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.

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

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

Here is my background wall for my mech design.

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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.

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

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Looking forward to getting some feedback on all this.

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

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And a close up.

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Another update. Still have plenty of time to finish!

My background for the girl.

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And mech design is nearly finished.

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Planning out final illustration, will post some thumbnails soon.

Sketched out 4 thumbnails, decided on B.

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

Almost done with the mech for the design sheet!

Phew, this one took some time.

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

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@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!

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

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Here is my final submission entry for Artwar. Concept sheet can be seen in post above.

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This challenge was a fantastic experience for me. I pushed myself and learned more than thought I could in just a few short months. I had the opportunity to be part of a competition against many great artists who gave me the aspiration to do my best, as well as grow my skillset. I have the honor of my final submission judged by a collection of artist, who to me, are a constant source of drive, and admiration. Good luck to everyone who took part in this challenge. A special thank you to Marc for putting this together, and the many sponsors who are making this contest possible, you all did an excellent job, truly a contest for the ages.