Monday, April 8, 2013

Pin up girls

Cool cartoon style pin up girls.


Collection of cool 3D character illustrations and pin up girls created by Carlos Ortega Elizalde, talented 3D character artist from Guanajuato, Mexico.

The Weeping Woman

Pin up girls by Carlos Ortega Elizalde cool 3d concepts
The Weeping Woman

Created for the Collective Exhibition in Mexico: "Ilustrando para" as homage for the mexican Rock Band "Caifanes", glad to be part of this collection along with many talented mexican colleagues I respect and admire.

It depicts my vision of one of many versions of the mexican legend of "The Weeping Woman" (La Llorona) and it is inspired by the song of the same name by the band Caifanes. The legend tells the story of a young woman who has lost her children, even after her death, during nights her spirit keeps weeping in sadness looking for her dead children.

Epilogue

Pin up girls by Carlos Ortega Elizalde cool 3d concepts Epilogue

Another unfinished scene from a while ago. I found it recently and thought it was a cute scene worth to finish. Created in Maya and Mudbox, render in mental ray

Missing Link

Pin up girls by Carlos Ortega Elizalde cool 3d concepts
Missing Link

Nothing fancy, this started just as a rendering test with FurryBall’s new version so I grabbed an old model I’ve used on a few workshops to practice lighting and rendering (the base mesh is from an image I did last year).
At the end I spent a couple of days adding other details and reworked the rig and model (hair, clothes, face).

Lights On

Pin up girls by Carlos Ortega Elizalde cool 3d concepts
Lights On


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Sunday, April 7, 2013

Apple early concept designs & prototypes

Awesome Apple concept designs from nearly 35 years ago


Apple early concept designs & prototypes from the book:

Keep it simple - The Early Design Years of Apple by  Hartmut Esslinger

Apple Macphone 1984 Apple Macphone 1984

‘Keep it Simple’ introduces the success story of Apple from the viewpoint of Hartmut Esslinger, who as an external designer in close collaboration with Steve Jobs was essentially responsible for the design of Apple products. His authentic perspective dispels many a myth – a must for all Apple enthusiasts.

Apple Jonathan Mac 1982 Apple Jonathan Mac 1982


Apple MacSlate Touchscreen 1984-85 Apple MacSlate Touchscreen 1984-85

‘Keep it Simple’ is the authentic story of the collaboration between Steve Jobs and Hartmut Esslinger, which began in 1982. The result of this partnership between entrepreneur and designer is of historic dimensions: Steve Jobs was the first to make Strategic Design the core of Apple’s Business Strategy. By this, Apple grew from an originally technology focused company into one of the world’s most successful, global brand, and this was achieved by creating and delivering innovative and intelligent products designed for humans like you and me.

Apple flip phone 1984 Apple flip phone 1984

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http://cool3dconcepts.com/apple-early-concept-designs-prototypes/