ARTWAR 2 | 3D | Aliya - protector of the forest | kamicakes

[kamicakes]

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Hey guys, my name is Johanna! I've been wanting to join a contest for a long time and hopefully i'm not too late to join this one. Might be a bit optimistic to start with only 43 days left haha, but i'm gonna give it a try nonetheless.

I will be joining the light side with a character idea I've had in mind for a while.

Aliya carries the title “protector of the forest”. Apart from her one spiritual companion she lives in solitude most of her time and can see through the eyes of forest animals and spirits, which also gives her the nickname “eyes of the forest”.
She can heal animals, humans and plants alike. She has the ability to induce a sleep like trance on all living things and is also able to give hallucinations, be it good or bad.

Lately she has noticed an unsettling feeling through the forest spirits and animals and knows the darkness is on its way. She knows she will have to join the others in the war against the darkness to maintain equilibrium.

I'm currently working on her design, which i'm hoping to finish today. I will post it as soon as it's done.
Please feel free to leave comments about her idea so far
Thanks and good luck to everyone! <3

here is my mood board/reference sheet ^-^

[malcom]

sounds like an cool idea. Best of luck

[kamicakes]

Here i was experimenting with some horn ideas ^-^

And her hair concepts ^-^

And finally some clothes ^-^

I'm thinking of going with the design in the middle. Please let me know what you guys think and esp if you think there is something i should change!

[javi_oses]

I would totally do the design in the middle too! Want to see some clay work . I love the design of this character. You can do it!!

[follygon]

Good ideas here for sure. I also think you should go with the middle concept. Looking forward to seeing this in 3D!

[kamicakes]

@malcom @javi_oses @follygon Thank you guys! going to start the base body today! ^-^

[glubglubz]

So far, so good! I agree with the 2nd iteration of clothing designs.
I'm noticing that a lot of your reference images have pieces of hard armor. I feel like that could be a nice addition to your piece as well. Nothing to over the top, just a little metal or wood to contrast the soft cloth that you have.

[kamicakes]

thanks for the feedback! that is a good point, i'll see if i can somehow add some hmmmm

[anon27604699]

It´s middle if you ask me too, or an middle and right combination. Btw, I like the thing around her neck (could be an animal?) From the last picture I can tell, you already nailed the hair and the horns, they look nice indeed. Keep going!

[kamicakes]

stared working on the body, hair and horns (still very early wip)
if anyone has any crits on the anatomy (or anything else), please let me know <3

[glubglubz]

I hope this is helpful. You've definitely got a good grasp on the proportions. There are a few little details that I think would make a lot of difference. The torso and the arms are coming along great. The legs (specifically the knees), neck, and shoulders need a few little tweaks though.

[kamicakes]

thanks you for the feedback <3

[brohmyr]

Inside ankle is actually higher than the outside ankle btw @glubglubz

[glubglubz]

Oops! You're totally right

[brohmyr]

Happens to the best of us . There is soooo much to know/learn.