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Luntara Album cover 2010

2010-07-14T14:03:00.000-07:00

This is the Album cover to Luntara's debut album 'Chpater I: The Arrival', soon to be released.

Mind The Gap Artwork

2010-07-14T13:53:00.000-07:00

A few months ago I offered to help out a friend with concept art for his screenplay, for which he was intending to create a portfolio and pitch it to prospective film producers. Here are my three favourite pieces:

This character is known as the ticket inspector, I had great fun designing and drawing him.

This is one of my favourite pieces i've done, showing a tree filled with sealife.

I drew and coloured this mutant spider, and comped it onto the background image.

Robot Pirate Captain Update #3

2008-05-24T09:46:00.001-07:00

These are images of the captain with the final texture applied to him. All Texturing was done by me! I am very pleased with how he has turned out, and actually really enjoyed working on him! Images are copyrighted.

Signs in the Crops

2008-05-24T09:32:00.000-07:00

This month's concept is another Luntara inlay piece. Influenced by Luntara's song 'Signs' as well as the Mel gibson film of the same name, this piece took me a couple of hours to do. I am pleased with the perspective, as well as the crop texture which i made with noise and grain. It is surprisingly difficult to find birds eye views of untouched crops on the internet!

Robot Pirate Captain Update #2

2008-04-08T08:57:00.000-07:00

This is one fraction of the texture map that will be applied to the Pirate Captain from POD 003. The Texture was done by me, while the Modelling and UV Mapping Was done by Caspar Trenchard-Turner.

Robot Pirate Captain Update #1

2008-03-25T03:22:00.000-07:00

Below is the original Concept art i had done for the Pirate Captain, along with the model sheet:

POD 003 - It's Da Bomb!

2008-03-19T15:06:00.000-07:00

This is a Bomb design which will be featured in the POD 003 pilot show. It will be used by robotic space pirates to detonate a space station. I designed, modeled and textured the Bomb, including the happy bomb sticker! :)

Ria and Ryan Textures!

2008-03-19T14:51:00.000-07:00

These are some Textures from the upcoming Ria and Ryan episode! They are Texture's of Ryan's Pilot outfit and of the Fokker Tri Plane, as piloted by none other then the Red Baron himself! I made and UV Mapped the plane, and I adjusted David Bates' model of Ryan so that he wears a Pilots outfit.

Texturing a Bullet

2008-03-19T14:37:00.001-07:00

These above images are the Texture maps for a character from a friend's film called 'Snap'. Despite its phallic appearance, it is actually a bullet with a female persona. Each of the character had one disembodied hand which was their only useful limb.

Alienweirdo Avatar

2008-03-15T15:19:00.001-07:00

Just a bit of fun, I made a new avatar for my Deviantart Blog! Its a characature of me, as a cartoon alien, wearing one of those blue tartan shirts that are awesome.

The Scarecrow's Silent Laughing

2008-03-15T15:12:00.001-07:00

To tantalise my concept tastebuds I have done a piece of concept influenced by lyrics by Luntara's song, 'A Glorious Beginning'. The green moon is a symbol of the band's arrival, and is quickly becoming a recurring feature in my artwork... The Scarecrow is atop of a cliff with the waves violently smashing against the rocks. The Piece took a couple of days to do. Its my favourite Piece so far, and hopefully I'll get time to do some more!

Zombie Frog

2008-03-15T15:06:00.001-07:00

This is my half of an Art trade i did with a uni classmate whom I chat to frequently on Deviantart.

Back in our first year of college, we worked together in a team of 5 on a storyboard project. The story we came up with involved an old house, some lost teenagers and giant zombie frogs. We came up with these ideas way before i had my obsession with Hellboy, so this isn't influenced by the plague of frogs

Heinz Meister takes a Bath

2008-02-03T11:08:00.001-08:00

I found a picture of a 1950's style bathroom design while browsing the web, and thought it could used to humorous effect. I photoshoped one of my characters into the bath, and was great fun to do!

He is Heinz Meister, a super villain with the power to control beans.

POD Pirates Update: Harv 3D

2007-12-07T03:57:00.000-08:00

This is the Developement of the character 'Harv', who is at this point intended to be used in the pilot show 'Pod 003'.

The above images are 3D models of the Character i made in Maya. The image below is the previously posted concept image of Harv, only with proposed colour. I used Reds and yellows as i felt the Robot had a very Soviet feel to it. This palette isn't final, and his texture may change.

Power Through!

2007-12-03T09:27:00.001-08:00

Work has been slow as of late, becuase i have just done two weeks worth of Running at Molinare in Soho, London. Now that they have let me go (due to financial reasons i must stress!), i can concentrate on getting stuff done, like the new Ria and Ryan episode animatic and coloured versions of the Pod Pirates!

Just Keep on Smiling!

Pod Interface Designs

2007-12-03T04:10:00.000-08:00

These are some concept ideas for the computer interface on the escape pod from the pilot show of the same name.

This was the first piece i had done, an overtly complicated design although Punchdrunk did like the large eye in the middle.

This is the only piece i had done with the main character in it. The extendable arm was a piece of development from Desmond Walsh's idea.

This idea was developed through the previous ideas and looking at the space available within the 3D model of the Pod to use. Since the Pod will be fairly small and claustrophobic, the computer needed to be of a certain size.

Ria and Ryan Episode 3 News

2007-10-29T12:05:00.000-07:00

I am currently participating in the highly anticipated next episode of Ria and Ryan!

Sarah, Dave and I are writing the Script, and storyboarding as we are going along so that we can get onto the 3D stuff as soon as possible! The above image was drawn By Sarah and coloured by me! As always, all Ria and Ryan images are copyrighted!

Robot Space Pirates Phase 2

2007-10-29T11:44:00.000-07:00

I'm trying to think why i have no work posted for this past month... and then i remember I've been working quite hard and forgot to post! Its been mostly work for Punchdrunk, including the Music Video SIF and Concept for POD 003. Here are some pencil sketches of Robot Space pirates that i have designed for POD:

The ideas for the characters 'Legs' and 'Clam' were originally green lit, though now sadly they aren't going to be used. 'Harv', Who is going to be used, is the combination of 'Hal' and another Robot Design done by Mr Dave Bates, as requested by Punchdrunk. 'Mart' is going through a design change as well, but his head will remain the same!

I will post final colour versions of the final Robots when they are ready! These images are copyrighted.

-ian-

Robot Space Pirates V1 - 'Bones'

2007-09-20T09:10:00.001-07:00

This is one of many Designs of a Robotic Space Pirate for a Pilot show of a black comedy called 'Pod'. I've christened him 'Bones'. I Designed a version without clothes so that i would be able to design clothing on top of the figure.

I liked this one so much i decided to colour it. I'm proud of the Skull and crossbones being used as part of the bodies frame, and the idea of a blown off eye representing an eyepatch.

Whether or not the design will be used remains to be seen.

Fleetwood Mac Character Designs

2007-09-10T05:57:00.001-07:00

These are Character Designs and 2D Models to Most of the past and present members of the Band 'Fleetwood Mac', which were originally intended to be used in a TV Documentary about the group, put together by Alba International. Since the look and feel of the designs and animations did not fit the mood of the documentary, the animations aren't going to be used. As you can see, the models are ready to be animated, as they have moving joints and props. The parchment texture was also going to be how the clips would have looked. You can see the Test animation here and now you can see the designs of the full lineup here!

These images were designed By myself and the other members of wewantpudding. Full credits at the bottom of the blog post! These images are copyrighted.

Mick Fleetwood and John Mcvie's Bodies designed by Sarah Ricketts
Head Designs of Mick Fleetwood, John Mcvie, Danny Kiwan, Rick Vito, Dave Mason and Dave Walker By David Bates
Colour and rest of designs by Me!

Punchdrunk Hunters

2007-08-12T14:45:00.001-07:00

This is an unfinished render from the Punchdrunk project i am currently involved in. It shows the models of the Hunters i made using Maya (Thanks to Dave for the Pic! He did the Texturing and most of the other work!)

Digital Compositing Showreel 2007

2007-08-08T13:43:00.000-07:00

This is My Digital Compositing Showreel. Everyone's work is credited at the end.

You can view the thing a bit larger here The Quality isn't great, but you get the idea!

Ria and Ryan Storyboards

2007-07-26T08:38:00.001-07:00

Here are some storyboards i drew from Ria and Ryan's Really Big Pilot Show. These are from the Pirate Scene, which I feel has some of the best camera angles and Filmic language from the whole series so far!

Click on the Images to See larger versions. Remember, these are copyrighted images!

Composited Earth Zoom and Rotation

2007-07-23T02:45:00.000-07:00

This is an unfinished clip from a film i am helping to make. Don't ask me about the characters or the method of how they were shot into space, this was not my idea i was just doing what i was told! The first 3D clip was not done by me, i just composited the earth zoom and rotation, made the clouds and cameras. There are supposed to be twinkling stars in the background, but due to the quality of the upload they have disappeared... When i make my final compositing showreel i will upload it to a server so the quality will be better!

From what i can gather about this clip of the film, the four characters have arrived on an island which is in fact a Bum, which then proceeds to eject them via flatulance through the Earth's atmosphere and into space. Story and Concept Courtesy of the independant Comedy Film Company 'Punchdrunk'.

Ria and Ryan Award Winning Film!

2007-07-15T14:22:00.000-07:00

Ria and Ryan, the brain child of the Awesome Sarah Ricketts, Won the Award for Best Promotion and was Nominated For Best film at the Raftas 2007 last Friday...

How Freaking cool is that??? I worked on an award winning film!! Read More here
Also, check out the other films from the Raftas, at the Raftas Website. Though i should warn you, the phone number under my name in my profile is not mine... i shall have words...

Anyway, Photos of the Award and the Happy Team to Come soon, check out the Ria and Ryan Blog for more updates on the little rascals and their adventures!

Well Done Team Ria and Ryan!

Brick The Burgler

2007-07-14T11:11:00.001-07:00

This is 'Brick' The Burglar. You may recognise the character from my showreels. He is one of my earlier characters, dating back to my first year of my Animation studies.

I thought that it was time to revamp him and make him look better, as opposed to the simplistic block colour version i had previously used. In the background you can see the original pencil sketch.

Luntara Album Covers

2007-07-11T11:46:00.000-07:00

This is the second draft of the album cover i designed for the Metal Band Luntara, and their as yet unreleased debut album 'The Arrival'. The Green Spider-Planet represents The Band, and their arrival to Earth signifies their Arrival into the Public Eye.

This was initially intended to be another album cover for Luntara, but it as yet has a use. It may become the back cover. It is slightly influenced by the film 2001: A Space Odyssey.

Both Images are copyrighted to Luntara.

Some Random 3D Heads

2007-07-11T11:36:00.000-07:00

This is a practice at modelling in Maya. It didn't take me too long to do, and i'm not entirely sure what it is supposed to be...

I prefer this model a lot more, as i like the structre of the face more then my previous attempt. Again, done in Maya.

Cyberchicken

2007-07-06T03:11:00.000-07:00

The Above image is the Cyberchicken and its prey. This is one of my favourite pictures i have ever done. One day i went a bit nuts and drew nothing but chickens, and then went a bit further and drew this. On the right are sketches of actual chickens ...

Pencil, pen and photoshop.

Concept Showreel '07

2007-07-01T16:06:00.000-07:00

This is a revamped version of my previous showreel, with newer, darker more detailed artwork. i have been playing around with after effects more, and am espiecially pleased with the lens flare effects.

The actual lens flare was painted by Hazel

Life Drawing

2007-06-23T13:25:00.000-07:00

Thought i'd post some life drawing, to show i can actually draw! above is a 20 minute drawing.

Four 1 minute drawings, and two 20 minute drawings

One 30 Minute Drawing, and five smaller 30 Seconds drawings

Concept Showreel '06 With Sound!

2007-06-16T09:09:00.000-07:00

YES!! Finally got my concept showreel up with sound! The camera follows 5 characters around a large mansion, see if you can make a story to go with it!

Set Designs

2007-05-15T11:37:00.000-07:00

Both of these pictures are collages of props and sets designed by Louise Duncan. Both are coloured by me using Photoshop. These also acted as colour/mood boards for the scenes, and the palette in the Pirate ship picture was used in the final film.

This is a new addition

Joint Concepts

2007-05-15T11:22:00.000-07:00

I pencilled and inked the pilot picture above, which was then coloured by Hazel Smith. The Pilot Idea was never to be used in the Pilot show, as other better themes were favoured.

The picture above is one of my favourites from the 'Ria and Ryan' project. It inocently shows the relationship between the brother sister, while at the same time remain adorable. Hazel Smith has made a colour version.

Hazel Drew the above picture, which i coloured in photoshop. The picture of the cowboy and indian was taken from a google search.

Ryan Dresses Up!

2007-05-15T11:15:00.000-07:00

This is one of the first pieces of concept i had done for the Ria and Ryan Pilot Show. It is Ryan as a Pilot, influenced by the term 'Pilot Show'. I designed the costume, influenced by stereotypical Biggles pilots outfits.
In the cartoon, Ryan inadvertently dresses as a damsel in the scene based in medieval times. this is a drawing from a storyboard i drew, only i liked the pose and expression so much i decided to colour it in!

Ryan the Dinosaur!

2007-05-15T11:07:00.000-07:00

This is a concept piece of the boy, Ryan, dressing up as dinosaur and pretending to destroy a city, a lá Godzilla! There is a backdrop of a city scape, similar to how the film will look. The coloured version was done entirely in Photoshop, not 3D software as some people have inquired.

Ria and Ryan As Pirates

2007-05-12T11:31:00.000-07:00

This is one the first pieces of concept i did for 'The Ria and Ryan Really Big Pilot Show'. It is my personal favourite, drawn in pencil, inked and coloured using photoshop 7.0