Concept Art Contest #5 - Mythology

[Arowanna]

@NextGenHuman, I'm just pointing out some stuff here:
- The arms are way to long.

- The legs looks really weird, I guess they are suppose to look like this (or like this, Anubis)?
If they are, then you need to put the, in the right perspective (can't explain how, but hopefully someone will be able to).
Right now they look really flat and unnatural, and they are way to small compared to the chest/upper body.

- The hands.
Yes, I know, it's hard to draw hands, but they are really small compared to his chest and arms.

I hope I wasn’t too harsh, mate.

 

[Hemske]

Another WIP from me.
Those who don't know what the blue things is or what it shall represent check here.

My concept is in short terms (will explain the whole concept when it is done) a daughter of the emperor in japan was murdered. Her spirit was not satisfied without a revenge on her murderer. Now her ghost roams the forests and lands, ressurecting fallen warriors to aid her in her quest for vengeance.

 

[Krl70]

Is it smudged?

 

[Hemske]

Is it smudged?

Can't see the relevance in this. But well, smudge is quite much used, yes. Not sure what you mean either.

 

[OrangeAngel]

@ Elainiel I really dont like the hair on the spirit, it looks really wierd.

 

[Hemske]

@ Elainiel I really dont like the hair on the spirit, it looks really wierd.

First time ever I am trying to do hair actually. But yeah, it didn't turn out as well as i'd hope. This is more of a concept contest rather than a art skill contest as I see it. So even if my art isn't fantastic I hope I got a chance anyways.

 

[Zealon]

@Elainiel, your story for the concept is really cool, the entry itself is ok, but it could still use a little more work.

@Berz, your extended entry is amazing, the ravens look even better now that they're zoomed out

 

[Arowanna]

@Elainiel, I highly suggest you not to use so much smudge, it looks very blurry/messy and unprofessional.
I know, smudge is “super awesome” when you start playing around with Digital Art, but as you become a better artist, you’ll understand why most people actually hate it.
And remember… I’m not trying to “bring you down” or anything; in fact I’m trying to help you

 

[-Berz-]

Another WIP (added some mythological things)

@Elainiel, good concept but, too much smudge as said, make another layer(above all others) and try to define it a bit more.

 

[Krl70]

I'm just waiting for him to say: Tho shall be terminated

Can't see the relevance in this. But well, smudge is quite much used, yes. Not sure what you mean either.

no relevance at all, just wondered.

 

[Hemske]

Think I got rid of quite much "smudgeness" in the image. Guess we could call this another WIP even though nothing more has been added. But would like your comments if you find this version better than the last.
And thanks for the critique.

New one

Old one

 

[warhog]

I suggest you use a bit more color instead of dodge/burn.
dont get me wrong its a great tool but it has to be used wisely

 

[viiva]

 

[WherewolfTherewolf]

Nice Viiva. though the knight doesn't seem as cleanly drawn as the hog/goat/thing

 

[viiva]

Well it is still a WIP of course

 

[kola]

viiva is the winner lol.

 

[darkdeathknight]

Hmm, it seems that I have not shown a WiP when I was supposed to yesterday.
Anyway, here it is.

Basically its a doctor with a bird head. I'll write some fancy story later when I feel like it.
As a funny note it took 3 attempts to post this. One the hive server crashed, two didnt post for some reason and three hive was backuping database.

 

[Mr.Goblin]

Hmm, it seems that I have not shown a WiP when I was supposed to yesterday.
Anyway, here it is.
View attachment 91306
Basically its a doctor with a bird head. I'll write some fancy story later when I feel like it.
As a funny note it took 3 attempts to post this. One the hive server crashed, two didnt post for some reason and three hive was backuping database.

hooooo I like this concept, it's simple, yet attractive.

I do think you should include more birdy elements tough :\

If not, it's quite simple (human body + a bird head)
which isn't very creative if you ask me. Maybe, try to include more ''bird'' features to your character, maybe not wings, but like bird hands and feet and a tail of feathers. It's up to you to see, and beside, you might want to wait for the other members comment before considering what I just said.

 

[-Berz-]

I'm pretty happy with the current state, I think I reached my noobish skills :b
Thou I'll work more on it.

@darkdeathknight, nice drawing, if I may suggest add some feather on his clothing or at least on shoulders that would look wicked imo.

 

[Hemske]

That is one quite badass looking Odin.

 

[Billy the Cat]

There's a hole in the top right. :v

 

[Hemske]

And yet another WIP, now more "remains of a battlefield" and undead stuff added.

 

[-Berz-]

Oh well, this is it. I'll work some more on it there is plenty of time so I'll take it slowly from now on

 

[Hemske]

Berz, it looks a bit like the branch from the tree is "holding" the spear. Because the holes in the spear is right where the branch is. Might just be me though, but try to look at it and see if you get what I mean.
And, it looks awesomelicious.

 

[Soul Theft]

And yet another WIP, now more "remains of a battlefield" and undead stuff added.

u gave me nightmares :O

 

[Tails96]

Wait a minute! What is exactly concept art on this site? Do you apply 3D art, or only 2D, because I made a plan of a possible workflow: sketch on paper > base model in 3ds Max >
> details in Zbrush > texturing in Photoshop > setting up the scene and rendering in 3ds Max > some editing in Photoshop > et voilá.

 

[Midnighters]

Uhm, if you model it, its technically not a concept art anymore.

 

[Deolrin]

Actually it is. Concept art can be in 3D as well. :/

Hell, concept art can even be clay figures or fruit sculpting or whatever.

 

[chanan12]

A new WIP that is more like concept art.

 

[GhostThruster]

Hello. Just asking...(I feel like a dumbass)
Is it too late to join? If it isn't, then I'm in for the ride.

Also, does it need colour?

 

[-Berz-]

Hello. Just asking...(I feel like a dumbass)
Is it too late to join? If it isn't, then I'm in for the ride.

Also, does it need colour?

Deadline 12th November(~3 weeks) and no it doesn't need to be colored thou it would bring you more points I guess.

 

[Hemske]

Hello. Just asking...(I feel like a dumbass)
Is it too late to join? If it isn't, then I'm in for the ride.

Also, does it need colour?

You can enter at anytime, as long as you are done with your submission before the end of the contest, and have shown at least one WIP.
Dunno about the color, but guess it won't matter.

Here is my final submission, might polish it a bit if I see anything that might need polishing. But in that case I will update this one.

Concept is: The daughter of the emperor in japan was murdered in her sleep. Her spirit was not satisfied without a revenge on her murderers. Now her ghost roams the forests and lands, ressurecting fallen warriors and devilious spirits to aid her in her quest for vengeance.

 

[Just_Spectating]

nice and spooky

 

[darkdeathknight]

I heard something about someone wanting me to make my concept more "bird-like", so here's what I want to say. I wanted my concept to be as realistic as possible, so there will be no mutations of any sort, but I will add some more "bird/religious" things on the guy. Also, my doctor concept is not a "combat-medic" or anything, its a "city-life" doctor that will go to nobles abodes and try to cure them for hefty sums, or basic healing (herbs and crap, not magic!) to the poorer people. If the doctor got into a fight it will get killed pretty quickly.
My concept is based on the Caladrius bird, which is a snow white bird that could see if someone would soon die.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Caladrius For more info.
Anyway, I haven't done anything to the actual art yet, but heres some stuff I will add for your amusement.
Image I'm mainly basing on

Small Comic I based from previous pic

And some crappy drawn hand designs.

 

[D4RK_G4ND4LF]

Image

looool
I look like this when I have to get up early xD
well...actually all the time

 

[Deleted member 157129]

Think I've established what I'm going to do, so here's a quick sketch of what I have in mind.

This is Phorcys, a sea god from Greek Mythology. He's the son of Pontus and Gaia, husband to Ceto and father of the Phorcydes - a collection of monstrous creatures including the Gorgons. Technically, he's described as a merman (male counterpart to mermaids) with crab-claws and red spikes all over his skin. I decided to make my own twist on that. I've taken the lower body from a lobster, most of the upper body is human and the head is just something vile. I've stolen Poseidon's trident as well, and added a shield. Might do some more additions to make him more fearsome and eye-catching, but this is what I'm aiming for initially.

That said, I'm intrigued to do a piece of Ceto as well, and pick whichever turns out the best for the contest.

 

[chanan12]

Nice @ Shiik. good choice too. it should be cool.

 

[Arowanna]

@shiiK, Lobster-man!
Hehe, I was thinking of Greek Deities as well and I found this wicked god, Moros (at Wikipedia).
I've tried to come up with a concept... But I'm just blank at a moment (and have been for days).

 

[Amargaard]

Damn, if I still had my photoshop program I'd take part in this competition, but I do not. Neither do I have a scanner :-/

 

[67chrome]

This contest looks pretty interesting; I've just got to come up with something to do.

@ Elainiel - hair is usually all around the same length, with a few exceptions. Right now the hair on your ghost seems more feather-boa-ish with all the little pieces that are coming off the side. The background is pretty cool but it sort of interferes with your subject, It might be more powerful if you cropped it down with a greater focus on your ghost. Other than that good stuff

@ shiiK - didn't Triton's have tridents as well? I didn't think it was a Poseidon/Neptune exclusive thing. Sounds like what you're doing is a sort of Triton anyways, looks pretty cool from what I can see so far to

 

[Deleted member 157129]

Ah, hm, I guess Triton would indeed be similar to Phorcys, because he's a merman all the same. Triton does, also, carry a trident, like his father, Poseidon, does.

I'm going to try to put it in perspective here, though. Phorcys is either considered the son of Pontus and Gaia or Oceanus and Thethys. Both Oceanus and Thethys are Gaia's children (Uranus, brother of Pontus, being the father). Cronus and Rhea, brother and sister to Oceanus, respectively, are the parents of Poseidon. This pretty much puts Phorcys as the same generation as Poseidon, or one before. Triton, being Poseidon's son, falls into the newer generation.

I'm going to go out on a limb (because I don't have the necessary sources at hand) and say Phorcys is the eldest of the three, Triton being youngest.

Not that anybody asked for such an elaborate description, but because of it, I'm getting rid of the trident.

Edit: Might as well add the next WIP.

 

[Mr.Goblin]

Lobster Mannoroth!

Kiding, really love that concept, but the face does makes me think of Mannoroth

really good color choice, good start, now... finish it with flawless details :3

 

[GhostThruster]

I'm gonna do a Naga Loch Nessie... My scanner won't work so would it be alright if I took a pic with my camera(good quality one)?

EDIT:
The WIPs I release will be:
1st - a rough-handrawn sketch to give me an idea of the shape
2nd - a detailed sketch near-exact to my final one
3rd - a rough digital outline of the creature
4th - an unpolished near-final version
1st WIP: no colour, crappy, unclear text page, and done in 1 hour in science period at school

Be wary; very big

 

[Hemske]

Updated it a bit. Messed around a small bit with the hair, to get rid of some of the most weird hairstraws.

One question, am I allowed to use both versions (the cropped one and the original one, as well, some sort of different viewpoints?) or do I have to decide for one as a final submission?

 

[viiva]

I think it would be preferred to show different viewpoints, because it's the concept that matters, not the composition.

 

[PROXY]

So, wait, even if I can't draw that good, it's mainly the concept that counts?

PS: Sorry for that silly question

 

[Hemske]

So, wait, even if I can't draw that good, it's mainly the concept that counts?

PS: Sorry for that silly question

Yeah, just take my submission for example.

 

[viiva]

Well I can't say for the judges and the rest of the public voters, but I will consider the concept more than the way it is drawn. Obviously it's a combination of the two though and I think especially the public vote will go to the most aesthetically pleasing entry. The one with the biggest wow-factor.

 

[-Berz-]

Here, added a few details :b

 

[PROXY]

Yeah, just take my submission for example.

hehe, jeah,

Well I can't say for the judges and the rest of the public voters, but I will consider the concept more than the way it is drawn. Obviously it's a combination of the two though and I think especially the public vote will go to the most aesthetically pleasing entry. The one with the biggest wow-factor.

Well, just what I thought

Then, I might be entering xD

Thanks for answering btw