It's for my Monkey & Robot characters. I've got Robot's color palette figured out, and now I'm trying to sort out a color palette that looks good on Monkey, but then also compliments Robot when the two are paired together.
The trouble I'm running into is that I don't want both characters to essentially wear blue, because then they get lost into one another when paired up, but it's hard to find a palette that works well with Monkey's brown fur and is also complimentary to Robot.
Here's what I was playing around with last night before I crashed out.
Note: Not only is Monkey off model there (that's a much older design, but for palette purposes it worked in a pinch), his colors ( with the exception of his eyes) are completely up for grabs. Robot, on the other hand, is shown completely on model. So his color palette is set and signed off on.
If anyone has any suggestions, I'd love to hear them.
It's for my Monkey & Robot characters. I've got Robot's color palette figured out, and now I'm trying to sort out a color palette that looks good on Monkey, but then also compliments Robot when the two are paired together.
The trouble I'm running into is that I don't want both characters to essentially wear blue, because then they get lost into one another when paired up, but it's hard to find a palette that works well with Monkey's brown fur and is also complimentary to Robot.
Here's what I was playing around with last night before I crashed out.
Note: Not only is Monkey off model there (that's a much older design, but for palette purposes it worked in a pinch), his colors ( with the exception of his eyes) are completely up for grabs. Robot, on the other hand, is shown completely on model. So his color palette is set and signed off on.
If anyone has any suggestions, I'd love to hear them.
I have no idea, but I like the look of that robot.
Hey everyone. What's going down? I wonder how Nightdragon is doing etc.
I'm beginning to think that you're not a real ND conjurer. Maybe you just ask so much that when she does show up, it coincides with one of your many summons.
Thanks 'rook. I'm still trying to find that perfect balance (and it occurs to me that Option 1 and Option 3 are exactly the same. That wasn't intentional).
EDIT: Also, thanks D-Robe. I'm particularly proud of Robot's design. Jeeze, I should really update my thread.
Mars, do you know what the backgrounds are going to look like?
At the moment I'm just trying ti figure out the base color so that when I *do* add the characters to something, I'll have a base color to mix with the environmental lighting.
I like the idea of a brown suit, but I agree that it's weird having a brown-on-brown getup. What you could try, and this may go against all your preconceived notions of what you want the character to look like, is change his skin and fur color to be more black and grey, like a grey langur.
Here are two color variations for the monkey (they're the same except for his hat). Those things on the robot's hat might get distracting if they're the only instance of red in either character.
edit: I played with the monkey's colors, and I like ^this kind of thing the best, especially the top one.
Also, Darkwarrior's idea might be good, but white suits get kind of flashy sometimes.
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edited August 2010
White suits are too southern dandy, while I think Mars is aiming for victorian england.
Well you could play with it, I think white or maybe a hue close to it could be very nice and I think with the duller colouring tone, it will help him stand out against the robot. I couldn't think of any other colour that would achieve that. Could always just give him a white shirt or white suit/blue/black shirt.
I like the idea of a brown suit, but I agree that it's weird having a brown-on-brown getup. What you could try, and this may go against all your preconceived notions of what you want the character to look like, is change his skin and fur color to be more black and grey, like a grey langur.
I think if I proposed such a change to the character now, my partner would have kittens. But that didn't stop me from doing it just for funsies!
Is a white suit out of the question? Would make him pop against the robot and his own fur.
Yeah, a white suit's right out. The series has no black and no white in it (with a very small exception for the occasional whites of the eyes in a dark room). Also, the whole Colonial Sanders thing.
Thanks Para, I like the color of the suit. I'm still playing with colors, so I think I'll give that a whirl.
Up for critique is a WIP remake of the original poster I did last year, here's a side by side [The Original vs The Remix]
For the Remix, the final color mix on the background elements (i.e. not the characters assets) is still a WIP, as is the logo. It's off center to make room for the "Flying Circus" title to be added.
Other than that, please critique!
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MustangArbiter of Unpopular OpinionsRegistered Userregular
edited August 2010
Wow, the remix is a LOT stronger. Do you have anymore drawings of your girl character? She seems like a bit of a non-entity on this poster and hasn't really made the same leap the rest of them have, they all have a well defined 'story' while hers still feels a bit murky.
Monkey: intelligent and often annoyed by robots goofiness
Robot: Enthusiastic, sometimes dimwitted sidekick of monkey, but all together lovable.
Sinister guy: Dick dastardly type dude
Strong Man: Lovable Beefcake
Mechanic/Slingshot girl? No idea
Here's a larger version of the poster, specifically, the three supporting characters:
I do see what you mean about her seemingly being a "non-entity." There was something quite specific I was trying with her character, so take another look at all three of them and know this: These are all of the "Good Guys". With that said, what more can you tell me about her?
(If the answer is still "Not much", don't feel bad, answers spoil'd)
The young lady's name is Lenuschka "Lenny" Strong, and the Strongman is her father. Both have red hair, but I tried to give both Strongman and Lenny similar attributes with their hair, namely the tips of it.
I also tried to work with her nose in a way that, while not specifically mirroring his, displays a parental blend that still calls back to her father in a way.
It is also important to note that she does, in fact, have a small red beard coming in. I may have to go back in and sell this a little better.
These three characters here are the first updates from the original poster, but with time permitting, I intend to do at least 2 more pieces featuring the entire cast of the post in action. I spent a hellova-lotta time heeding Ahab's advice and making sure I was drawing each character with a strong under-structure and form, instead of just "pushing lines around" as he had put it earlier. I really feel like I've been accomplishing that, especially the most with Robot right now.
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Can I get some local opinions here?
Yeah, that would be a useful piece of information. I'm no professional, but I'll weigh in my opinion if you want it, Mars.
It's for my Monkey & Robot characters. I've got Robot's color palette figured out, and now I'm trying to sort out a color palette that looks good on Monkey, but then also compliments Robot when the two are paired together.
The trouble I'm running into is that I don't want both characters to essentially wear blue, because then they get lost into one another when paired up, but it's hard to find a palette that works well with Monkey's brown fur and is also complimentary to Robot.
Here's what I was playing around with last night before I crashed out.
Note: Not only is Monkey off model there (that's a much older design, but for palette purposes it worked in a pinch), his colors ( with the exception of his eyes) are completely up for grabs. Robot, on the other hand, is shown completely on model. So his color palette is set and signed off on.
If anyone has any suggestions, I'd love to hear them.
I have no idea, but I like the look of that robot.
I'm beginning to think that you're not a real ND conjurer. Maybe you just ask so much that when she does show up, it coincides with one of your many summons.
Can anyone here do science?
EDIT: Also, thanks D-Robe. I'm particularly proud of Robot's design. Jeeze, I should really update my thread.
At the moment I'm just trying ti figure out the base color so that when I *do* add the characters to something, I'll have a base color to mix with the environmental lighting.
And thanks Coleman, I'll give that combo a try.
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edit: I played with the monkey's colors, and I like ^this kind of thing the best, especially the top one.
Also, Darkwarrior's idea might be good, but white suits get kind of flashy sometimes.
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I think that hat looks snazzy
I think if I proposed such a change to the character now, my partner would have kittens. But that didn't stop me from doing it just for funsies!
Thanks Para, I like the color of the suit. I'm still playing with colors, so I think I'll give that a whirl.
Up for critique is a WIP remake of the original poster I did last year, here's a side by side [The Original vs The Remix]
For the Remix, the final color mix on the background elements (i.e. not the characters assets) is still a WIP, as is the logo. It's off center to make room for the "Flying Circus" title to be added.
Other than that, please critique!
Monkey: intelligent and often annoyed by robots goofiness
Robot: Enthusiastic, sometimes dimwitted sidekick of monkey, but all together lovable.
Sinister guy: Dick dastardly type dude
Strong Man: Lovable Beefcake
Mechanic/Slingshot girl? No idea
I do see what you mean about her seemingly being a "non-entity." There was something quite specific I was trying with her character, so take another look at all three of them and know this: These are all of the "Good Guys". With that said, what more can you tell me about her?
(If the answer is still "Not much", don't feel bad, answers spoil'd)
I also tried to work with her nose in a way that, while not specifically mirroring his, displays a parental blend that still calls back to her father in a way.
It is also important to note that she does, in fact, have a small red beard coming in. I may have to go back in and sell this a little better.
These three characters here are the first updates from the original poster, but with time permitting, I intend to do at least 2 more pieces featuring the entire cast of the post in action. I spent a hellova-lotta time heeding Ahab's advice and making sure I was drawing each character with a strong under-structure and form, instead of just "pushing lines around" as he had put it earlier. I really feel like I've been accomplishing that, especially the most with Robot right now.
More to come.