ART WAR 4 | 2D | War of the Elements | Ashur - The Redeemed Criminal | clarief

Hello everyone! This is my second ArtWar and my element is Lightning - Hero Side!

Full Name: Clarissa Ferguson ( Clarie F. )
Email: ferguson.clarissa@yahoo.com
Website: https://www.artstation.com/clarissaferguson
@instagram: clariefergus

Hello everyone!

I hope I am following the instructions correctly! This is my first post that showcases the progress of my hero. Usually, before I work on a character I start with a narrative in my head. It helps me to figure out a little better how my character will be since I feel like every character has a narrative no matter how long or how short their back story is. Stories help to shape a character so this is a short one that I wrote down because making my quick thumbnails.

Description:
A thief who had a shocking encounter was given a second chance.

Story:
Ashur was not always a good person. In his previous life, he was a deceitful and conniving thief. His life wasn't an easy one. He was raised by a group of notorious bandits and learned very quickly that the only way to survive... was to take from others. He was quite good at it, slowly made a name for himself, until one day his thievery went a little too far. There were rumors of an ancient relic hidden away in a sacred place said to contain unearthly powers not meant to be touched. Ashur went out to steal this relic in hopes of finally making it big. People may pay a pretty penny just to witness something so powerful and mystical. He didn't listen to the warnings, he took his chances and suffered the consequences. As he held the relic in his hands, it became unstable. Lightning shot from inside the vessel harming him severely. His bandit-brothers didn't want to even go near him, didn't even try to see if he was alive... they ran. He was left alone to die. However, the old deities that run our natural world behind the vile gave him a second chance at life. And was ironically gifted with the ability to control lightning using the power from the relic. He was left with a nasty scar as a reminder of his misconduct and lives mostly a life of solitude. However, if you mess with him or start some trouble watch out!

Okay! Now to the sketches!
These are really really really rough. I was mostly just fishing through my mind some ideas that I had, but once I gather references and think on it more, he will change over time lol!

Thanks! I know I came in a little late, but I really hope I can at least just get some stuff out there! It's better to try than to not try at all yeah? XD

Thank you so much! I always try to make up a story first before working on the character, it feels like it saves me more time coming up with ideas when I can ust write everything down faster.

Good evening!

Another update to my character. I have gathered what I needed and now going to go full force! So for the face, I kind of already decided what I wanted to do, I wanted a strong face, maybe Ashur a little tired looking and so on. Someone who just clearly wants to be alone for the time being. However, for the hair, I was having a hard time with it.

At first, I wanted it a bit spikey but then I also kind of wanted it a little messy, for someone that used to steal to make a living I think may not always have the best amenities to take care of himself properly. I still wanted an edge to his look though, I have always loved those undercut designs you see on the back of the head. I wanted to do one of him as well. The markings could be symbol of his connection to the bandits or something that all the bandits share.

Later on in the week I may post lightning scars or burn scars, since I can't really decide which one I would rather go with lol! Enjoy these progression sketches for now!

Thank you! And yeah, I am not sure what they are called either LOL but they are just neat haircut designs.

Another update! I am trying to pace myself to make sure I am thinking about my character clearly while trying to make sure I meet deadlines XD. Here is Ashur but I was playing around with different scar/burn ideas. I mentioned in the story that he has a very noticeable scar that can make people nervous. However, when the scar could change from being like a normal scar to like a storm kind of darkish tone or shade on him? I was trying to figure things out lol! I can't decide. Enjoy the update!

Ooooo! His scar can be related to his powers or it could even be a tattoo of some kind!