Narrative- Character Clay Model

When sketching out the main character in our narrative project, I found it was tricky to accurately draw the head from different angles. So I decided to sculpt a small model out of clay to use as reference for drawing. I feel this will help when creating an expression sheet for this character, and even benefit us when we start to digitally model him. It's also good to have this model to pass around to everyone in the group who may need a reference point to draw or model from.

Hookworm Holidays- Character Modelling with Clay

Before modelling my characters digitally I made two small clay sculptures of them to help guide me when using Maya. Also it was a lot of fun and the models remind me of the commission and of the animation I want to bring to life. I got the idea from reading a book about Pixar's short films, and the art department would create sculptures as well as drawings and paintings for concept art.