordsman battling monsters. It started out for a quick sketch but I liked it so much, I decided to explore the idea further.
http://www.artofbob.com/images/books/creatures/black01.jpg
http://www.artofbob.com/images/books/creatures/black02.jpg
http://www.artofbob.com/images/books/creatures/black03.jpg

[frog and *BAM*]

Cool stuff! I'm diggin'.

[demented]

Hey

looks good man - real good. makin me think a little of Dan Milligan!

Carefull with that cut across the beast's body. It looks a little too straight - use it explain the form the creature's torso. Also try and simulate more movement.

Good work, post more!

- d.

[digi]

Hey thanks for the comments you two!
Here's an update
http://www.artofbob.com/images/books/creatures/black04.jpg

[demented]

Yeah, nice, it's really coming along well. Just finish it and be sure to give the swordsman some highlights!

Post soon!

- d.

[Dutton]

I love the background textures in the last update.... is that actually digital or did you scan that in?? I can't seem to recreate gesso and scumbling digitally. The subject itself is looking creepy and cool. Nice sense of movement as well. Can't wait to see more!

[digi]

demented - Thanks for dropping by again! I'm almost finished.

Dutton - The background texture is a bit of both.

here's another quick update
http://www.artofbob.com/images/books/creatures/black05.jpg

[demented]

Hey digi

yeah, almost there man. I really like the composition and movement in the piece. Can't wait to see the finished piece too.

Keep updating

- d.

[digi]

Thanks Demented!:P

here's the update:
http://www.artofbob.com/images/books/creatures/black06.jpg

[demented]

Damn, that looks bloody awesome, man!

Love the mood, love the colours! And great job on the movement! Man - it's not that big a change from the last update, but the subtle changes you have added are genius. It really exceeded my expectations, man.

Good job. Post more, and post other ones too!

- d.

[hurricane]

the cut line is the best, you really see the cut, great !!

gonna be a blast following this !

cheers!

[digi]

Here's another rare creature. I call this little guy a "Baterpillar Ferret".

http://www.artofbob.com/images/books/creatures/caterpillar01.jpg

[ArcoNL]

Great creature, lovely rendering.....
Keep it up.....

[kyi_72]

nice, i would like to see larger images though. thanks for the wip.

draw!

k

[SirGreenSock]

Cool, surprised I missed this thread Bobby!
Great to see some previews, gonna have to buy this book as well! Love the Ferret, the pencil marks between the foreground and background really work well together!
The first creature one looks badass, too! The head of the creature reminds me of this weird installation artwork i saw recently at the harthouse at UofT :)

[demented]

hey

that baterpillar ferret is supa-cute. Very imaginative! My only crit is that it maybe needs some shape - look slightly flat.

Keep posting, digi!

- d

[Goog]

This stuff is beautiful, I NEED to see more.

[digi]

ArcoNL - thx I will!
kyi_72 - you should have checked sooner. I had larger pics posted then ;) You'll have to wait for the book
SirGreenSock - Hey thanks Nik! this book is turning out quite well!
demented - thanks D. It's just a sketch right now. it'll definitely have volume by the end
Goog - here comes some more so stay tuned! thx

http://www.artofbob.com/images/books/creatures/caterpillar02.jpg

[digi]

http://www.artofbob.com/images/books/creatures/caterpillar03.jpg

[le capitan]

you can put me in the waiting line for a baterpillar ferret. It gets me all giddy just looking at it......<_< yes well.....

[demented]

you can put me in the waiting line for a baterpillar ferret. It gets me all giddy just looking at it......<_< yes well.....

I'm after nails. I really like how your posting wips too - showing us how the pros do it!

thnx for sharing, keep us updated.

- d

[digi]

s.s.nails - hehe... thx.
demented - Thanks D!

http://www.artofbob.com/images/books/creatures/caterpillar04.jpg

[bhanu]

Its too embarassing and I am going offtopic but what is wip.
I hate myself.
Btw This sketchbook is shaping up to be something huge.I can feel it for certain.

[SirGreenSock]

Damn love what you did with the background there. Is that a custom brush or did you scan in some textures? Feels like watercolour!
I think some of the grass in the foreground gets a bit busy/heavy, maybe incorporate some cast shadows/fade/depth of field to balance it out more?

[demented]

Wow, digi - that ferret is shaping up brilliantly! Loving the background texture. That thing is supercute - I want one!

bhanu: wip is acronym for Work In Progress - that's all. :D

Keep us updated, digi: can't wait to see the final!

- d.

[Ashrumm]

Wow this is some awesome stuff, Hey digi its good to see you here at concept i usually see you over at cgtalk. Yes i cannot wait for another update.

[digi]

bhanu - Thanks Bhanu! I'm really excited about this book! As Demented said WIP = work in progress

SirGreenSock - Thanks Nik! The crits are appreciated! I was thinking the same thing. You'll see the changes in the update. The texture in the back is mixed media. Most of it is india ink on watercolor with filters in Photoshop

demented - thx D! I'll keep you posted :D

ashrumm - yep i'm on cgtalk alot but actually been lurking around conceptart for even longer but I keep it on the DL. mostly lurking but I'll be posting here more.

here's another update

http://www.artofbob.com/images/books/creatures/caterpillar05.jpg

[SirGreenSock]

Like where you're going with the fuzz/fur, and love the way you've rendered the ears!
I think I liked the slightly larger eyes like on the sketch better, has a bit more of a puppy-dog look to it!
Keep busting out these updates Bobby, great to see the progress!

[feeesh]

aww he's so cuuuuuute!!! hehehh I love that last piece! I bet it's cute but VICIOUS though eh? :eyeloss:

:swepimp: feeeeeeeeeesh

[digi]

SirGreenSock - thx for the great crit again Nik! I've added the crits to this update

feeesh - hehe.. thanks. never thought about that actually... would this guy be vicious? yes he would :P

Here's another update. Should be just about finished. I'm pretty happy with it but I'm willing to hear some last minute suggestions.
http://www.artofbob.com/images/books/creatures/caterpillar06.jpg

[digi]

this is the cover
http://www.imaginismstudios.com/images/books/creature-sketches.jpg

[demented]

Wow digi - the baterpiller ferret turned out 10x better than i'd hoped for! Man. i gotta get that book! ;)
Can't wait see what you come up with next!

- d.

[SirGreenSock]

Awesome! Love the finished version!
Heh, I'd love to see the baterpillar as a plush toy or something, its too cute! :)

[Pixeldragoon]

This is going to rock so hard. I'll follow this thread like a 9 legged puppy.

[dragging pencil]

Wow... awesomenesss!! I've never seen anything like alot of the stuff here. You're very creative. And your style is supa coooool!

[digi]

demented - the book is looking fantastic and I'm very excited about completing it. thanks for sticking by and watching the wips

SirGreenSock - thanks Nik! If I ever do make a toy of this guy I'll let you know :P See you in the subways

PixelDragoon - hey thank you for subscribing to the thread. It's going to be good!

dragging pencil - Cheers!

Here's the next creature I'll be working on so stay tuned! I was thinking of a creature kind of like a Naked Mole Rat/Kangaroo with a sprinkle of a Bunny. This is what I came up with. I think it's gross and funny at the same time and I love it. Hopefully the final piece will be as good as the initial idea.
http://www.artofbob.com/images/books/creatures/moleratkang.jpg

[SirGreenSock]

Hehe yes, make it molerat gross!
Won't be making it to the subway today unfortunately, apparently today is easter so Im expected (read: threatened) to stay home to be with the folks. :( :P

[arghmisfit]

hey, your creatures are awesome, definalty my favorite some most of ur works... im going to attend sheridan next year so hopefully i can make it to some subway sketchins

-aargh

[digi]

SirGreenSock - It's ok. I'll be at a comic convention this Sunday so I doubt I'll be able to make it this Sunday
arghmisfit - don't forget to take my digital painting class at Sheridan as well ;)
http://www.artofbob.com/images/books/creatures/moleratkang02.jpg

[Sopor+Aeternus]

aagr! cute cute and damn good work! my god, that book looks very promesing.. totaly love how you did the watercolor-ish background and make the furry caterpillar (and normally I m frigging scared of those glibery yuks, but since this one is furry and so cute..) looks so realistic, wont mind to have him crowling over my grass.. if I had a garden..
I m looking forward for the result of the Naked Mole Rat.. bla..
:)

[demented]

<And here we have the Hybrid Rodent 4000> ;)

That looks gorgeous, digi - another super-cute creature - this one looks as if it has the capacity to be deadly too. Those teeth! I am so getting this book!

Simply put, you'll HAVE to keep us updated.
Thnx for sharing!

- d.

[digi]

Sopor+Aeternus - hehe.. thanks for your comment
demented - hehe.. "Hybrid Rodent 4000". thanks!

here's an update
http://www.artofbob.com/images/books/creatures/moleratkang03.jpg

[demented]

THAT! looks so great!

LOVE the bg texture! And the HR4000 is looking stunning! Suppose his got quite a bite to him, uh?

Also love how you're using your colours!

- d.

[JoeHell]

hah! love that last one..

[ArcoNL]

Very, very nice. Great teeth. And I love the colors on the final version of the ferret thing!
Cheers,
Arco

[Dile.exe]

wow, thx for all those W.I.P pictures, its great
for me ( n00b) to see how the pros doing :)

[Smitherines]

Cool designs, love your style. your rabbit/kangaroo is awesome, the textures you got going on are nice.

[SirGreenSock]

Man that thing is frightening! :P
Love the textures!

[digi]

demented - Hey thanks D! I have to say that this book has been the most fun to make so far! Can't wait to see the book in my hands :P

JoeHell - thx!

ArcoNL - Thanks the comment Arco! Come back soon for more updates!

Dile - No probs at all. You'll probably get a real kick to see how I paint the cave then ;) stay tuned

Smitherines - Cheers!

SirGreenSock - Hey thanks Nik! Btw, I wont be at subway sketching this sunday. HobbyStar is holding a Comicon this Sunday and I have to be there.

another update.... worked up some rocks mostly
http://www.artofbob.com/images/books/creatures/moleratkang04.jpg

[demented]

wow digi

I think the new rock and lighting works some wonders for your composition. This is great work - simply cannot wait to see the finished product. Bloody awesome.

Keep us updated, digi, or else...

- d.

[JoeHell]

yeah!! you made it even better! I'm loving that ou have a sketch thread up here, hope you keep posting your marvelous work here..

[digi]

Hey thanks D and Joe!

here's another update... final touches or should I just leave it for now?
http://www.artofbob.com/images/books/creatures/moleratkang05.jpg

[SirGreenSock]

Hehe its so gross you cant not love it! :P

I think its done, maybe a touch of drool or something, but otherwise it looks great, love the atmosphere!

[Pixeldragoon]

AWwwww!!! It's so cute.

The only comment is on the pouch, I think the reflective color should be a bit more yellow and less orange, but make sure it stays as subtle as it is... VERY nice, very creative, very funny!


EDIT: AND YES!!! DROOL!

[demented]

Aaah - man! Totally love this one - very cute.
Big thnx for sharing these!

- d.

[digi]

SirGreenSock - hey thanks for the awesome crits again Nik! I've added drool in the final pic

Pixeldragoon - good eye and good crit.

demented - hey thanks for dropping in again D!

Here's the final image. FOR MORE INFO ON THE CREATURE SKETCHES BOOK CLICK HERE (http://www.imaginismstudios.com/books.html)
http://www.artofbob.com/images/books/creatures/moleratkang06.jpg

[demented]

Hey

blood wow, digi. Love the touches you've added, bro. Big thnx for sharing things like these - big inspiration to us.

So what's next?

- d.

[Sept13]

Those are damn well build, Bobby! Gotta say I've been looking through your art every now and then, and every time I'm even more amazed. Gotta love your style :)

[SirGreenSock]

Haha love the drool! Adds a real nice punch to the gross nature of them, especialy on the baby!
Love the other creatures on the site not posted here. Especially love the rat-big-mole wrinkly thing and the cowbeast (which is a completely different style for you - very comicbook-like)

[digi]

Thanks everyone for the love and support. The book comes out May 26!
http://www.artofbob.com/images/books/creatures/sketch.jpg

[Alex Alexandrov]

your creature drawings are very nice (great)

[thi]

Amazing. Your best book so far. You must have a secret to improve your art so much all the time.

[shyamshriram]

MINDBLOWING as always !

Thanx for sharing mate :D

[cIIIz]

I really love and enjoy your work :D

keep'em coming :)

[digi]

Thanks so much everyone. Thi - thx very much. Can't wait to see you post some of your amazing art in the future!

Here's a bunch more samples from the BOOK (http://www.imaginismstudios.com/books/html)

http://www.artofbob.com/images/books/creatures/creature12.jpg
http://www.artofbob.com/images/books/creatures/sketch02.jpg
http://www.artofbob.com/images/books/creatures/watercreature.jpg

[digi]

http://www.artofbob.com/images/books/creatures/reading.jpg
http://photos1.blogger.com/blogger/820/1636/1600/textures02.jpg
http://photos1.blogger.com/blogger/820/1636/1600/textures.jpg
http://www.artofbob.com/images/books/creatures/sketchcreature.jpg

[mull77]

Great textures and imagination on these. I love the way you mix up animals and come up with something that looks crazy, but also plausible.

The way you do fur is a treat as well. I'd love to see some more processes.......keep posting dude!

[digi]

for mull :wink:
http://photos1.blogger.com/blogger/820/1636/1600/creature-by-design01.jpg
http://photos1.blogger.com/blogger/820/1636/1600/creature-by-design02.jpg
http://photos1.blogger.com/blogger/820/1636/1600/creature-by-design03.jpg
http://photos1.blogger.com/blogger/820/1636/1600/creature-by-design04.jpg
http://photos1.blogger.com/blogger/820/1636/1600/creature-by-design05.jpg
http://photos1.blogger.com/blogger/820/1636/1600/creature-by-design06.jpg
http://photos1.blogger.com/blogger/820/1636/1600/creature-by-design07.jpg
http://photos1.blogger.com/blogger/820/1636/1600/creature-by-design08.jpg

[digi]

I posted a quick wip for this painting before but this one has all the steps inbetween and at much higher res
http://photos1.blogger.com/blogger/820/1636/1600/baterpillar01.jpg
http://photos1.blogger.com/blogger/820/1636/1600/baterpillar02.jpg
http://photos1.blogger.com/blogger/820/1636/1600/baterpillar03.jpg
http://photos1.blogger.com/blogger/820/1636/1600/baterpillar04.jpg
http://photos1.blogger.com/blogger/820/1636/1600/baterpillar05.jpg
http://photos1.blogger.com/blogger/820/1636/1600/baterpillar06.jpg
http://photos1.blogger.com/blogger/820/1636/1600/baterpillar07.jpg
http://photos1.blogger.com/blogger/820/1636/1600/baterpillar08.jpg
http://photos1.blogger.com/blogger/820/1636/1600/baterpillar09.jpg
http://photos1.blogger.com/blogger/820/1636/1600/baterpillar10.jpg
http://photos1.blogger.com/blogger/820/1636/1600/baterpillar11.jpg
http://photos1.blogger.com/blogger/820/1636/1600/baterpillar12.jpg

[digi]

http://photos1.blogger.com/blogger/820/1636/1600/baterpillar13.jpg
http://photos1.blogger.com/blogger/820/1636/1600/baterpillar14.jpg
http://photos1.blogger.com/blogger/820/1636/1600/baterpillar15.jpg
http://photos1.blogger.com/blogger/820/1636/1600/baterpillar16.jpg
http://photos1.blogger.com/blogger/820/1636/1600/baterpillar17.jpg
http://photos1.blogger.com/blogger/820/1636/1600/baterpillar18.jpg
http://photos1.blogger.com/blogger/820/1636/1600/baterpillar19.jpg
http://photos1.blogger.com/blogger/820/1636/1600/baterpillar20.jpg
http://photos1.blogger.com/blogger/820/1636/1600/baterpillar21.jpg
http://photos1.blogger.com/blogger/820/1636/1600/baterpillar22.jpg

And the cover. CLICK HERE FOR BOOKS (http://www.imaginismstudios.com/books.html)
http://photos1.blogger.com/blogger/820/1636/1600/cover001.jpg
CLICK HERE FOR BOOKS (http://www.imaginismstudios.com/books.html)

[lasting memories]

Hey Bobby

Thanks for the wonderful book! I got it in the mail yesterday.

Your sketches are sooo crazy!!

I definitely recommend this BOOK to anyone and everyone

[asoir]

Wow! These tutorials are fantasticly in depth, thanks man...BTW you got a great mention on imaginefx mag.

[ChM]

Hi Bobby! I love your cute furry...animals!
One thing I'd like to know: In the piece for the cover of your book there suddenly pops up the watercolor background. Am I right to assume you did this piece analogue and then scanned it? Or is it Painter?

I also love this page: http://www.artofbob.com/images/books/creatures/sketch02.jpg
For the one in the center to the right and the one below it, did you use a normal brush (without texture) and assigned pen pressure to brush size? Love the looseness in these!

Sorry for the question bomb and keep it on! Something less cute like the very first one posted would also be cool for a change :wink:

[3nasty]

this is fantastic:xpld: