ART WAR 3 | 2D | Villains | MADICT | mr_dessin

mr_dessin 2018-11-22 11:42:53 UTC #34

Thanks @malcom & @Gil_Ascher !
I'll try with H...just not sure if I could depict very well all the epicness of it...

mr_dessin 2018-11-22 18:08:19 UTC #35

I know the second got more impact but there was gonna be too much white in the image

So I fused the 2 first roughs for a new one.
The yellow lightning is sort of paralysis power, I hope it is readable already ?

mr_dessin 2018-11-23 07:53:57 UTC #36

I'm not particulary happy with this...especially with character placements which look weird and other things...so I'm back at previous thumbnails that are easier to work on.

mr_dessin 2018-11-23 11:07:54 UTC #37

Still think my very first rough illustration got a lot more impact than the second...but I really do enjoy the ideas of the second...the pain................
But I guess nobody like any of the 2 haha

On a little note, she is fighting a family member, a fallen angel.

mr_dessin 2018-11-24 11:54:37 UTC #38

Some more explorations...(I have more but they look bad)
Any opinions on these ?

I kinda have the feeling I picture my evil barbarian on heroic poses
The other trouble I have is : gore is not allowed and for barbarian (+ 666% evil) well...

Forget to tell about it but her hair (link between her shield / spear) is also corrosive.

brohawx 2018-11-24 14:51:44 UTC #39

Then definitely go with your instinct. Don't fight it just because she is evil doesn't mean she cant take a strong defensive or offensive stance. She doesn't need to be creepy to be evil.
I'm going to use Bayard Wu as an example here
Strong Female Poses 1
Strong Female Poses 2
Strong Female Poses 3

Well, it actually says....

Keep gore and nudity to a SFW (safe for work) level. If you think you'd get in trouble if your boss looked over your shoulder and saw it, then it's probably too much.

...so its not..not allowed

As far as you composition is concerned. Your gut is usually always correct. Go with your instinct.

I think you can find a pose that shows her super strength through motion better than an iconic hero pose. (all these pictures for example.)
But then again I could be wrong. It really is how you depict it.

This is WAR - Your champion should be depicted accordingly!

^From the entry brief. ^I've been thinking about this and I can't really nail down what that is supposed to mean because it can have so many interpretations. I think it's just supposed to help you with your direction if you are stuck though to just get some ideas, so I'm using that for my prompt.

You are definitely putting in the work. That's all that really matters.

krizevil 2018-11-24 16:07:46 UTC #40

I've analized your compositions and I think the best one for me is F, I think fits pretty well with your character, it gives me that Legend of the Cryptids vibe that is great. The action pose and the perspective gives your character that sense of power and control that you can feel she's gonna destroy everybody on the field. Hope it helps somehow : )

mr_dessin 2018-11-24 16:37:27 UTC #41

Backstory for Queen Barbarian, becoming other thing...following in part 2

@brohawx wow thanks a lot !
Of course, I'm not the only one to work hard here : D
I just rarely think judges like when we change ideas too much (lot to read for sure...).
That would be nice if we know how they judge our stuffs, maybe one day...

But whatever, I know even in 10 or 100 contests I won't ever be in the 50 haha
Just like to challenge myself all the time.
And Bayard Wu is sure a great artist (I'm following his work on DA).

@krizevil Thank you and sorry I just whrote a backstory and got ideas for a new illustration, again ^^'
I don't know very much about Legend of cryptids (but I sure saw some illustrations from great artists ! I just can't do the same, at all ^^").

F was also on my top favourites, but she does not really show her very distinctive power I felt in this picture...

michaelmuellerart 2018-11-24 17:06:48 UTC #42

Been so busy struggling with my own stuff that I missed a ton of updates from your thread, I love all the exploration going on. The comp you tried fleshing out earlier I think was really just missing a sense of impact against the shield and maybe a slightly more dynamic angle and you could have had something pretty interesting going on with that.

Writing the backstory was a smart call I think too, having more context for your character can be helpful when putting them into a situation for an illustration.

sparksofdawn 2018-11-24 17:17:24 UTC #43

I, too, think F (and possibly A if you're confident in the backview) would work better but then again your opinion is the leading factor here. In the crouching shield illustration maybe play with the camera angle a bit, because right now she's too crammed in the corner and the focus is too divided between her and the monster. She looks cool nontheless!
Edit: I missed you having ideas for a new illustration, sooo... yeah - looking forward to that ^^

mr_dessin 2018-11-24 17:22:38 UTC #44

@michaelmuellerart Hey, no worries my friend ^^
We all have our life and everything, I totally can get that !
And thanks for the kind words.

@sparksofdawn Yep I think of A as well...that's why I redefined it like this few hours ago (especially the last one).

But with the backstory I have just added...I will probably depict her trying to kill her brother while she definetely can't...(if I can succeed of course haha)

And yes totally agreed, the angle and impact was pretty bad on previous iterations...

rgdraw 2018-11-24 18:58:41 UTC #45

Seems like it's been fixed, and HOLY S**T! I missed a lot!
Nice progress and nice character man

sanguine 2018-11-24 20:00:15 UTC #46

Oh man, I really like where you've taken this. So much improvement on this piece's composition. I can't wait to see more!

nevs38 2018-11-25 10:36:00 UTC #47

This is deep!
I wish you all the luck buddy!

mr_dessin 2018-11-25 11:09:58 UTC #48

Some little more story...and quicky sketches.

@rgdraw Thank you so much ! Yes a lot haha
@sanguine Awww I try my best T-T Thanks a lot !! Me too I want to see more (from all of you ^^).

@nevs38 Well, if you refered to my very first sentences, I have already changed my villain character (although she is not villain at the beginning). But I included the first villain in the actual story haha
Sorry if that's a bit complicated (as usual xD)
Thank you and same for you man !
We missed you on ART WAR 2 ! (or maybe you were here and I didn't noticed it ? T-T)

nevs38 2018-11-25 11:45:03 UTC #49

Hehe =P
Not complicated at all. In fact … depth is what it is. That's important!

Nah dude .. I wasn't there for Artwar 2. Was busy with deadlines :[ Kinda crazy though how fast this year went by __

rgdraw 2018-11-25 12:06:29 UTC #50

You're welcome ! Keep getting better!

mr_dessin 2018-11-27 16:56:52 UTC #51

@nevs38 ah yes time flies....
Sure my stories are usually a bit "cliché".

@rgdraw Thank you ! I try ^^'

Some steps for my new illustration process

nevs38 2018-11-27 17:50:37 UTC #52

Don't think like that bro. Best is to enjoy it.

You must've seen this flick "UPGRADE" ; well there are so many movies like that … but it stood out big time! and it was made on a low budget. Yet .. it was highly praised. One review after the next .. critics loved it!

malcom 2018-11-27 18:10:40 UTC #53

This is looking pretty cool so far. Liking the flow in the piece.