ART WAR 3 | 2D | Heroes | Einar the Supersoldier | seekula

[MarcinKulesza]

Marcin Kulesza - Hero
E-mail: mrcn.kulesza@gmail.com
Website: https://www.artstation.com/mangotino
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Einar the supersoldier, incarnation of Odin. His superpower is a god's essence, which gives him strength and speed, making him a super-warrior. An orb on his armor helps him to control the power, otherwise volatile and prone to spontaneous manifestations.

[MarcinKulesza]

Ok, so the soldier is a kind of mercenary, fighting on the bad guys' side. Slightly futuristic, badass bloke. His power is coming from a hi-tech device on his shoulder, giving him the sight into the minds of the best warriors from the past. The ghosts of those soldiers sometimes appear around him as a holographs.

[MarcinKulesza]

As you can see i like sketching on paper before i put it in photoshop. Here's a silhouette im quite happy about

[PeterH]

Silhouette reminds me of Solomon Grundi, fun stuff. Really make him feel weighty.

Looking forward to seeing more.

[MarcinKulesza]

Now for some environment to put him into.
Here are a few sketches, i was looking for a nice lighting, contrasts, general composition. The background shouldn't be too complex, Butch is the main character here.
I like the last one, stepping out from a dropship. Dark background will help me to show the holographs around him.

[MarcinKulesza]

Now i made an inspiration sheet, searched for artworks i like and circled the ideas I'd like to consider in my design. This gives some idea about the target look im after.
You can call me lazy, but in this project im not looking for an original design. I want it to be down to earth, quasi-realistic as a futuristic soldier can be. I guess people like things that look familiar. My objective is to learn how to design a modern warrior, as for until now i enjoyed painting fantasy stuff.

[MarcinKulesza]

Here's a sketch with combinations of ideas from inspiration sheet.
Time to move it to digital world.

[MarcinKulesza]

For the outfit, here are some ideas for different armor-like items. I want it to show a lot of muscles, so i leave the top mostly open. That'd add some confidence to him.

[MarcinKulesza]

Now for the thumbnail of the illustration

[MarcinKulesza]

Ok, now working simultaneously on concept and illustration. Im quite happy with the outfit, also the illustration seem to go in right direction. Time to desing a weapon and give him a face

[MarcinKulesza]

Time for some update - i figured out the initial idea of superpower might not be very visible and clear, so I gave him new name - Odinson. He's now an incarnation of Odin. He keeps the energy in the orb on his armor, and when moving, he emanates a silhouette of a mighty viking behind him

[MarcinKulesza]

Updating the project - both the illustration and the design sheet.
Also i think my character isn't a villain anymore. Odin wasn't that bad after all.

[MarcinKulesza]

Ok I'm heading to the finish. I changed his name for the one meaning 'the lone warrior', which is more suitable i think. On the illustration sheet I tried to give him an aura in the shape of wiking silhouette with an axe, but it just didn't work. So to sum up, his superpower is a god's essence, which gives him strength and speed, making him a super-soldier. An orb on his armor helps him to control it. My approach to superpower is very down to earth, and based on technology. Remember Cable from Deadpool2? His powers are not visible at first sight, but still badass.

I still have time to the end, so suggestions are always welcome.

[aegilrod]

Nice lighting on the final illustration!
I did like the viking aura though, it'd be nice to see it implemented, it adds depth to the character.

[MarcinKulesza]

Ok, so i returned to the idea of an aura, let me know if you have any preferences - should i add it or not?

[aegilrod]

I think you should, it adds to the "superpower" theme of this competition.