Sunday, January 13, 2008

First Post of 08

I know I know. Bout dang time...Been having one of those locked up kinda times. So many things I want to be able to do and I think its makin me over think. I didnt set up any type of resolutions except to find a more positive me.

First character is for a personal project. The others are doodles ( of course )
Enjoy and thanks for comin by and lookin.






50 comments:

Nelson Dániel said...

Wow!!! The characters are very awesome, like always. I liked.

Jason Newkirk said...

you sir are awesome! some great stuff as usual. Hope you dont mind my pestering. haha...But I want you to post 3-4 times a week...Is that asking too much? haha Just tell me to shut it....

Richard Oud said...

Nice to see an update from you sir! I gotta tell you, that first character is awesome.. great shapes and the poses are very nice. Can't wait to hear and see what you got in store for this new year Mel.

C ya around!

Andy Latham said...

Your poses are fantastic Mel! I'm always amazed that your "doodles" look so damn good!

Xelu said...

!!!!!!Fantastic poses¡¡¡¡¡¡¡¡¡

Richtoon said...

Nice Dynamic poses!!

Unknown said...

Excellent stuff as usual, really diggin the zombie though. Great stuff thanks for sharing.

Keath said...

And a fine first post it is! My favorites, naturally, are the girls :)

celso Ds... said...

cara to começando agora e gostaria muito de ouvir algo sobre meu trabalho falo um ponto positivo ou negativo rsrsr fica a vontade so faz uma boa avaliação, gostei muito do teu trabalho tem um estilo fodastico rsrsrs abraço

celso Ds... said...

I searched behind one tradutao to try to speak with you and thanks modestia of its part. It can leave future I dispatched by post plus that they are in the drawer kept, and would like that he was the first one to postar a commentary
one I hug and everything of good for you.
Celso of sousa

Chris Wahl said...

Geez, you are one prolific S.O.B!

Amazing work with so much life.

bog_art said...

I am trying to fin a more possiteve me now.. what a great way to start this year.. I would like to see that first character moving..

1 said...

I know what you mean about not posting in a while. it's hard to keep up at times but a great post Mel. Form seems to come to you naturally. :O)

Anonymous said...

super work!

Happy 2008 Mel.

Shawn Escott said...

Nice! I like the top characters you are working on. Wonderful action poses!

Juampa said...

Awesome Mel!!! the poses of the first character are simply amazing!

Nathan Lindsay said...

The "more positive [you]" that you're looking for is up in my office. Come visit me and take him with you. Love that top bunch in this mix.

Tooninator said...

thanks for visiting me blog....and enjoying it. Means alot. You've got some pretty radical stuff yourself. Glad to have a new blog to check out (:

aintshakespeare said...

Hmmm... I could go for some chicken right now too.

That character at the top is really cool. I look forward to seeing what that is a part of.

I also like the ladies. Nice realistic shapes. Very cool.

YesLand said...

Welcome Mel!!we missed you! That character is great! Those shapes are so inspirating. ^__^

Jacobo said...

Great poses! I love this fine legs- strong arms heroe. Amazing , as always.

Ryan Wood said...

Awesome stuff, Mel! All the best to ya in '08!

Jamal O said...

Yur a BEAST.

hAPPy nEWNESs!

Shawn Escott said...

Your Welcome! Glad you like them! You inspired me to do some post it sketches :)

Simon Scales said...

Awesome stuff Mel!!! love the top character sheet - great designs and poses mate - keep it all coming!!!

Joe said...

Love all the movement and character in the first image. Always a joy to view your stuff.

Ken said...

hey mel! Happy new year!

Another great post as ever! im looking forward to another year of your inspiring work mate :D

All the best to you!

Andre Barnwell said...

wicked wicked wicked. Im feeling the first one (top) i like seeing stuff like that.

cristian said...

Very nice work, Mel!! This first guy for your project is so fresh and funny, he's alive! I wish to see him animated. Cool doodles!!

Andrew said...

More great work as always! I love the character from the personal project.

Mel Maduro said...

Totally awesome stuff, loving that zombie sketch!

tom said...

Great year opener post!

DJ Zutkovic said...

Very nice variety in the sketchs! The character sheet for your project with the different poses is fantastic!!

Urban Barbarian said...

Your creativity knows no bounds! Love all the shapes and the expert way you tie it all together! Happy 2008 amigo!

Marco Bucci said...

your stuff is always loaded with character!

RoB said...

Awesome poses on the first page! Those are rocking dude! Great post as always!

The zombie one is great also!

~!WoOtWoOt!~

Dave Dick said...

Beautiful shapes and line work, man!

Andy C. said...

Fun pieces :)

Are you planning to do a short animation in Mirage? If you're not then you're such a big tease!

Puga Vida said...

blah blah blah blah! awesome post dood, i especially like the first one, im doing the same thing for my characters. ill post it soon.

Unknown said...

man that first post of the guy in various poses is sweet man! keep it up its always great to see your stuff!

Wayne Porter said...

amazing work! cheers!

Dan said...

Great stuff as usual Mel. I am super digging the poses and attitude in the first pic. And of course I'm always a sucker for a zombie!

YesLand said...

I also like that zombie!

j. scott said...

Awesome updates, joyo-boyo!

Dustin Foust said...

O man great stuff. I'm such a slacker!

Vanhoozerbot said...

You sir, amaze me.
I am convinced that at some point you sold your soul to the big red guy with horns just so you could amaze us all like this.

Great stuff.

Jeremy

Richard Gaines said...

Man, your line work rules! I like those life drawings. They're even sooooo clean!

jkg hjghjgkg said...

Hi Mel!!
Your work is still amazing, I like the first draws, It remind me the style of "The Incredibles"!
Your others works with the poses are very good too, awesome jobs!
And Thank you for your comments on my blog, very cool!!

Alex Deligiannis said...

Great poses on that first one, man. Love it!

S.T. Lewis said...

You do such beautiful gestures... I love that top one. Such great life and movement. I wish I was as good as the Mel.