DWIII- 2D - NathanMckenna - Hood

#38

those ink sketches are gorgeous! I’m very jealous. i like the poses on your latest stuff too, good distribution of weight.

you’re definitely hitting the post apocalyptic mark, but it could use a twinge more fantasy. perhaps a few tweaks to the clothing and some fantasy-like embroidery or markings?

it might be nice to have a bit more asymmetry too. there was a photo you showed earlier with a woman with some big feathers in her hair. something like that might make a cool shoulder decoration.

personally, i’ve never been a big fan of high heels on active characters that have to fight or run around a lot. don’t get me wrong, high heels are incredibly sexy, but they have their place. perhaps something more like high heel boots? that way you could still get that nice arc of the foot, but it’s a bit more functional.

here’s a quick paint over with some reference. i can’t wait to see the final entry!

#39

The one to the left looks real great. Much mystery in it. :thumbsup:

#40

miscik: Thanks for the paintover, it’s awesome to see someone actually have the balls to do that, it’s a much easier way to communicate an idea or two, pictures say a thousand words.
You’re right when you say “needs more fantasy”, i’m thinking of using the logo as a tattoo around her navel - that could be pretty sexy. Aslo I like the idea of her left hand having a large glove, maybe to protect her skin from the intensity of the orb. and yeah, boots are better than high-heels and can sure as hell be just as sexy!

eEe: Hey, I like that idea so much i’m going to give it a shot - thanks man, and thank you for taking the time to send me a link, those jackets are ace.

MartinNielsen: cheers man, yeah, i really want to try and keep the mystery and still show a fair bit of skin, quite the challenge.

#41

yeah, paintovers can be touchy, but i felt that you could handle it. a lot of times i get a sense that a drawing could use improvement, but i can’t quite put my finger on what it is until i have my pen in hand and like you said, it’s much faster. i use them (along with sketches) all the time at work, but now i will definitely try and utilize them more in my on-line crits as well.

is there a way to post an image without having the little link box to the images? I’m kinda new to all this stuff. if someone could send me a message or a link i would greatly appreciate it!

also, thanks for commenting on my stuff and putting me in your top 3!! what an honor!

now stop reading this and get back to work on your next post!

#42

costume development (need some ideas, come on you creative types!!) …and some fun with a robot.

#43

Some headwear devs here, I think i’m going to carry on with the top leather version, leather is always cool, even when its really hot:

#44

very cool concepts!

the only thing i see is the face, it has an undefined sex :stuck_out_tongue: the body is clear but face cofuses

#45

thanks Daelon!

Yeah, the face is quite boyish but i’m hoping the final design wont be too androgynous. :smiley:

#46

holy crap, i’ve got so much to do and about 32 hours left - thats enough right?

Life just gets in the way!

Heres my submission for the concept sheet.
Please tell me if you think I might get marked down for over loading the page with too much - looks a bit cramped but I really want to show as much as I can.

#47

Very neat concept sheet! Can’t wait to see the final render. Anyway, how come my timer says its 18 hours 31 mins left? O.o

#48

i’m in London so I don’t have to hand in until 5:00am sunday morning - don’t know if thats a curse or a blessing. :hmm:

#49

Yeah, I was supposed to have ±31 hours left too. But it doesnt say the same on my personal entry page @ gameartisan. I am worried… By the way, good luck to you mate, hope you finish it in time.

#50

That looks great nathe. No way is it too cluttered. i think it comunicates your ideas really well. i can’t wait for the final render, good luck and DONT give up.

i’ll expect to see you at your desk on monday passed out having not gone home, but it’ll be worth it. she’s an awesome character design and all think all the effort you put into her back story really helps bring her to life. plus the goggles rock!

#51

Sweet work! Very nice and lively sketching! And the character looks fresh so far!
Hope you can finish, hurry up, dude!

#52

awwww maaan, i knew this would happen! I took ages doing the model sheet and then rushed the final pose which means… yeah… wait for it… it’s in black and white!! …dammmit!
ah screw it, its all about the participationism anyways, and i’ve had a blast! it’s been really cool to get involved on ideas and stuff with friends.
Big thanks goes out to Kem, Darren and Jason for their arty critiques and back story suggestions.

Story Stuff:

Hood is a Star Child, that means she’s fiesty and can get a bit hot under the collar but apart from that she’s doing pretty well as the chosen artifact wielder.
The Star Children, though sounding like a cartoon for 6 year olds from the 80’s, are actually a kick ass race. Created by the stars themselves they are the only sentient beings that can live on the suns of galaxies.
Hood is able, with the most awesome protective power of the sun Glove, to wield the one and only effective weapon against the machines, The Sacred Sun.
The Sacred Sun is the most powerful star in the universe and it’s force can be wrought only by the most perfect of Star Children.

Isn’t that cute?

Have you noticed I love using the words ‘awesome’ and ‘power’?



I threw some red in at the last minute so they can’t pull me by saying I only used black and white for my final image… clever eh? yeah, Cintiq here we come!!!

Well done guys, and thanks for the support, you lot rock.

#53

really authentic design. It’s pretty hilarious you added red last minute just to commit the rules :wink:

Great job on poses :smiley:

#54

Congrats on finishing in time dude, was begining to worry :stuck_out_tongue:
The lighting on your winning pose is ace.
My favourite is the naked pic, hot.
Your concept sheet is awsome, wallpaper worthy.
Good luck mate, now go get some sleep to regenerate your power.
Have you noticed I love using the words ‘awesome’ and ‘power’ too?

#55

brilliant job nathe, really inspirational. i absolutely love her.:love:

#56

thats really cool man! She is sexy and dangerous :buttrock:
congratulations and good luck!

#57

Nice design. Good luck to you.