FINAL | ARTWAR 2 | 2D | Akantha | deivcalviz

[alecksandrs]

@deivcalviz
Oh my god! You are far above my level, I would like to suggest something, yet I don't realy know that I would notice something that you would not... Your thumbnails, colors and gestures are just glorious!
As for the illustration, I personaly feel like B captures her as a mistress of demonic creatures, raveling in her power. C looks like she is a warrior/chieften/warmonger type (as for me it doesn't quite cut it). Tho I think I like A as well, she looks like she is in the middle of a battlefield ready to command her demonic creatures.
I would recomend you to realy think about somehow mixing A and B, that would capture her "mistress" vibe together with battleground situation.

Can I get some critiques and suggestions from you on my own work? I am perfectionist, so I am afraid to do something by myself rly (I'm rookie in graphic art atm, but I plan to grow bigger skill asap.)

I can't wait to see finished illustration, meanwhile I will continue working on my own project.
Keep it cool!

[deivcalviz]

Thanks to everyone for the votes and feedback! I also asked people in level up about this and this is my progress now based on the different feedback. B won but I kept some parts of A like the arms and tentacles. Don't worry if I did not reply, I can assure you guys that I did read everything and considered it all before making my decisions.

Basically, I want to keep the sexy look but still maintaining the scariness and power of this character. Goal is to finish the character on Monday. Cheers!

( I turned off some layers like the tentacles so I can focus on just the character.)

PS: I don't normally draw sexy art (fan service?), like these. If this offends you, just close this tab.. lol

[evehartman]

It is coming together quite nicely! B was my favourite as well, though perhaps you can improve the pose of her legs a bit by make her take a bigger step (I think it would look more powerful). Love your concept for the background

[rgdraw]

It looks so awesome dude!
Great work so far !

[deivcalviz]

It is coming together quite nicely! B was my favourite as well, though perhaps you can improve the pose of her legs a bit by make her take a bigger step (I think it would look more powerful). Love your concept for the background

@evehartman Thanks for the tip, I did adjust it but only slightly.

Here is an update guys! Thanks so much for the support! I haven't been going around the forums as much because of lack of time.

I was able to finish the character today! yayyy! Tomorrow I will do those two dog creature things beside her.

[rgdraw]

Wow! Amazing work! She looks so badass !

[deivcalviz]

Thanks as always for the support and glad you like it! @rgdraw

Here is another update. Almost done! I just need to polish up the huge guy there and the tiny distant dog creatures as well.

[onceapollo]

This is looking wonderful. I like everything about it. Great job

[rgdraw]

You're welcome
And dude, you're so fast! Please teach me! x)

[alecksandrs]

It turned out beyond awesome! I hope to learn to do just as good as you do one day.

[NicoK]

Thats so awesome dude. Looks very professional! : )

[deivcalviz]

@rgdraw I don't think i have a shortcut.. just spend lots of hours and look at lots of references. XD

Anyway, I'm finally done! Thanks to everyone for the support! <3

To be honest, the only reason I was able to do this very fast was because I did not have any work currently.. which is both a good and a bad thing.. XD

[ipos]

Congratulations! And Good luck!

[alecksandrs]

As was expected: it's beyond awesome, not just the art itself but also the management of concept sheet and ideas. Im so jelous of you, but in a good way!
Wish you luck buddy!

[sparksofdawn]

Really cool idea and awesome execution, also the Zerg vibes fit her so well, I wanna see her in a cinematic now

[gavnarrr]

Well, that's quality art right here. Good job and congratulations finishing the contest.

[deivcalviz]

@posashkov @alecksandrs @gavnarrr
Thanks everyone! I'm really glad the reception is very positive.

Makes all my hard work worth it! I treated this like a real job assignment since I am basically unemployed as of the moment.. lol

@sparksofdawn Yes! I am so inspired by the epicness of Kerrigan that it really shows here in my art. I wanna imagine all of these in a cinematic too!

[innocent]

Serious pretender here! All the best to you.

[rgdraw]

I don't accept this answer give me your secret to be that fast!! xD

But more seriously, impressive work and congrats on finishing it! You're awesome !

[sanguine]

Nice work! That's a seriously well-rendered illustration. I wish I had the skill to do that!