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Community => General Discussion => Topic started by: Squinky on Sat 26/11/2005 16:44:08

Title: DaVinci?
Post by: Squinky on Sat 26/11/2005 16:44:08
Hi all, again I am asking for some help (ideas).

I've recently got signed on doing concept art for an in-production on-line game. One of my first assignments is to draw all the races (Male and Female) in a mix between my style and DaVinci. I'm not quite sure what that means...Having not studied any classical art whatsoever...

Any ideas?
Title: Re: DaVinci?
Post by: Sam. on Sat 26/11/2005 17:03:03
I fi had that brief, i would assume it was the Davinci Man, which looks like this:
[img]http://www.homeplatesonline.com/DaVinci%20Man.jpg[img]

I have no idea what it means if its not that.
Title: Re: DaVinci?
Post by: vict0r on Sat 26/11/2005 17:13:13
(http://www.homeplatesonline.com/DaVinci%20Man.jpg)

you forgot the "/" ;D
Title: Re: DaVinci?
Post by: Squinky on Sat 26/11/2005 17:27:01
Thanks, that would make sense. I was thinking he wanted me to paint something or what not...
Title: Re: DaVinci?
Post by: ildu on Sat 26/11/2005 17:27:40
If I understood correctly, that means they want you to draw a moody pose concept of each character and then davinci sketches for modeling. These sketches are basically 0 angle front and side images, from which they can easily model the characters. I'm assuming it's a 3d game since they want such sketches. Dude, you should've asked. It's better to be humble and ask than be quiet and screw it up. It saves them time and you further humility.
Title: Re: DaVinci?
Post by: Stefano on Sat 26/11/2005 17:32:15
Have you ever played AD&D 3rd edition? The chapters first page look a lot like a crossover between your style the DaVinci's drawing above shown.

Don't know if this helps, though. I guess you were asked to create something not so modern but not too classic looking eighter. Though one, heh?  ;) Please show us when you come up with something.
Title: Re: DaVinci?
Post by: Darth Mandarb on Sat 26/11/2005 19:05:58
My first thought was what ildu said.

They want your style, but with "character sheets" in the DaVinci layout so they can more easily model them.

This idea, by the way, gets me ALL kinds of excited!  Keep us posted 'cause I want to play the game!!
Title: Re: DaVinci?
Post by: Phemar on Sat 26/11/2005 19:06:49
Quote from: Zooty on Sat 26/11/2005 17:03:03
I fi had that brief, i would assume it was the Davinci Man, which looks like this:

I think you mean the Vetruvian man!

EDIT: Vetruvian man, silly me.
Title: Re: DaVinci?
Post by: Evil on Sat 26/11/2005 19:14:38
Here's some D&D examples from their website. I can't seem to find the height guide, which is what I think they are talking about.

http://www.wizards.com/default.asp?x=dnd/ag/20010316b
Title: Re: DaVinci?
Post by: GarageGothic on Sat 26/11/2005 19:17:13
Quote from: Zor on Sat 26/11/2005 19:06:49I think you mean the Vesuvian man!

I believe the correct name is "Vitruvian Man".

Edit: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vitruvian_man
Title: Re: DaVinci?
Post by: Sam. on Sat 26/11/2005 19:51:32
Quote from: GarageGothic on Sat 26/11/2005 19:17:13
Quote from: Zor on Sat 26/11/2005 19:06:49I think you mean the Vesuvian man!

I believe the correct name is "Vitruvian Man".

Edit: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vitruvian_man
Venutian!
Title: Re: DaVinci?
Post by: TheYak on Sun 27/11/2005 02:35:13
On a side note, DaVinci did many intricate diagrams of machinery but also did studies of "ideal" proportions.  Many artists since have utilized some of the basic facial proportions and structures as a reference point.  It does sound more like a request for model-reference points than a style-blending. 

Kinda like this:
(http://www.facialaestheticsurgery.com/Images/davinci%20facial%20proportions.jpg)