Animal! ! ! !

[Reevz1977]

Hey folks, some of you may know that I'm currently working on a huuuuge Muppet illustration that will hopefully feature even the mostlesser-know Muppet Show characters. I've already posted unfinished previews of Dr. Teeth and Bunsen and Beaker, here on MC and thought I'd share my work-in-progress Animal. Hope you like...

http://www.flickr.com/photos/23001839@N02/

 

[Vic Romano]

This is coming out fantastic!

 

[Reevz1977]

Cheers Vic! I'm trying to do an illustration that I would like to see as a Muppet fan!

 

[Kiki]

Oh wow, those pics are amazing! And the bunny is cute-as. ^^

 

[RedPiggy]

Wow. You've come a long way since the Bunsen and Beaker one. I see Gonzo is now in front of Bunsen. Can't really tell who's behind Animal on the left, and you did a good job with Kermit. I still don't know why, but I just get a real kick out of this Animal + bunny thing.

 

[frogboy4]

"Amazing! ! ! !" - and the bunny is perfect too. He's such a good companion for Animal. How goes the pig? She's going to be the most difficult. Are you saving her for last?

 

[Reevz1977]

"Amazing! ! ! !" - and the bunny is perfect too. He's such a good companion for Animal. How goes the pig? She's going to be the most difficult. Are you saving her for last?

Ok, I'm not gonna lie, the pig is a pain in the ****. I have done several Piggys. Now BEFORE you click on the link below to see the pig remember this - she is very far from finished, think MR prototype if you will. The hair style may not stay and there are a significant number of tweaks that need to be done to the face, and whilst I welcome constructive criticism, I would like you to 'bear' (an extremely cryptic clue to the next character) this in mind.

Again, I'm only showing her at this early stage because Jamie asked and he is a stuperstar and has helped me out significantly with this project.

Ok, here goes...

Remember, early stage...

OK...

http://www.flickr.com/photos/23001839@N02/3444561251/

 

[RedPiggy]

Hey, don't beat yourself up about Piggy. Considering how insanely hard it is to get her right ... I personally think you did.

 

[Reevz1977]

Hey, don't beat yourself up about Piggy. Considering how insanely hard it is to get her right ... I personally think you did.

Thanks RedPiggy, I will get there eventually...hopefully

 

[frogboy4]

Already fantastic with the potential to be the finest representation of the pig in years. The wavy hair is a nice alternative to the flat look the puppet now wears. I can't even imagine painting curls! I have found that making the hair slightly curlier at her shoulders is a pretty good method in giving her that modern yet classic look that fans like so much.

She's plump but pretty - and the ratio of facial elements is spot-on. Her eyes emote far more here than in the modern puppet. I am just so excited about this design! It's already A-grade work in my book!

Thanks for sharing this. Just wow!