Chow 107 :: Steampunk Penguin Professor

[daestwen]

http://i267.photobucket.com/albums/ii293/chowarchive/CHOW-LINES/CHOW-LINES-MEDUSA.jpg


ROUND #107

STEAMPUNK PENGUIN PROFESSOR
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DESCRIPTION
Steampunk Penguin Professor

He's a penguin. And a professor. And he's steampunk.

Currently, he's on an expedition to the arctic with his assistant.

Illustrate both. The assistant is totally open to whatever you make of it - but remember that it's the supporting character. He/She/It should not outshine our Prof. Penguin.
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DEADLINE
SUNDAY, February 24th, 2008
The way the deadline works: if deadline is on a Sunday and your image is posted on that Sunday 23:59 your local time it's a good entry.
In fact - as long there is Sunday somewhere on the planet your entry is ok. I will make the poll sometimes Monday evening my time (GMT - 8 ) yet I'll have a look at the last entries.
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BE PROFESSIONAL - only finished and good quality entries will be taken to the poll. Oregano and Daestwen (yay!) will make the selection.
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[Swan]

The deuce you say!

The investigative potential is simply mind-boggling in its enormity. This warrants further extensive study. With goggles.

Definitely goggles....*walks away muttering*

[petitemistress]

lol Swan! i thought the exact same thing: "goggles"

ok im a n00b but by god im gonna step up and do it this time. please kick me off the forums if i fail to submit this CHOW!! >:|
/runs to drawing board

[Mirana]

....and tomorrow I leave on an expedition of my own for a zoo to draw animals from life. How ironic. :D

[nirudafat]

wow...cant resist this one...steampunk penguin proffessor...this is insane on 5 different levels!!!

[skorpi]

nice topic, I hope I'll find some time for it.

[Saiya-chan]

ha very funnie one, dunno if I have the time probably not, school is a bitch >.<

[d37hb01]

what's steampunk>?

[d37hb01]

what's a steampunk?

[Aly Fell]

what's steampunk>?

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Steampunk

[Tommoy]

Batmans pinguin is my first thought.

WIP:

http://i156.photobucket.com/albums/t19/Tommoy/Chow107s.jpg

Next WIP, turned it more into a penguin and put him on a diet.

http://i156.photobucket.com/albums/t19/Tommoy/Chow107k.jpg

[J Wilson]

I love this idea. The funny thing is two weeks ago I pulled all sorts of reference research for a different penguin project of mine, so I have reference already on hand and a good feel for drawing penguins. Hopefully I can pull this one together faster than I did my Industrial Design last week.

[MonkeYoakum]

I hope this doesnt turn into a huge anime session.

[Moreuvian_lx9]

Well ... I guess I'm motivated...

http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y220/Moreuvian_lx9/steampunk-penguin-professor.jpg

[Moreuvian_lx9]

http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y220/Moreuvian_lx9/penguin_Prof2.jpg

"... hidden away in his secret lair miles below the earth's surface, the Penguin Professor has toiled away at his projects at the expense of all else. The few who have seen him know a bed-ridden old man on life-support ... sporting faded tribal tattoos from a past life. His long nose and the patterns of his yakuza-esque tattoos have earned him the nickname which he bears...."

... er ... the tattoos will come with the color version if this ends up being my final... (heh heh)

[Kreature]

Hey is it optional for it to be human or penguin? Can it be a penguin?

[S.C. Watson]

The character needs to be a penguin, as in an animal character.

Not a short fat human.

~Oreg.

[themissinglink]

Oregano-The character needs to be a penguin, as in an animal character.


can it be a crazy guy in a penguin suit???

[LORD M]

I like these topics where there's animals who are the characters. KInda like Cedartuft the squirrel mage, best CHOW ever - in my opinion.

I'll see if I have time for this, it does sound intressting. :)

[Akvarell]

Well I had an idea, played around with it and BAM.. didn't turn out as planned :(
I may try to make a big one where you actually can see that the penguin on
the mech is a professor (with robes, googles and some weird professor's hat).
http://i269.photobucket.com/albums/jj73/Akvarell/08skisser_8.jpg

[kayness]

I have been thinking of steampunk some time last week and it seems like every art communities are crazy about it now!
I kind of don't get it though, if he's a penguin then shouldn't he be a COW subject? Or COW doesn't allow anthropological creatures? I don't go to the COW forum too often, so I'm not familiar about what goes on there.
this topic is way interesting, however I will have to give it a miss, again.
:(

[S.C. Watson]

can it be a crazy guy in a penguin suit???

Sorry, no.


Or COW doesn't allow anthropological creatures? I don't go to the COW forum too often, so I'm not familiar about what goes on there.

COW deals with creature design. CHOW with characters. A character can be anything, animal, vegetable, or mineral - so long as there is a personality associated with it. (some other stuff too, but you get the idea) :geekg:

Ciao,
~Oreg.

[ACRO]

i didnt even know what steampunk was until now... haha lets get it on...
im in! the topic is 2 crazy 2 pass up

[AriA]

The professor is young and sometimes people discount him for that reason, but with his extensive research on the cave bacteria of the arctic the others in the Academia forsteri group are finding it harder and harder.

Here's my WIP n.n.
Baby penguins are better.

[flashrabbit]

Nice topic :) I have started playing around with ideas.
Let's see what happens :painting:

[cowboy surfer]

Quick doodle trying to get to grips with penguins, and of course steampunk...

306129

[Joey-b]

here is what i have so far, just the pencilsketch
http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y260/b-yeoj/CHOW107pencil.jpg

[Jason Snair]

cool topic. here's a little lunchy-time sketchin'

kinda going for the Leonardo Davinci of Penguins.

[OldJake666]

This topic maybe too awesome for me to pass up...

[Meon]

i started with this, but then i read it had to be a penguin. so i sketched out something new!
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v697/Espengenin/pro.jpghttp://img.photobucket.com/albums/v697/Espengenin/orfessorcopy.jpg

[FunkdaFide]

Starting out with a quick profile shot. Trying to get the outfit hashed out. Don't know if he needs a giant parka, it just seems to work for me. I did this not wanting to incorporate too many gadgets seeing how he is a professor, not an engineer. Besides, he's a brilliant, respectable bird, and keeping warm is one of his standards.

However, regardless of title, I think I will take this in more of the engineer/scientist/explorer direction. Everything will be much more entertaining that way. Revisions to come soon, and eventually I'll get to work on some composition thumbnails.

[FunkdaFide]

On another note, people might get some good inspiration (well, maybe) from the documentary that came out a couple of years ago, "March of the Penguins". It's pretty unbelievable to see what those penguins go through.

[Sorknes]

It seems, that for once, the tendency of whatever kind of arm I try to draw turning out to be a flobby flipper, might, just might, will not present a great barrier to crawl over.

....

*goes to find copper kettles for reference*

[carotello]

A funny I found:

[Lege1]

Carotello: LMAO! That pic you posted looks like one of those 1980's horror movie characters called "CRITTERS." Minus the penguin head of course,lol. This is an awesome topic. Tight work Oregano! =)

-=Lege

[Bendragon]

Sounds fun. I'll have to jump in :)

[Akvarell]

Man.. too many great artists here. Makes me wanna do something really
fabulous even though I can't :(

http://i269.photobucket.com/albums/jj73/Akvarell/08skisser_10.jpg

Oh well, I'm gonna hang in there and try to crap out something worthy.
Here's a quick concept of the professor. His cane is his sidekick (talking,
mini-penguin-head). Now all that remains is to manage to keep the details
when drawing him on a giant mech followed by four other penguins..

[Vulgar`]

Anybody remember the penguin boss from Mega Man on Super Nintendo?

[mcmatz]

Artic or Antartic? Or does it make any difference?

--Madeline

[daestwen]

Artic or Antartic? Or does it make any difference?

--Madeline

Arctic. Since penguins are *from* the antarctic, there's not much reason for him to be exploring there....

[Lalilulelo]

I'm Goin' For It!!!!

[Rascar Capac]

funny - have a similar-ish character in another project but heres a very quick n' rough sketch from me...

yes, thats a fishbowl on skis...

[Lalilulelo]

Good news, everyone!

[Sorknes]

Well, this is as rough as it gets.

*coughs*

[Nadiamoon]

:carnifex:306487

[Moreuvian_lx9]

http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y220/Moreuvian_lx9/the-prof.jpg


Another shot ... still feeling out the theme

[mythril_golem]

okay, well here's the wip i've decided on.

[Joey-b]

Work in Progress part 2
http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y260/b-yeoj/CHOW107wip3.jpg

[S.C. Watson]

Some steampunk visual ref's

http://tlc.otis.edu/blogs/otistoydesign/files/2007/08/stmpunk_ocular.jpg

have no idea what it is, but it's cool :P
http://www.technoccult.com/wp-content/uploads/2006/12/HansenWritingBall.jpg

I want this:
http://www.wired.com/images/slideshow/2007/06/gallery_steampunk/steampunkPC.jpg

http://cache.boston.com/bonzai-fba/Third_Party_Graphic/2007/08/25/1188050354_8763.jpg



it's like!
a suit of armor~
only!
star wars!
and!
metal bits!
http://boingboing.net/images/aljaberstormtrooper.jpg

[Pattern Recognition]

My WIP, 30 mins.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v11/angry/scribbles/roof3---.jpg

[Uziel]

I fell in love with those keyboards too.
This one was also pretty cool
steampunklaptop (http://www.datamancer.net/steampunklaptop/steampunklaptop.htm)

[ArtFish]

yes! totally glad i came home in time for this
animals and i are much more agreeable :]

[mark malone]

Feel more out of my depth than usual in this CHOW...don't really know what I'm doin!!!

[PuppyKitten]

How cool. I wish I knew how to draw pengiuns. If i have time for this one I just know I'll embarrass myself :P I am loving all of the cute little penguins so far. I can't wait to see all these finished.

[alice_]

angryscientist: zomg, goggles AND the mustache! uber-steampunk!

[Tydal]

I love it when animals get chosen coz since I don't do cow it broadens my abilities a little into drawing something different from humans :P I'll try and take part in this one :D

[Joey-b]

i got another update here, kinda like the little bugger hehe
http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y260/b-yeoj/CHOW107wip4.jpg

[DeKal]

man.this is totally outside my box..
thats why i wanna give it a try though.
quick quick wip.
let me know what yall thank.

[Saiya-chan]

Looking mighty fine Joey-b, It has a very nice feeling already and it's not even finished.

AngryScientist your sketchs also look very nice. he has a very naughty look ^^

DeKal maybe you could make him a bit more professor like, that is the only thing i can think off atm


okay my wip (dunno what direction i'm gonna go yet).... crits are very welcome ;3

I wanna make some sort of a wanted poster out of this. Our Steampunk Penguin Professor is on his way to the artic to find his Penguin Bride. The Poster warns all the Penguin inhabitants to keep their daughters inside and save form this crazy old Professor ;3

http://www.saiya-chan-com.nl02.members.pcextreme.nl/_lossebestanden/wip_Steampunk-Penguin-01.jpg

[seba_boi]

Anybody remember the penguin boss from Mega Man on Super Nintendo?

Chill Penguin... The easiest of the eight Mavericks...


BTW, that Steampunk PC rocks!...

[NemesisOnline]

My first CHOW and I didn't read the brief carefully :nohope:
Expedition, assistant, got it.

Well, back to the drawing board.

[Saiya-chan]

the design on the arms is very nice Occidental_Martyr
*wonders how his assistantwill look* ^-^

[JakkaS]

WIP
http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a314/JakkaS/SB/Chow107-Steampunk-Penguin_b.jpg

[chaosrocks]

http://i39.photobucket.com/albums/e181/chaosrocks/steampunkpenguin.jpg
just a sketchy probably wont finish... but he amused me
btw oreg. thos goggles are awesome

[NemesisOnline]

the design on the arms is very nice Occidental_Martyr
*wonders how his assistantwill look* ^-^

Thanks, I'm not used to drawing machinery and such, so I was worried about them.
I have a few ideas for the assistant.

[QSeptember5]

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v113/quinn/professorpenguin2copy.jpg
Still have a good ways to go, but the polar bear is the assistant.
He'll be a bolt-necked, mindless, device-controlled character.
Have to complicate things up a bit to fit with the genre for sure.

[OldJake666]

Here's some fantastic inspiration/reference I think Matt Dixon did the concept art:
http://www.privateerpress.com/
http://www.privateerpress.com/WARMACHINE/gallery/images/concept_art/apotheosis/darius.jpg
Warmachine is like a combo of Steam Punk and fantasy but still it might be useful to someone.

[Michael Jaecks]

Shucks, how did I miss this topic? I love painting penguins. The penguin Ice Druid I did was one of the most fun to do in recent memory.

If work didnt loom I would vow to join in this one. We'll see what kind of time I can squeak in by Sunday.

Awesoem topic idea... and let me join in the chorus of those that love that steampunk PC.

Jakkas: love the fish on his belt.

[ArtFish]

oh Dekal i was gonna do mechanical wings :|
well mine will be different. haha

[Senira]

Here's a reference link for folks-- steampunk taxidermy, featuring lots of adorable baby animals. Seriously.

307571
http://www.behance.net/LisaBlack

(And it's really cool, though very strange.)

[timothee]

You work real quick Jakkas , nice piece so far. I was actually working on a similiar idea, but i'm going for a different style, kind of like some kooky type of professor. Don't know if the hawaiin shirt detracts too much from steampunk design.
WIP
http://i143.photobucket.com/albums/r146/timdeplace/penguin.jpg

[NemesisOnline]

New WIP:

[Cynbad]

Wow, what a great topic! And really great sketches so far!

http://www.cynthiacummensart.com/images/sketchbook/steampunkpenguin.jpg

Timothee- Nice touch on the moustache!
Occidental_Martyr - It looks to me like too much emphasis is on the assistant at this point.

[mcmatz]

This is what I've got so far.
Working 16" x 20" in oils.
I'm trying out the basic palette of Titanium White, Paynes' Gray, Venetian Red and Yellow Ochre, from the Revelations supply list (even though I didn't get to go.)
Yeah, I can get this done by Sunday...

--Madeline

[manic magpie]

Hi everyone -

Here is a sketch of what I have so far.

http://i266.photobucket.com/albums/ii279/andrewg2442/chow107.jpg

Really great submissions everyone!

[Carotene]

HI! everyone this is my first Chow. Hope it's not too bad...
well.. here i am so far.

C&C are welcome


http://i266.photobucket.com/albums/ii242/carotene2008/Penguin01.jpg

[Cynbad]

I'm fascinated by this! Did a bit of research and found this:
museumofvictorianscience.co.uk/ (http://www.museumofvictorianscience.co.uk/)

Great images and very helpful to this topic, I think!

http://www.cynthiacummensart.com/images/sketchbook/steampunkref1.jpg


http://www.cynthiacummensart.com/images/sketchbook/steampunkref2.jpg

[Joey-b]

this thing is taking to long, i wanna do the COW as well hehe

ahh well we'll c..
Added his Assistant

http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y260/b-yeoj/CHOW107wip5.jpg

[ACRO]

http://i59.photobucket.com/albums/g313/PARNUN/ACROOOOO-STEAMPUNKs.jpg

work in progress shot with basic color....
still gotta add a giant telescope mounted on the chair...
and more steampunk!

im not liking this image as of yet
so im still twirking things out....

[Jason Snair]

I see a lot of solid land mass in some of these. This is supposed to be the arctic, right? There's no land up there...it's just ice that's covering the ocean.

-not trying to be stickler or anything. but, just following the brief.

j.

[Kreature]

i really like everything i'm seeing here, but i especially tip my hat to Jakkas I cant wait to see that penguin unfold.

[NemesisOnline]

It looks to me like too much emphasis is on the assistant at this point.

You are absolutely right, I started again and I think I've got a better composition now. Thanks.

[Southwick]

I see a lot of solid land mass in some of these. This is supposed to be the arctic, right? There's no land up there...it's just ice that's covering the ocean.

-not trying to be stickler or anything. but, just following the brief.

j.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Arctic

Not that wiki is the end-all be-all, but there def. seem to be some landmasses in the arctic. Not to mention various animals, and Inuit tribes.

[Southwick]

Really like the sketch timothee

[DeKal]

heres my attempt..crits welcomed

[Joey-b]

Dekal - Im loving yours, very well stylized

Jakkas - im sure you'll win this.. looks great already

Well im nearing final, just his equipment and some color adjustments.. and the discription.

http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y260/b-yeoj/CHOW107wip6.jpg

[Wollstonecraft]

love it, do-da-do-daDO INSPECTOR Gadget...

[Aly Fell]

Argh... I wasn't going to even start this one, but did a sketch at work. I doubt I'll finish this week though. Crits welcome...

QSeptember5 - Love your penguin!

http://www.darkrising.co.uk/Stuff/Penguin.jpg

[DeKal]

thanks joey..i think i liked the greener hue better before you colorized...maybe desaturate the jacket just a little. that cuff on the wrist of the jacket is fresh!

[Southwick]

Wow Posh! I really like that sketch.

[mythril_golem]

dekal, i think the wing(s) look a bit more retro scifi than steampunk, try adding some clockwork or more piping. well that's just what i think.

[Swan]

So a quickie sketch to feel out some ideas and silhouettes before going on to painting. I noticed Joey and I both took the aristocratic explorer penguin approach with the robot assistant -- fortunately we do seem to have different takes on it.

Some beautiful WIPs so far -- its harder to critique these than the Shalott set. A lot harder.

[StephenMReed]

I may not get to finish this in time but here it is so far

http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a346/smreed/penguinprof.jpghttp://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a346/smreed/penguinprof-1.jpghttp://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a346/smreed/penguinprof-2.jpghttp://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a346/smreed/penguinprof2.jpghttp://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a346/smreed/penguinprof3.jpg
Idont think i have time this week to go to color with this

[GeistDel]

Here's my WIP. Crits welcome.

[hammajamma]

Jeez I just might do this one. Awesome topic!

[Samolo]

GeistDel : Maybe its me, but... isn't Prof. Walrus stealing scene to our beloved professor Penguin?

[mcmatz]

This is the next WIP. Another day, another slap o' paint.
There's more going in than what's there now but that's all detail for later.
Crits, suggestions and rotten tomatoes are welcome.

--Madeline

[mcmatz]

GeistDel - The walrus is brilliant!

--Madeline

[Swan]

Yes Samolo, I quite agree...I think that walrus is hand's down stealing the show from Geistdel's penguin professor.

[OldJake666]

It's a penguin and it's friggin' steampunk... what's not to love?

[Jockemon]

Awesome stuff everyone :cheerleader:
This is what I managed to come up with... hope someone likes it :yayca:

[skorpi]

There are some really nice WIPs

My sketch:

[artjedi]

Hi all,
I'm new here...<3
I love this challenges(chow, cow, "bow" <3 )...and I'll join this week chow
this is my penguin wip#1
http://i257.photobucket.com/albums/hh207/artjedi/conceptart%20org/chow/chow1071.jpg

open to c&c
edd

[Einen]

So yeah, I thought I'd join in for a change.

http://pici.se/pictures/wUcQrPVxg.jpg

Now I just have to add color, steampunk, assistant and something actually intriguing to the picture. ;P

[2ma2]

There's some lovely designs here, but remember people, the steampunk setting is strongly affiliated with industrialised victorian england. Gadgets and gizmos, and by all means, an (un)healthy dose of thick smog lands you close, but we can work with clothing and thus, fashion, to nail it into the 19th century!

..yea, I'm a sucker for top hats and fancy collars.. I truly am..

[NemesisOnline]

New WIP, crits are welcome.

[artjedi]

thanks 2ma2 for the idea .... after I red your post I put to Sir Steamy a high hat and he looks much better...a steamy one :rocker: ...
and I created the assistant Doug (who carries a lot of (all) stuff) :teeth:

http://i257.photobucket.com/albums/hh207/artjedi/conceptart%20org/chow/chow1077.jpg

Edd

[GeistDel]

Thanks for the advice Swan and Samalo, maybe I should do more to bring the Prof Penguin out. This will be an excellent challenge.

Also thanks for the compliment mcmatz

[Bendragon]

Heres my wip. Liking the look of Jakka's piece. Good luck everyone :D

[Dominus]

here`s a quick sketch i did at works today :mittenbop:

[Senira]

Here's my WIP for the professor. He's a dizzy fellow who's been "granted the honor" of going on this expedition after his latest experiment resulted in the destruction of half the quantum physics lab. He's elated by the trip, but his assistant, an albatross, is aware of the real reason behind it and is less than thrilled by the prospect.

Thanks for the tip, Wollstoncraft. I tried to bring some contrast to the values, and added some more highlights. I'll still be refining this one over the next few days, so it should be brighter by the time I'm done.

I finally added the sidekick. I won't finish this in time for the deadline, but I didn't think I would. I'm trying to work on bringing more life to my characters rather than completion.

[ACRO]

http://www.crabfu.com/steamtoys/diy_steampunk/

heres a cool link of steampunk which is helping me out...
i hope it helps someone else figuring out thier character design...

[S.C. Watson]

http://www.crabfu.com/steamtoys/diy_steampunk/

heres a cool link of steampunk which is helping me out...
i hope it helps someone else figuring out thier character design...

ARCO - cool link, thanks for posting it :)

Posh - noooooo! We've got the same basic idea! aw, well. :er: :P

Ciao,
~Oreg

[Wollstonecraft]

good reference: Wild Wild West movie

Senira: your values are too similar/not enough contrast, that's why there is no pop, give more highligts, make his face whiter and get lighter values in there! he looks great so far: MORE GADGETS!!!

Dominus: i like him very much! love his hair and assistant

Bendragon: outstanding so far... can't wait to see it finished too... your values are close also. love the old paper look.

GeistDel: I was doing a walrus also! although I'm also playing with a sexpot.

I'm loving this one, but working just in pencil so far (too lazy to scan)

[Aly Fell]

Posh - noooooo! We've got the same basic idea! aw, well. :er: :P


What idea? Where... where... Whatever it is, you do it. Unless there's a moment, I'm unlikely to finish this week, as other stuff has come up... ooh er! :)

[S.C. Watson]

What idea? Where... where... Whatever it is, you do it. Unless there's a moment, I'm unlikely to finish this week, as other stuff has come up... ooh er! :)

haha - well, unless I redo it digitally (which may happen) it won't get posted. My scanner has yet again crapped out on me.

It was funny - the basic elements are the same: the girl, penguin (that seems to a common theme this week... hm. Strange :dad: *anyway*) the contraption and use of polar bears. My girl even has a spy glass :P

Meh.

~Oreg.

[Ampersand]

Yay, I've been hoping there'd be another animal character theme since the Squirrel Mage. :)

Here's what I have so far, at the moment sans Prof Penguin. I'm pretty sure polar bears and penguins don't actually coexist, but I had Philip Pullman on the brain and couldn't help myself. :^^;:

http://i265.photobucket.com/albums/ii215/thesecondstratum/Artlings/CHOW107WIP1.jpg

[Southwick]

Ampersand I believe the Polar Bear contingent may disagree with you on the proposed penguin placement. :P

Great start though, I really like the bear.

[Carotene]

hi!

Ok here's a lttle update of my penguin. I'have still a lot of work, but i'll make it!!

Hope you like it.

C&c welcome as usual!

http://i266.photobucket.com/albums/ii242/carotene2008/Penguin02.jpg

[David-david]

There you go! I'm happy to come back!

http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y296/caradecalcetin/Chow107_David-david.jpg

[NemesisOnline]

Done?

[roidvoid]

once a well respected Professor at Harvard, John C. Stebbins now has little use for his diplomas. John was doing research in Antarctica when his planes engines froze and sent him to what would have been an early death. However his ingenuity and knack for building machines saved his life. Now part steam-powered machine, John continues his research alone amongst the penguins, hoping that someday he will be rescued. In the meantime he survives by tricking the penguins he studies to fetch fish for him from the freezing water.


Sorry for the bad spelling Im kinda tired today.... :yayca:
go to my blog for some closeups http://kevinbandtconcepts.blogspot.com/

[QSeptember5]

Update:
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v113/quinn/professorpenguin22.jpg

Haven't finished the linework yet, I'm hoping the colors will be somewhat of a breeze.
Are we no longer advised to keep all of our WIPs in one post?

On an unrelated note, I have just discovered the joys of Firefox. :^^:

[GeistDel]

Ok... Here is my lastest WIP. Crits more than welcome. Especially on the flying apparatus. Steampunk design is not one of my strong suits. This is going to be a PROCESS.:wip:

[ArtFish]

Roid: your character is supposed to be an actual penguin ;]

[Arbu]

I have no net at my house at the moment.. if i continue with no net i will only be able to post the final by monday...

wip

[Samolo]

This is my Prof. Penguin. Assistant in progress

http://fc03.deviantart.com/fs28/f/2008/053/e/0/Professor_Penguin_by_Samolo.jpg

[Kerberos]

GeistDel, don't hate me, but I really enjoyed the storytelling aspect of your first sketch. That little penguin standing next to the Walrus cracked me up.

[roidvoid]

Roid: your character is supposed to be an actual penguin ;]

i hadnt read it that way. hmmm. i can make a new one if thats the case.
somebody tell me if thats the case and i need to make a character that is in fact an animal.

[Danuh]

DAMN I wish I found this thread earlier!

Well this has to be the most amusing CHOW I've seen since I joined CA. Once again I'll be a loyal stalker to this thread.

[Joey-b]

Dekal - thx i desaturized it and returned to the greenish

FINAL
http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y260/b-yeoj/CHOW107Joey-b.jpg

[daestwen]

Final Burning Thread is UP. (http://www.conceptart.org/forums/showthread.php?p=1659021#post1659021)

[NemesisOnline]

i hadnt read it that way. hmmm. i can make a new one if thats the case.
somebody tell me if thats the case and i need to make a character that is in fact an animal.

It really has to be an actual penguin.

[daestwen]

i hadnt read it that way. hmmm. i can make a new one if thats the case.
somebody tell me if thats the case and i need to make a character that is in fact an animal.

Yeah, it has to be a penguin. Pretty early on the thread this was clarified, so I apologize if you missed it and it wasn't clear otherwise. You need a penguin (who is a professor) and an assistant.

[S.C. Watson]

i hadnt read it that way. hmmm. i can make a new one if thats the case.
somebody tell me if thats the case and i need to make a character that is in fact an animal.

Yes, the character is a penguin, not a human.

Ciao,
~Oreg.

[roidvoid]

well im sorry
i sketched this out ill slap some color on it
reminds me of final fantasy 9 for some reason
i suppose that having some other styles of characters is a good idea
thanks for the clarity

[GeistDel]

GeistDel, don't hate me, but I really enjoyed the storytelling aspect of your first sketch. That little penguin standing next to the Walrus cracked me up. Thanks alot! I think that I'll work on the two different pieces a little more and see what happens.

[FMI]

1st Chow and probably not last considering this was fun to draw. Time to color~

[Wollstonecraft]

STILL WIP lots to clean up and change (I'm not getting the same contrast as i did in the actual image no matter how i scan the damn thing :( crappy scanner (and user) ! :)

[crazy3dman]

Wow! I can't believe the last time I participated in the CHOW was #8. Yikes.

Well, it feels good to be back. Here's my first WIP. Nice work so far people. I love this topic.

[seba_boi]

^ That's very nice... I can trace your 3D roots with that sketch even before I read your username... ;)

[ethan karnopp]

309705
WIP so far

[Lalilulelo]

Here's mine, done, already in the final burning. :mod:

[bluemonika]

looks great everyone :) i won't be joining in this one because of lack of time but it seems like fun :D

[Draixe]

I haven't been able to get anything finished in time recently, and dang it, this week looks to be the same. But I wanted to post some lunch sketches anyhoo.

Great work everyone. This was a fun week to watch :)

[Lalilulelo]

Eureka!! Haha, awesome.

[Forgerunner]

Hello, i would love to hear any thoughts.

[oddy]

my first try here...
im still fresh beginner......

http://i183.photobucket.com/albums/x204/oddsbidikin/steampunkpenguinprofessor72.jpg

[OldJake666]

wipidy doo da

[QSeptember5]

Another update:
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v113/quinn/professorpenguincolorcopy.jpg
Finally working the colors. Trying to get it done

[GeistDel]

Here my latest WIP. I think this is the one im going with. Crits more than welcome. Should be done by tommorrow.

[Wollstonecraft]

might not finish in time due to the two babies that seem to want constant attention LOL guess we'll see.

[Lalilulelo]

GeistDel, if you don't finish that, heaven may forgive you but I never will.

[flashrabbit]

Very cool stuff. I wonder if it's alright to have a penguin that stole a human body?
If not I can change it pretty fast.

http://i126.photobucket.com/albums/p97/DkJunior/Chow107_flashrabbit1.jpg


"After a gruesome accident the professor lost his head in more ways than one.
During an experiment his mind went blank and was cut clean off!
The assistant was horrified as he locked down on the dripping cleaver in his hands.
What happened was that the King penguin also known as "mad" took up residence in the assistant.
Why? Since it's hard to make a name out of yourself in this world as a duck (no matter how intelligent you are),
he decided to attached his head on the old professors body.
And taking over the title as renowned professor.
Now the mad professor could get ahead in his work, with an new assistant on his side."

[Southwick]

Wip

Working on another project atm, so hope I can get finished.

[Bendragon]

Wollstonecraft - Thanks a lot for the comment. Hope this lives up to expectations :)

[artjedi]

hi,
congrats to all for the good work....
here's my final

http://i257.photobucket.com/albums/hh207/artjedi/conceptart%20org/chow/chow10710.jpg

Edd

[Einen]

I'm not sure I'll finish it in time, but here's a progress shot. I need to add the assistant, among other things.

310722

[mcmatz]

Looks like I won't make the deadline.
So far everyone's looks fantastic!

Good luck to all!

--Madeline

[2ma2]

Wow, I really had problems with this. It's hard to maintain a personality when adding steampunk gizmos all over the place. To keep the focus on the professor, not his toys. I tried a number of designs and nothing worked.

And to clothe a penguin?! It's impossible. Great kudos to you all who managed! So in the end, I just threw it all out, sat down and had some fun. It lacks from steampunk, I know, but I liked his expression, so I posted it anyway.
http://www.riotamot.com/dump/chow107_2ma2.jpg

[daestwen]

flashrabbit - I'm going to say it's okay... He does have a *very* penguin head, after all. You could always say the body is a robotic device he made. :)

[ACRO]

http://i59.photobucket.com/albums/g313/PARNUN/ACRO-CHOW107.jpg
my final

[Ridz]

why do i never start things at a reasonable time?

this is my second time doing chow, i didnt even see this one til about an hour ago and i decided to see if i can make something decent in time! probably not... and i really should be doing my school assignments... ah well!

[petitemistress]

bleh. i didnt finish it :(
anyways heres wt i got to, just to not waste the effort i guess :)

310858

the concept behind: Baby Penguin likes to pretend he is a fearless professor like his late grandpa! he calls himself (and only answers to) "Steampunk Penguin Professor" and likes to wander off with his trusty plushie Walter, whom he calls his assisstant, to conquer lands never seen by fellow penguins! he often steals some ofhis late grandfather's artifacts to aid on his epic -delusional- "journey"!

wanted to go simple and childish-like on this one... maybe ill finish it for my own satisfaction but all n all pretty disappointed... oh well... I'll do better next time!! :D

Edit: anyone know why the image isnt showing? o.o i thought i attached it properly...

[QSeptember5]

Well, I'm rendering things at a quality that I'm not fast enough to finish on time. Maybe I'll be able to do the next one.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v113/quinn/professorpenguindetail.jpg

[meeatu]

thanks for the comments and crits on the last Chow guys (Amaterasu). Gonna make some adjustments based o the crits i got.

here's a bite on this week's CHOW

[crazy3dman]

Ugh. Well not going to have time to finish this one. Here's as far as I got with it. I'm going to try to get involved in the CHOWs more, so maybe next week.

[S.C. Watson]

NEW TOPIC IS UP (http://www.conceptart.org/forums/showthread.php?t=119273)

[Wollstonecraft]

Benddragon: I think it's fabulous, no disappointment that's for sure!

Southwick LOVE where that one is going, hope you finished...
Einen too! there are SO MANY awesome entries!!! I'm just flabbergasted!

I did not have time to finish mine jus not gonna make it.

[aoleon]

wip

http://img205.imageshack.us/img205/8122/steampunkpenguinsketchub5.jpg

[daestwen]

Poll is up. (http://www.conceptart.org/forums/showthread.php?p=1663620#post1663620)