ART WAR | 2D | Servo Vixen and Experion | splicer

splicer 2016-12-27 16:18:34 UTC #1

Theme: Science Fiction

Milen Splicer Parvanov

Milen.contact@gmail.com

https://www.artstation.com/artist/splicer

https://www.facebook.com/MilensArt/

Final design of her mech suit.

Backstory:
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The colonization of planetary systems has yielded fruitful results, new lands and resources, as well as new monsters which need to be neutralized. The most optimal method for clearing out infestations of native wildlife are freelance mech pilots. Due to the large number of colonies, one military force is not a viable solution. Agencies exist which contract out mech mercenaries for hire. Malory, know as 'Servo Maiden', is one such champion, battling for credits, and making the galactic quadrant a safer place.
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Next update, turn around, polish and add to suit, initial mech concepts.

Future updates, monster concepts, rough thumbnails of final image.

CleverBoi 2016-12-28 13:34:18 UTC #2

I really like your raw style. The suits look nice. I think the 1st armor is the best. Maybe I would add some glowing things to make it more alive or make some of the elements in different color.
Can't wait to see more

Crayvv 2016-12-28 15:05:43 UTC #3

I like the techy lines and details on her armor, although I suggest you group those details into some spots in your character, so audiences can look at certain places filled with details and the other would be a rest for the eyes. But anyway, youre really good at designing patterns and lines! Would love to see more

splicer 2016-12-28 16:39:03 UTC #4

@gretcsh thank you very much! I agree completely with you. The first armor is evolution of the two after it, the last one is the first draft but I included it to show my idea for the final colors. I like the idea of adding glowing bits, I have a small one near here collar that's supposed to be a comm unit, might make it a bit bigger since it isn't reading well.

@Kreyhardt Thanks, glad you like it! I agree with adding detail in areas of focus. There is actually a second part to the armor which I have not posted as it's too messy still. It goes on her shoulders and hip area, as well as a cricket for her head, really brings focus up the area around her face. Might as well show it, here it is over old suit design, still needs lots of work.

And the first loose draft here:

sanguine 2016-12-28 19:30:26 UTC #5

Really nice rendering so far.. I'm excited to see the finished version:)

Crayvv 2016-12-29 12:53:07 UTC #6

The design is a lot better now, adding those huge chunks of pieces of armors really brings flow to your armor, I'm glad how it turned out!

splicer 2016-12-29 20:10:01 UTC #7

@sanguine Thank you, really trying to get my material properties down in the rendering!

@Kreyhardt Good to hear, still need to clean it up, but the basic idea is down. Will be functional too!

Thanks everyone, really appreciate the feedback and comments. Inspires me to work on this!

Should I post my background reference sheet? I see some other artists have already done this.

Crayvv 2016-12-30 10:01:18 UTC #8

Yeah definitely post it, we'll have an idea of what design you're after, we might give suggestions too so its gonna be awesome

splicer 2017-02-03 16:53:58 UTC #9

Haven't posted in a while, not because I haven't worked on this, but because I keep throwing out everything I work on and starting over. I've gone through about a dozen mech designs, and finally think I have one I like and will push to final concept. The suit armor is almost done, will be sharing it soon. And i have a few ideas for the scene I'll post to get feedback on which is best.

Looking forward to seeing this challenge though to the end.

Also I've entered her into the 3D section of the challenge as well. If you want to check it out.

splicer 2017-02-03 23:11:44 UTC #10

Also not posting my background sheet because I keep adding to it.

I'm doing the concept, illustration and the 3D at the same time, keep finding new inspiration.

splicer 2017-02-06 16:20:12 UTC #11

Settled on a mech design, went through probably a dozen designs before I got to this one, maybe I'll make a compilation image.

Redoing her armor pieces and modeling all the hard surface in Maya for the 3D version.

splicer 2017-02-11 03:14:48 UTC #12

Here is my background wall for my mech design.

Here are some mech designs I ended up not going with. Almost decided on the fat mech, but the stance ended up looking too awkward for me.

And a very quick, loose, sketch of my idea for the final illustration.

Looking forward to getting some feedback on all this.

splicer 2017-02-14 01:40:47 UTC #13

Finished her suit design. Will be finalizing the mech now and working on my 3D entry.

And a close up.

splicer 2017-02-19 22:49:04 UTC #14

Another update. Still have plenty of time to finish!

My background for the girl.

And mech design is nearly finished.

Planning out final illustration, will post some thumbnails soon.

splicer 2017-02-21 22:23:00 UTC #15

Sketched out 4 thumbnails, decided on B.

Close up of the thumbnail I'm turning into my final painting.

splicer 2017-02-22 16:09:50 UTC #16

Almost done with the mech for the design sheet!

Phew, this one took some time.

splicer 2017-02-23 22:03:19 UTC #17

Finished the mech and my character sheet. Small update on the girl

Trevor_Truscott 2017-02-24 20:31:12 UTC #18

I really like the heavy metal feel of this mech!

splicer 2017-02-25 20:40:43 UTC #19

@Trevor_Truscott Thank you very much! I tried to give it some attitude!

Work in progress of my final illustration. Still lots to do on it, but I'm in the home stretch!

splicer 2017-02-27 04:01:26 UTC #20

Another work in progress, this will be the last one before I post the final. Finish line is in sight!