Troll King...Last Update Before Finished Image...Feb.5.

[Stonecutter]

Kathy forbid me to remove 'one word' of the title...Who am I, that I should fool with a woman who kicks sharks and gators in the butt?

Anyway, here's the deal...It's just after the aforementioned battle...The motely group is assembled in a raucous mood...They won...

The King however, being mad, is as ingracious a winner as he would be a poor loser, so he is engaged in a rant, waving a joint of some animal in his right hand, holding a huge, notched, and dripping axe in his left hand...
He is morbidly obese, covered in dirt, grease, and has a dirty coarse bandage with blood seeping through on his arm...An aged troll, advisor to this mad monarch stands by helplessly, his milky, scar-damaged right eye, as bereft of ability to fathom the scene as his good eye...In the foreground is a taboret, holding the 'booty', gemstones, gold, and mixed with it odds and ends, chicken bones and garbage...This is not a cultured assembly.

;)






http://www2.zbrushcentral.com/zbc_uploads/user_image-1012973684vjr.jpg

Although it may not look like it, this is just the beginning of the detailing...Still to come: The 'Grand-Vizier Troll', the additions to the crowd to fit the perspective, the hallway, along with a surprise guest-star, Some vermin back in the rafters, Sloshing beer, Flying food chunks, The bodies and details for the 'crowd', Final lighting, and Post-production special effect detailing done entirely in ZBrush...
(I should mention that I decided against him holding his axe, as I think it would have made the area too 'busy'...)

(Final coming very soon...) I'm having so much fun with this I don't want to stop!!
:rolleyes:

[Kathy]

I don't know what ranks highest:

The storyline/discription of what is next to come.

The WIP itself.

OR

That title! I LOVE THAT TITLE!!

This is going to be a piece surpassing all others SC. I can see it.

~~ I am not worthy ~~ <o>

:D :tu: :tu:

[Zoid]

It's like this whole- Harry Potter, Lord of the Rings- thing. Just read the book, can't wait to see the movie :D

[filament9]

I'm liking this right from the start. Great storyline Stonecutter :tu: :tu: :tu:

[juandel]

:D drool... drool (not the troll king, that’s me for the next update - love the concept and what you did until now!)

- juandel

[aurick]

You've promised tons of eye candy, and looking at what you have so far I can believe it. Really great WIP! Now stop wasting time reading posts and get back to painting. :D

[drjjwow]

lols you too... cant wait to see the final image..

[robotalk]

Nice cast of characters---I can see we have another winner on the way !!!!

[DM]

This is definitely a heads you win.
Dave.

[Stonecutter]

I have added an update to the image...

[robotalk]

Looking better and better each time --and the story and character descriptions are wonderful--this is really great --and the pepper grinders---I mean --Pillars--add a terrific touch--and the shadows below the characters--wonderful !! :tu: :tu: :tu: :tu:

[Kathy]

This will be your most endearing piece yet.

Those columns add order to trollchaos. Pull color up, add balance..

sheesh.........you are GOOOOOOOD! :tu:

[DeeVee]

Great going SC, I, like the others, eagerly await the next installment.

[aurick]

I still love all these trolls. It's great how each one his its own personality. And those columns! Stunning work with a very ancient Egyptian feel to it.

[juandel]

looks like this hall (? court, anyway) of beauty is heading straight to the hall of fame! fantastico, Stonecutter! :tu: :tu: :tu:

- juandel

[filament9]

:tu: :tu: The column tops are very good additions. And I'm still pretty partial to those little fellas. Looking forward to more on this one. :tu: :tu:

[Stonecutter]

Sorry to be dragging this out, but here's a 'Motivational' update...I've added the undetailed throne-back, and the Troll Kings' head...There will be a major update by the weekend...The reason for all the delay, as stated with the updated image, is my reluctance to end my holidays!
(Note to self...Back to work, you lazy weasel!!! )

[dOb]

Stone,

I don't know why but this work reminded me "Lord of The Rings" I don't know why really :) Maybe heads... Who knows?..

Waiting for the final image.

[aurick]

That's a very unique design for the back of the throne. I'm looking forward to seeing what you've got in store for this weekend!

[drkwarrior]

Neat picture stonecutter,I remember see this picture in more premature stages.Comming along nicely.Great pillars off in the distance.

[DM]

Its looking good, I'll look forward to the next update.
Dave

[Kathy]

Everyday is a holiday where you live and with whom you live! ( :D )

But I can understand the need for a kick in the butt. ;)

You want for me to come up there and, you know, take CARE of this problem????? ;)

[Stonecutter]

Geez Kat...Just mentioning the possibility of you coming up to give me a tune-up is enough...I'm on it, I'm on it! ;)
I may be a big, hairy 220 lb. 60's refugee, but I'm smart enough not to mess with you, Sis!!! ;)

[robotalk]

AW--- No fair it's so close to being final--and it's looking REALLY nice --again--still--those expressions :tu: :tu: :tu: :D

[Nikko]

This one is shaping up very nicely. More! More!

[Kathy]

Ssmart man Stonecutter...


talented AND intelligent.

I'll cancel that flight... :p

[PinheadPaul]

Excellent storyline and I really like the gaggle of little motley guys savoring the victory!
Will keep an eye peeled for updates!

Paul

[rhom]

Somehow I missed this one it is an interesting start-it appears many of us are waiting to see how this one progresses.

[Stonecutter]

I've added a small update, and explanation of my slowness in finishing this baby...
I'll be picking up the pace, and I hope you can bear with me! :rolleyes:

[Mr Z]

I really do like it Michael, very nice variety of faces and textures.

Good job buddy :tu: :tu: :D

Shane :cool:

[Muvlo]

Looking better and better! The faces are great. :D

[DM]

Coming along nicely,looking forward to the final image.
Dave.

[robotalk]

Many new and amazing touches-this one is an epic and I'm sure the final will knock our socks off !!

[Kathy]

This will be the defining piece.

LOVE the columns!!

Stonecutter you are an EXPERT storyteller with ZBrush. :D :tu: :tu:

[jibberish]

awww, yeah...this is really coming along, Stonecutter. the detail is tremendous already and everything looks sooooo good. i can not wait until the final pic. i can't even imagine how awesome it is bound to look. great work. can't wait till the next update.

josh

[Digits]

My kind of place! I imagine there is alot of burpin and fartin goin on :) I am glad my daugher never brought one of these guys home for dinner!

Lookin fantastic!

[rhom]

Coming along just fine Stonecutter.Love the picture and the story.

[drjjwow]

thanks for the update stonecutter.. it looks really cool..

[filament9]

Coming along very nicely stonecutter. Each time you post an update, this piece becomes more amazing then the last.

[DM]

I know this is going to be worth all the effort you have been putting in to it Stonecutter.
Dave

[picsas]

Very entertaining image and story, i really like th expression on the faces.

[ztevie-rae]

Fine image my friend !
I could do with spendind some time there!
seems hospitable.
:tu: :D

[Ron Harris]

I have to say its cute, its wild, and its coming along nicely :tu: :tu: :tu:

[DeeVee]

Nice going my friend. You are doing a fantastic job. I must try to take a few hours to do an image one of these days and see how it comes out. I have a hard time waiting for wax to burn out never mind spending days on a carving. I do have a lot of patience with animals though.

[boozy floozie]

Great stuff Stonecutter.
Love those little dancing heads

Makes me think of George Bush and the oil industry lobbyists.

[aurick]

No need to complain about the slow progress. The time that you're taking to do this right is going to really pay off. I'm really enjoying seeing the progress.

[JOHNVQ3]

:) Nice going stonecutter,wonderful story and a great WIP.

[Ron Harris]

geeeeez...you have worked yer butt off on this one....I love those red skulls too..very nice touch..and the coloring is just awesome thruout the image.....how many hours you think you have in this one so far? :cool: :cool: :cool: :cool: :cool: :cool: :cool: :cool: I go away for a little bit to do a simple frogperson andI come back to masterpieces...makes me wanna work harder for sure... :tu:

[Stonecutter]

Thanks Ron...I never really think how many hours I have in anything...
Also, in my studio, I can get up, walk to my carving bench, turn on my flexible shaft machine, grab some rock, and do some matter modification...Good for contrast. I also work on different projects at the same time, opening a folder for a project as soon as I think of an idea...Then everything to do with that project goes in there. Keeps things really well organized.

[Kathy]

I LOVE this! :cool: I LOVE this! :D
I LOVE this! :D I LOVE this! :cool: I LOVE this! :D I LOVE this! :cool: I LOVE this!

not bad. ;)

[DeeVee]

I just gaze in awe everythime you do an update.
I really like your image and also the story Mike. Thanks for sharing the update.

[DM]

This is certainly going to be an excellent image. Thanks for the folder for each project idea, that would save searching the chaotic mess I have in my computer for items relating to one image. I have often found I've deleted a file I needed, thinking it related to something I'd finished.
Dave

[robotalk]

Wow Very nice Arm-Hand -'Blood Bandage Bracelet' -fangs-Really Great scene!!-why havent I commented earlier???---It says last updated jan 11----I thought it was Der Older Vun! :D :tu:

[Stonecutter]

RoBo, in order to make it more instructive and helpful, I've been updating each little stage, so anyone who comes in can maybe pick up an idea...I don't add a reply, which would move the thread to the top, just add a new version, and a brief comment. That way, anyone intersted, sees the lil' thumbnail, and checks it out... ;)
(My next full update will include the entirely finished Troll King, followed shortly afterward, by the finished image with everything in it, and all post-production...In Z of course.

(And RoBo....? It's a dirty bandage, not a bracelet...Not enough blood??) ;)

[Stonecutter]

As I said in the above post, this baby is coming to the finish line, and this is my last update before posting the final image....( Then I wait for the real-world renderer and this will be the first re-rendered!)

[DeeVee]

SC, my friend, You have the patience I had when I was a lot younger, It must really be a virtue as this image of yours, with which you are having so much fun, is a good example of planning , dedication, and proficency. I hope the newbies, and others are all following your progress, as it can only be to their benifit.

[robotalk]

Damn !!!
this is Super FINE!!--whole lotta Life here! final pic please!!-
It will be beyond Fantastic! :tu: :tu: :tu: :tu:

[drjjwow]

wow mike this is awesome .. thanks for the update by friend..

[Mentat7]

Mikey...I likes it!!! How big is the final image going to be? You know I seem to come across this WIP very often and I wait with anticipation for it's completion. Well done my friend, well done!
:tu: :tu: :tu:

[Stonecutter]

Hey Mentat!
First, I have been adding little bits without posting new replies, so it doesn't come to the top, as I told RoBo...I figured if people wanted to see how it proceeded, they would take a look.

Now, size...I usually work in default 'doubled'...This results in a 17 X 13 approximate size, which I reduce to 12 X 8...(Only an approximation, since there are decimals...)

And THANKS for pointing out how slow I've been!!! ;) (I'm kidding...!)

This has taken quite a while since I've been endeavoring to produce a final version that I would be satisfied with...(And it's also been hard to stop because I'm having a ball with it!)

[DM]

Looking great, lots of items to please the eye and keep the interest.
Dave