I'd agree it's very healthy looking skin, which is good if that is what you are after but I am not sure. I really like those subtle veins and touches, lovely.

It's great stuff, I'd be interested to hear how you did it in terms of layers etc eventually, if you have the time when this is over or something. Between you and Ice Queen we could learn loads from...

Very cool. He's looking a bit leathery but I am not sure what his skin should look like in that sense lol. That bump map is excellent.

Good call Chris - I raised it not because I want things to look like the movie but rather because I don't think they should have to, but that's just me I should imagine. I just remember illustrations...

I think your Gollum is very 'Gollum' myself 8). I'd keep him if I were you, I think he's going really well.

I was just asking for clarification as people keep mentioning the movies but I didn't...

Very nice.

Do we lose points if what we model does not precisely resemble the films? A general questiuon as I hardly expect to gain any anyway :)

Thanks and Happy Birthday!

I'm rather stupid, could you explain how you created the layered shader?

Oh much nicer! Loads more life, good job.

Very nice; for the eyes you could try making them look a bit wetter and that might bring more life to them, I really like the texture on them though.