ART WAR | 2D | Zarlfion, Soulbound Flame | JBLunar

[jblunar]

Thank you ^^. I'll post a larger version to give you a chance to read the small text, i'd like to know if it is too small as well but it's hard to tell when i'm working on it from close up. I crammed a lot into the paragraph, but I may be able to scale it up slightly with a little space on the right of the paragraph.

[jenniferbrincho]

Ah, yes, that is a little easier for me to see, though still on the small side. Here's what I'm thinking...

I like what you have to say in the paragraph, but to me it seems a little long-winded for a concept sheet. Maybe you could try a slightly more concise version, something like this:

"Two enemies, conflicting forces bound together through nefarious magic, have been chained to the confines of specially constructed silver armor. The result was a champion with their combined strength, both dragon and human. But such power was not meant to be trifled with--now Zarlfion exacts vengeance on his jailers with an elusive mix of a knight's discipline and a dragon's bestial chaos."

Then the type could be bigger and the paragraph would stay roughly the same size as it is now.

Anyway, that's my two cents! No pressure whatsoever.

[jblunar]

Agree with you on that, I can get into the habit of extrapolating for the sake of it. I'll see what I can do to shorten it all, and thanks for the edit, its still giving off the same message. I'll try using it as a guideline.

[jblunar]

Here are the results of the tweaks. I've enlarged all of the text across the image, and given a shot at the revised paragraph. Hopefully it will be easier to read from a glance.

[jenniferbrincho]

Looks good to me! Excellent precis of your former paragraph.

[jblunar]

I feel like i've reached the point where everything is as complete as they are going to get, so it's finally time to show the submissions:

ART WAR 2D | Zarlfion, Soulbound Flame | JBLunar

Username: JBLunar
Email: jbrianw15@gmail.com
Websites: www.lunareyesillustration.com
www.lunarcrestedeyes.tumblr.com

Team: Fantasy

Final Concept Sheet

Final Illustration

[jblunar]

Thank you a thousand times to everyone who had a look at the progression of my champion, posted feedback or supported me with critique. All of your help has pushed myself to make something that challenges the potential of my work and I will strive to better my own practice with the lessons learned throughout this experience.

Now finishing up, i'm mostly likely going to be continuing on with some of my own projects i've put on hold since the advent of this competition. I'll always be around on this forum to post a few experimental ideas and help others as best as I can, but if you'd like to follow me in my own journeys, come and check up on me every now and then on my blog : www.lunarcrestedeyes.tumblr.com where I post work weekly. I'd love to keep in touch so please feel free to have a look.

So thank you once again, and I wish everyone who are still completing their submissions the best of luck and the swiftest of successes.

[jenniferbrincho]

Congratulations! 🎉 😁👏

It was a pleasure following your progress and watching Zarlfion's tale unfold. You did an excellent job on your entry! Glad I was able to meet you through the forums. Keep on making art and telling interesting stories

[sheyenne]

Congrats for finishing it! Nice work.

[jblunar]

@jenniferbrincho You've really given me a great deal of support and i'm incredibly honoured to have met such a wonderful artist such as yourself, thank you so much. I can't wait to see what you'll be coming up with next.

@sheyenne Thank you, here's to us both reaching the finish line! Your work was very inspiring to see unfold and you deserve all the best!