AnimSchool Fantasy Character WIP - Michał Jeliński

I've just noticed that my ref picture is really overexposed (guess my scanner doesn't like me) so I am reposting it here.

Ok, and everything needs to start somewhere so here is quick zsphere blockout. Proportions will change lately for sure ;).

Ok, some further sculpting done. Still not quite happy withe the proportions, but I'm gonna tweak them later on.

I did some changes to the proportions for the character to look closer to the drawing reference (a bit more human-like and beefy). . Also starting to slowly block out clothing and accessories. It still look kinda blobby, but time for polishing will come later ;).

As a form of relax and to take a break from organic sculpting, I've started to model some simple assets. Here are gourd flask and smoking pipe. 

It took my a while, but I've finished the weapon. Based on traditional chinese da dao sabres with some fantasy ornaments, not to complicated in design though since I want this character to look kinda minimalistic and simple. 

I've finished modelling straw hat. Meant to be as simple in overall design as rest of the assets, but I've decided that a bit of irregularity to the straw elements would fit nicely ;). 

So, I've finally did some proper modelling for the clothing. 

Additionally I have finally found some time to get back to the body. I've changed the proportions a bit, added some details to the head and started sculpting hands and feets.

I think I am quite happy with the overall silhouette right now ;).

Ok, so here is him after some further sculpting and with added clothes. I've also modeled leg wraps and some leather belts for wrists and waist (based on traditional studded leather wraps used in hung gar kung fu style)

Ok, so the initial sculpt is done ;). I've added some additional details, like metal studs on the belt, second level of leg wraps or detailed eyeballs, and put all my assets together. Now, time for some retopology/unwrapping, posing and texturing. Still plenty to do, so let's go :D!

Back (I'm thinking about unsheating the sabre and let him hold it in a hand , rather just hanging on the back scabbard, still haven't decide though). 

Ok, the posing is done. I've had some hard time deciding what kind of dynamic pose i want for my character, some wushu stance or maybe in combat still frame like. Finally I've decided for something far more static, stoic and calm. I think that this pose suits the "old wise master" theme better. It's the perfect mix of chillfull casual smoking of a pipe and being full ready for upcoming compat, with his sabre unsheathed and rested on a shoulder.