Sparring Partners, Part I

Ok, I'm totally just writing this to myself now but that's cool 'cause I end up talking to myself anyway. I still need to finish up that last sketch but before I do, I've decided to revisit an old image. Just for kicks.

This is a pic I did back in 2005 while I was still storyboarding TMNT. I'd never done my own rendition of the classic Hulk vs. Thing matchup and decided to finally give it a shot. At the time, I was pretty happy with the outcome.

But now, after 3+ years of directing a bunch of amazing artists for the Chaotic game, all I see is an incomplete image with some problems.Most of the issues I find are in regards to the anatomy and lighting but I think this is an image I can quickly patch up and finish. I'm looking at it as an excersise (and I'm also trying to avoid mind-f&*cking myself with a blank page).

So here I am, actually coloring an image and having some fun. This is what I've got done so far. I've laid down some flats and have figured out the light sources (each is being lit by an imaginary source eminating from their opponent's face). I'm also fixing up some of the Hulk's anatomy, to the best of my limited knowledge.

Next, I'll do the final rendering and post that once I'm done. Should be before the end of the week (totally giving myself a deadline).