This post is part of a ground works series for a self initiated animated project. The images do not represent final art. It's a way of doing visual development and when ready, 3D models will be created.
This batch of sketches show a number of ideas for the sub cultural markings that will help identify the different groups of humans in my story, which is a global conflict with many territories, city-states, tribes and cults. You'll notice I didn't sketch any weaponry, armor or elaborate clothing. That's because humans don't have that stuff. This creates a problem for me when thinking about character design. Also note that I sketched out a general body to experiment on. He is not any specific character. Characters will come later.
These are basic ideas. After a design language is decided I can start detailing.
visitors to our planet, the Shinnick, chose the closest native animal to themselves to be modified. This created what we know as modern humans. We have referred to ourselves by many names through recorded history. The name given to us by our ancient rulers was Merkallas or mortals.
Merkallas were servants to the Shinnick but were treated fairly and learned many things. They spread everywhere the Shinnick ruled. It was a global empire with a million Merkallas. Most were in and around the twelve large cities their labor had built.
Many Merkallas wished to rule themselves. They rejected the Shinnick. At first it was accepted. Free Merkallas fled to the wildlands and lived in scattered tribes. Some even established small kingdoms. This lead to war and interfered with the Shinnick who unleashed a power that could shake the ground and swallow a city in fire. Soon after a new way of life began to emerge. A warrior ethos that valued peace and harmony.
I needed a general body to workout warpaint designs for different groups of ancient warriors. This is a speedpaint of me drawing in manga studio.
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