3D Studio and Workshop

"Hi, I'm the All-Knowing Whimsical Seed of Knowledge. This 3D workshop section is my favorite because it gives every visitor a sneak peek at what's currently in production at CWS Studios. You'll be the first to see new cartoon superheroes, worlds, secret hideouts and storylines in production."

These 3D design pages offer Vinny the Bug Man graphic novel fans and young aspiring artists a sneak peek into Chet Spiewak's creative design process. Fans can see characters morph from rough sketches into 3D characters using latest in computer animation software. Artists will get a better understanding of steps involved in creating a Vinny's insect world. Everyone will learn design tips on bainstorming new ideas for their cartoon characters. Comic book artists can view artwork created on computer by the latest 3D animation software and how it is applied in illustrations. Since Chet Spiewak is creator, author, and series illustrator, he can offer insight into creation process on every level. Tips on writing with pictures and brainstorming storylines will be covered in easy to apply techniques. Visitors can learn about creating animation storyboards, rough sketches, character development, comic page layout, visual storytelling, scene layouts, prop design, story layout... etc. All in an easy to understand format.

"Welcome to my 3D animation studio page. It is dedicated to artwork and design process behind the Vinny the Bug Man graphic novel adventure. As a touring author/artist, my journey takes me to a variety of locations from grade schools to middle schools, to bookstore signings, library GGI presentations, and other interesting venues. The children in the audience are enthusiastic readers of all levels looking for adventure and have plenty of interesting questions for a visiting author. The questions range from character issues, to future storyline direction and recently, a growing interest in the computer-generated illustration(CGI)."            Chet Spiewak(series creator, author & illustrator)

The 3D Studio page showcases design artwork form the Vinny the Bug Man graphic novel adventure. Please, be sure to visit the Graphic Novel page for amazing art samples of the comic book pages!...

3D Workshop Pictures

Most recent pics towards the top!!!

ChuckWagon(2D Design) SKETCH - PAD 004
Vinny Charac(3D Model)
Sucked Under(Texture)
Castle Props(Texture)
CastleBirdView(Texture)
CastleSkyView(Shading)
CastleShipView(Mesh)
GlassBird(3D Model)
Clam (2D Design)
Vinny+LadyBug(2D Design)
RikersRide(2D Design)
Stick Bug(2D Design)

Cookie (wireframe) SKETCH - PAD 003
Hideout (wireframe)
Guy Torture (wireframe)
Ant Heist (storywork)
Army Ant (2D design)
Fire Ant (2D design)
Wasps (2D design)
Comic pg106 (layout)
Comic20 (Drawn)
MoClam(Design)
SlipknotKey(Design)
WebTV(Design)
B.A. Hopper(Design)
ComicPage(Strywrk)
Vinny hero(Strywrk)
FlyMaggot(Design)
Pirate(3Dmodel)
Percy(3Dmodel)
VinnysTeam(Design)
SkitterFace(Design)
Skitter(3Dmodel)

Animation(StryBoard) SKETCH - PAD 002
Lester&Seed (textures)
Spider Gang (perspective)
Vinny Mazola (2D design)
Uncle Guy (2D Design)
Comic pg84 (layout)
Comic pg96 (layout)
Fatso (charc design)
Comic18 (Drawn)
Jawsof Fright(Design)
Slipknot(Design)
Ghoulie(Design)
PaperWasp(Design)
CharcRgh(Design)
LadyHelmet(Design)
DrgnFlyr(Design)

Bobcat Floats (wire frame) SKETCH - PAD 001
Bobcat Jumps (wireframe)
Bobcat Walks (wireframe)
Comic pg89 (layout)
Cookie ideas (storywork)
Issue#5 ideas (storywork)
Skeeters (2D Design)
Comic pg99 (layout)
Tarantula (Design)
Slipknot(Design)
GenTranc(Design)
StngrQuen(Design)
LoanShark(Design)
SlugKing(Design)
EvilGroud(Strywrk)

3D Design Process (Direct from the author)

"A little background information on what's involved in creating a 3D adventure" Most series began with an original idea, a cool concept or an exciting tale. Vinny the Bug Man was a combination of an idea for a story featuring an exterminator and some cool bug character sketches. Once the story sketches are finalize the series began to take shape. The 3D character were created from detailed cartoon sketches along with whimsical 3D bug worlds. At the same time the entire story was laid out in a comic and storyboard format, laying the ground work for the series and giving direction to this graphic novel adventure. "Take time to preview these pages and get a first hand look of what's involved in creating a cartoon series..."       

Bugs on Parade(future for goals)

The 3D workshop section is constantly evolving with new studio artwork, cartoon design concepts and storyline creation. As the catalog of sample grows so will the details on tips for creating storyboards for animated clips and comicbook pages. As the 3D animation software programs become more accessible to a younger audience look for flash animation tutorials on character creation, 3D texturing, set lighting and camera perspective. Every drawing, sketch and story idea plays an important role in creating this comic adventure. Design sketches serve as a framework for characters, storyboards, comic book pages, and coloring pages. With a strong foundation it's easy to build a great series using the latest CGI software packages.