Maltoons Art

Drawings, sketches and the whole shibay

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I thought the last one I did for Moth man for this pilot would be the final design, but after seeing that I could refine it a bit more, I decided to revamp the design and add a more changed up body proportion as well as a better wing design that would be easier to animate.

I went more human on this one than beast. Mainly because their rival from the lores and stories is gonna have a much more beastly and horror themed design that the Protector-like Mothman. I wonder if any of you know who that might be as they share some similarities.

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So when you change from front view to 3/4 for example, you have to do the in-between by yourself so it won't change suddenly or there's a option like a ease keyframe or something to help you with that?

If it is for a presentation then yes, it would smooth it out as well as curving it in the timeline, depends on the action and emotion you’re representing. however for rig master controls all you need is one frame and a few tweaks to get the controls set for animation! If you’re interested in learning I also have a site for courses if you're interested ^-^ at https://marktc003.wixsite.com/maltoons

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How many draws do you take to make the character turnaround?

I went for 3-4 views, usually the back side is just a flip of the front view. So front, 3/4th, side and back 3/4ths. They’re really good references and its a time saver when rigging multiple characters.

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Btw, awesome job you did on Connor, congratulations :)

Thank you! I’m really glad you liked it! Hope you enjoy the rest of the cast coming soon ^-^

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Finally finished the rigging (for the most part) on Connor Runo! One of my main characters for the pilot im still working on! Based on the mythical beast cryptids! Now to move onto the rest of the cast...@_@ If you want to see this once it is finished and animated, please subscribe over to my youtube where I upload parodies and funny animations as well in the time-frame!  https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCIalFxaKbow1XvshnYrMnww

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Volibear Rework HYPE!!! I was so excited for the new rework that I decided to make this piece trying a new style! I’m finally free from classes and I can finally start uploading more regularly! Expect more original works and fan works!

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Will you turn you characters into a cartoon?

That's the plan!

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Interation sketches with the sasquatch tribe.

Figured it'd go somewhere along the lines of Connor relaxing as he read, the youbger sasquatches intrested in the book while Reginald in the background gets tortured for antagonising the beasts one too many times xD

Reg: Connor! Sick em! I'm being attacked!!

Connor: Told you not to antagonize them ...

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Finished this character sheet for Connor! Though I need to change some info and update the emotions got most of it down! He's a cryptid shifter, kinda like the lore of skinwalkers except muuuch less creepy factor and aspiring cryptozoologist, still getting things out for animation pilot prepping!

Background assets used in the splash art by @tentaphant on instagram

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Work in progress expressions for the spoiled brat Reginald Chevlan, another main in the series, not gonna lie i still love the smug face i drew for him, perfectly defines his character xD

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Rigging up the characters for my animated short! Connor Runo! Not gonna lie forgot how much work goes into rigging characters especially with the design I have him @_@ Still WIP for the advanced 360 rig I plan on giving him for the Cryptid short and make it look alot less flat than what rigged animation is known for

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Wow I disapeared after trying to get this done xD, I was busy writing out scripts and character descriptions so It took my time like crazy, hope to upload more frequently on characters and other cryptids in this animated pilot!

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Done with the concept! Now I can really start on this! I'm satisfied with the shadow and moon setting for the tones. Changed the wings for a more animal appearance and added some more detail over the buildings too. I'll be starting to post finished work of this hopefully, I curse schedules!!

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So based off the reception I got seems people liking this color and design, So ima start the splash art for hin! (Maybe animate it) I might give it some changes on the wings amd give Mothman better flow details. I thought this pose would look nicely as a guardian figure trying to prevent a disaster.

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I ended up going with more humanoid, more man in moth man, I was experimenting using the common moth colors but there's still room to chage a few things from looking more mysterious vibe he's known for.

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Some side characters I'm making to fill up the world, think i went a bit too generic but I'm slolwy working on fixing that!

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I'm starting to like this redesign, mixed in some phoenix and magical elements to this one. Now it looks bettwe than an oversized condor I had before 😃 Thoughts?