I needed a set of legs for a character I am currently working on and didnt have anything that would work so decided to try and sculpt my own. I am using procreate to do this. I made a good start but ran into some problems. I got the basic shape done ok, they were positioned ok, and looked like legs, but then I started to add some folds/creases in the material. This didnt go well. A couple of them looked ok but I just couldt make them look like trousers. Can anyone offer any suggestions or possibly a turorial that may help? Thanks.
There's a nice selection of links to guide in the 54mm models and modelling resources topic (http://www.the-conclave.co.uk/forum/index.php?topic=22.0) But here's the link to the most appropriate one, Sculpting cloth and armor. (http://www.one-ring.co.uk/phpBB2/kb.php?mode=article&k=389)
I use this:
http://www.amazon.com/Dynamic-Wrinkles-Drapery-Solutions-Practical/dp/0823015874/ref=bfac-20?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1280884109&sr=8-1
Anything by Hogarth, excellent reference that belongs on any bench!
@Backyardpatrol: Thanks for the link to the book, but its more how to sculpt them rather than where to put them. Still, looks like a useful one, may have to invest in it one day.
@Rayner: I think that tutorial simplifies it a bit too much for me. What he describes is pretty much what I tried to do, it just didnt seem to work. Maybe its just me and im not destined to sculpt my own models.
Quote@Rayner: I think that tutorial simplifies it a bit too much for me. What he describes is pretty much what I tried to do, it just didnt seem to work. Maybe its just me and im not destined to sculpt my own models.
I found this useful to teach me the basics, then its just practise. Don't be disheartened if you are not happy with your first couple of tries. I tend to cut away the sculpted parts that I'm not happy with and carry on :)
Sounds like you just need practice - my first attempts were far from perfect, but I found that I improved quickly as I did more and more. Keep at it and I'm sure you'll see an improvement.
I will keep trying, not sure when ill next have time but ill give it another go. Will also take some pictures this time :)