The General

[Ken B]

http://www2.zbrushcentral.com/zbc_uploads/user_image-1015357491baf.jpg

I originally had a little background written on this guy, but then decided I preferred him more mysterious.

Pretty straightforward. The one step I did differently was I created an alpha of each object in a layer. I found that when you use the MRGBZ Grabber tool with Shaded RGB turned off on a white object, you get a perfect black and white image (texture) that can be converted to an alpha. That can then be turned into a stencil, and with stretch turned on, the stencil creates a nice mask that helps you "paint inside the lines" of an object without the spill-over that can occur when using the 2.5D brushes. A few extra steps, but helps in cleanup later.

Questions/comments welcome.

[LWTB]

Great image!! I love how he is shrouded in darkness.I mean, i love how you cant really see all of his features. I use the stencil technique all of the time so that the image's color wont spill.

[Stonecutter]

He's VERY mysterious, Ken!
:tu: :tu: :tu: :cool:
(And thanx for the technical tip! :) )

[jibberish]

radical, as always ken. great idea about the stencil. i'll have to try that. all your work is soooo cool. this guy is no exception. thanks for sharing it w/ us.

josh

[flamable]

OH YEAH!!!! I love the head and those weird things that stick out from it! his clothes look great. Those shoulder pieces are awsome. :tu: :tu: :eek:

Chris

[Ron Harris]

good looking being....reminds me of one of the aliens offa Ray Bradburys Martian Chronicles....good job and thnx for the tips :tu: :tu:

[Mentat7]

Hmmm....no doubt a general supporting the Rebel Cause? Very cool! Those textures are very gritty and oily looking. The color compliments the texture very well! :cool: + :) = :tu: :tu: :tu:

[filament9]

Fantastic texture on a great character Ken.

[Digits]

All the details of this image are just wonderful. The clarity of details and materials show age and wear and are almost photorealistic. What is most disturbing and cool, is the unusual face of this alien, you have such a great imagination and the talent to make it come true.

[Gerlon]

imho one of the best things about this drawing is that it manages to be completely different from any other alien i've ever seen and yet still manages to look real.

[DeeVee]

Great image as usual Ken. Thanks for the technical tip. We newbies cannot get too many of those.

[Le Discot]

Awesome,Ken!!!!!