zanman - Hero - Ryu Vanguard

zanman · 08-11-2009, 12:29 AM

Here's a loose sketch of "Ryu Vanguard". I'm thinking hero with a big sword

. 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 · 08-11-2009, 03:12 AM

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

Brazucka · 08-11-2009, 06:25 PM

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 · 08-11-2009, 09:44 PM

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

zanman · 09-11-2009, 01:58 AM

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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"

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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.

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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 · 09-11-2009, 07:29 AM

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 · 10-11-2009, 05:55 PM

Instead of the big sword maybe a sweet shield.

zanman · 11-11-2009, 02:06 AM

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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".

M_Cederstrom · 11-11-2009, 02:47 PM

I think i know what you mean.

that massive bear looks cool.

zanman · 11-11-2009, 04:53 PM

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. · 12-11-2009, 11:48 AM

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 · 12-11-2009, 03:10 PM

Hi Zanman...!

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

zanman · 15-11-2009, 08:16 PM

"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

). I'll try have a bit more on my next update.

M_Cederstrom · 15-11-2009, 11:15 PM

nice color update zanman.

it has a god of war feel to it.

animationutz · 18-11-2009, 04:16 AM

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

08-11-2009, 12:29 AM	#1
zanman Registered User Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Abaco, Bahamas Posts: 135 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Awards Showcase Total Awards: 5	zanman - Hero - Ryu Vanguard Here's a loose sketch of "Ryu Vanguard". I'm thinking hero with a big sword . 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. Attached Images Last edited by zanman; 08-11-2009 at 12:31 AM..

08-11-2009, 03:12 AM	#2
animationutz Animation is life! Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Denver, CO Posts: 121 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Awards Showcase Total Awards: 2	I like the size of his sword, cant wait to see what hes going to kick the crap out of with it __________________ "You dont' do it for money, or you're a monkey. You don't think of the bottom line, or you're a monkey. You don't think of it in terms of hourly wage, yearly wage, even lifetime wage, or you're a monkey. In the end you don't even do it for love, although it would be nice to think so. You do it because to not do it is suicide." -Stephen King

08-11-2009, 09:44 PM	#4
M_Cederstrom Right Here Join Date: May 2005 Location: Dallas, Texas Posts: 2,984 Thanks: 0 Thanked 4 Times in 4 Posts Awards Showcase Total Awards: 7	Man does he plane to Bar-B-Q with that thing. now that a weapon. __________________ Study Thread (crite's are super welcome) mostly 2d work...

09-11-2009, 07:29 AM	#6
zanman Registered User Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Abaco, Bahamas Posts: 135 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Awards Showcase Total Awards: 5	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. Attached Images

10-11-2009, 05:55 PM	#7
M_Cederstrom Right Here Join Date: May 2005 Location: Dallas, Texas Posts: 2,984 Thanks: 0 Thanked 4 Times in 4 Posts Awards Showcase Total Awards: 7	Instead of the big sword maybe a sweet shield. __________________ Study Thread (crite's are super welcome) mostly 2d work...

08-11-2009, 06:25 PM	#3
Brazucka Registered User Join Date: May 2006 Location: Brazil Posts: 96 Thanks: 2 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	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.

11-11-2009, 02:47 PM	#9
M_Cederstrom Right Here Join Date: May 2005 Location: Dallas, Texas Posts: 2,984 Thanks: 0 Thanked 4 Times in 4 Posts Awards Showcase Total Awards: 7	I think i know what you mean. that massive bear looks cool. __________________ Study Thread (crite's are super welcome) mostly 2d work...

11-11-2009, 04:53 PM	#10
zanman Registered User Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Abaco, Bahamas Posts: 135 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Awards Showcase Total Awards: 5	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. Attached Images

12-11-2009, 11:48 AM	#11
J.B. Registered User Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Romania, Targu Jiu Posts: 219 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post Awards Showcase Total Awards: 8	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 __________________ Life is a work in progress ("The Floating Opera", J.Barth) My Blog (wip)

12-11-2009, 03:10 PM	#12
shanmatte30 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: india,chennai Posts: 60 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Awards Showcase Total Awards: 2	Hi Zanman...! your sketches are very strong...and bold. what about bg?

15-11-2009, 08:16 PM	#13
zanman Registered User Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Abaco, Bahamas Posts: 135 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Awards Showcase Total Awards: 5	"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 ). I'll try have a bit more on my next update. Attached Images

15-11-2009, 11:15 PM	#14
M_Cederstrom Right Here Join Date: May 2005 Location: Dallas, Texas Posts: 2,984 Thanks: 0 Thanked 4 Times in 4 Posts Awards Showcase Total Awards: 7	nice color update zanman. it has a god of war feel to it. __________________ Study Thread (crite's are super welcome) mostly 2d work...

18-11-2009, 04:16 AM	#15
animationutz Animation is life! Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Denver, CO Posts: 121 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Awards Showcase Total Awards: 2	i was gonna say i liked the hat until i saw the newest pics. keep up the good work __________________ "You dont' do it for money, or you're a monkey. You don't think of the bottom line, or you're a monkey. You don't think of it in terms of hourly wage, yearly wage, even lifetime wage, or you're a monkey. In the end you don't even do it for love, although it would be nice to think so. You do it because to not do it is suicide." -Stephen King

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