hello everyone! since I haven't posted Chiss content in a while I decided to share with you the wips I'm currently working on for my Chiss fashion encyclopaedia (which will largely focus on color symbolism) :)
characters in that order: Ba'kif, Lamiov, Ronan, Thrass, Thurfian and Zistalmu
I quite like how these sketches turned out though they each took ages to get the features right. and since the clothing is still in progress I decided I could at least talk a bit about the faces and my thought process behind them
starting with Ba'kif I aimed for a square face shape and strong features, ie prominent brow ridges and cheekbones, strong jawline, a face that looks like it's chiseled from stone if you will. square shapes and strong lines traditionally create an impression of stability and firmness which I think are in line with Ba'kif's qualities as a leader
next is Lamiov who I tried to give the kindly old man look. the Stybla always felt like they pull a lot more strings behind the scenes and I wanted Lamiov to look as innocuous as possible to serve as a facade to a much more influential figure. rounded features, kindly eyes, an unassuming expression, all part of an elaborate mask
Ronan of course is the version from my Buried in Ice AU. despite his previous and current occupation, Ronan's face, I'd say, isn't one that inspires trust (despite the character's capacity for fanatic loyalty). thin almost aristocratic features, pinched and perpetually frowning, almost scheming in appearance it's a face that's more reminiscent of a fox than a sociable secretary
Thrass is still one I struggle with to be completely honest. but the overall idea for him is strong chiseled features, sharp and jutting, very traditionally masculine in appearance. a face that matches a charming but intelligent and capable individual and much like Ba'kif's instantly inspires trust
Thurfian probably seems the most intense and that's because in my mind that's exactly what he is. strict and severe would be the best description for him. thin brows, sharp angular features, elongated vertical lines. a traditionally aristocratic mien by Chiss standards that serves him well as a patriarch
and finally Zistalmu who I took the most liberties with because I love him to death. I focused on triangular shapes for him, with an emphasis on a sharp pointed skinny face, devoid of much other structure. he's a viper and an intrigant in my mind and I can't wait until his elaborate fashion sense makes me lose all faith in my abilities lol
hope you enjoyed! also I'm always open to questions as I can talk about these guys for days
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