ART WAR 4 | 3D | War of the Elements | Crystal Guardian: Jade | Ninjason_Chan

Ninjason_Chan 2019-12-21 13:38:19 UTC #1

Hi, I am Jason Chan (ninJason Chan) Happy to enter yet another exciting contest this year! I've learnt so much from ArtWar3. Can't wait to see what Artwar4 will be like!

website: https://www.artstation.com/ninjason
Twitter: https://twitter.com/Ninjason_Chan

Ninjason_Chan 2019-12-21 13:49:53 UTC #2

What my reference sheet looks like so far

Ninjason_Chan 2019-12-21 14:00:28 UTC #3

I've had spent 2 days thinking up a concept, A lot of ideas were running through my mind, but none made sense storywise. Fortunately, I was able to settle down with a story of a female warrior defending her ancestor's palace using the powers from her dragon bracelets.

malcom 2019-12-21 15:12:59 UTC #4

Liking the concept an story you have here. I wonder what kind of pose you'll give her.

Ninjason_Chan 2019-12-24 10:45:17 UTC #5

Some progress, I focused on getting the face appealing

Ninjason_Chan 2019-12-26 10:09:04 UTC #6

I am thinking of changing my concept slightly, as her outfit does not resemble someone that uses earth powers.

I asked friends online and they also agree that the outfit is not far too different from a normal Chinese dress, which is not really something groundbreaking (pun intended).

One suggested I look up into insects, I was baffled at first but after researching on some research, I have come up with the conclusion of giving her a Horned beetle theme. will do some brainstorm and see how that looks.

malcom 2019-12-27 04:35:18 UTC #7

Sounds interesting, interested in seeing what comes next.

Ninjason_Chan 2019-12-27 13:10:35 UTC #8

A lot has changed, I really like the middle design.

Ninjason_Chan 2019-12-29 22:54:49 UTC #9

so far so good, on to sculpting the arm transformation.

Ninjason_Chan 2020-01-03 11:52:52 UTC #10

I redesigned the boots, so that it resembles a beetle.

malcom 2020-01-03 17:56:38 UTC #11

I think the redesign looks a lot better on her now. You can possibly add more beetle elements in other places as well.

Ninjason_Chan 2020-01-03 19:17:03 UTC #12

Thanks and yep, I do plan on adding gold patterns on the black armor.

Tijerin-art 2020-01-03 21:06:28 UTC #13

wow! this job evolves in leaps and bounds! The jade pendant is really beautiful. I can't wait to see it finished.

Popedead 2020-01-05 00:20:27 UTC #14

nice abs! XD

BC 2020-01-05 16:24:55 UTC #15

Looks dope!

Ninjason_Chan 2020-01-06 17:56:02 UTC #16

Now to add detail! I need to paint her face and design a pattern for her clothing, I also need to come up with a pose and give her a crystal weapon, which she converts from stone on the ground (imagine Earth bending, but the stone turns into jade and can be shaped into any weapon). I revisited the anatomy

Ninjason_Chan 2020-01-06 17:58:50 UTC #17

ferraccinicolas01 2020-01-07 17:28:22 UTC #18

dont forget the emblem my friend!

Ninjason_Chan 2020-01-09 07:36:52 UTC #19

I think I went a bit too extreme with the thigh muscles, gonna smooth it out a bit and make the legs more visible since the armor covered a lot of her skin. I am not really satisfied with the face as well, going to sculpt her expression straight on. Other than that, a weapon is still needed with a simple background that can make the character stand out.

Ninjason_Chan 2020-01-14 09:05:16 UTC #20

Redid the design, the previous design did not read well as a whole, the armor parts weren't connecting to me.
So here is what I have so far, I am trying to read the entire body in one material before I apply colour. As for her weapon, I am going to design a Great sword that can split into dual swords. I also went overboard and experimented with the possible 3D hairstyles.