ART WAR | 2D | Space Smuggler Ash

nick_dahlquist1 2016-12-30 21:40:23 UTC #1

Initial sketch and story, more development to follow!

"Growing up an orphan on the streets of the tiny trading station Oasis 7, Ash had to learn how to hustle from a young age. Making a living first as a petty pickpocket, then as an enforcer for a ruthless local gang, he eventually got sick of working for his scumbag bosses and decided to strike out on his own. Now a proud lone wolf in the smuggling business, his favorite clients are those with the largest checkbooks and least common sense.
Assisted by his only two friends, Steve and Stella (a stolen laser rifle and starship) he lives for the danger and adrenaline rush of putting his life on the line for cash."

DamonGreenhalgh 2016-12-30 22:13:58 UTC #2

This looks super cool, I especially like the design of the armor. Can't wait to see your final design

nick_dahlquist1 2017-01-02 06:27:32 UTC #3

Thank you PandaBrush!

nick_dahlquist1 2017-01-02 06:30:03 UTC #4

First value pass

nevs38 2017-01-03 04:22:48 UTC #5

Love the mystery and emotion in this. I'm very curious about your color palette! ( i go gaga over colors big time )

Wishing you all the luck! \m/

nick_dahlquist1 2017-01-03 08:21:14 UTC #6

Pushing the values further and playing around with some photobashing to get a cool-looking spaceship in there. Plus, sparks and debris just for fun

DamonGreenhalgh 2017-01-03 09:35:13 UTC #7

I really like the design of the ship, I would love to see you add some bounce light to the right side of the character to clearly define the shape and details of the character as they aren't really defined. Also the proportion of the ship compared to the character makes it seem like either the size of the ship is super small or the character is floating in mid air. Overall I really like this piece and i'm super excited to see how you develop it further .

nick_dahlquist1 2017-01-06 06:39:49 UTC #8

@PandaBrush You make some good points, especially in regards to scale and perspective. I think I'm going to change the composition to include the full body of my character and properly scale the ship so it doesn't seem so small. Thanks PandaBrush!

musagi_scarlett 2017-01-06 06:52:46 UTC #9

i love the story of this character can you please do a separate artwork explaining the ship

nick_dahlquist1 2017-01-12 07:31:57 UTC #10

like an image showing just the design of the ship itself, sans character? I'll consider doing that

musagi_scarlett 2017-01-12 10:42:21 UTC #11

yes would love to see that

samantha_mharie 2017-01-12 12:30:18 UTC #12

Awesome artwork. Love the shading and the detail. Was wondering if you're going to upload your concept sheet on here? because it requires front, back view and additional sketches, which I would love to see! your art is amazing! Can't wait to see it in colour

nick_dahlquist1 2017-01-12 21:16:07 UTC #13

@samantha_mharie Hey samantha, thank you so much for your comment. You bet, I am absolutely going to show the linework of the character design in those front and back views, just wanted to establish the mood first with a quick value painting.

nick_dahlquist1 2017-01-14 23:05:20 UTC #15

Front and back views of Ash