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

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:

initial.jpg3831x1436 1.38 MB

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 ;}

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!

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

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

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!

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!