Earthbound with rings

So much to share, but nothing quite yet finished. I desperately need to update on here more, which I plan to do soon. I'll be honest, typing on Blogger for my updates is out of the way compared to other social media. Im sorry to say my last update was in January, but I am here now, and i will start it off with a tribute piece in the making.

Tribute Piece

Original Art

Tribute Piece

Original Art

Nintendo's Mother series has spoken to me in ways most games can not. I felt the urge to make some HD re-imagining pictures. Seems to be the only thing I can do to get the art itch out. Ive actually made an entire location from the super nintendo game Earthbound, where all the characters are left in a foggy unknown location. I will share more on that later. I do hope it becomes what I am picturing in the end. All used with maya, mental ray, and photoshop.

--------------------------------------------------------

Next on the docket is some 3D prints that will be available on my shop later this year, maybe even next month. First off I have a Silver ring inspired by Sir Francis Drake and the Uncharted Series.

I do not have a real life photo as of yet, but it is in my hand. It came out a little this was all. Next I have a bomberman inspired Ash Tray.

 Getting measurements in Maya is always so difficult for me! The actual dips in the ash tray for the cigs to sit on are not the right size, and the colors printed a little off. The fix for the colors should be simple enough. It may even be too much for an ashtray so I may end up redesigning it anyway. Why make something to expensive to produce right? You gotta make it right! 

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------

I have been working on other things with other people, but I don't feel the quality is up to par for my portfolio site. Until the next update please take care, and thank you for reading!

Luke Gonet 

Time flies

Here is a commission project I have worked on for a little while on the side. From the mind of Phil Taylor and others is "The Time Machine" or Impossible Cog if you prefer. 

This is a 3D model, made from nothing more than Maya and Photoshop using Mental Ray. One of my favorite pieces by far! Gears are indeed one of my favorite things, and I don't ever see myself getting tired of them. It really helps to get in the mood by listening to H. G. Wells's The Time Machine on audiobook. This picture is in widescreen, but the final release will be a square album photo. 

On a small side note I have been tinkering with an underground lava factory scene using the same 2 programs. I do love my Oranges and Blues!

Still here!

I have not updated in a while, but this one will be short just to show you I have been working. Basically my computer is dead, saving up for a new one to make more art projects, and I am currently working at a Jewelry store to 3D print and design customer jewelry. I have some non disclosure agreements to follow, but i am allowed to show this one piece of jewelry. I hope to bring more renders to the table but that will have to wait until funds are less tight.

Lures and Lance

As of late I have been working at Cast Industries, a fishing lure company! Not too much time for a big blog update, but here is a nice shot of all the lures I have made so far. Click to enlarge...

So what I do is I design the lures in Maya and send it off to a 3D printer. After they are printed in plastic, we press them into silicone to get the master lures made. The silicone spins in a machine and we pour lead into the mold to get the final result. The more you know*

Nothing else to show for now, been busy with some freelance work. I will certainly post them when they are finished and ready. In the meantime, here is a preview of some Naughty Dog tributes I plan to render/3D print

Chinese Zodiac Talismans Now For Sale!!

Just in time for the holidays... I have made 12 Talismans, now for sale HERE!!

Here are some pictures

These items can be purchased at the link above, and are made of full colored sandstone. I would like to thank anyone in advance who decides to buy my products, it really means a lot! Thank you. Please also visit my website lukegonet.com

Here are some more photos.

Zelda 3D Prints now for sale!

Hello all! I have great news! Just in time for the holidays we have some Zelda Ocarina of Time 3D prints! You can buy them by clicking here! And here is the result...

These items can be purchased at the link above, and they come in white plastic. I will post more pictures below. I would like to say thank you to those who decide to buy, it really means a lot to sell my creations and inspirations! You can see more of my work at lukegonet.com

Here are more photos.

Zelda Kick!

Hello all! So as it turns out, Nintendo chose my piece to be in the Top 50 of their "Wind Waker HD Fan art Challenge". So my piece was displayed at the Symphony of the Goddess. You can also view my piece at 3:38 on Nintendo's Official Youtube page here! In case you havent seen my piece yet, here it is!

I also had an article written about me here, which is a huge honor! I'd just like to thank everyone who helped critique my piece during it's production!

In more recent news I have been making some new 3D prints including Majora's Mask, and the Ocarina of Time Medallions.

------------

I also have some beta renders of the medallions, and some sneak peaks on the Spiritual Stones. 

It is only a matter of time before my Zelda kick takes a break! The stones were a commission of sorts, and I made them in 2 days so I saw no harm in making them too. Everything but the art piece at the top will be available for 3D printing. The Talismans have some more issues to work out so those will have to wait. Thank you for stopping by!