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Dragon & Rider
My Design

It isn't hard to meet a 3d artist who hasn't modelled or is the process of modeling a dragon. Just about everyone at some point in their 3D career has tacked the dragon model, its right up there with robots and insane uses of glows and lens flares. But after that temporary insanity we shudder at the thoughts of such things, and try desperately to get back their sanity.
And this is my temporary insanity. I modeled this head some time ago now, around 6 month's.
But I still like it, and so it's earned itself a spot online.
I revamped some messy mesh spots and am in the process of finishing the model, complete with a dragon rider.
It should be fun.

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Tactical Response Team
My Design

I'm in the process of making a short 3d movie called "Escape from Requiem", in this animation a special response team is called in to a military hospital for a rogue patient. I wanted an original look with a loose base on today's swat and military response teams but with a lighter agile look.
This model is a true work in progress, I'm not happy with my results so far, but I'm yet to add the detail I want. About the only thing I like so far is the head.
But hey more work to come.

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Tribal Bot
My Design

I'm not sure where this came from, start modeling and before you know it, you have some sort of direction and boom..a model.
Doug chiang studios is in the process of making a movie based on the idea of robots reigning instead of humans, and the new planet of the apes movie are probably the inspiration for the concepts, even before I knew it.
I like the direction the model is taking and hopefully will be completed soon.
One thing, the point on the lower part of the head is not a beak, it's actually a chin. Don't worry this will become more apparent as more work is done on the model.
More Soon

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Portfolio Section Info

This as you may already gathered is the portfolio section. At the moment the entire portfolio is made up of my 3d works, and as you might notice a lot of the 3d models aren't textured yet. But do not fear, I will texture all of the works in due time with the help of my flat mates wacom and my oversized coffee cup.

I use Poly modeling to make most if not all of my models, so if the high face count alarms you don't be worried, they can quickly and easily be halved with a quick walk to the meshsmooth ilitirations spinner.I keep the poly count high because all of the models are made for uses in cinematic scenes and movie roles.
All of the images are rendered in the max scanline renderer, using traditional lighting techniques and some of my own developed methods.

Soon I will also include some web design, graphic design and 2d works. Maybe even some tutorials if get some feedback on the images.
More soon

Camouflaged S.M.G
Masamune Shirow's " The Ghost In The Shell "

Every now and again, you look at newly a finished model and think to yourself. " I so want one of these things "
I did just that when I finished modelling this camouflaged S.M.G (Sub Machine Gun) from the ghost in the shell.
On the top of the handle is a small thumb switch, when depressed the whole case drops off to reveal a sub machine gun with 2 tied clips. A similar version has existed for a while using the Heckler & Koch MP5-k.
A very sweet set up if you want to remain subtle until you make your move.

12/8/2001
Escape from Requiem has been scrapped because of money shortages…I have none.
Bitch …Bitch …Bitch…Whine…Bitch.
Ok I'm done with that. Now in between my running around trying to save my life before it gurgles slowly and painfully down into oblivion, I've done a few models.
Another piece from Shirows " The Ghost in the Shell ", a sub machine gun that is housed inside a briefcase.
Very cool.
More in the portfolio.

22/7/2001
Well it's been some time since my last update, and I'm sorry to disappoint, but there isn't a whole lot of new material to show at the moment. But here are a few Works in progress renders as usual. Check the Portfolio section. Also I've updated the way images are viewed in the portfolio, until now they have just been thumbnails or random test renders, now they are all categorized into projects with some run downs on my thoughts and the design so far on the model.
Some new links aswell.
Enjoy.

17/6/2001
A bit of a site update , an intro page aswell as a few little edits.
I've also uploaded some head pics for a character in Escape from Requiem.Nightvision goggles and without , I cant deciede..maybe both.check the Portfolio Section.
I have no idea..thats it , I'm going back to bed.

31/5/2001
I have started a portfolio piece called " Escape from Requiem ", although it wont be a full time project I intend put a considerable amount of time into the animation, which will run for around 2-3 minutes. I'm doing this primarily to add stock to my uncompleted demo reel and to tackle some areas in 3d of which I'm interested in and like to work on , such as indoor water effects, realistic destruction of buildings, indoor environments and cinematic camera techniques and lighting.
More Soon

31/5/2001
I feel like I should work on my web page and gallery today because my flatmate put together a great site , in one night without almost any experience at all. Ha Ha The bastard.
This is the Waywatchers of Norrath , a guild on Everquest.If your such inclined to EQ you should pay a visit and check it out.

30/5/2001
Well, After many hours and many many cups of coffee this little half-completed website has gone LIVE!

At the moment, the Portfolio sections of the site aren't very full. But with time they will be updated on a regular basis. Fear not, as I have put some old images up for your viewing pleasure. As well as filling space, I'd also love some feedback on these images.
More images coming soon ..Lots more.

My Locals
3D Luvr
A collection of Artists, tutorials and a monthly contest. Its user section has many 3d artist's web pages who's skill level go from beginner to advanced. Some artists on this site are fantastic.
Max3D
A great site Hosted by 3Dluvr, full to the brim with news, animation's and plugins. All a 3d artist could want.
Sluggy Freelance
Sluggy Freelance, ABSOLUTELY fantastic online comic, new comic every day and a COLOR page on Sunday. YAY.
It's very Nifty.
Sinfest
Another Great online Comic, the web needs something like sinfest to keep it REAL BABY !

Digital & Design

Craig Mullins
Fantastic Artist , Great for Inspiration if your in need.
Feng Zhu
Brilliant, and when I say brilliant I mean it , Feng Zhu may be one of the most inspirational artists of his time, His style is instantly recognizable.
Final Fantasy
Enough Said.
Joe Madureira
Brilliant Comic Book Artist.Think Battle Chasers aswell as Soul Saga
REZN8
Great digital house, that has a lot of very impressive names on its resume.
Binabik
This is a friend of mines web page.Great Artist.
Paper Eye Editions
A great digital painting series.
Spectrum Graphics
Great graphic design studio here in canberra.

Other Great Links

The Waywatchers of Norrath
My flatmates Everquest Guild,Check it out if your a EQ fan.
College Humor
Funny as all hell site. Full of pranks , video's, pictures and the college humor show.

Think Tank
Masamune Shirow's " The Ghost In The Shell "

The Ghost in the shell is a fantastic movie, if you haven't already seen it, when what are you doing here reading this! GO GO GO rent it, buy it. NOW !
Anyway, At the final stages of the movie the main character battles a spider tank, identified in the comic as a think tank.
The first time I watched the tank in action my jaw dropped, my eyes widened and I passed out in pure astonishment.
Waking up around 15 minutes later, I jumped straight into 3ds max and started the long process of modeling and texturing the metal beast.
A couple of nights later and some 300 cups of coffee the think tank was completed.
All I need now is a great animation idea to use it in.
If you have an ideas.let me know :)

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My name is Kristien Ashey.

Well, lets get through the Trivial Info before we venture into the cold hard facts.

I like to dabble in all areas of digital production.

I love designing and implementing flash and traditional web pages, from graphic design to print production, but my true love is 3D production, I love it all from story writing, and drawing up the storyboards, modeling, texturing and animating 3D models and scenes to direction to cinematic direction and production.
My passion if you will is creating short 3D movies, and replicating designs from concepts to full fledged productions.

To do this I use a whole range of tools, for the 3D work I use 3D Studio Max, along with your 2D texturing of which I leave up Adobe Photoshop.when designing pages I jump into the pilot seat or seats of the range of Macromedia products such as Dreamweaver and Flash.As far as my interests go, I love oriental cooking, to be more specific Japanese and Chinese, I'm an avid collector on concept art books. My favorite movies are many, going from, The Ghost in the Shell & Macross plus to American beauty, Enemy of the state and Requiem for a dream..I live In Australia, more specifically Canberra. With 3 flatmates in a fantastic house, right near the heart of the city

I'm currently looking for employment, so no matter what type of job, give me a mail.
So I can eat and continue to pay my rent.I'm actually also interested in the hospitality industry aswell , bartending ,waiting etc.
As far as the cold hard facts that I spoke of, well there all here my design resume.
Kristien Ashley Resume

Thanks for visiting
~ Kris Ashley