Nato VanDookie - Hero - the unlikely hero

[Nato_VanDookie]

I'm in!
This is something totally new to me, I'm not into painting really(digital or otherwise). But I figured I'd give this a try as it gives me more practice with a character I've been working on all semester, and he's not ready for 3d yet.
The character I'm using is the Pessimist, he'll star in a series of shorts that I will ideally begin production of next year. But for this contest the Pessimist gets a restyling. For my illustration, the Pessimist is playing the brave knight rescuing the damsel in distress from the cyclops.
He's the unlikely hero due to his lack of bulging muscles or good looks. He's just an awkward, and awkward looking guy.

Here's what I've got so far:
http://i25.photobucket.com/albums/c62/nato_vandookie/herostuff.jpg
Here's a rough scale chart as well as some props and objects for the background.

http://i25.photobucket.com/albums/c62/nato_vandookie/hero.jpg
This is the composition I've landed on. It was truly the first thing I sketched, I tried and tried to best it, but the more i looked at it the more I liked it.

Good luck everyone!

[animationutz]

good concept, reminds me a bit of a dragons lair style to it, ver comicaql and cool

[Nato_VanDookie]

Thanks animationutz!

Some stuff I've been working on...
http://i25.photobucket.com/albums/c62/nato_vandookie/herobw.jpg
http://i25.photobucket.com/albums/c62/nato_vandookie/heroclr.jpg

These are not indicative of the final quality I'm shooting for, just something threw together to get a rough idea of lighting and color.

comments/critiques?

[animationutz]

deff lookin good, i liker your light study, its coming together very nicely

[aby arty]

very nice
have u been playing AQW lately, nato?

[Resenhista]

I loved your character designs, especially the princess, she looks so cute! =D For someone who's starting, it's a very good progress! Keep it up, I really want to see what's coming next =D

[Brazucka]

Reaaaaaaally nice! For real!

What if there is a crowd outside,
waiting anxiously to watch it´s hero
getting rid of the monster?

:dance:

[M_Cederstrom]

Nice work it does have a nit of Dragon lair feel to it.:D nice See thought dress. :haha:

[Nato_VanDookie]

Thanks for the comments everyone!

Animationutz: Thanks man! That was a new step for me. I think it will be helpful once I start the final.

aby arty:Thanks! But I don't know what AQW is...

Resenhista: Thanks! Females have always been difficult for me, so I'm glad to hear that.

Brazucka: Thanks!

M_Cederstrom: Thanks, I appreciate the connection with Dragons Lair, that's some classic and inspirational 2d animation.

[hulahuga]

good concept you have! I like the lightning and such. Though you might consider some changes to the cave opening..

[aby arty]

nato more updates please!!

and about AQW ,well its a frst full flash MMO .

[Resenhista]

I want more updates too! I really like this one =D

[J.B.]

realy nice, bring up the updates :D hihi we will spam you until you update (jk :P ) good job

[aby arty]

nato is missing since last monday !:( need a cheering update

[Nato_VanDookie]

Thanks for the support everyone! Sorry for the lack of updates, I haven't forgotten about it, just not finding too much time between classes, work, and ... er ... Modern Warfare 2. But I'll have something by the weekend for sure

[animationutz]

i hear you there lol

[Brazucka]

I´ll be waiting anxiosly to see it.
:wave:

[Nato_VanDookie]

Has it really been a year!? Holy Smokes! Well I recently finished this piece for a portfolio competition, fingers are crossed because this may be my ticket to California.

http://i25.photobucket.com/albums/c62/nato_vandookie/herocmplt.jpg

I was really disappointed that I couldn't get this done in time for the competition here, but I couldn't let it go unfinished forever. Enjoy!