ART WAR 3 | 2D | Villains | Black Rider of the North | bobzepeda

My entry is about a Villian who is a centaur warrior that ravages and spreads chaos over nearby villages.

Aesthetic= Wow+Blackmetal
Super power = freezes his enemies
Constructive criticism is very welcome
https://www.artstation.com/rob_zepeda

This is my first upload of the process for my Black Rider.
Quick sketches for the final illustration composition.
I`ll start with the design of my main character.

This are the first designs for the armor. I want to mix some organic ice elements with the metal to give the impression that the armor has been "infected" by the frozen curse.

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This is a refined and detailed version of both front and back of the character and his armor. The face isn't here so I'll have to design it on it's own.

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Make up design.
The facial make up is very influenced by the aesthetic of black metal bands.

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This are some Designs for the horns I want in this dude. I didn't want the traditional demon look.
I want to show that this guy is special, maybe a prince or something.

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It seems that I didn't make it to the challenge's deadline but I want to upload my progress so far. I'll definetively finish this piece, I'm learning so much.
I've been strugling with rendering materials and using the correct brushes, it seems easiest to me using oils and traditional media. I would like to hear comments, tips, and critiques. Please feel free to write. The finished piece will be posted in a forum of Cubebrush and in my social media.

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