ART WAR | 2D | The Last Follower of the Blazing Crest | Mar_Cynwer

[mar_cynwer]

This seems like a cool contest. I will be taking part, but I don't know if I can finish this in time. I'll try my best
I chose the fantasy side, wanting to draw a somewhat traditional knight. I have never drawn many women, so this will be a bit more difficult for me.

The first sketch.

[eckzein]

That outfit is pretty dam cool.

[Crayvv]

Nice armor design, I'd love to see the color version

[rgdraw]

Really cool armor ! Nice work

[zinkthefirst]

Awesome rendering !

[mar_cynwer]

Thanks everyone!
I've been doings some more concepting. These are quite quickly drawn and do not contain much detail. The back view is missing her hair to show the amour beneath.
Top left has some more detailed concepts for the shoulder armours.

[rgdraw]

Really cool work

[mar_cynwer]

@rgdraw Thanks
Concepting the various armour and clothing pieces. Next up will probably be colour testing.

[rgdraw]

You're welcome
Curious to see those in colors now

[mar_cynwer]

Here is the first color test with flat colours. I am truly a beginner in colouring, so I could use every bit of help I can get
The idea is to make the armour look like it has been burned by fire. Either that, or silvery.

[rgdraw]

Nice work ! I like the colors !

[mar_cynwer]

@rgdraw Great! Still not sure if I should change the blue cloth into orange.
Second colour test with a lighter armour and an orange tabard.

And some ideas for a pose in the final illustration. I have two options: a fighting stance, or a calm one. For a fighting stance, the mask will be lowered. For a calm one, it will be up.

Currently leaning towards a calm pose, #8.

[rgdraw]

Nice work on the pose research!
I liked the previous colors better, the darker tone help the red from her hair to pop out more giving a better contrast and strenght for the character
Hope this help

[HorizonDweller]

it has a delicate and very classical vibe , such a good work

[mar_cynwer]

@rgdraw Thanks! Yes, I think I will go with the darker armour. It works better with my plan.
@HorizonDweller Thanks!
Decided to refine the lineart, still a work in progress.

[rgdraw]

Nice work !
What's your plan with the background ? I'm curious

[mar_cynwer]

@rgdraw Thanks!
Actually, I'm out of ideas for the background. Currently thinking something about a setting sun / battlefield, but I'm open to any suggestions.

[rgdraw]

You're welcome
what you said can work for the background, that's what i imagined when I looked at your piece, or maybe you can go for the classic, top of the cliff at the sunset, can be nice too

[mar_cynwer]

@rgdraw That's pretty much what I had in mind
More lineart, pretty much finished with it. Next, colouring...

[rgdraw]

Yeah can't wait for the color !