Jan '20
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Hello! I chickened out in my first Art War entry, but I'm not gonna give up this time! Good Luck to everyone entering. :smile:

Name: Thomas Jordan Wanless
E-mail: tj.works.art@gmail.com
Portfolio: https://k0397048.wix.com/tj-works-art
Artstation: https://www.artstation.com/tj-works

"A miracle gave birth to a creature born within storm and thunder. Defying the laws of nature, what should've took its life instead bestowed it unique abilities to become a titan. Watch out for the Thunder Beast."

Most recent update (8/2/2020):

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Jan '20

This is just my brainstorming session. Basically, my champion will be an anthropomorphic animal of the Lightning element. I haven't decided what animal to base my champion on yet.


Jan '20

More concepts for my Thunder Beast concept, based on a basilisk, a furry moth and a shell-less tortoise.

My attention is drawn more towards the moth and shell-less tortoise designs. I feel I'll have more fun experimenting with one of these creatures, but I'd love to hear other's feedback.

Jan '20

After thinking it through, my gut instinct decided to go with the Greek Moth concept as my Thunder Beast. I want to incorporate the shield idea from the tortoise design though, because I think its a neat way to use shockwaves as a defensive method when Lightning is primarily portrayed as an offensive element.

I compiled my moodboard together and sketched a few inital concepts.

Jan '20

I quite like 2 and 3 from that last one, he reminds me a little of dwarf designs with the shield and all that hair lol

cedricgoModerator
Jan '20

Oh, I like these new designs! I'm not sure which one I like the most. 2 looks epic and strong, but I also really like 1 and 3. I can't wait to see what you'll do :smile:

Jan '20

@nesokaiyoh @cedricgo I'm surprised you both like 3. I thought it was the weakest design. :o

I agree with 1 and 2 though, especially 2. The dwarf look wasn't my intention but now I can't unsee it, haha. Thanks for the feedback!

cedricgoModerator
Jan '20

I like him because he's like an old wise dude with a huge beard. At least that's how I saw him and I thought it was fun, haha :smile:

Jan '20

ooh I like these design a lot !

I love the 1-2, particularly the 1. I love the way he look badass but fragile at the same time which I think fit the lightning element very well.
The 4 is also amazing but I feel it more like the spellcaster type.

Jan '20

Been working on the final design for my Thunder Beast/Moth-Zeus. (I don't know what to call them now.)

Created to alternate versions. As I want his beard to act like a mini-thunder cloud that builds with static, I feel the dark-beard version will work best. But I'm free to hear other's comments.

Jan '20

I haven't really a good reason, but the white bear appeals to me a lot more. That's a really good progression !

Jan '20

Yeah I think the white beard is better too

Jan '20

I was going to deliberate the colour scheme today, but I ended up going back to add more and tweak the Thunder-Beast's design. Also, took on board that "White" is the new "Black". :stuck_out_tongue:

Jan '20

Colour Tests. My eye leans towards the middle, but not sure if I should tweak or try other tests. Picking colour schemes is usually the trickiest part to me. >_<