Process Work
As part of my portfolio, it was important to me that I include a demonstration of the process I go through on an art piece. From simple sketch to fully realized character, you can see the time, detail, and creativity that goes into the work.
Initial Sketch
I start with a loose sketch - I was inititally inspired by marble statues in Italy, which you can probably see the influence of here.
The Details
This is where the piece starts taking shape. I decided to add horns and other details to the hair and outfit - plus a spear!
Once I get everything sketched out and generally where I want it, I go in more seriously with cleaner lines.
Completed Line Art
Base Colors
This is the point where I start blocking in color and values. I concentrated on creating strong light and dark points for contrast.
Additional Details & Color
I added extra shadows / shading at this point, and was playing around with the color palette. This felt a bit too warm for me in the end.
I finally landed on a blue color scheme with tan undertones. I also added some additional highlights. Now we're all done!