Improvements on Ella's Structure

Making Ella look old was giving me a lot of trouble. Her jet black fur and kitten-like appearance made it very difficult to age her. After consulting Justin (who told me that Ella was a particularly hard nut to crack), we finally got our heads around making her look like an old lady.
Subtle changes, like a bit of a double chin. sleepy eyes, a rounder belly and making her shorter were key in making Ella look old.
What do you think?

Ella's Basic Shapes

Ella's Basic Shapes

Frank's Shapes

After Phil suggested that I simplify my characters with basic shapes, I put these compositions together. They really helped me get my head around how I will be modeling these characters in Maya.
I also had a very helpful chat with Justin today where he helped me refine Frank's basic body structure. So there will be more improvements to the geriatric couple this week! Stay tuned!!

-Sir P. Greene

Frank's Basic Shapes

Orthographic Views of Frank and Ella

As Ella and Frank will be going into Maya, in order to be modeled, I have created the orthographic views of the two characters.

Frank 

Frank-Front View

Frank- Side View

Ella

Ella- Front View

Ella- Side View

                       

Happy Birthday Edith Head

As a thank you to Edith Head for providing such inspirational fashions for Frank and Ella, Sir P. Greene would like to dedicate a post to the wonderful designer on her birthday.

Having graduated from Stanford University in 1920, Edith Head designed clothes worn by Audrey Hepburn, Fred Astaire, Ginger Rogers, and now, Frank and Ella Owle!

So, Happy Birthday Edith Head! You're a very cool Pea-rson!

Ella's Final Turnaround

Frank's Final Turnaround