Ok so here is my 100% completed character for my comic Darkness Within
I've had alot of concepts and have been back and forth with ideas on how our hero should look, and this is what I'm settling for. I really enjoyed setting up this scene too, I haven't tried doing rain too much so it was great to try something new!
I really wish I could tell you the storyline and how it's all going to work, but I have to keep it top secret for now.. Until I actually get this thing going at least. Let's hope I do
My next step is going to be turning this dude into a 3D model I'm pumped for that! Just for fun really.. I'd really like to hear what you think about the final design of this guy.
I love it. The rain effect is near flawless, as someone else pointed it there needs to be more of a foreground effect. Where's the rain bouncing off him? Some lightning would be nice.
What I love most is the emotion of the piece. I WANT to know the story behind his angry and agitation. Is he out for revenge? Or is he in a rush to save someone? Is he a villain or hero? All I know is he's angry and badass.
Keep up the good work, can't wait to see the comic!
Hey Patrick, Another stunner. Ok now I upgraded to premium member so now these short novels can be thrown into critiques for you instead of in your comments list. I love the final look of the character. I feel there is a little bit of you in the look too, which I think is cool. I love the brightness of the inner power/tattoos. I had a thought that I could be an awesome Idea that only the areas of his body that are being pumped of used get the glow , so you see it always changing and different depend on what limbs of area of his body he is working. Like if he is doing a king hook. only the hooking arm and the related chest and back muscles light up with tattoos. but when he unleashes and goes absolutely nuts then you see more or even his whole body get enveloped in the glows. Just an idea, feel free to use it if you like it. Regarding the rain drops I think you have done this very well, and your work with the drops on the car is very good. I do think that although you probably didn't want to distract from the character you need some drops in front of him, even if it is just like a few over the lower legs. In relation to what Shuggs06 had said. I agree and disagree with his idea of more light from the wisp to be reflected on the character. I think the only area of the character that may need extra pink on it could be the shoulder band above his tattooed bicep. I think the amount of colour bleed/reflection is well done throughout the character. Though to keep the consistency I would tone down the reflection on the lower left corner. I think it would then make the ground less of a drop of like feel that SewerQueen has mention. I think what you've done with the white behind him middle is plenty to bring him off of the background. And until we know more about the character and his story I could only assume buy the title that along the idea that there is a dark power lurking inside of him. That he may also be quite secretive (well about his darkness identity anyway) as so the more muted colours and less pop that he has from the background hints that he tries to keep a more low profile rather than a flashy super hero, in your face bright/tight costumed attitude. Maybe his character is a little like bruce banner on the run. hiding but has a great power inside him waiting to take over the flash it resides in.
I love these series of illustrations, but just one thought, his face reminds me too much of Dylan McDermott of The Practice fame. And I dont really see him as being particularly strong/athletic/leading character material... But cant wait to see the 3D model and how the series goes..
This is excellent. As with the rest of your work, this is a incredibly appealing perfect compromise between stylized and photo realistic. Your original character is in fact original and interesting, the perspective composition and dynamics are engaging and the lighting and rain effects are seamless and convincing. Your characters face and body language are both extremely expressive. Look forward to seeing more. Wanted this to be a critique but not enough words and I don't really have any suggestions seems flawless to me. PS Your fan art is excellent as well
well i must say i am a fan of the style in this one [link] better than the above the vein like appearance is best this reminds me of a character i drew up a yr or so ago for my anime style comic/flash animation never got to it tho but drew a few of the chars anyways.
I love it. The rain effect is near flawless, as someone else pointed it there needs to be more of a foreground effect. Where's the rain bouncing off him? Some lightning would be nice.
What I love most is the emotion of the piece. I WANT to know the story behind his angry and agitation. Is he out for revenge? Or is he in a rush to save someone? Is he a villain or hero? All I know is he's angry and badass.
Keep up the good work, can't wait to see the comic!
Another stunner. Ok now I upgraded to premium member so now these short novels can be thrown into critiques for you instead of in your comments list. I love the final look of the character. I feel there is a little bit of you in the look too, which I think is cool. I love the brightness of the inner power/tattoos. I had a thought that I could be an awesome Idea that only the areas of his body that are being pumped of used get the glow , so you see it always changing and different depend on what limbs of area of his body he is working. Like if he is doing a king hook. only the hooking arm and the related chest and back muscles light up with tattoos. but when he unleashes and goes absolutely nuts then you see more or even his whole body get enveloped in the glows. Just an idea, feel free to use it if you like it. Regarding the rain drops I think you have done this very well, and your work with the drops on the car is very good. I do think that although you probably didn't want to distract from the character you need some drops in front of him, even if it is just like a few over the lower legs.
In relation to what Shuggs06 had said. I agree and disagree with his idea of more light from the wisp to be reflected on the character. I think the only area of the character that may need extra pink on it could be the shoulder band above his tattooed bicep. I think the amount of colour bleed/reflection is well done throughout the character. Though to keep the consistency I would tone down the reflection on the lower left corner. I think it would then make the ground less of a drop of like feel that SewerQueen has mention. I think what you've done with the white behind him middle is plenty to bring him off of the background. And until we know more about the character and his story I could only assume buy the title that along the idea that there is a dark power lurking inside of him. That he may also be quite secretive (well about his darkness identity anyway) as so the more muted colours and less pop that he has from the background hints that he tries to keep a more low profile rather than a flashy super hero, in your face bright/tight costumed attitude. Maybe his character is a little like bruce banner on the run. hiding but has a great power inside him waiting to take over the flash it resides in.
Ben
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