ART WAR 5 | 2D Submissions | Art World War | Dreamtime Warrior | naomi.h.mcleod

naomi.h.mcleod 2021-01-05 01:53:16 UTC #1

An Australian Aboriginal mage that taps into the magic of Dreamtime.

naomi.h.mcleod 2021-01-05 12:32:23 UTC #2

Quick reference board for my character

I want to focus on the Aboriginal magic, channeling the natural energies of the outback and it's ancestral beings.

"The Dreamtime is the Aboriginal understanding of the world, of it's creation, and it's great stories. The Dreamtime is the beginning of knowledge, from which came the laws of existence. For survival these laws must be observed." - The Sacred World (aboriginalart.com.au)

naomi.h.mcleod 2021-01-05 22:07:32 UTC #3

Here's a rough layout sketch. I'll probably do another round or two of these but I'm pretty happy with how this came out.

borunorin 2021-01-06 00:51:31 UTC #4

Loved your sketch, looking forward to see more about your character!

naomi.h.mcleod 2021-01-06 00:59:51 UTC #5

Thanks man, appreciate it! Can't wait to see what you're doing too

WeirdOwl 2021-01-06 01:31:46 UTC #6

That's incredible shape language. I am excited for this submission of yours.

naomi.h.mcleod 2021-01-06 05:03:31 UTC #7

Thanks @WeirdOwl! I really wanted to incorporate movement and dance in the design. Pay homage to the actual culture in a way.

naomi.h.mcleod 2021-01-11 06:15:21 UTC #8

Layout sketch no.2

I'll definitely be pushing the movement of the snake, but I'm liking the body language of my character.

katrix31 2021-01-11 07:10:52 UTC #9

This looks really good! Keep up the awesome job!

naomi.h.mcleod 2021-01-11 08:51:12 UTC #10

Layout sketch 2.2

Wasn't happy with the snakes movement throughout the comp so I've made it more freeflowing. Look a TON better!

naomi.h.mcleod 2021-01-11 08:54:01 UTC #11

Thanks @katrix31 ! Juggling Art Wars and work so my post are a little slow haha Hopefully will start rendering this baby out soon.

Acolet 2021-01-11 10:59:15 UTC #12

I love how dynamic it is, and your shape language is great! Looking forward to seeing this one done

kelas 2021-01-12 13:38:30 UTC #13

wow! so clean and good sketches!

lincoln-moa 2021-02-01 20:08:00 UTC #14

This is tight!

naomi.h.mcleod 2021-03-21 23:25:00 UTC #15

It's been a while since I updated (life lol), but I've found some time to make some progress. Not sure if I'll make the deadline but I want to see how far I can go with this illustration.