My Dwarvish Portraits

spekkio · Post by **spekkio** » May 31st, 2006, 10:05 pm

Here is my Gryphon Rider's concept. I hope you'll enjoy enjoy it. Sorry for the transparency of paper.

I added this one for Dwarf Warrior

It's Crit Time !!

Spekkio

Dragon Master · Post by **Dragon Master** » May 31st, 2006, 10:27 pm

Those wings need work...

Stilgar · Post by **Stilgar** » May 31st, 2006, 10:32 pm

In general, I think it's a good start, the dwarf is particularly cool and the pose is interesting. I'm unsure about the axe either way, seeing as the unit doesn't use one in-game but it does look rather neat. I agree that the wings need work, though, they don't seem to attach to the body the right way. Also, the griffin's head doesn't look very menacing. How about this as a reference?

spekkio · Post by **spekkio** » May 31st, 2006, 10:44 pm

I don't like the wings too. But is a stating point. Just crit, and I'll improve then. All crits are welcome. I agree several of your ideas. I'll take the best ones and use them to do better drawings. This is just the first step on the way.

Spekkio

Anyar · Post by **Anyar** » May 31st, 2006, 11:16 pm

It looks good, and I like the style. The other comments about wings apply, and the dwarf looks a bit... mischevious or malevolent. It adds character, and makes it look good, but it doesn't seem very Dwarven.

Cuyo Quiz · Post by **Cuyo Quiz** » June 1st, 2006, 12:10 am

Damn good start.

I would say... err... take out the axe, the helmet and expression have enough character right there. Then, the gryphons shoulder should connect a little upper i think, making his back and torso look broader. Finally try to avoid the egiptian-art wings, since they both seem to almost be in front of you, the right one specially needs a perspective reworking IMO.

After that, i think coloring can take care of details. Feathers could be better off being suggested by shading that line art, maybe.

Stilgar · Post by **Stilgar** » June 1st, 2006, 12:32 am

Anyar wrote:the dwarf looks a bit... mischevious or malevolent. It adds character, and makes it look good, but it doesn't seem very Dwarven.

I disagree, to me the expression makes him look tough and determined, and works well. I don't think he looks too sinister for a Dwarf. They are supposed to be formidable warriors after all.

JW · Post by JW » June 1st, 2006, 2:05 am

Nice pose. I'm a big fan of your sketches. I agree with what people have said about the axe and the wings, but it's definitely a good piece of work.

spekkio · Post by **spekkio** » June 1st, 2006, 5:03 pm

Added a new Dwarvish Portrait. It's Warrior Time. Enjoy!

Cuyo Quiz · Post by **Cuyo Quiz** » June 1st, 2006, 5:21 pm

Very nice. The axe head may need a little bit of shrinking, looking like a cleaver right now, but effing kudos on the rest.

Dragon Master · Post by **Dragon Master** » June 1st, 2006, 6:35 pm

GAH! His lack of pupils scares me. Otherwise sweet start

Post by **Jetrel** » June 2nd, 2006, 2:55 am

Hey - these are pretty good!

The wings do need work, as stated before, but these are pretty nice, by and large.

Post by **Boucman** » June 2nd, 2006, 7:21 pm

I love the pose, but the gyphon needs some works... it's built like a humanoid

I mean both the hips and shoulder arn't built correctly, think of a horse...

the shoulders shoul be frontward, not on the side,

the hips of quadrupeds are not built to have them rear, and the legs can't go straight down, their tail is thus behind the point of balance and they never go vertical (they would fall backward)

not sure I'm very clear...

Post by **Kestenvarn** » June 2nd, 2006, 9:32 pm

Aside from a few nitpicks, the dwarven warrior looks ready for coloring. Here is a copy I cleaned for you.

Post by **Kestenvarn** » June 2nd, 2006, 9:36 pm

Does anyone besides me look at colouring these things the same way one would paint a pewter game miniature?