SKETCHES

These are simple idea drawings drawing on inspiration some from reference some not, I use them to build new ideas see what can be used together or merged.

Fisherman

My first approach to this was playing around with random shapes ontop of a simple figure initially thinking some form of warrior but once I did the mask shape I was dead set on him being a fisherman because of the symbolism with the mask towards a heron’s beak 

From the concept of the character I felt it would be nice to give him a sort of mood or a setting that he would be seen in, firstly I quiet liked the idea of his swimming using his mask apparatus to breath under water but I thought I would take more from the heron and have him waiting on a perch that has lure lines connected to it for drawing in the fish. Herons are the most skilled a proficient silent killers they simply stand still and wait.

The painting itself the fairly illustrative almost poster like which I personally like. I worked through it in simple stages starting out with a simple sketch then going onto black and white values then to add colour. 

Things i need to talk about!!!

RIGHT

Basically what i'm trying to do is world building, which im rubbish at but owell i will give it ago.

I want to create a world that cohesive and works together, i do find it difficult iv been thinking alot about it but it just gets to complicated and i start to think being a concept artist is it my place to start thinking of the mechanics of a world like this? should i be thinking of how each culture affects each other in every aspect? shouldn't i be trying to work to the most simple brief to get the most out of the art and piece the world together then?

http://io9.com/7-deadly-sins-of-worldbuilding-998817537


I read through this which talks about things you shouldn't do, it talks about more in depth areas more relevant for  authors. I will still think about these areas but not into much detail. I wont make it a primary focus.