2022/12/14 - Dejah Thoris WIP.

Hi, all my patrons!

First of all, thank you so much for leaving a comment on how to handle IPA in the last post. Please understand that I can't reply one by one. I've read it all, and I'm currently thinking about how to handle it.(It's hard to handle to me because it's a crowded area, and it's very dangerous to dry outside because there's a smoking area nearby in the office parking lot.) I'll buy a new IPA and print out other works if I can.

The work is still in progress according to the ref picture. She has a little angry expression on her face, and I'm adding her hair and all kinds of gold accessories.

this character is created long time ago,, and I know that there is no official fixed costume because it has been recreated by many artists. And most of the reference I'm referring to is that the gold accessories are complicated, thin, and web-like. I don't think it'll stand out if it's too thin and complicated, so I'm making it by referring to various materials.

The decorations of the upper arms and thighs are inspired by the Tribal tattoo. I'm going to make it differently from left to right. Instead, I will make the lower arm/wrist protector and calf decoration the same.

The decoration that starts from the neck and sticks out to the shoulders is really made by all artists in different shapes. There's a little bit in common, but I think if I sculpt it as it is, I'll definitely fail in printing. And as I'm working on it, I'm reminded of Starcraft II's High Templar, and the silhouette is taken from their armor, but it's kind of pointed, giving it a Dejah Thoris feel.

You may not feel it well because of the gold decoration, but the lower arm of the right arm is very long. 1.2 to 1.4 times longer than the normal ratio. It's not in the picture, but I'm thinking about giving it a gun and keeping it on the ground, or giving it a dagger to match the proportion of the arm. First, I'll think about it as I work on the parts.

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I brought the second picture because it was interesting. 'NO AI' protests are taking place in Art station, one of large communities for people engaged in gaming/VFX/Animation.

My personal opinion is that what I'm doing now is expected to replace AI later (maybe in 10 years?). Honestly, professional groups like us will no longer be able to work, but I think this is a good phenomenon because the public can get good results cheaper and faster. Maybe then I'm using AI to produce more faster and better quality work. Or maybe I'm planning more than sculpting pieces.

As I always feel, artists, musicians, and athletic people should sincerely thank the public and their supportive fans. Because we don't know the meaning of existence without you. Sometimes some people are arrogant because they make a lot of money. I think they take wealth because they're lucky and they're born in good times.

In a nutshell, I would like to thank all of you for your patronage, and I will do my best to produce works that will satisfy you.

Thank you always for your support and have a wonderful day!😘