Welcome to The Empire Monthly Challenge!
You are all welcome to stretch your artist legs. Get out of your comfort zone or artist block, and unleash your full potential!
There are no winners or prizes, it's all about challenging yourself. The deadline is purely to indicate the start of the next challenge, if you need more time to finish up that's okay.
Modifiers are optional rules for the challenge that allow you to push your skills even further!
Environment Challenge - Modularity
Hall of Wisdom
Whilst initially daunting, this scene can be easily broken up into several elements. Using a smart approach and good lighting you can create this impressive portfolio piece efficiently and quickly! Make sure you check the artwork on Artstation, as Alexander provides a useful breakdown.
Description
Prop Challenge - Modelling Focus
Computer Terminals
In the early days of computing there were a lot of interesting designs. From telephone-computer combinations to early portable systems. There are two examples you can use, but you are welcome to find your own favorite! Using pictures, but especially old manuals, you should be able to create a faithful recreation.
Rolm Cedar Computer/Telephone
Early Dolch model
Substance Challenge - Material Focus
Table Leg Rock, Dalian China
With its distinct horizontal lines and orange colors these cliffs near Dalian, China stand out quite a bit! Also notice how the lower rocks are more worn and wet from the sea. This should be a great challenge to improve your organic textures!
Substance Challenge - Material Focus
Temple Door
This Buddhist temple door in South Korea might look simple at a glance, but there are many shapes to take into account. We'd like you to focus on creating a realistic looking substance, with believable wood and metals.
