Really nice and very dynamic. Nice concept too! I really like your work on his left arm armor. And yes I agree with you, his original head is much better and more interesting.:bounce:
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BaronImpossible
#102
CharlesVarenne - Thanks for the input!
Sorry for the so-so update this time, have only had an hour or so this weekend. Still, loads of time left yet 
BaronImpossible
#105
PeterBraeley - Thanks!
kashivan - Cheers, will do
I haven’t forgotten about this - I’ll get some more concepts out by the end of the week!
Sepulverture
#106
hey B.I., I love the sketches you have here. I love the painting style you’re employing and the texturing.
I’m sorry, I didn’t read every comment posted here, just don’t have that kind of time right now. The question is simply what do the recent sketches have to do with the original concepts?
BaronImpossible
#107
Sepulverture - Thanks, these last ones don’t follow on from the original theme, I changed my mind
namnocilis
#109
I knew that there was some really amazing works here even before i clicked it… yup! just like i thought and now my instincts tell that you must be a demon too…:twisted: no offence, couldn’t resist telling that… 
i liked all the sketches… but must say that last sketch concept 3 really looks a lot creepier than the rest, i would probably stay and fight those others but that last one gives me no other choice but to run since i have no choice to hide… i really can’t stare at him for long… damn scary! nothing to crit about…
saw your portfolio and website… :bowdown:really loved that random inspiration section on your site, cool stuff! bookmarked your website, portfolio and this thread… must visit every now and then for inspiration. really surprised to know that the maximum time you spend is 20 minutes on a theme and you come up with such Great works! hatsoff!
BaronImpossible
#110
Sepulverture - Very true!
namnocilis - Thanks, that’s great feedback. Appreciated 
Cool you like my random inspiration too
Anyway, here’s the result of the evening so far. I’m getting pretty tired of b/w to be honest, it’s the first time I’ve ever done it and I don’t like it much. Colour is what I need now 
Ferx
#112
Hey Simon,
Really cool updates Like a lot the head studies. The last one have a great face and the mix of textures ( metal, leather, wood) look really cool! Think you have a great feel for gray tonal values, but yes, color is color … like any alcoholic beverage hahahaha Again , great work !! waiting for more updates and in the middle time some beers!! ( and some tequila shots, why not? ) Cheers!! 
BaronImpossible
#114
kashivan - cheers
Ferx - Glad you like it, might try and expand on the idea for the next one - maybe tusks or something. Can’t wait for colour…
Gyorkland - Cool, thanks
GaeasHerald
#115
Yep Simon, you’re the kind of artist that makes colors pop and we’re all waiting to see what surprises you’ve got to show us for the final piece. Still, all your sketches have had subtle nuances of greenish greys and murky browns, its cool how you manage get all that variation in!
About the head design, textures and shape are interesting in this last one, but bare in mind that the head is quite a small part of the whole character, so too much detail might not be usefull in the end. In my modest opinion, a more symetrical and simpler design (like concept 3) would be a wiser choice.
I’m also sick and tired of making grayscale sketches, but everything in due time my friend ;).
DeadInTheAttic
#116
That’s evolution throughout all those concepts.
But I also think, that within the final image the head might be to small to appreciate all those details.
Art2
#117
I really love the last sketch. But I agree with the comments saying that in the end the cool head might get lost because of its small size.
What you could do is make it a bit bigger and prominent. Also maybe an idea is to lose the small mouth (which I think is pretty cool btw) and have those cool irregular sticks as teeth.
BaronImpossible
#118
GaeasHerald - Thanks. Yep, I know I’ll have to put plenty of detail into the head but for the final scene I had in mind I’ll need to define it well so maybe I’ll have to work larger than usual, to get the detail in.
DeadInTheAttic - Twisted evolution at that!
Art2 - Have you been peeking at my next concept? Now you’ve spoiled the surprise Yep, big teeth coming up…
Art2
#120
You caught me… 
I’ve been controlling your mind all this time
Seriously though, keep up the cool work! You’re one of our champions.