Name: Thuan Doan
Email: visuallyurs@gmail.com
Website: https://doan.myportfolio.com/
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Theme: FANTASY
Happy to join this contest and see many great talents here. Good luck everyone!
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THE HERO WITHIN (Story)
Igleetis Monite, prince of Ganferdale and also a loving son. The day before he was announced to be the next king, his jealous brother, Saleetis Monite betrayed him and surrounded the castle with an army. The future king had no choice but to declare war. The blood shed lasted for three days and Saleetis was victorious. He became the next conqueror of the elf kingdom. Igleetis’ body was drowned, but his spirit lived on.
A thousand years have passed; a new era was formed. Meet Steve Wilson. An intelligent orphan, who has great “hero” imaginations and wanted to bring peace to the world.
One day, Steve decided to visit the beach. He brought along his favorite wooden sword and shield that his grandfather made him, before he passed away last year. The one game his grandfather and Steve always played was “True Champion.” The old man would be villain and always attack him with cold water before the boy could jump in. Then Steve would pull out the mighty sword while shielding himself to his grandfather. After hours of fun, the old man would apologize in the end for splashing and Steve would say “I forgive you.”
The strong boy was alone this time, but he didn’t let it affect him. As Steve was playing in the water, he heard a soft voice.
“What a strong heart you have,” the spirit whispered. “I have been waiting for a very long time.”
The youngster immediately scanned his surrounding with fear. “Whose there?”
“My name is Igleetis Monite, prince of Ganferdale. And I need your help.”
Once the elf prince explained his story, Steve was shocked but bravely accepted the mission. The spirit merged with the boy’s body and climbed on a beautiful shaped boulder. They raise their weapon into the warm, sunny sky with glory as the clear water reflected the hero within. Then Steve fearlessly dived into the water that magically transferred them to the prince era, to take back what’s rightfully his.
Just want to take a moment to say THANK YOU to Cubebrush and all other great sponsors for making this happened. I had alot of fun and get to see many great artists here. Hope many more will come.
FINAL CONCEPT SHEET
FINAL ILLUSTRATION
References
Character Designs 01
Character Designs 02 (Front and Back)
Character Study
Steve's Sword and Shield
Igleetis' Sword and Shield Designs
Weapon Study
Characters / Weapons Comparison and Character Expressions for final Illustration
