ART WAR 4 | 2D | War of the Elements | Gorfou, Defender of the Beach | cedricgo

[cedricgo]

Name: Cédric Godin Olicard
Email: cedricgoart@hotmail.com
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[cedricgo]

I didn't know what element I wanted to go with to go with, so I did some lists for each elements. Using the element as a starting point, I came up with words that were related (or not so related) to it. I ended up with an idea for each. A penguin throwing beach balls, a demon racoon, a dude with a scorpion armore and some weird thing with long legs.

I liked the penguin as I thouhght he was funny, so I thought I'd go with him.

However, I also liked the dude with scorpion armor and after not thinking about it for a while I just figure I could just make a crazy penguin with a crab armor. Or maybe I can keep the scorpion armor. We'll see.

[malcom]

Glad to see you entering bro. I actually like the penguin with scorpion armor idea. Try it out first and see how you like it is what I would recommend.

[cedricgo]

Thanks @Malcom. I'll try to finish my character this time, unlike last year.

So I gathered some refs and made some really rough sketches.

Overall I want something fun, maybe even a bit silly, but still with a bit of coolness to it. I'm thinking of giving him just one huge robot crab claw from which he could maybe shoot water jets. Then maybe he could have some more weapons and accessories on him (like exploding sea urchins) And also he needs a cool haircut, so I did some rough sketches of that too.

[serovero]

Great idea
Maybe the weapon could be constructed inside the giant crab claw? So you'd have the option for him to have normal or other kind of hands.

[cedricgo]

@serovero Thanks! That's where I think I'm gonna go with it. Some sort of cannon thing in the the crab claw.

[cedricgo]

I'm starting with a character sheet, just to figure out most things before I start the illustration. I'm still far from done (I'm just so slow ) , but I figure I should post it anyway to keep an update on my progress.

[brandoncrampton1]

that penguin is an absolute Unit

[cedricgo]

He is! I just thought it was funny to do him that way

[cedricgo]

He'll probably look like this, although I might change the colors as I'm not sure how I feel with the yellow. Now I need to work the crab arm and the other accessories he'll be carrying.

[malcom]

Penguin with attitude! I like it.

[cedricgo]

Haha, thanks @malcom

[arhityom]

Haha, cyborg-penguin with a cannon - that's so random and awesome! Really want to this guy in the illustration!

[Serfer]

Yes! it looks GREAT!
Nice to see your work!

[Oceane_Roh]

Oh my god. It should be the cover of the monthly Sexy Penguin Magazine
That's a really cool and fun idea !

[cedricgo]

@arhityom Thanks! That sort of funny randomness is what I was going for.
@Serfer Thank you!
@Oceane_Roh Haha, thanks! I'm glad you like it..

[cedricgo]

So I've been trying to work on the crab-cannon arm, but it's definitely a struggle as I'm not that good with mechanical things. I tried to incorporate some of the water guns ideas I have in my reference board, but it's hard

That's the sketch I have so far. He's gonna have a big water tank on his back which connects to the arm, and then there's smaller water reservoirs on the claw itself. At least that's what I have in mind.

[ryanchan10101]

Very interesting direction you're going for! I like how cute and dangerous he looks a t the same time

[KoraxArt]

Oh man you made my day, this rocks

[nesokaiyoh]

Haha he's looking pretty great. I can't help but smile at his tiny beak - and his weapon looks awesome!