Change in Idea.. for the better.

So, as you know I have been designing characters etc. building up to creating my own Manga book. Well, after some carefully deliberation and experimentation (as well as feedback) I have decided to change my idea. And here is why:

Although these are rough storyboards for my Manga, I finished them off and decided they were not up to the standard of the rest of my work. As my concept art pieces have developed so much over the last few months, I wanted to progress with them even further and use them all in my final piece. This is why I decided that instead of creating a Manga book, I would use all of my concepts to create a large (and hopefully beautifully printed) Concept art book. This book will be beautifully designed and display all of the work I have completed this year. After decided this, I looked into concept art books for reference and influence.

Covers

Page Layouts

Wizards House final Watercolour

As a final look at the Wizards house, I wanted to create a large watercolour image, highlighting its colours and surroundings. The initial sketch can be seen below.

I decided to use a gloomy blue colouring in the image, to highlight the lanterns as well as give a spooky, ominous feel to the painting. This is the scene where Ivy first discovers the house. 

Beyond the Kingdom designs.

I put together two rough sketches of the world beyond the Kingdom, one where most of the wastelands can be seen, and the other of the woods. 

These then turned into watercolour images, and I used pen to highlight characters in the scenes.

Kingdom/Castle Designs

This was my first initial idea for the kingdom, a hill with a beautiful castle on top surrounded by a village. From this watercolour I went on to make a large watercolour, seen below. 

I decided from this, that I didn't want the Kingdom to look this beautiful and full of life. I wanted it with less colour, and the castle much more stylised to fit the look of the village. I threw a sketch together (See below) which I was really happy with, and the design process went from there.

I began designing the castle more in depth, (below right) and then put together a rough sketch for a large watercolour. (below left)

This is my final design for the kingdom, in a large watercolour image. There is not much life here, with dead plants and mud throughout. Behind the castle is the chasm in the ground preventing the darkness from entering the Kingdom. 

Roscoe and Conrad Final Design Watercolours

I decided to change the final design for Roscoe slightly, to distinguish him from other Elk. He has his own unique tack with an 'R' engraved in his martingale. He also has a broken antler from a past battle. His markings are also unique to him, with two front socks and a mark on his head. 

This is another watercolour of Conrad, showing his colouring and personality. 

Generic Character Designs

These are some designs for Villagers and Soldiers found in the Kingdom. 

King and Queen Final Designs

 King Richard Character Bio

Age: 39

Gender: Male

Height: 6ft 1

King Richard took the throne from his father before him, assuming the position of a kind and generous King. Also a loving and attentive father, Richard is a very proud man, and does everything in his power to make sure his family are safe and happy, and his kingdom prospers. 

Richard - 'Powerful Ruler'.

Below is a portrait image of Richards final design.

Queen Anne Character Bio

Age: 32

Gender: Female

Height: 5ft 5

Queen Anne is a loving Queen, and a kind and doting mother. Always happy and positive, Anne is a content soul, and loves nothing more than enjoying brushing her daughters hair. Always cautious and concerned for her husband, Anne is concerned whenever he ventures into the wastelands.

Anne - 'Favour', 'Grace'.

Below is a portrait of Anne's final look.

This is a large A3 watercolour family portrait, showing the colours of the families clothing and hair.

Character Sheets

Below are the character sheets for the King and Queen, featuring a full length drawing.