ART WAR | 2D | The Champion | Ulrick

Name: Ulrick Wery
Mail: ulrick@ulrick.be
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ulrickwery
Artstation: https://www.artstation.com/artist/ulrickwery

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Hi !

I just decided to participate in this cool contest !
First of all: Thank you Cubebrush for that kind of initiative ! It's really motivating.

So here's my concept in a few words:

I'll stand for the FANTASY ! And every war needs its champion, its banner-bearer, etc.
So to represent the fantasy, what's best than a melting pot of all the fantasy fondation: Old books, movies, games, metal band, etc.

I will (try to...) make a classical barbarian full of easter eggs, on the top of all his vanquished Sci-Fi enemies in a style of classical illustrations by Frazetta, Vallejo, Blanche, Brom, Norem, etc.

Here's my References board:

I will try to nail something like this for the visual style / color mood:

And the composition / layout should be something like this:

That's all for the idea and the references, next step: The first concepts

FAQ:
- Isn't it risky to make something too kitsch ?
- Yes.

Bonus: A beautiful soundtrack for this entry

Thank you @Kreyhardt !

Here's the first WIP: The Champion (without any equipment yet)

And then the final concept, with every elements that should appear at the end:

(And a new soundtrack HERE )

(Oh and I forgot to mention: Schwarzie face obviously )

Quick update on lunchtime: The loincloth !

World of Warcraft Easter egg !

Ahah thanks @zora

I'm starting the enemies pile !

WIP !