Bathing Elephant Re-Named to... Love at First Sight now COMPLETE!

[picsas]

I know I said that my next image was going to be another landscape, well I though that I would work realy hard at this one, so I decided to create an elephant bathing in water next to an old tree. Only the head done so far, thought I would share as I am very pleased with it. This took two and a half hours, i didn't drop and then paint with Zadd for a change (which is always good for texture) instead I managed to manipulate a material into looking like elephant skin and also created an elephant skin alpha which was painted on to the head using TM. This is going to be a long night!!

http://www2.zbrushcentral.com/zbc_uploads/user_image-1019345944aqn.jpg

[RC]

great pic...cant waite to see the rest! :tu:
Im still trying to get head shapes and modeling down. :D

[Grub]

Looking good so far Picsas :tu: :tu: , I see your burning the midnight oil like me ;)

[WingedOne]

That's going to be an awesome pic when you're done with it. :tu: :tu:

[Stonecutter]

Nice Elephant head, P! I'm really glad to see you planning a scene so carefully, and have every confidence that the result will be fantastic in the final image!
:tu: :tu: :tu: :cool: :tu: :tu: :tu:

[LWTB]

sweet job!!
Ive been trying to use texture master to make textures instead of just dropping and painting. Could you post a script on how you textured that using just texture master? I would really like to know so i can make fabulous textures for my models that even have wrinkles and stuff. I normally make a basic texture in TM, drop to canvas, and use zsub to make wrinkles and stuff. How did you manage that using only TM? Thanks.

[picsas]

Okay nearly finished the elephant part of this image, still need to soften some of the joins. I did use Zadd on the complete elephant, to add a little extra detail. As far just using TM is conserned, well I think most of the credit goes to the actual material, of recent I have found that the materials are the most important factor in achieving the image you want. The one I used here can be found in the Pixolators material pack (thanx Pix) I just modified it to get It just right for me. I will post the alpha and the material when I complete the full image, it time for some sleep now.zzzzzzzzzz
http://www2.zbrushcentral.com/zbc_uploads/user_image-1019355056pss.jpg

[Stonecutter]

Pretty damn cool, P!
:tu: :tu: :tu: :tu: :tu: :tu: :tu: :tu:
That's a wonderful elephant, and I look forward to futher info on this project! Fine job of modelling, and texturing!

[RC]

Wonderful! :tu: :tu: :tu:

[robotalk]

It's Totally Your Elephant ! ( as opposed to--totally Irr-elevant) A true WOW of a work--great stuff as usual!! :tu: :tu: :tu:

[Mentat7]

That is one damn good looking pachiderm!!!! The material/texture is phenomenal and the body work is amazing. Come on now....fess up...you were in the zone when you did this weren't you? :D :tu: :tu: :tu: :tu: :tu:

[Zoid]

This is incredible. I like the hairs on the face and trunk. I've seen pictures of elephants with big soulful eyes. I hope you put those in too.

[DeeVee]

Excellent image!!

[Belleski]

Beautifully tactile textures happening.
I'm in awe. The modeling...the nose...the toes...the little tiny hairs. Thanks for sharing your texturing secrets. Much appreciated.
Cheers. :eek:

[banez]

thats ONE fine good looking pic im impressed.
now how about making BIG Daddy with some TUSK. that would kick buttock :tu:
i have some elephant skin texture but shhhhhh yours looks GooooooooD but if you want it
private message me

[drjjwow]

how cute picas.. the full body is amazing.. cant wait for the goodies..

[juandel]

without any doubt: a MIP!!! absolutely fantastic! :tu: :tu: :tu: :tu: :tu: etc.

- juandel

[Caliban Tiresias Darklock]

That is just damn amazing. Phenomenal work picsas!

[DM]

Superb elephant, great texturing.
Dave :tu: :tu: :tu: :tu:

[Kaz]

Fantastic.

[rhom]

Greatlooking elephant!In every aspect.

[Muvlo]

Super A+ job on this Picsas! And as amazing is the speed at which you mke it! :tu: :tu:

[wenna]

Really very Super!!!

[Nova]

All I can do is echo everything all the other good people here have said.

Brilliant !!!!!

[picsas]

Nearly finished, another few hours and this will be finished.
The young elephant has found a new friend and is gazing in to their eyes (there will be a bird on the rock. There will be minimum movement in the water in oredr to give you the impresion that he has been sitting there staring for some time, love at first sight.
picsas
http://www2.zbrushcentral.com/zbc_uploads/user_image-1019426289urk.jpg

[DeeVee]

Nice work! Looking forward to the other updates.

[Stonecutter]

Wonderful work, P! This has turned into a real Z-Masterpiece, and all your ideas on this pic seem on the money to me!!!
:tu: :tu: :tu: :tu: :tu: :tu:
And as a lapidary, I have to tell you those are the BEST rocks anyone has shown here!

[Slosh]

What a beautiful sentiment in the picture you are creating. Everything in this scene is remarkably well done, especially like the sky here. The elephant is sooo good, I think the picture of him by himself was a masterpiece on its own.

[Codexus]

Totally amazing. Everything looks so real. I'm eager to see the final update.
:tu: :tu: :tu: :cool:

[Digital Daydreams]

Wow! Some of the best work I`v seen here.
I was wondering where the tree textures
are from? ,because the trees ,especialy the fallen tree in back of the biggest rock has great texture.
The whole pict is full of great textures!

[Ron Harris]

wow Arran...yer mastery of the program combined with your talent are breaking ground with this realistic piece....and they both make an unbeatable team.....outstanding job in techinique, compostion, and execution...my hats off to ya!!!! :tu: :tu: :tu: :tu: :tu: :tu: :tu: :tu: :tu: :eek: :tu: :tu: :tu: :tu: :tu: :tu:

[drjjwow]

wowzer picas .. what a brilliant piece so far..i love the sense of depth in this image.. lots of true and beautiful detail.. keep us updated ..

[Dragonlady]

this is so adorable very well done

[Azlan]

I noticed stars and dots under our names. I was wondering what they mean. I know the legend of graemlins has descriptons but what our the others for? Also I wanted to rate this piece youv'e done Picsas except thumbs up icons aren't enough. So I'll just do this. :tu: X 100000. Have you considered turning your resumè into Pixologic?

[Slosh]

The stars and dots represent how many times you have posted in the forum, responses included. One gray dot is 0-99, 2 is 100-199, etc. The dots turn to orange after 500, something like that. I think a star is 1000.

[wenna]

wow.. just wow!! I really love this, great job!

[Caliban Tiresias Darklock]

amazing work picsas, as always :)

[Mik]

Words fail me.....
:eek: :eek: :eek: :eek: :eek: :tu: :tu: :tu: :tu: :tu:
Breathtaking!

[thelonious]

a fine elephant, Picsas.

The one by the water reminded me of this 10 year old local temple elephant that would get taken down to the river and washed every morning.

http://www2.zbrushcentral.com/zbc_uploads/user_image-1019464684eio.jpg

[aurick]

Mammothly stupendous work, Picsas. The landscape is great, but that elephant is just incredible. Great texturing and modeling, both!

[picsas]

Okay thats it i am finaly finished. I gotta thank you lot for all your comments as they helped keep the motivation pumping, and hey Pix this software is so amazing, it seemed to cope very well throughout. This is modeled textured and rendered in ZBrush, the rock and wood textures are imported from digital images, and the energy supplied by cafeen.
The rains have started, first a small shower and soon a lot more is going to fall from the sky. The Olive Green Finch's are on the move and in search for the insects brought out by the shallow flowing water. The young Indian Elephant makes eye contact with a finch that has landed in front of him, they gaze into each others eyes for a moment, as though it was love at first sight, they seem to be amazed at each others beauty.
Picsas

http://www2.zbrushcentral.com/zbc_uploads/user_image-1019514153xiu.jpg

and to give you an idea of the image at actual size (3000 x 2000) here is a snap shot.

http://www2.zbrushcentral.com/zbc_uploads/user_image-1019514222qfx.jpg

Now for some of that stuff called sleep!

[Karasuando]

Amazing!, the birds really brought this one to life. :tu: :tu: :tu:

[Gerlon]

man this is truly awesome! How long did it take?

[Mentat7]

Excellent Picsas!! I thin Ron Harris is going to have a Z-Gasm when he sees the closeup of that water :D :tu: :tu: :tu: :tu: :tu:

[Grub]

All I can say is WOW :eek:, your work rate is phenominal. :tu: :tu: :tu: :tu: :tu:

[Le Discot]

A really good work we have here!!!!!! :tu: :tu: :tu: :tu: :tu:

[Stonecutter]

Fantastic finish, P, and thanks for the detail shot as well...It shows how much work you put into it!
:tu: :tu: :tu: :cool: :tu: :tu: :tu:

[Caliban Tiresias Darklock]

damn picsas, thats just gorgeous. You are one exceptional artist!

[Ken B]

beauttiful model, texture, materials, and scene!

[Nikko]

This picture is just incredible from every aspect. Beautiful work, Picsas! :tu: :cool: :tu:

[Houdini]

Man...it´s works like this that surely make Pix proud for making ZBrush. Zantastico!!!! :tu: :tu: :tu: :tu: :tu: :tu: :tu: :tu: :tu: :tu:

[Indigo Wizard]

Absolutely stunning. Umm... how about a tut on the water??

IW

[Zoid]

The closeup image by itself is a masterpiece. The sucess of this image also includes the range of colors that you used and the beautiful quality of the light. Super impressive :tu:

[impending]

Hi picsas,

Most excellent, successful in all aspects.
Bravo :tu: :tu: :tu:
jd

[Belleski]

Holy "detail" Batman!!!
Didn't think you could improve upon that image and then you go and through in water and a little birdy. You have set a new standard here. :eek: :eek:

[sTiNg]

!!!!!Impressive!!!!
:eek: :tu: :D

[WingedOne]

First Rate! :tu:

[aurick]

What a great finish, Picsas! There's nothing about this that could be improved. Simply great work!

[wenna]

I'm speechless! This is certainly fabulous art!! The details are amazing! WTG!! :tu: :tu: :tu: :tu: (and more than I can click) :D

[DeeVee]

Excellent work. Just simply excellent :ex: :ex: :ex:

[jelee]

My favorite piece from you by far Picsas.
It feels like you could walk into this one. I especially like how you integrated the illumination from the sky into your model textures. Really ties everything together nicely.
Just how much caffeine DID you consume for this project?
Great work.
jelee

[drjjwow]

a very powerful image picas and a very detailed image... this is by far my favorite image done by you... thanks for keeping us updated..

[Mik]

Tremedous finish, are you sure you're not pixolator in disguise? ;)

[DM]

Tremendous work,really shows the worthwhile effort you put into it. Congratulations on a great job. :) :tu: :tu: :tu: :tu: :tu: :tu:
Dave

[gRek]

damn! amazing work picsas! you are a really true artist! uF need to see more works from you man =)

[juandel]

and a topnotch masterpiece and z-milestone it became!!! :tu: :tu: :tu: :tu: :tu: etc. the closeup is esp. terrifico. i’d love to see one of the bird as well!!!

- juandel

[Muvlo]

Excellent work! I love the many details in this image... so much that I wonder if you could put up a bigger image of it somwhere? I'd love to more of this wonderful peice. :)

[LWTB]

Awesome fabulous magnificent wonderful super dooper job!!!!!! That is totall cool! Greatjob. the detail is utterly amazing. Could you explain how you did that pretty water?

[DeeVee]

As I commented before. This is an awesome image in every meaning of the word. Congratulations.

[ztevie-rae]

Wonderful Image !!!and top comp ,the birds
are a great finishing touch! :cool: :tu: :tu: :tu:

[PusGhetty]

Masterful work Picsas... very impressive... to say the least.
Amazing in every way!
Thanks for the inspiration!!! A hundred Thumbs up!