Dolmen 2.0, on 24 September 2016 - 07:25 PM, said:
PLUGO, on 23 September 2016 - 08:36 PM, said:
Based on these very loose character designs I
posted on the 10 minute sketch thread. I thought I would focus in on a duel that has been on my mind for ages. I don't have my sketchbook with me so I can't offer a hig-rez scan. But here what it looks like on Instagram.
MidnightTidesInstagram.JPG
I'll have to return to this some day.
I like it, You certainly should try this one again!
Maybe try different angles though? I'd think you'd get a better comp if we were watching the fight from the Right side of the throne-room.
Just a suggestion though.
Dolmen 2.0, on 26 September 2016 - 05:09 AM, said:
Just a sketch, playing with ideas for a scene.
EDIT:(LARGELY inspired by PLUGO. credit where credits due, his character sketches are amazing!)
High praise from the man himself! Thank you.
Rhulad is such a visually interesting concept for a character design. I keep wanting to come back and do a much more completed version (down to what the coins look like) You'll probably beat me to it which will be great to see.
That angle is pretty flat - I wanted to convey Rhulad's awkwardness with the sword as that weapon seems to be the source of the danger rather than the skill. A profound contrast to Bryce Beddict who is all about skill. That also came back to Rhulad having an ill-suited weapon, the
basket hilt itself would be limiting if one considers he probably has a vice-like grip on that sword at all times (I've also been wondering if he has that grip at all times, even the most mundane of acts would be both dreadful and somewhat tragic with that sword in such a grip). Conversly pictured Bryce weidling the super precise
Taiji Jian, in a very relaxed hand while his other hand is free.
Here's an example of what I imagined a Bryce workout routine might look like -
https://youtu.be/9TcgHxKI5ZM
Note the two fingers in the off hand.
All that said, I think you're right, there is certainly room for much more dynamic composition. Rhulad's menace could be increased significantly if he sort of charging towards the viewer while hacking at Bryce.