Open Source Alternative to Poser.

I hadn't put this one on the blog earlier, as I had thought it was more a 3D animation tool. But as it can be linked to a renderer and the final images can be used in picture bashes. I thought it would make sense to tell you all about it.

This is MakeHuman.

It is a relatively easy program that allows you to build and render 3D models of humans of any age and build. Using it along with the recommended rendering software Aqsis, an artist can develop realistic looking Characters to add to picture bashes. The dragon rider girl and the old wizards face were made this way. I have been playing with MakeHuman for years and although its not as versatile as Poser, if you want a human model or human render quickly, I recommend it for the Freeware Illustrator.

A couple of new picture bashes.

These were created for magazine illustrations. The dragon rider is my favorite. All done using open source software on a free computer using The Gimp, Krita and MyPaint.

The results speak for themselves.

 

I am really liking this new loose style.

These two were roughed out while on the bus. I am trying to do things in a more spontaneous way these days. Form and colour are my key driving factors.