zanman - Hero - Ryu Vanguard

[zanman]

Here's a loose sketch of "Ryu Vanguard". I'm thinking hero with a big sword :lame:. He's a futuristic warrior monk with magical and summoning abilities. The creature behind him is called a Nightcat. He accidentally summoned the Nightcat when he was just an apprentice monk and wasn't able to send him back. The Nightnight although very mischievous is an invaluable and loyal ally and friend.

The Scrolls of Eternity were destroyed by The Cursed Ones; a group of fallen deities who've been punished by the elder gods and banished to the earth realm for all eternity. For that reason they are wreaking havoc on mankind.

Ryu the youngest of the guardian warrior monks who were charged with the protection of the scrolls was sent out on a journey to find the scribe who wrote the Ancient Scrolls of Eternity and give him the Quill Pen of Fate. With the pen he will be able to rewrite the scrolls and restore balance once again, putting an end to the chaos.

[animationutz]

I like the size of his sword, cant wait to see what hes going to kick the crap out of with it

[Brazucka]

If I could guess, I would say that he
ain´t got a sword. It is more something
like a Bumblebee´s lost friend, you know?

I could expect to see that sword turning
into some high tech huge and ninja robot,
haha...

Cool.

[M_Cederstrom]

Man does he plane to Bar-B-Q with that thing. now that a weapon. :haha:

[zanman]

I like the size of his sword, cant wait to see what hes going to kick the crap out of with it Thanks, I'm still thinking about the composition. Maybe I'll have him square off against one of the "Cursed Ones"

If I could guess, I would say that he
ain´t got a sword. It is more something
like a Bumblebee´s lost friend, you know?

I could expect to see that sword turning
into some high tech huge and ninja robot,
haha...

Cool.Man a ninja robot sounds awesome but I suck at hard body objects, definitely need a lot more practice in that area.

Man does he plane to Bar-B-Q with that thing. now that a weapon. I have no idea. Still working on it.lol....Here's a few iterations of an idea. Still up in there on the composition. I was thinking of doing a splash page with a few of Ryu's summoned creatures in the background.

[zanman]

Just messing around with a couple of different styles. Here's a pen and pencil sketch. I'm going to finalize the character and composition in the morning. I might leave out the huge sword, we'll see.

[M_Cederstrom]

Instead of the big sword maybe a sweet shield. :D

[zanman]

M_Cederstrom : Instead of the big sword maybe a sweet shield.
I sketched a few with the shield but I gave him a weird double-ended halberd type weapon for more offensive.
Here's the last messy sketch and composition. I added another summoned creature "Kumakami". I don't speak Japanese but I think it directly translates to "God Bear" or "Bear God".:roll:

[M_Cederstrom]

I think i know what you mean. :D that massive bear looks cool.

[zanman]

M_Cederstrom: Thanks. I was thinking about adding more summoned creatures but I think that would make the scene too clustered.
I started adding some color. I added a bit more detail in Ryu's face because that help's me set the overall tone for the rest of the scene.

[J.B.]

nice one zanman, i realy like that massive bear, i'm sure that linx or how is it called would look cool, overall a very dinamic scene

[shanmatte30]

Hi Zanman...!

your sketches are very strong...and bold. what about bg?

[zanman]

"J.B.: nice one zanman, i realy like that massive bear, i'm sure that linx or how is it called would look cool, overall a very dinamic scene"

Thanks J.B. yeah it's a lynx/bobcat, sometimes I can't tell the difference.

"shanmatte30: Hi Zanman...!
your sketches are very strong...and bold. what about bg?"

Thanks shanmatte30, a bit earlier in the thread I posted the total scene. It has a mountain temple, with a few mountains and a couple of secondary characters.

I haven't had much time to work on my hero but here's a little update. I completely redid the face, color scheme and added some small extra accessories. (I decided to keep the sword :wall:;P). I'll try have a bit more on my next update.:haha:

[M_Cederstrom]

nice color update zanman. :D it has a god of war feel to it.:D

[animationutz]

i was gonna say i liked the hat until i saw the newest pics. keep up the good work

[M_Cederstrom]

zanman i hope you got some update. :D

[zanman]

M_Cederstrom, I'm working on it. I just got my computer back, it was down for about a week or so. I'm determined to finish though. So tonight or tomorrow morning I should have something to show.:D

[washka]

I'm not a big fat panda! I'm the big fat panda!

[zanman]

Sorry guys I couldn't finish the challenge. After getting my computer fixed I caught a real bad case of the flu which I'm currently battling. I'm getting over it so I'll definitely be ready for the next comp. Good luck to all the entries.

[M_Cederstrom]

Get well.

[Heavenly]

Cool concepts Zanman