ART WAR | 2D | Adeodatus the Seraphim | NesoKaiyoH

I wanted to take part in this challenge for a while, and I drew the very first sketches for this character a few weeks ago, so it's about time I start posting about him!

I've decided to go for a fantasy themed character for this challenge.

There isn't much info on the character yet, because he's new I'm still trying to think of something cool. All I know is he's an ancient seraphim character, draped in wondrous clothing and jewellery!

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Some more designs and concept sketches for Adeodatus! I really want to push his design even though I draw angels a lot, so I'm going for something a little more armoured, with a different body type to my other angels.

I know I want his eyes to be covered, and I want him to have a dragon's skull over his head, but the horns are his own. The skull locks onto the lower set.

I was inspired by a few images on pinterest, and by artists such as Hyung Tae Kim in concerns with armour and clothing designs, which I'd like to achieve with this character. Something modern mixed with some ancient Greek designs is what I'm aiming for, although creating something coherent that works will take some time.

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Some more concepts, working on his armour and clothing. In concerns to his wing armour, I want something simple in design that works to protect the more vulnerable parts of his wings, such as where the tendon is and the flesh. But also something quite decorative that shows off his status as a seraphim.

I was also messing around with the designs for his swords, he has two, sheathed on his hips. But because of his history he hasn't fought in many thousands of years.

And some form built sketches of the skull of his headdress. I want it to be a dragon's as a sign of his strength but also because it's a very powerful creature and it takes a lot to defeat.

I started on some pose sketches for the illustration of him, and I'll be working on that whilst I finalise his design.

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Here are a couple more concepts of him including a character sheet of his main body design. Currently working on a swords and wings design so I can then work on finishing the illustration.

Finalising his skull design, wanted to get a better feel for the 3D feel of it

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Some more stuff concerning his development, finished his sword designs today as well as his wing armour and manoeuvrability!

He has two swords, they both look exactly the same minus one having a different gemstone colour of red instead of turquoise. When used together they're known as Heaven's Keepers but individually they are Respite and Remorse.

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His wing armour is designed not only to protect the tender, more vulnerable parts of the wing but also to aid in keeping him captive. The chains shift with the armour plates, and keep them together. The lower chains are attached to shackles which keep him close to his goddess' throne.

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Thank you so much!

Couple more pages, finished his wing armour designs and manoeuvrability, as well as him showcasing his wings on his body. He is a Seraphim so he has three sets. The wings go up in size, the higher up and closer to the front his wings are the bigger they are and the smallest pair are the two located near the base of his spine.

Due to the nature of already having so many limbs, only the foremost pair are armoured, this allows a stance in which he can create a triangle-like shape formed with his wings and tail to defend against attack.

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Thank you so much! Yeah, the rendered skull one I posted to Level Up a few days ago xD

Working on the final illlustration now. Pushing for time a bit, I already work a very busy 10 hour day as a student with many personal projects and university work, so I've been trying my best to catch up on lost time xD

These are the finished lineart as well as adding some basic values. I'll be adding the detail of the armour soon as well as other details I've not yet included!

For the painting I had the idea of showing his prowess in flight by having him upside down to the environment by rightside in our own sights, I'd imagine him doing a flip in the air, in the direction he's facing! The sun is behind him as well. I hope I can get this finished, it may unfortunately be rushed xD

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Thank you so much for the support! And I'm glad you like it, I'm putting 110% effort into getting it looking good and finished xD

I cleaned up the sketch and finished the lineart. I'm not going to include the wing armour in this particular illustration, mostly because it serves as a means of keeping him captive in one place, so having it during flight would be cumbersome.

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Adding flat colours. Did an all nighter working on the lineart and the colours, so I hope they aren't too bad, I've made up for a lot of time staying up though.

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And the illustration so far, I photobashed a couple photographs to get a feel for the background. Debating whether or not to keep that foreground area or just swap out with more clouds.

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