I really need help on this one

[Joseph]

Usually I can figure things out pretty easily but this is really bothering me.
I need to find an image to figure out how to pixel a big portrait of a spaceship.

the spaceship really isnt much though so it'll make it a bit harder...


any linearts, sketches, examples would be great.  (I will not steal any linearts...obviously)

[Stwelin]

Here's an example. not sure how 'big' you were going for, so i just took a stab.  Generally the method (for me) is just sketching out a bunch of rough shapes in some sort of perspective. It's a really bad method for some people, more advanced artists will probably tell you to calculate measurements, perspectives... yada yada.

Anyway, take away from it what you will, hope it helps.

[sharprm]

You could make a 3d model and then base your drawing off a render you make. The advantage of this would be you could easioly
tweak the angle/perspective until you liked it.

[Joseph]

I would however im still very confused upon how to use zbrush...I watched a video from the collective art topic but it didnt help me too much.  hes working all these tools and such so fast I cant see it all.

maybe ill give your idea a try stwelin, thanks.  oh...by the way, I was lookign for something about 128x128 (within that area) but your basic shape and design.

[Wayuki]

I don't think z-brush would work very well for a spaceship, though. It's more aimed at organic modeling. Personally I'd make this in a more conventional 3d program.

[junkboy]

Do what I do, break out the LEGO™! It's like 3d-modeling, but fun. When you're finished you can just hold up the piece and use it as reference.