Layers Project:

For the layers project, I wanted to cutout a piece that would resemble the monster icons from the Monster Hunter game. I choose Rathalos as it is usually the mascot of the series. I bought wood from the makerspace and colored the piece using acrylic paints I had on hand. I tried to design the layers in a way that would add depth to certain parts of the creature like the wings. The image on the left shows a first draft of the idea that was too small so many of the pieces got lost. The image on the right is the final cut of this piece using a bigger scale. If I were to change one thing I probably wouldn’t have painted it and would have instead stained the wood to keep more of the wood texture.

Lantern Project:

For my lantern project, I wanted to base the theme around a game that I had played in the past called Okami. I thought the art style might look interesting when translating to a lantern. I tried to find the right balance between cut and structure to make sure the piece allowed light through but still retained aspects of it’s original design. I glued each side of the cube together after it was cut except the top so the light could be placed inside. I bought an electric light online to put inside to light up the piece.

Altered Toys Project:

For my altered toys project, I tried to design a toy concept that could’ve been seen as a Skylander when the games were going on. I sculpted the creature in zBrush, iterating on a sea monster design I had sketched out. I also tried adding the base that a water Skylander is usually seen on through comment suggestions. After posing it, I added supports and sent it to be 3D printed on a resin printer. Once the supports were removed and the resin had dried, I used primer to add a quick layer of acrylic paint to basecoat it. I am hoping to paint the base in the future.