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

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

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.

Now for the thumbnail of the illustration

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

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

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.

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.

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