ART WAR 4 | 2D | War of the Elements | шΩш··CERPHINX··шΩш - God of Pyramid | derrickzha55

[derrickzha55]

Element: Earth - attack
Cerberus mixing with Sphinx!
Scroe through people! I have animation at the end too, and leave a comment! Would love to hear anything!
Working with earth element is not as fancy as fire/ice etc, but I really like to challenge myself, plus the fact that earth creature is usually with more of a solid form. (down to earth? lol)
Size matters size matters size matters! I'm for sure going with a giant monster approach...
I'm new to this art war, but still! get ready enemies... ;}

Process log: Silhouette stage - creature
Let's get started

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Process log: reference stage
One thing I don't like to do is using references tho... I see many people do it that's why I included a quick pinterest screenshot, but personally I think it limits your creativity because all that you are designing will be somewhat similar to those 'inspirations' that you picked.
I did this step only when I finished my final render, only for those that wanna see a moodboard

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Process log: sketch stage
With Egyptian theme set, I'm exploring designs that centers pyramids, anubis etc
Again, size matters, this creature is about to be 100 feet tall lol
Initial designs:

Final sketch:

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Process log: outline stage [final]
I love lines I love lines I love lines, I tweaked the pose a little bit, for example the head directions, just to make the overall composition more dynamic. Like I said, I love lines, enjoy ;}

[clay.remy]

Yooo this is CRAZY!! The heads, the dragons, all of it! I’m glad I’m on the earth side because I would hate to have this creature coming at me with hunger in its eyes. This is wicked bro

[derrickzha55]

Thanks!!! Yes when I first started designing it, it wasn't as powerful etc, but as I carved into details and it keeps giving me a stronger vibe haha, also thanks again you got my first comment ever on cubebrush!

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Process log: base color
Egyptian, egyptian, egyptian
The creature forms its body from the ground, ruins, dirt, rocks, forms right under the pyramid!

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Process log: Adding shadows
Multiple mutiply layers are being applied, building rough shadow atmosphere

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Process log: Adding lights
Multiple color dodge / screen layers are being applied to get a rough overall value

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Process log: render stage
Reminder! There's a lot of stuff coming up (gestures, turnarounds, powers etc), this is not where this project ends, get ready.
Final render, carving into details, refine edges, adding effects and shadow, and of course some textures!

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Process log: Gesture design
Some very simple animation but you get what he does right~
Gesture 1:
You can tell the blast is super powerful since he even needs to place his tails on the ground to hold his position, the shockwave is just too much

Gesture 2:
Power switching structure, the Egyptian creature possesses three powers:
Gold - penetrating energy beam
Soul - absorb souls from living beings
Rage - Dark fire that burns out anything
I will update more on the specifics very soon!

[MrFancySnail]

hey just wanted to remind you to incorporate the logo of the earth faction!!! I wouldn't want an entry like this to be disqualified!

[derrickzha55]

Ahhh hey thanks!! Sry it's my first time here! Just did it~

[Ichigekix]

Hol sh*t man this look so good! The other teams are going to have a very hard time dealing with this guy I'm just saying...

[derrickzha55]

Thxxx! I'm just doing everything I can to help my team

[derrickzha55]

Again! There's a lot more stuff coming, it won't end here!
Process log: Other design aspects
Turnaround is usually very important for viewers to understand the character, they can't tell what's the back of it look like by just looking at the front render
Sorry if I turned this into a design sheet type of thing... I can't help it!

[bettyelgyn]

Wow! Cool concept. I like this references to ancient cultures Keep it up! I'd like to see the final !

[derrickzha55]

Gochu! Mythology is my thing!

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Process log: Other design aspects
Icon
Normal Version power-up version
Can be put on the top corners next to health/magic bar if this is in a game

[izaakrodriguezart]

Those animations are absolutely wicked mydood! I really love how you’re exploring your character in depth. Keep it up!