Happy N7 Day!
After three years, I decided to update the old art from 2020, which I once made for my desktop wallpaper, completely borrowing the concept from the wonderful artist Matt Rhodes.
More saturated colors and redrawn background. Here you can download the art in high resolution.
Blood Runs Through Tuhi | Environmental Concept Art & Design
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One of the very significant features of @sigmalied's writing is the thorough and thoughtful detailing of the characters' surroundings, their manner of interaction with the world around them. And exploring Omega Station and its inhabitants through Liselle's eyes brings the world around the character to life.
It was extremely interesting to work on the visualization of stage locations, since previously the main emphasis was on character concepts. The chapters describing the world of Omega are my favorite. And I think there will be more such sketches, and perhaps not only in 2D.
Music: Guillaume David - Lost civilisation
This particular composition has optional vertical and horizontal orientation, depending on where you want to use it.
Thinking through the physics of Neora, I decided that she would not be much different from human husks, due to her experimental organic-made technology.
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Based on the story GBTQ by @sigmalied
Sig, thank you for the inspiration.
I didn’t disappear, just completely went into 3D modeling and animation, hence the breaks in publications.
Within a few days I will collect material on this art and tell you about it in more detail.
Character created by the outstanding author, @sigmalied
Blood Runs Through Tuhi
"The longer she spent looking at Liselle, the more her wordless expression evolved from second to second. Surprise, relief, anger—all flickering by in the nothingness of her face."
First effort (2020)
Three years have passed, Liselle's appearance has become completely different.
Now this work is perceived as a sketch, it has funny mistakes, plot and spatial.
- plot salarian turned batarian
- strange vehicle
It's a salarian, now you know.
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according to @sigmalied scenario
The first drawing after completing the trilogy. Inspired by Matt Rhodes concepts.
I remember how I wanted a desktop wallpaper with this concept, but all were in small resolution. Had to draw my own.
The Golden Hall
"Aria awoke from the cruel designs with a jolt, eyes snapping open only for them to burn unbearably when exposed to the vapor completely permeating the floor during her few minutes of torment."
Drafts
Process
Dead turian on the left side: I will lie here from beginning to end unchanged.
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Based on the story GBTQ by @sigmalied
Zuria, Liselle's mentor / Early sketches, 2021
Will it be interesting for you to observe the sketches and searches for the appearance of the characters? Creation process vids?
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Based on the story GBTQ by @sigmalied
Zuria / Final concept with different clothing designs.
In total, six variations were created (not in terms of differences in appearance, but in terms of the degree of dress).
Here are the four best options, and the third art was taken as the base for further work in 3D.
The appearance concept was created with maximum reliance on the original source. Zuria is an experienced mercenary and mentor. She prefers a quieter position to being an action fighter. Empath, strict and courageous person. The individualism of Omega station residents, cultural and active diversity makes it possible to develop an interesting mix of casual, specialized and protective clothing. Lightweight asymmetrical high quality armor meets the requirements of a managerial position in the administration of a paramilitary group.
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Each of my teachers said that any large-scale project should begin with at least a sketch, and even better, support the work with a global search for the desired concept. I broke this golden rule when I started creating the concept of Parem Igrahal immediately in 3D, without preliminary development. As a result, I dug in for several months, creating one after another variants of appearance and clothing (3D blocking out is a long and thoughtful activity). Don't do like me, you'll waste a lot of time.
Make a sketch so you don't have to trip over your creativity on the run.
Submachine gun concept. Not final, I will think about how to make it more detailed and less vintage. Below is the search for the folding mechanism.
The character was created according to @sigmalied script.
Inspired by the style of the wonderful Russian artist Sergei Kolesov
"I'm Kinara," the asari told her, reaching up to take Liselle's hand in her own to exchange a proper greeting. "Don't worry, it's not contagious. Anyway… You've already met Srask there. And this is Burgek. He doesn't speak much."
This is the last drawing in comic style.
Liselle's appearance is still floating.
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Based on the story GBTQ by @sigmalied