Early Medieval TA Concept

So I wanted to get back into drawing as a hobby. Seeing as TA currently holds the monopoly on the CoH art department, I figured I'd start with him. This is a very early concept for a medieval version of TA (hence its simplicity). Mostly I want to see how everyone likes the concept. I would like to work on a more dynamic pose.

I am sure there is a lot wrong with it. If anyone has a link to a good guide for drawing human form, I'd really appreciate it.

Anyways, hope you like it:

Medieval TA

Thats really cool! I love the way the cape drapes over his one shoulder

Nice concept, I was thinking of drawing baby versions of characters but I haven't managed to draw one of my own.

I gots a couple tips for ye:

1. Never ye talk like this, it be creepy. O.o

2. The bigger ye draw, the more detail ye can get. So draw big.

3. The legs should be a bit longer, methinks. That's unless ye be drawing in a baby-ish style type o' thing, as someone be sayin'.

Methinks ye should take heed this advice. Especially the first one.

(I have no clue why I typed it out like that, but you get the idea. >.> That's really good, by the way!! )

Well if TA doesnt yet have a Medieval version of his character, he should. This is a great idea.

Well, since there seems to be an overall positive view towards the concept, I am currently working on a new draft using a more dynamic pose. Maybe I will get a copy of the progress up sometime today.

Okay, here is the concept slightly modified (but nowhere near complete yet) with a much more interesting pose. If I can finish this, I want to put him on horseback, but horses are gonna be a challenge.

I still got that feeling like I am doing some things fundamentally wrong. Critiques more than welcome.

Enjoy:

Draft 2

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Okay, here is the concept slightly modified (but nowhere near complete yet) with a much more interesting pose. If I can finish this, I want to put him on horseback, but horses are gonna be a challenge.

I still got that feeling like I am doing some things fundamentally wrong. Critiques more than welcome.

Enjoy:

Draft 2

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Ooooh That is an awesome idea man! I love the concept!!


and the second draft would definately be my pick with him on the horse too!! I like that staff idea ya put in that one!


Thanks for taking this on!!


Merry Christmas!!

Okay, so let's say that the holidays and the fact I will be starting a cool new job soon got the best of me and I have updated in quite a while. I have made some progress, but still have a far way to go. My next focus will be repositioning the head to make the pose feel more alive, make the armor more ornate, flesh out the horse more and make it seem less 2d, and finally add some lightning. Enjoy:

Progress

Any suggestions or critiques at all? I really want to improve.

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Okay, so let's say that the holidays and the fact I will be starting a cool new job soon got the best of me and I have updated in quite a while. I have made some progress, but still have a far way to go. My next focus will be repositioning the head to make the pose feel more alive, make the armor more ornate, flesh out the horse more and make it seem less 2d, and finally add some lightning. Enjoy:

Progress

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I think you've basically covered everything that I would have said! Looking great!

Hey Elemental!! I really think you got it on this one!!


I'd say you are on the right track man!! coming along nicely!