New Character (?)
🕑 Added 2024-09-12 06:44:35 +0000 UTCJust taking a more organic approach to see if I can come up with a character that's fun to draw! Ended up spending a lot more time working to put the scene together, so I feel there could perhaps be just a little more to work on for the character's design, what do you think? I'd like to create something that's a bit more distinct this time.
It's been a busy month putting together some preparations for the upcoming exhibition, so I just want to thank everyone again for all their kind support and patience, it means a lot. I'll get back to finishing a few more pieces I have in the oven before I have to leave for Japan (for a few days)!
As always, the process breakdown will be recorded and put up as soon as I can manage, so please look forward to that as well.
Thank you all again as always, and I look forward to hearing from you :)
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GUWEIZ
That's quite a nostalgia trip you sent me on! Thank you for your kind wishes :)
Kyp-chan
Not too long ago I was watching Steins;Gate movie Fuka ryouiki no Déjà Vu and during the scene where Kurisu and Okarin are sitting in the laundrette while discussing laundry and sewing, I just got a déjà-vu effect with a red-hair girl surrounded by washing machines. Not quite the same view, environment or context as your previous drawing, but still. And later on in the movie, as we see Suzuha's braids droping on her chest from a high angle, below her cap, I had another déjà-vu effect... with this new drawing. Maybe my mind got stuck on the braids (I love them, in general, and here in particular, even though I quite understand it's a huge pain to draw. The haircut is S-tier btw XD). I have no idea if you know the game series and I suppose this is 100% a pure coincidence that my mind made a connection, though it's quite interesting to see sometimes some small patterns repeating, while evolving in completely different universs (or world line :p). Alright, enough with the anecdote. Thanks again for this beautiful piece!! And good luck for the exhibition and the trip. I hope you can enjoy it to the fullest.
Fiercebreed
True lol
GUWEIZ
Thank you very much for the kind words and well wishes!
GUWEIZ
Not quite yet! I really want this new character to have her own direction, so her design (and story) might change :) Thank you for sharing your thoughts on the jacket, I wanted a white/plain one compared to the black leather and red patterned ones we already have!
GUWEIZ
Thank you for the kind words! To be fair it hasn't rained quite as much as it used too :)
GUWEIZ
Welcome! I'm glad you're enjoying the artworks :)
Peter Toth
I love your interesting and cool characters. All the best with the exhibition and trip to Japan and looking forward more. Thank you!
SHIRAIsHORIZON
so cool :D is there a back story to this new character? for some reason I get the vibe that she's very good with machinery, I'm not sure why but I think it's the color of the jacket
Fiercebreed
I really like this piece. The pose the character everything! I will say if I ever visited the World of GUWEIZ in real life I would definitely bring a rain coat and umbrella :) Looking forward to the process breakdown. Have fun at your exhibition!
Philip
Someone posted this on Reddit and led me right here. Absolutely phenomenal!
GUWEIZ
Thank you, I'm very glad you enjoyed the lighting, it's often my favorite part of the piece to do!
GUWEIZ
Thank you so much for the kind words, and amazing feedback! You are very on point with "expanding" the armor influence in some way, it feels like it would benefit a lot from better integration with the rest of her design... :) I really have to think hard on this!
Ty
This is incredible! I’m obsessed with the way that you’ve applied lighting to the character. It all just pops so much and looks so cool
Matcha Flavoured Frog
Once more you deliver an incredible mood! The character design looks good, too. Looking at her clothes alone you can tell that she's supposed to be someone athletic/physical in combat. Then eyes go to the gauntlets and the sword and it becomes a confirmation. But I especially like the hair design, different from your usual style but you were able to make it look so natural with shape language, lose strands and all. You can rock any idea you want. If it is okay for me to make a suggestion though, I would maybe try to add subtle armor/metal parts on the upper parts of the character, so that it creates more cohesive design with the gauntlets. It could be small collar necklace that looks like made of armor. Or maybe something on her head or shoulders. Just a suggestion though! I'm sure you will bring this design to a polish in no time. :)
Neil Pinnock
Yes please. She a rival perhaps? 🙌
GUWEIZ
Thank you! It's difficult to really design a complete motif, hence the rough presentation to try and capture the mood first - I have to work on it more :)
GUWEIZ
Sword wielding characters always get some extra bonus points with me! Thank you:)
GUWEIZ
Thank you! I want to think more on that as well - both are cool in their own ways, it's tough to decide!
GUWEIZ
Thank you for the kind words, the lighting is always a challenge to get into a good state!
GUWEIZ
It's about time as well! More to come soon :)
GUWEIZ
Thank you very much!
GUWEIZ
Thank you for the well wishes! I want to keep thinking about this character's design as well to improve it :)
GUWEIZ
Thank you!
GUWEIZ
A new character definitely got me thinking of scenes I haven't drawn before!
GUWEIZ
Thank you:)
GUWEIZ
You're very welcome and thank you for your support :) The content here is definitely more casual and broad, whereas the course is a lot more structured and focused on getting the lesson done, it's up to you on which to check out first!
Zwei Zhang
So cool ! The shadow of her muscle is perfect and I'm really curious how will you design her tattoo, it's like cloud or messy ink to me now.
Mirabelkowka
Bro this is so sick! Love the detail on this character, the robotic/silver hands are such a nice touch, also she has a sword?!?!?! So sick man.
jabamizu
The metal hands are awesome. Are they gloves or some kind of prosthetic?
Solpath
Wow this looks incredible. The lighting is fantastic
Nifty Sushi
It's refreshing to see someone new! Hoping to see even more soon.
Kuandolicious
Love her already 🌹
Keiya
Love the different look!! the whole aesthetic of the character is extremely cool. Good luck with japan and the exhibition, hope it goes well!
SilverRook
Silverhand ❤️
yay238
Amazing
Angel C77
This looks amazing! Yes, more of her!
Julie Martinez
I say hell yeah
Koga Hunt
Love your art Guweiz, thank you so much for your content and education! I purchased the Coloso course a while back, may I ask if you might recommend finishing that first and then learning more from your tutorials here after?