3. Further Concept Exploration with Posing

I tried several poses for her, standing beside him, jumping off him, and I think I like the "sitting on top of him" the most. I really had to do some posing because it helps me a lot to know the end result and the feel I finally want to present.

As next step I need to figure out whether or not I want to start with the posed model right away or go back to the unposed model. Honestly, I always prefer, the going right into it approach (posing the model right at the start) - we´ll see

BTW at this point I am not quite sure if he is a dragon or dinosaur haha

4. Some small improvements

So, some things I want to point out:

She will be short haired, I tried long hair but it wouldn´t be useful while fighting. For him I decided to keep the reptile/lizard design from before, it´s more aerodynamic and aesthetical. Both will be represented in their design language very raw, almost barbarian. They need to emit strength and confidence.

PS: I also think that I should gave her rather a spear, it´s more logical to fight with something like that when you are sitting quite high on a dinosaur/dragon.

5. Face Update

I really like her expression and the elf-ish ears really suit her! <3

6. Moodboard

7. Still figuring things out

little things I did:
- enlarged her blade
- decreased her overall size (because he needs to look really big!)
- improved Kylios design (changes proportions + more aggressive mouth and hands)

8. Kylios Design Improvement

I changed Kylios face slightly, gave him a tongue and added spikes on his back which I looove! He is getting there...

9. Kyrios Update

I think this is his final pose

10. No Risk no Fun - Change of Plans!

So, I actually really really struggled with the dragon and quite honestly I didn´t even know if I could finish the whole piece on time, but I will possibly create this duo in the near future as I still think it´s going to be an epic sculpture!

That being said, today I started with something new! I am still keeping the name "Kylios" as I really like it and the fraction being earth

Let me introduce to you... Kylios, the Earthbound, a very skilled earth tribe shaman. I feel quite reliefed and will try make him as epic as possible. Lots of poses are coming to my mind!

11. Kylios - Pose

I´m gonna go with a pretty symmetrical straight forward pose : )

12. Updated Design

The Dragon is back baby! haha
Jokes aside, finishing this one is gonna be a tough! Considering that the deadline is still the 8th but I will push myself it! : )

Cheers! Good luck you all!

13. Kyria, Earthbound Shaman

More or less completely changed the design once again haha But this is it, the concept is clear to me now - moving on to the highpoly! Cheers!

14. Ruler of the Wyrm

Again some changes, because I want to portray absolute strength and dominance over the battlefield.

About me:

Matteo Nikolic
matteo@kraftcom.at
https://www.artstation.com/matteonikolic

Unfortunately had to rush this one, anyways had a lot of fun as always! Good luck to everyone! : )

KYRIA, ERATHBOUND SHAMAN

Final Image

Detail Sheet