http://taeyoungchoi.cgsociety.org/gallery/ taeyoungchoi's gallery of images en-us 120 http://taeyoungchoi.cgsociety.org/gallery/561957

I love shark, its pure instinct, movement, dynamic shape in the water, ever since I watched 'Jaws'. And I am always dreaming of swimming and surfing in Open Ocean. which is getting more and more difficult by my age. So I wanted to make this image at least. Also, this is one of my personal illustrations series for 'the Sea World'. I think the paint reflects my passion about the ocean pretty well. I am always interested in hearing what you think. Thanks for watching]]> Thu, 15 Nov 2007 19:07:16 +0000 http://taeyoungchoi.cgsociety.org/gallery/431625

Hi, there
This is the renewed design for the new design competition of TaekwonV which is a really old Korean robot. I was trying to keep the original look as much as possible.
Sometimes, I use 3D tools for my paintings and, I used 3D Studio max seriously for this piece, even it was kind of hard to call it 2D painting (Recently, lots of my works are like that).
Anyway, It was kind of a different approach to create this painting using 3D application. I used a camera map tool in max which is mainly used for the final renderings of matte paintings and etc....
I painted over 3D mesh with a different pose, and I wanted to create another one with altered pose and background. Then I used my painting as a texture for my 3D using a camera map tool.
It is hard to understand when you read it, but it would be clear when you see it. I saved tutorial movie files in my website http://www.tychoi.com/cameramap1.htm
I originally made it for a company presentation. Hope it would help you.]]> Mon, 20 Nov 2006 03:59:50 +0000 http://taeyoungchoi.cgsociety.org/gallery/508622

Hey, Guys
Long time, No post
Actually, I have done this painting quite times ago. And I was thinking of posting it for long time. Finally I am doing it. I guess I am such a lazy artist.

This painting is outcome from experimenting of compositions. I have been applying codes or symbols to my painting recently trying to come up with new way of painting and composition. The final seems little hard to read but, it started with shape of number ‘3’. I just put big black ‘3’ shape in my canvas and start splitting out other elements.
Also, it has lots of 3 stuff, 3 space cowboys, columns, suns and etc….
Even the focal point is bring your eyes out of canvas little. In terms of creating something different composition, I am kind of happy with how it turned out.

I hope you would like it too.
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This is done for Midway nextgeneration game called 'Area51/Blacksite'. office room concept illustrations.
There used to be military office level, destroyed by alien.

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This is done for 'Area51/Blacksite' Midway Game. Crane level concept illustrations.
There used to be a military base, and destroyed by alien. The plasma beam at the center of painting, is coming from the lower level, alien's nest. Around the plasma, the gravity is working weird and lots of debris and objects are floating in the air.
This was the first concept I finished for the game, I enjoyed a lot. I hope you would like it too. Thanks
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This is done for Midway nextgeneration game called 'Area51/Blacksite'. generation room concept illustrations.
I built basic 3d object in 3D max, and painted over it.]]> Tue, 20 Nov 2007 05:27:54 +0000 http://taeyoungchoi.cgsociety.org/gallery/561133

This is done for 'Stranglehold' Midway game and this is the final level where the game is ended at. ]]> Tue, 13 Nov 2007 20:41:23 +0000 http://taeyoungchoi.cgsociety.org/gallery/561128

Please, Don't get me wrong. I am not a racist.
As if I am an Asian guy myself, I wouldn't use that term in my title.
Anyway, I thoght the term was quite match with my character.
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These series of polished paintings, we called 'Beauty Pass' were done with Stranglehold 3D team working together very closely. I painted over the early primitive 3D levels. In order to provide the final look of game, concept team was trying to finish paintings up to matte painting level.
You can find the article about stranglehold here
http://features.cgsociety.org/story_custom.php?story_id=4094]]> Tue, 13 Nov 2007 20:37:59 +0000 http://taeyoungchoi.cgsociety.org/gallery/561127

This is one of dinosaur illustrations, There is museum exhibitings dinosaurs and its kind of illustrations. ]]> Tue, 13 Nov 2007 20:30:25 +0000 http://taeyoungchoi.cgsociety.org/gallery/561125

The cover of comic book 'Cold Heart' issue #1.
This image is not finished yet. I would like to see how it is going.
The comic is on the process, and the story is awesome! I couldn't hardly wait for its coming out
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the first image of my Hell illustration series.]]> Tue, 13 Nov 2007 20:25:12 +0000 http://taeyoungchoi.cgsociety.org/gallery/561118

This is done for Midway nextgeneration game called 'Area51/Blacksite'. Reborn concept illustrations.
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This is done for Midway nextgeneration game called 'Area51/Blacksite'.
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This is done for Midway nextgeneration game called 'Stranglehold'. Slumcity concept illustrations.
you can find article about staranglehold here
http://features.cgsociety.org/story_custom.php?story_id=4094]]> Tue, 13 Nov 2007 20:07:04 +0000 http://taeyoungchoi.cgsociety.org/gallery/472058

One of my personal illustration series, The Hell.
This ratman is a messenger from the hell. My intention here, is creating a creepy creature. One of reason I chose a rat as messenger is the phobia I have about rats. I was trying to translate what I am afraid about rat into this painting using visual language. Long tail, being ready for quick movement, and wet skin and etc....
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Hello!
This is my personal project.
Please, let me know what you think.
Questions and critiques are more than welcome!
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Recently, I was practicing speed caricature painting for freelancer work. These four speed paintings are done less than hours. Especially first and second, George Clooney and Clint Eastwood pieces done in less than an hour for both. First I sketched them on papers and scanned and painted in Painter. Last Alanis Morissette and another guy took little longer because everything is done digitally. One hour and 30 minutes for each.
I realized that hand drawing is still working best for my sketching.
Anyway, I am happy How it is getting faster.
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This is done for Midway nextgeneration game called 'Stranglehold'. Mega restaurant concept illustrations.
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Personal Painting,
I saw the article about one Korean explorer made an emergency land into the ocean trying to break a long distance flight record with small aircraft and safely rescued. I was visualizing what if he had to drift for months. It is cool to voyage the ocean without bad weather, it is one of my dream I would like to d in future.
This speed painting about it.
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One Speed paing about speedy rocket man
I was cleaning up my sketch book and I found some sketch I done it long time ago. Even though it is old sketch, I liked it still and I spent some time to add up som colors for a few hour.
I would like to finish more with small vehicle next to him like Tom & Jerry.]]> Mon, 04 Dec 2006 23:39:59 +0000 http://taeyoungchoi.cgsociety.org/gallery/415435

Hi, guys!
This is One of woman in the water illustration series. Recently, I am experimenting with beautiful thing I like. That is why I am painting these series. I think putting something in the water makes everything beautiful. Puting beatiful woman in the water, it's even better!
Originally, I wanted to create female robot warrior, prototype failed to succed. Even more mechanical look than right now, but I started liking its look, so I had to stpp and leave as it is.
I will do it another one later, actually working on it.
I used few reference pictures for this painting including my wife's picture.
Thank you wife for posing for me!
Yes, my wife is the most beautiful woman in the world!]]> Tue, 10 Oct 2006 05:32:34 +0000 http://taeyoungchoi.cgsociety.org/gallery/409349

Starting to paint a different look death, Somehow, it still looks classical to me. Anyway, I liked how it turned out. I blended a bird-look images and shape such as tall thin legs and arms , and feather look cloth. Also, I was trying to paint moody and calm night atmosphere.
I will be happy to see you C&C.]]> Mon, 25 Sep 2006 08:37:49 +0000 http://taeyoungchoi.cgsociety.org/gallery/406042

I started this one for another painting. So, I was not trying to finish it with lots of detail. However, sometimes I have to do what I have to. I finished it. This is not a fighter or warrior. This guy is a construction workerwith mood. My friends said it reminds them of Aliens from the begining of the movie 'the fifth element'. But I was visualizing the Chinese guy from 'Blade Runner' who is making only eyes.
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One of Speed paintings I have done recently.
The original idea was bringing up some unusual vehicle design.]]> Mon, 04 Dec 2006 23:33:02 +0000 http://taeyoungchoi.cgsociety.org/gallery/340692

This is my concept art for the next gernation game called 'Stranglhold'.]]> Mon, 03 Apr 2006 02:27:35 +0000 http://taeyoungchoi.cgsociety.org/gallery/437322

This is done for Midway nextgeneration game called 'Stranglehold'
I Painted in photoshop. I used few reference pictures our team gathered for a project.]]> Mon, 04 Dec 2006 23:10:47 +0000 http://taeyoungchoi.cgsociety.org/gallery/403733

This is the witch house concept for my personal project.
Sometimes, you get inspiration from something you don't expect. This one was sort of good example. I was watching PBS kid's show when I start this piece. I guess that is why it turned out little cute. And that was my intention. ]]> Mon, 11 Sep 2006 17:53:27 +0000 http://taeyoungchoi.cgsociety.org/gallery/403925

I started this piece with throwing brush strokes without any plane. It turned out pretty good. Sometimes, so called 'Happy Accident' happends, not everytimes. Anyway, I like the black and white pattern of the vehicle. It reminds me of killer whale's pattern. ]]> Tue, 12 Sep 2006 04:00:32 +0000 http://taeyoungchoi.cgsociety.org/gallery/403089

Character desing for one of my personal projects
As I am one huge fan of Blade Runner, I always like mixed or timeless design for my personal work. For this piece, I was intend to create some mixed design of sci-fi and old 70's detective novel. I am not sure if I succed it well or not.
It was very very quickly done, so I kind of happy with what I have. ]]> Sat, 09 Sep 2006 22:07:09 +0000 http://taeyoungchoi.cgsociety.org/gallery/403109

I would like to paint small personal robots, vehicles or gadgets because those things are my favorite things. It is just facinating to see those things for me.
This is one color sketch of those kind.
I've done this using painter in no time, but I love how it turned out. Even I am thinking of pushing further in the future.]]> Sat, 09 Sep 2006 23:23:21 +0000 http://taeyoungchoi.cgsociety.org/gallery/340690

This is my concept art for the next gernation game called 'Stranglhold'.]]> Mon, 03 Apr 2006 02:26:18 +0000