First Zbrush sculpt

[The GMan]

Hi guys, new here. Can't Believe this screen name wasn't taken!

Anyway here's my first Zbrush sculpt. It's either extremely easy to use or just comes naturally to me, because I have no problem at all making stuff like this. Although I know it's far from perfect and could use much more detail, I didn't use any reference pics...just had to feel around my own ears a bit.

I know this is useless for animating, so I'm starting to get into learning Maya. In a few months when I become proficient I would like to help out with some mods. And maybe, years from now, work for a game development company.:rolling:

-Ed

[Raziaar]

Certainly way better than I can do. Good job!

I mean I obviously see issues with it, but still good job.

[Krynn72]

I didn't use any reference pics

Exactly the opposite of what you should be doing when trying to learn how to sculpt humans. Your sculpt looks exactly like what it is, a mental approximation of what a human head looks like from someone who doesnt know the structure of the human head. Take a look through the googles for reference on skull shapes, facial muscles, all the different shapes of noses, eyes, brows, chins etc. There are a lot of books out there to help with this too. If you have a couple bucks to spare, check out Anatomy for the Artist (http://www.amazon.com/Anatomy-Artist-Sarah-Simblet/dp/078948045X). It has lots of actual photoreference along with drawings of anatomy on clear-sheet overlays and such. Its a great resource, and whenever I sculpt I usually have it open right next to me.


Also, ew. Red wax is the wooooorst shader ever. :P

[The GMan]

Thanks, I will definitely get the book. I wasn't trying too hard yet to be anatomically correct, just learning the UI and getting the hang of making human-ish things.

Lately I've caught myself only washing one side of myself in the shower, getting too used to the axis mirroring tool. I should probably take a break from modeling for a few hours... :laugh:

What shader do you recommend? I was just using the default.

[The GMan]

Found the Anatomy for the Artist book, its fantastic! I just skimmed through it but the bits I did read were very thorough and quite interesting. Looks like I have a lot of studying to do..