Forging

[Vyoma]

I am a craftsman - I am a blacksmith employed to the king of Giants. But at times, when I immerse myself in the heat from the heart of the mountains, I know nothing more than to create. Once they leave this cave, they may end up as instruments for violent means. But within these stone walls, they are my creations.

... one of the occasional journal entries of Derwog, the Giant King's court blacksmith.

http://img9.imageshack.us/img9/6245/forging00xk0.png

Got inspired, pondering the background of the two characters of my last painting (http://cgpainting.com/showthread.php?p=2063#post2063).

Just one thumbnail, to get an idea of how I should proceed on the perspective and anatomy.

[Vyoma]

I have got a feeling the composition is going to be quasi-iconic.

http://img527.imageshack.us/img527/7318/forging01by6.png

Perhaps, I should be making the head a little bit smaller to give him his 'Giant' proprtions.

[Vyoma]

A little more detailing in terms of line-art.

http://img19.imageshack.us/img19/5392/forging02eh0.png

I think I will be working in the next couple of days. Going to get some sleep.

[lv8pv]

Ah another visit by the giant. Where is the maid now ?

[Vyoma]

...Where is the maid now ?

The Human maid, his foster daughter?

Not sure if Derwog had taken her into his care at this point in time. :p
Or perhaps, he likes to work in solitude on his pet projects.

[lv8pv]

I want to see his daughter in some other clothes. Preferable less :P

[Vyoma]

Oh yes, there will be more of this log. :)

Here I am trying to get a feel for the color palette.

http://img14.imageshack.us/img14/5760/forging03.png

Seemed to go a bit unbalanced from bottom left. Hence, added the grass/leaves as compositional elements.

http://img25.imageshack.us/img25/5984/forging04.png

The shapes are not yet clean - I just want them to be there for the green. :)

[Vyoma]

Some detailing on his gear.

http://img5.imageshack.us/img5/7550/forging05.png

[Vyoma]

Some more detailing:

http://img27.imageshack.us/img27/5161/forging06.png

Close up on his face:

http://img135.imageshack.us/img135/774/forging07b.png

[Vyoma]

A lot of detailing on the background. I put in a bit of the blur to the lava pit since it was a bit taking focus.

http://img10.imageshack.us/img10/3838/forging08.png

[Vyoma]

Done!

http://img140.imageshack.us/img140/3474/forging09.png

Check the deviantART entry too: http://vyoma.deviantart.com/art/Forging-114488043

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