Thursday, November 20, 2014

"The Elves and the Shoemaker" - Final Renders

In a small town, lives an old shoemaker and his wife. For years they have survived off of the success of the shop they started, but in recent years, times have gotten tough. The shoemaker has become old and can't work as fast as he used to. With no other options available, the two are about to go to bed and they hear a knock on their door. To their surprise, a group of very, very small gentlemen have arrived to help. They're the Elf Mafia and, with a fair price, could help turn the store around. The shoemaker and his wife happily agree, but once it is time for payment day, all they have to offer tiny, knitted sweaters. The elves smack away the sweaters saying that they are not up to the quality of their expensive, tailored suits. The Elf Mafia does not like to be swindled and will get their payment, one way or another...

"The Elves and the Shoemaker" - Rough Sketches

 Elf Mafia #1


 Elf Mafia #2

 Shoemaker
Shoemaker's Wife

"The Elves and the Shoemaker" - References


Tuesday, November 4, 2014

Murdoch the Railroad Engineer & his locomotive, Chug



      In the great western plains, a famous railway curves and winds around the old terrain. Many have traveled back-and-forth on this railway, but no one knows it better than ol' Murdoch. His father was an railroad engineer and after he passed away, he left his locomotive in Murdoch's possession. The train's name was Chug. No train could pull freight or transport passengers faster or better than Chug. The two became a great team, beating railway records and becoming famous across the land. People would wait at stations or sit beside the railway, just to see Murdoch and Chug zoom by for a quick wave.

Rough Sketches - Train & Driver



Reference Images - Train, Driver, & Environment


Wednesday, October 22, 2014

El Chupacabra - FINAL

 
A legendary beast, first spotted in the plains of Puerto Rico, sits in his dark cave, wondering if, one day, the world will look at him more than just a monster. This beast is El Chupacabra. El Chu (as his friend, Dracula, calls him) is a misunderstood monster of society. He has been called out by the locals as a "goat murderer", though this isn't the case. El Chu is a simple creature, who enjoys watching old reruns of "Cheers" while sipping from a cup of tea. He tries to make friends with the local goats but his bad reputation only leaves him alone. Despite this, El Chu trucks on through each day with his head held high and a wide grin on his face. 

El Chupacabra - Rough Sketches


El Chupacabra - Silhouettes


El Chupacabra - Reference Images


Tuesday, October 14, 2014

Old Haunted Italian House - Final


Watch out for pesky, pasta, plasma ghosts!

Rough Sketches - Houses



Old Italian House - References


I have also traveled to Italy on multiple occasions to visit family, so I have witnessed some abandoned houses around the area. I have a pretty good feeling about what needs to be accomplished to make this Italian house feel authentic. 

Tuesday, September 30, 2014

Johnny Starlight - Angry 50's Space Explorer!


     Only few have ever traveled to the deepest, darkest depths of space and returned to tell the tale. Some say to travel to such places would be madness! Unfortunately for big-time gambler, Johnny Starlight, one bad bet later and he's being sent to the farthest reaches of the galaxy. Johnny now must travel to a far away planet called Muschmugada, and meet his end of a bargain he didn't even ask for. Along the way, he finds himself running into odd locals, damsels in distress, and a ruthless overlord set on ruling the galaxy! Will Johnny save the day, or will the hothead just collect his money and run? Whatever his decision may be, there will sure be a tantrum or two along the way...