Bat structure models

Using bat silhouettes I did some models of them and played around with them in Maya to create interesting shapes so that I could combine them with some of the thumbnails I have been doing. 

Structure thumbnails

After feedback from Phil I tried to take my thumbnails in a different direction and create creepier looking structures. Hopefully this time I'm heading in the right direction.

Maya Tutorials

Maps Part 7: Diffuse Maps - Rope

Maps Part 8: Diffuse Maps - Wood & Metal

Thumbnails

So after figuring out the basic shape of my city in Maya it's time to put a few details onto here is just a few thumbnails trying a few things out on one of the models I did.

Basic city models

I've been working on figuring out the basic structure of my city and I've been doing it in Maya, which has been much easier creating something in 3D and being able to see the results from all angles. Below are a few of my first tries each time I built it up a little more until I think I finally have my final basic structure to add all the details to.

Here is what my final structure will be. Now I just need to add all the details to it and hopefully I'll have my final design. 

Thumbnails

Here are some thumbnails to figure out the detail that will be on the gates into The City of Dis. The top row are designs inspired by bats and the bottom by snakes. I personally really like the bat inspired designs the best especially 1 and 3. The snake ones just don't really seem creepy enough.

Influence maps

Here are two influence maps one for snakes and the other for bats. I quite like both of them and I think I'm going to peruse both until one sticks out to me.