Creatures & Critters- Atlas

Posted on August 5, 2009

//“Fantasy, abandoned by reason, produces impossible monsters; united with it, she is the mother of the arts and the origin of marvels.”

I recently submitted an entry for the Creatures & Critters competition over at CgCoach.com. His name is Atlas.

“When the Island finally collapsed into the great sea over one hundred of the greatest minds were offered refuge upon the back of the turtles. Over three hundred years have passed since, and only two of the turtles remain. Atlas bears Palinor, the Island’s most powerful high sorcerer.”

Atlas is a giant sea turtle standing roughly fifty men tall. Now just under four hundred years old he travels the sea with his friend Palinor, who lives in his house on the back of Atlas’ shell. To aid Atlas’ terrible backache he has constructed two walking sticks, which help him to support the huge weight of his shell.

It’s been a fantastic competition with a great community spirit, I’ll definitely try to stay a regular of their forum and any future competitions.

You can find some concept sketches and a process sheet below.

 

I’m looking to texture and animate Atlas at some point in the near future, I’ll certainly post an update!

 

 

 

//slowgolde