2D, 3D, Lots of new stuff!!! Updated 3/23...SuperHeroes!!!

[BFWingard3]

Hey, what's up guys and gals.
I have been drawing a lot this so far this year and wanted to show some of my newer photoshop works. I also included some 3D client work that I have worked on at Massive Black.
http://www.bfw3.com/images/3D%202006/IronLore_Pose4.jpg
This is a character that I modeled for Iron Lore...about, a year ago. Originally, I did the modeling and a little texturing. Jessica Hook was the lead texture artist on this character, and Sergio Sykes, our trusty tech, rigged her up. We ended up needing to cut the deadline short a few days at the request of Iron Lore. This hurt Jess's schedule the most but she still managed to pull off a beautiful Hr full body nude texture of the character and our Shanghai Team created a color and spec pass for the armor. We then passed the assets over to Iron Lore, who is responsible for the original renders for their promotional adds.
Many months later, three weeks ago, our project manager Davey Lei, discovered the Titan Quest: Immortal Throne Official Game Site was online.
http://titanquestgame.com/
The game was released on the 6th of this month.
The folks at Iron Lore kindly sent us the original poster size renders for our own promotional use. I did a paint-over of the character and added some background images from her armor design (and a screen shot from the game/photo comp for the waterfall image) for some of her more attractive poses and renders.
Anyway, this was a really fun project to be a part of and I am looking forward to checking out the game. Hope you enjoy!
A few more pics with slightly different looks and styles. Follow the link below the pic for a hr image.
http://www.bfw3.com/images/3D%202006/IronLore_Pose1_s.jpg
http://www.bfw3.com/images/3D%202006/IronLore_Pose1.jpg
http://www.bfw3.com/images/3D%202006/IronLore_Pose2_s.jpg
http://www.bfw3.com/images/3D%202006/IronLore_Pose2.jpg
This next pic was put together by the Iron Lore team. It is the box cover for Immortal Throne, I believe. I thought they did a good job of exposing all of the characters T and Assets in this one. Sorry, about that one, that was just bad. Seriously though, I think it came out pretty cool.
_ http://www.bfw3.com/images/3D%202006/IronLore_Boxcover_s.jpg
http://www.bfw3.com/images/3D%202006/IronLore_Boxcover.jpg
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You have probably seen some of this artwork in the MB thread. These are a few of the assets that I created for Flagship Studios, for there upcoming release, "HellGate London. The game is huge and many assets have not yet been released to the public, but, here are some on the earlier characters and guns created for the game.

My job on the project was the creation of high-res and low-res, normal mapped characters and weapons. I primarily worked on models and also the occasional texture. This was one of the original projects that I did when I first started working with Massive Black. So, everything that I am showing here is nearly three years old. In fact, we started production right around the time that Z-Brush 2 was released. The "Fetid Hulk" is the first model in which I used Z-Brush. It is a bit lumpy as a result, but, I was extremely happy with it back then. He looks pretty good in the engine too.

Most of the artwork for the characters outside of the modeling portion was done by other members of the MB team. I will try to give credit where it is due.

Below, I have comped together w.i.p. images, a few concepts, as well as lr, hr, z-brushed versions of the assets including some of the more attractive screenshots and beauty shots from the engine.

Oh, and in case you didn't know, demons glow...ALOT!

For Larger Views, click the link below the picture.
CHARACTERS-
Darkling- Final Concepts were created by Andrew Jones.
http://www.bfw3.com/images/3D%202004-05/HellGate%20Assets/Darkling_s.jpg
http://www.bfw3.com/images/3D%202004-05/HellGate%20Assets/Darkling.jpg
http://www.bfw3.com/images/3D%202004-05/HellGate%20Assets/Darkling_01_s.jpg
http://www.bfw3.com/images/3D%202004-05/HellGate%20Assets/Darkling_01.jpg
http://www.bfw3.com/images/3D%202004-05/HellGate%20Assets/Darkling_02_s.jpg
http://www.bfw3.com/images/3D%202004-05/HellGate%20Assets/Darkling_02.jpg
Fetid Hulk-Concept by Wes Burt.(not shown)
http://www.bfw3.com/images/3D%202004-05/HellGate%20Assets/FetidHulk_s.jpg
http://www.bfw3.com/images/3D%202004-05/HellGate%20Assets/FetidHulk.jpg
http://www.bfw3.com/images/3D%202004-05/HellGate%20Assets/FetidHulk_01_s.jpg
http://www.bfw3.com/images/3D%202004-05/HellGate%20Assets/FetidHulk_01.jpg
http://www.bfw3.com/images/3D%202004-05/HellGate%20Assets/FetidHulk_02_s.jpg
http://www.bfw3.com/images/3D%202004-05/HellGate%20Assets/FetidHulk_02.jpg
Fury- This was a Marko DJurdjevic concept. Texturing by Coro
http://www.bfw3.com/images/3D%202004-05/HellGate%20Assets/Fury_s.jpg
http://www.bfw3.com/images/3D%202004-05/HellGate%20Assets/Fury.jpg
http://www.bfw3.com/images/3D%202004-05/HellGate%20Assets/Fury_01_s.jpg
http://www.bfw3.com/images/3D%202004-05/HellGate%20Assets/Fury_01.jpg
http://www.bfw3.com/images/3D%202004-05/HellGate%20Assets/Fury_02_s.jpg
http://www.bfw3.com/images/3D%202004-05/HellGate%20Assets/Fury_02.jpg
Nightmare- Another Andrew Jones design.
http://www.bfw3.com/images/3D%202004-05/HellGate%20Assets/Nightmare_s.jpg
http://www.bfw3.com/images/3D%202004-05/HellGate%20Assets/Nightmare.jpg
http://www.bfw3.com/images/3D%202004-05/HellGate%20Assets/Nightmare_01_s.jpg
http://www.bfw3.com/images/3D%202004-05/HellGate%20Assets/Nightmare_01.jpg
http://www.bfw3.com/images/3D%202004-05/HellGate%20Assets/Nightmare_02_s.jpg
http://www.bfw3.com/images/3D%202004-05/HellGate%20Assets/Nightmare_02.jpg
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The rest of the artwork is all photoshop images that I made since the winter holidays. Critiques Welcome. Hope you like.
http://www.bfw3.com/images/2D%202007/BrainBolts.jpg
http://www.bfw3.com/images/2D%202007/Doom.jpg
http://www.bfw3.com/images/2D%202007/DyingCowboy.jpg
http://www.bfw3.com/images/2D%202007/Edwina.jpg
http://www.bfw3.com/images/2D%202007/EvilJonnyGetsNewLegs.jpg
http://www.bfw3.com/images/2D%202007/Fishdude.jpg
http://www.bfw3.com/images/2D%202007/Love.jpg
http://www.bfw3.com/images/2D%202007/OriginalPlayer.jpg
http://www.bfw3.com/images/2D%202007/Pilot.jpg
http://www.bfw3.com/images/2D%202007/ShuddersomeDolores.jpg
http://www.bfw3.com/images/2D%202007/Special.jpg
http://www.bfw3.com/images/2D%202007/SplittingHeadache.jpg
http://www.bfw3.com/images/2D%202007/Stampede.jpg
http://www.bfw3.com/images/2D%202007/Twins.jpg

[TheBrave]

The 3D hoplite-esque girl in the first few images is stunning! very good work mate. keep going and keep showing!

[Rick-K]

Hey, Biff nice works man. I'm diggin the Titan Quest girl a lot. Also, the Nightmare model is really impressive. I'm looking forward to some more man.

[Tessilago]

This is all extremely good! :)

[Unbreakable]

It's funny I was just saying how cool that Immortal Throne cover looked this morning.... Amazing work!!!!

[Oblio]

The 3rd has spoken. Lovely to see it out and groupped :)
We could your more feedback from your honnorable, in the 3D section. Looove and Peace!!!!

[Hookswords]

The skin tones on the first picture are absolutly beautiful.

[crazybrush]

Interesting works...
Lot of great ones but the last one freaked me out...in a good way.

[Troll Skelking]

The first one is sexy...

[Kfeeras]

the rockabilly-guy is just great...

[steak-tron]

Dang you've been busy as shit man :). I really like that last ps painting, i know it's minimal but it's got a really nice air to it. You've been getting way better at painting man. big ups!!

p.s. I can't believe you've been holding out on me with those hellgate renders ;)

[RyanW]

Eh. You ain't so bad. I think your stuff in Maraffi's class was better. ::pauses for crickets and then bursts into laughter:: Seriously man. This is some awesome stuff. glad to see what you've been up lately. Keep it up man.

[Jessica Hook]

The Iron Lore chick is awesome, Go Team! :)
I'm digging the simplicity of your 2D palettte, keep on keepin' on!

[liquidjack]

More work from the Massive Black gang. Awesome stuff. Who woulda' thunk sex and violence can make such a exsquisite combo.

[dkounios]

woa.....



im so jealous of your talents man.
your 2d stuff is amazing and what you can do with low poly/high poly modeling...thats a whole other thing too... great work.
all around...just...bloody amazing!

hehe..glow!

[Robert.B]

good 3d!

[Chermilla]

Whoa, 5 stars!!

Awsome collection of work, really like the 3D images. You've got a crazy imagination there!!! Love it!!

Cx

[ICH]

Wow, the shading of the white backgrounded pieces are awesome!

[undergroundsean]

awesome 3D skill ~~

[leonardob]

Really impressive, man!
You're great!!!
5 stars!
Leo

[BFWingard3]

Hey Guys, thanks for the great response. Hugs and Kisses!!!...and a manly slap on the ass just for kicks.
leonardob-undergroundsean-ICH-Chermilla-Kfeeras-Troll Skelking-crazybrush-Hookswords-Unbreakable-Tessilago-TheBrave-Thanks for all of the positive feedback. I have dedicated 2007 to work exclusively on the 2D skills(except at work). A bunch of the pics in the last post were attempts to try some new things and try to keep the focus on design. So, the mission goes on. Draw...draw...draw...
noshadowmaster-thanks man, you too, your z-brush monsters are great.
dkounios-your post was very motivating. keep pushing on my friend, one day we will all be the great artists that we plan to be...or not... but...I...must...keep...trying.
liquidjack-sex and violence...sex and violence...I just like saying it...has a nice ring to it.
Yumiko-We Rock.
RyanW-OMG...all those memories I had tried to erase. You know I ended up working for him for forever....more like a year and a half...but it seemed like forever. What up man. Glad to see you on conceptart! We shall keep up...
steak-tron- Sir, you are a part of my inspiration...and my heart...oooohhhh. I will deliver some HR hellgate renders to you soon...
Oblio-Oblio, it was great to see you in Dec. The videos you put together look great man. I will be spending quite a bit more time on ca this year, I will see you in the 3D and Sculpture forums.
Rick-K-hey, lets see some new stuff! I am curious what you have been up too. email me some new stuff or if you post. word

I have been pretty busy lately, but had time to finish of a Batman/Joker image that I have been working on and draw a couple X-Men pics. Hope you like!
http://www.bfw3.com/images/2D%202007/Rivals.jpg
http://www.bfw3.com/images/2D%202007/Wolvie.jpg
http://www.bfw3.com/images/2D%202007/Cyclops.jpg

[Unbreakable]

Can we see the texture flats of the lowpolys?

[JAG.]

oh man those last 2 are awesome.. very nice stylization. good work - JAG

[The Fritz]

Whoohoo, I love all the caricatures, super nice, top pic is my desktoppic now!

[Kliment]

lovely!!!!

[BFWingard3]

Awesome! 5 star thread...Thanks guys! I am posting another Picture of the Iron Lore Heroine that I previously left out of the post. Also, at the request of Unbreakable, I put together a comp containing...2 diffuse skin texture maps, as well as screenshots of the shaded, hr wire, and lr wire of the warrior chick.
Thanks again. The links below the pic Link to larger versions.
Kliment- I am glad ya like em'.
The Fritz-Rad man. Enjoy the Destop Pic!
JAG.- Thanks man. I was trying something new with those.
-Unbreakable- I am posting some texture maps for ya. These maps are courtesy Jessica Hook or Yumiko as the ca crowd knows her.
http://www.bfw3.com/images/3D%202006/IronLore_Pose3_s.jpg
http://www.bfw3.com/images/3D%202006/IronLore_Pose3.jpg
http://www.bfw3.com/images/3D%202006/IronLore_Comp_s.jpg
http://www.bfw3.com/images/3D%202006/IronLore_Comp.jpg

[Raptor]

your titan model is top notch, its been a loong time since i have touched a 3d software, i want to get back into it.
I found it comical that "Fury" was a woman, "hath she been scorned?"

One small beef i have on your sketches, your faces seem too similar. its hard to put a finger on it, but they slide on a scale of eerie to tormented. I guess I would encourage you to branch out more. your art would be more intriguing if it displayed expressions like: curious, perturbed, ecstatic, morose, content, vexed, etc. Even if horror is your deal, there is allot to gain from the subtlety's of human emotion. I hope you don't feel like I'm doggin' on you too hard. Its just something I noticed.

I really like the picture with the two faces and three eyes, IMO, it is your strongest piece!

[frixon]

excellent works. the pimp dude rocks!

[BFWingard3]

Raptor- thanks man, i really appreciate the crit. I don't take it as "Doggin" at all. In fact, i hear ya man. I will definitely try to incorporate more and different types of emotion in my future pieces. word

frixon- thanks, he was a fun one to make.

peace

[Maestro Andres]

Wow, I thought the modeling was amazing, until I got to the Photoshop paintings. It is not a great stylization, but damn, those were some of the most wicked images I have seen in a while (in the good sense of course). Thanks for sharing!

[Adam Nowak]

The bandwidth has been exceeded. :(

Can you get them back up please?

EDIT: Oh, sweet. Very nice. :D

[Noukah]

Whoah..
Great stuff! :)

[voodoofreak101]

Those are cool. I like your characters.