ARTWAR 2 | 2D | Ryder | AleckSandrs

[ipos]

Too many variants for choosing, but I like 4 and 5 most of all.

You can also combine some elements, textures and cool details from other variants to add them to the main image. (for example, the holes from v2 add to 5th; the thorns from v6; t-shirt, belt and scarf from v10; I also like the bags from v2 and belt elements and pockets from v6). You can also add some bandage on the left hand.

I predict here a good illustration with all this stuff.

I wish you good luck and patience.

[alecksandrs]

@mdashow you are probably right, my friend! Simple design might just be the most practical one, also your suggestion of "I've-got-a-tree-branch-for-an-arm thing" just gave me another awesome idea of an ENT who got corrupted by darkness, so he foun and fused his arm with a giant chainsaw-sword since it would be the most effective weapon against his own kin xD
But, Im planning to stick with the idea in mind, so yeah, its still awesome tho!
I do like v8, and as @posashkov suggested I will combine some minor but powerful design elements from other variants with the 8th one as the main one.
Also! I never thought about bandages on his devil-arm, tho it can be a very powerful detail!

Thank you guys for feedback! I will be sure not to disappoint yours and my own expectations!
Keep it cool!

[painterx11]

Looks like a great concept and the stylized effect is really appealing. Advice that always works for me is when in doubt always error in the way of cool or good looking, even if its technically wrong. That's why silhouettes are a great way to work, you have no idea what all the edges mean but you get an idea, ultimately its the shape thats dope, not the anatomy. If it looks good, go with it. Have fun drawing!

[alecksandrs]

Ok!
So before I go sleepin, I did something like this... Basic sketch of his generic expression and demonic arm (that obviously needs more work). Will start working on it tomorrow!

And here comes the part of me being very nervous and unsure about my next steps, unlike lines etc, I never realy had any professional experience on working with shading, light, rendering and most emportantly for me, colors. I feel so unsure about all those important aspects that actualy form complete illustration, I simply don't know the right way to do it good for someone as unskilled as I am (and often I just end up not doing anything at all.)

I could realy use a word of advice about all this stuff that I have mentioned (especialy color.)
Thank you!!

[rgdraw]

This is getting more and more interesting keep it up like that!

[mdashow]

I just happened to see this link today and it seems like it would be useful: How Stanley Lau aka Artgerm goes from black and white to color. I haven't watched it yet - I just found it this morning - but he does fantastic color work so it's likely going to be somewhat useful. (I'll watch it myself later.)
If you haven't done too much with color, here's a basic primer from Henning Ludvigsen which also shows a little process.
These are just two suggestions, there are tons of other methods, tips, techniques and tutorials on the web. Good luck!

[wamslah]

Bruh this guy looks insane Really cool and especially evil design xD Good stuff man keep it up!

[sanguine]

Nice drawing, and awesome thumbnails. This guy looks quite fearsome..

[deivcalviz]

I like 9 but maybe mix in some armor from 3 or 6. Keep it up man!

Just use typical process like flat colors first but make sure everything is light colored. Then use a layer on top and set to multiply to add in the shadows. This is the simplest and most effective method for me if I want to color a character. Goodluck!

[alecksandrs]

@rgdraw
@mdashow
@Prophantii
@sanguine
@deivcalviz
Thank all of you guys, for your support, I am truly grateful! Crazy ideas flow in my head, and I guess eventualy I gonna switch factions... Currently work in progress!

[iEvgeni]

You are good at drawing muscles. Character has also badass, gonna show you have to cook cherry pie look! ah

[alecksandrs]

Quick update, to show every1 im not dead! xd

Improving final version of his design, thinking about color scheme ( ;[ ).
WIP on sword design (finaly!)

[ipos]

I think it's time to return to your first wip and start to create the design in conjunction with the main image.

[alecksandrs]

I know, its just that Im very nerveous doing something without polisihing it as much as I can, without knowing his exact look its very hard for me to jump right into final illustration, or perhaps im just too scared
TY for the advice!

[iEvgeni]

He is awesome. Love that he has some cloth on him. I though about cloth on my KRux char at first, but than abandoned that idea, anywho. His feet are too small i think. Also you can make his claw like war from darksiders has, a bit bigger with some skull ornaments in it!

[alecksandrs]

Soooo....
It looks like Im restricting myself in so many aspects of this, just because I lack particular skill set. ATM Im studying at professional digital art school, but its obviously that I wont be able to finish this one in time... I will still finish it, but only when I will have enough skill to do so without being so uncertain and afraid of my lack of abilities.

Thank you all people for having faith in me and my idea, also for all the help I got, yet I think this is it for now, I wont left such idea just lying around unfinished, I just want it to look good, professional, thats what my level of skill is unable to reach atm, and my perfectionist nature wont let me finish it on such low level.

To be continued...
(I created instagramm account which is basicly my archive for studies and sketches, if you are curious about my latest progress I guess you can check it out, I will be sure to update it every week -> https://www.instagram.com/aleck_sandrs/ )

I wish every1 good luck in this particular contest, guys. I hope I will become much more skilled in a year of intense studies.

Keep it cool and thank you again!

[ipos]

that was a good concept... hope you'll finish it in the future.

Well, see you next time with all your power and new skills after a period of education

[alecksandrs]

It IS a good concept, I ain't leaving it.
Thank you mate! I will still browse forum tho!

[mdashow]

Good luck with your studies, and hope to see you around again!

[rgdraw]

Good luck man! And see you next time!