Making Cartoon characters

[Mike Lucey]

Pete, not alone have you produced excellent SU cartoon character,
but you have also managed to produce the 'character' of these
character in SketchUp, well done

Mike

[solo]

Thanks again guys.

I have recieved a few emails and PM's regarding how I create my base shapes which in essence is the main mesh which once created can be tweaked to create a character. So here is a quick idea of how I create my base forms.
I firstly make a rough form using rectangular polygons and pull and shape to a rough shape of what I am trying to achieve. I then use the magic plugin called Subdivide and smooth which turns my angular form to an organic one.

See clip below of the beginning of Patrick star of Spongebob fame.

Now that you have a base model you can use the sizing tool, JPP, FFD, sandbox tool, etc to smooth, warp and manipulate the mesh to create the details.

[Richard]

Yep!!!!

I'm amazed!!! Way beyond belief!!! I have to say that is an amazing team effort!!!! Solo and of course Whaat!

[solo]

[marked001]

awesome tutorial..iwas really wondering... and of course, crazy results!

[HFM]

Haha, nice what's your next one, Mr Crab?

[kwistenbiebel]

The Patrick star really makes me smile.
The rendering also is really good.The softness will definitely appeal to children.

@Richard,
Nice to see you here
Be welcomed.

[eeva]

solo, i can only sit here and have my mouth open... awesome! (try finding words, while your mouth is open... )

as gary is my favourite, i would vote for gary (the cat/snail) as the next one!

[marked001]

meeoowww.

[tomsdesk]

You're a scary combo, Pete: wild and crazy, awesome skill, and an excellent eye for essence...sure glad you're on thisside of the force.

[solo]

Thanks guys.

Here eeva:

[eeva]

solo, you are very scary! that quick? they must be flying from your mouse!

thanks a bunch! meeoowww!

[Jon]

As long as we're making requests, how about squidward with his clarinet?

(Did I mention how amazing thing is )

[CADken]

wow... i retire

very nice!

[solo]

I hope y'all don't mind me post away on this thread with my doodles.

If I get the time I will do Squidworth and Mr. Krabb, I am busy with a few of my own characters at moment.

[boofredlay]

That is a serious spongy bumpmap there Pete.

[solo]

Krabb still in progress.

[nomeradona]

love this thread pete. go ahead and keep updating it.

[Marian]

How about making Ironman . Very cool stuff and really pro work.

[solo]

Marian, I do have an Ironman already (though it was pre super plugins and low poly)

I have started with Squidwort Tentacles, so far: