I think you should make a large chief bongo for yourself and do the batagon for sofubi. I've finally made a toy that i'm happy about that I've recently printed, I'm still working on a multi-piece print of it. I think I'm going to just make a larger one for myself and hand paint it.
I have some constructive criticism. In my opinion, as a sculptor myself, I feel like Chief Bongo is a better design, and a better sculpt, and it looks finished. The Batagon looks like a incomplete digital sculpt (I am aware both are digital, but Chief Bongo hides it better), with the lines not very defined, and the wing structure not defined. With any sculpting medium, whether it be digital, or clay (I sculpt with clay), part of the challenge is to disguise your medium so it does not distract from the character. For example, my challenge as a clay artist, is to make sure I smooth the lumpiness of the clay, remove any clay crumbs, and smooth or sand away any finger prints. With digital I have noticed some people's digital work looks too smooth or blobby/wavy, and obviously inorganic. I think Batagon would look better with more defined details, more distinguished line work (many digital sculpts tend to have shallow engraved areas). For the wings, I would study the anatomy of winged creatures, to improve the wing structure :). Just my two cents!
And you are right, and that's because Chief Bongo was made by a professional 3D modeler and Batagon was made by me 🤣 If I want to produce Batagon I will send it to my modeler to make it better.
@@artfabula Oh I see! Well then, here's another 2 cents you can take or leave, haha! If you're good enough to make a Batagon as good as your current one, why not just practice to improve your sculpting, so you don't have to commission modelers? If you have enough ability to make what you have already made, then you have more than enough skill and talent to take it to the next level. If you don't enjoy the process, then that's different, but if you enjoy the sculpting process I encourage you to try and push your boundaries :). I have been sculpting since I was a kid, and do so in a professional capacity now, but I have adult friends who have been able to greatly increase their digital sculpting ability in just a couple years or more. Digital medium shortcuts a lot of the challenges that comes with regular clay. Either way good luck, and the new toy looks awesome :).
You ever think about having a toy company where you support other artist versus being a designer yourself. Sorta like Popmart toys? Especially if you're just trying to create toys for the market?
@@artfabula If you're already paying people to sculpt for you how can you claim that you made the toy. Otherwise I don't understand why you don't just throw some clay yourself. Cheaper, less toxic, the results are much better. After watching a few of your videos, I don't even really know why you want to make toys.
@@MechanicalPencilGirl I understand your position. I suggest you to go a little bit deeper in this Sofubi and Art Toy world and watch what greatest artist are doing before assuming anything. Your opinion is as valid as anyone, but is just that, an opinion. You should put your energy in creating your own toys with clay. Don’t worry about me and my toys. It’s not worth it. I wish you luck!
Awesome work. 🎉
Thank you!!
I think you should make a large chief bongo for yourself and do the batagon for sofubi.
I've finally made a toy that i'm happy about that I've recently printed, I'm still working on a multi-piece print of it. I think I'm going to just make a larger one for myself and hand paint it.
Yeah, Batagon is cool. Not so sure about Chief Bongo though … good luck with your toy!
I have some constructive criticism. In my opinion, as a sculptor myself, I feel like Chief Bongo is a better design, and a better sculpt, and it looks finished. The Batagon looks like a incomplete digital sculpt (I am aware both are digital, but Chief Bongo hides it better), with the lines not very defined, and the wing structure not defined. With any sculpting medium, whether it be digital, or clay (I sculpt with clay), part of the challenge is to disguise your medium so it does not distract from the character. For example, my challenge as a clay artist, is to make sure I smooth the lumpiness of the clay, remove any clay crumbs, and smooth or sand away any finger prints. With digital I have noticed some people's digital work looks too smooth or blobby/wavy, and obviously inorganic. I think Batagon would look better with more defined details, more distinguished line work (many digital sculpts tend to have shallow engraved areas). For the wings, I would study the anatomy of winged creatures, to improve the wing structure :). Just my two cents!
And you are right, and that's because Chief Bongo was made by a professional 3D modeler and Batagon was made by me 🤣 If I want to produce Batagon I will send it to my modeler to make it better.
@@artfabula Oh I see! Well then, here's another 2 cents you can take or leave, haha! If you're good enough to make a Batagon as good as your current one, why not just practice to improve your sculpting, so you don't have to commission modelers? If you have enough ability to make what you have already made, then you have more than enough skill and talent to take it to the next level. If you don't enjoy the process, then that's different, but if you enjoy the sculpting process I encourage you to try and push your boundaries :). I have been sculpting since I was a kid, and do so in a professional capacity now, but I have adult friends who have been able to greatly increase their digital sculpting ability in just a couple years or more. Digital medium shortcuts a lot of the challenges that comes with regular clay. Either way good luck, and the new toy looks awesome :).
You ever think about having a toy company where you support other artist versus being a designer yourself. Sorta like Popmart toys? Especially if you're just trying to create toys for the market?
No, because the sole reason behind Art Fabula is to let my fantasy get out in the world. It’s my own happy place.
@@artfabula If you're already paying people to sculpt for you how can you claim that you made the toy. Otherwise I don't understand why you don't just throw some clay yourself. Cheaper, less toxic, the results are much better. After watching a few of your videos, I don't even really know why you want to make toys.
@@MechanicalPencilGirl I understand your position. I suggest you to go a little bit deeper in this Sofubi and Art Toy world and watch what greatest artist are doing before assuming anything. Your opinion is as valid as anyone, but is just that, an opinion. You should put your energy in creating your own toys with clay. Don’t worry about me and my toys. It’s not worth it. I wish you luck!
@@artfabula I won't worry about you or your derivative toys.