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Szeth-Son-Son-vallano

Shaggybreeks

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My reading of the @brandsanderson Stormilight archive continues in preparation for the next novel. This was a really fun piece to do. Honestly I was surprised by how much I enjoyed this, as before this, I've always had a harder time imagining Szeth in a defined way. It's amazing how putting ideas to paper can really condense your imagination. This is a quick cut away from chapter 2 where he is about to assassinate King Gavilar. I wanted to continue expressing this slightly more Mediterranean, Arabic, north African vibe I have been looking at. I wanted Szeth to be clearly pale skinned and almost albino. Someone who would be almost ghostly to the other darker skinned Alethi folk. (See my last image of Gavilar for reference) I realize this isn't canon, but I am enjoying myself and this style. In my mind the world of Roshar always felt a bit more hot in parts, and more desolate than most of Europe. Except Shinovar of course. Szeth is naturally a very gifted and athletic sky breaker and so I wanted him to strike quite a strong and athletic physique while still appearing slim. It was also important to me that he was intimidating but someone who is so unfocused in their mind that they appear almost as if they are just not engaged. I kept his eyes specifically unfocussed as if he is just staring at the cinema screen of his own thoughts. Anyways I am always happy to hear feedback. Let me know what you think.

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Trusk'our

This is really, really good! I love it and hope to be able to draw like you someday!

I'm curious, it looks like it's a form of digital art, and I'm wondering what kind of system you used to make it (I'd like to be able to draw pieces like it at some point :))

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3 hours ago, Trusk'our said:

This is really, really good! I love it and hope to be able to draw like you someday!

I'm curious, it looks like it's a form of digital art, and I'm wondering what kind of system you used to make it (I'd like to be able to draw pieces like it at some point :))

Hey @Trusk'our Thanks for the kind words ^^ Its always great to be received so nicely. 
You are right, it is digital. I used Procreate on the Ipad for this. As far as digital art tools go, ive found it to be the perfect balance of cost (*its quite cheap compared to adobe), Tradition (It emulates the traditional drawing feeling well) and depth (it can do a lot). 

Tbh though the credit goes to my teachers and experience. I studied traditional hand drawn animation, like flipping actual pieces of paper, so drawing was always a massive thing for me.

The main thing is to enjoy yourself and if you find a good tool to use... YAY! Drawing is no different to laughing, the beauty is in the experience, and anything afterwards (like nice feedback) is just an added bonus. If I was to share one piece of advice, don't be afraid of reference. If you like some art, copy it, re-draw it, play with the style, absorb it. Don't claim it as your own (of course) but just go deep. We stand on the shoulders of giants, and there are so many great inspirations to learn from. :)

Do you have any art shared on here already? I would love to see it ^^

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3 hours ago, Shaggybreeks said:

Hey @Trusk'our Thanks for the kind words ^^ Its always great to be received so nicely. 
You are right, it is digital. I used Procreate on the Ipad for this. As far as digital art tools go, ive found it to be the perfect balance of cost (*its quite cheap compared to adobe), Tradition (It emulates the traditional drawing feeling well) and depth (it can do a lot). 

Tbh though the credit goes to my teachers and experience. I studied traditional hand drawn animation, like flipping actual pieces of paper, so drawing was always a massive thing for me.

Awesome! Thanks for letting me know. Now I can someday look more into that and become a better artist :D

3 hours ago, Shaggybreeks said:

The main thing is to enjoy yourself and if you find a good tool to use... YAY! Drawing is no different to laughing, the beauty is in the experience, and anything afterwards (like nice feedback) is just an added bonus. If I was to share one piece of advice, don't be afraid of reference. If you like some art, copy it, re-draw it, play with the style, absorb it. Don't claim it as your own (of course) but just go deep. We stand on the shoulders of giants, and there are so many great inspirations to learn from. :)

That's a really cool way to look at it. I've always had a little trouble motivating myself to draw; I really like it when I finish drawing something halfway decent (according to my own limited drawing ability, of course), but I often find it hard to start, particularly when I can't think up something to draw (and only 1 out of 5 of my drawings is even something I consider halfway decent).

But perhaps you have a point, where I should use other's art as inspiration to draw some neat things for practice. Thank you for that :)

3 hours ago, Shaggybreeks said:

Do you have any art shared on here already? I would love to see it ^^

Um. . . technically yes, but it's not very good. Just some pencil drawings in the Mistborn gallery.

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