The Journey Begins Challenge (2D) Entry: Edward del Villar

[Puck]

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I've always loved the idea of a giant tree. When I was younger, my dad gave me one of those miniature trees made of entwined silver and told me that I should imagine my adventures as I travelled up that tree (imagining it to be many kilometres high), a journey that takes months through the caverns and passageways of the trunk, and is full of encounters with all sorts of strange beings living therein. Plus I remember playing some ancient side-scroller hack n’ slash game that takes place in a giant tree (anyone remember the name? I think it might have been on the snes). Anyway, heres my first sketch.

[Cyberone]

ooooohhh.....very very nice start :)

[Ravena]

Hi Puck,

the floating city reminds me of the book of Philip J. Farmer "World OF of animal". Great sketch and atmosphere. I am curiously like it continue to go.
Much luck and have fun.


Ciao,
Ravena

[Puck]

Hey thanks Cyberone and Ravena, it's lovely to get some feedback already...although, I just re-read the guidelines --- "The final works must demonstrate a depth of story and view that shows the character(s) up close and the journey beyond."

So I'm going to rework the characters into more of a central role... hopefully put a bit of story in there apart from just some arbitrary fantasy cliches. :)

[Zycho]

Wow! That's amazing for a first sketch! Very nice atmosphere! I love the lighting you've done!
I want to see more!!

[Naisart]

Yeah, great sketch. I really like the dreamlike atmosphere. Nice composition.

[Slav]

great idea, although i ahve to say quite a challenge to pull off. but seeing as there is plenty of time there shouldnt be anyworries.

[bandro]

astonishing concept:thumbsup:

[Smash.rs]

Your concept is SO great man. I can't wait to see more of this. I'll keep my eyes on your thread for sure!

[elgrozni]

Realy nice sketch. Can't wait for some details to be added :D :thumbsup:

[kidster]

Gr8 color combination ! But get to the subject ! Try painting the essential first, then the background ! Good luck !

[Puck]

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I'm trying to bring some story to the characters and make them a bigger part of the image. I have to get good reference for the devil baby and witch and redraw them, preferably with a stronger perspective.

Thanks for the positive comments people :)

KiD; good point, I'm still kind of rambling around looking for an idea and composition, but time is fleeting.

[Llynna]

hihi... i love that baby :). really nice idea here. the background mood and composition is looking great :)

i only have some concerns about the baby and the with, but as you stated you are looking for proper reference. i think the axis tilt of the baby should be in the other direction to fit the composition better and lead the eye to the background. i mean it like just flip the baby horizantly. its only a suggestion though :)

keep it up :)

[dzygn]

I love it!!! I love it!!! Why don't let the baby try to fly?

[Srulo]

nice concept!

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