ART WAR 4 | 2D | War of the Elements | Esme | aunhana

aunhana 2020-01-21 17:24:16 UTC #21

I decided to go with a more open version of the 1st one in the end, so the body design wouldn't be too hidden.

I started to sketch the illustration, then I couldn't stop and cleared things up a little bit. I imagined her standing near the shore of the sea where she would wander around, leaning on her staff while casting her very first warning spell as she would see something slowly approaching. Strong dynamism was not my goal here as Esme would be a calm and slow fellow – most of the time. If she would spot someone or something threatening the waters, her attacks would be swift and deadly if it is required. She could charge towards her target in a heartbeat.

nesokaiyoh 2020-01-21 18:22:26 UTC #22

nice work! Glad to see the final piece coming along. What kind of background is there going to be?

rgdraw 2020-01-21 18:27:37 UTC #23

This is amazing!!! I like strong and calm character, and even if it's not a super big action scene, you can still show a lot of dynamism with the environement, with the storm clouds and the sea, this is gonna epic!

aunhana 2020-01-21 19:32:06 UTC #24

@nesokaiyoh, thank you! There will be a dark sea, some sinister storm clouds on the sky with the sun shining through them just a bit.

@rgdraw, thank you very much, I hope I'll be able to do so!

rgdraw 2020-01-21 21:45:57 UTC #25

You're welcome! I hope too! Good luck!

Oceane_Roh 2020-01-21 22:13:17 UTC #26

Woo this is dope
I love how you achieved this look of a really powerful thread but also a kinda weak character. I really have this impression she can fall at any moment but only to twirl/wiggle faster to catch you.

aunhana 2020-01-25 17:39:15 UTC #27

I'm glad you think so @Oceane_Roh, this was my goal! To make her look powerful yet weak, and then – surprise –, she's charging at you in a blink of an eye.

tianlei 2020-01-25 19:55:16 UTC #28

hey there @aunhana, somehow i missed your thread, but im kinda keep an eye on your art since Silva's stream with your portfolio review:) looking forward to see what you will come up with. cheers!

aunhana 2020-02-04 11:13:12 UTC #29

Hey @tianlei! Oh, I really appreciate that you decided to stick around since the stream, it makes me very glad! Wishing you the best, your entry looks insane!

aunhana 2020-02-04 11:17:17 UTC #30

Long time no uptade from my end, but I'm finally back on track and continued working on my illustration.

I decided to redraw the character with a rather "proper" lineart and this is how it looks like currently. There's still a lot of polishing to do, but I hope I'll be able to finish it in time.

tianlei 2020-02-04 11:19:40 UTC #31

thank you very much @aunhana, its flattering! good luck with your entry as well - there is not much time left, but i believe in you and your skill, fighting!

rgdraw 2020-02-04 11:28:42 UTC #32

Amazing progress!!
I love the moody lighting, before the storm feel to this piece !

aunhana 2020-02-04 22:19:55 UTC #33

Thank you a lot @tianlei & @rgdraw! I'll try my best.

rgdraw 2020-02-05 09:42:11 UTC #34

You're welcome!! You can do this!

aunhana 2020-02-07 23:31:11 UTC #35

Update! There's still some stuff to do and to fix but I'll wrap it up tomorrow as soon as I can.

rgdraw 2020-02-08 10:34:00 UTC #36

Wonderful work!!

aunhana 2020-02-08 20:13:18 UTC #37

Thank you @rgdraw!

aunhana 2020-02-08 20:14:49 UTC #38

I did some little ability sketches of Esme as a break from the illustration, which is almost done!

aunhana 2020-02-08 21:40:17 UTC #39

Here it is, the final illustration! I had a lot of fun working on this drawing, but now I'm calling it done.

rgdraw 2020-02-09 11:00:58 UTC #40

Amazing work!! Congrats on finishing!!!
And i love the abilities sketches you made!