Week 295 | My Splinterlands Art Contest Entry | Venator Kinjo

Hello! 😊✨

My card for this week is Venator Kinjo.

If you want to join the contest, here is the link. This time I got the 3rd place. 😁 Thanks so much, Splinterlands!

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Art Process

This art was challenging because I do not usually draw a character with a mustache or beard. So putting that facial hair is an effort for me to look for references. I see this feature in characters that are very old or somewhat respectable characters. I first sketched the character and the background, a torii gate. Next, I used a solid brush to draw the lineart.

I choose a dark purple color for the background. Here, I worked on the base colors in different layers. I then clipped a layer on top to render the shadows.

Adding to the dark purple background, I used a cloud brush to create a texture. I then airbrushed a pale blue color for the gradient. On another layer, I drew the torii and colored it red to complement the character's color. I intensify the shadows on the clothing adding another layer of shadows.

Final Art

Here comes the dramatic shadows. I put all the layers in one folder and clipped a multiply layer. I chose a purple color and lowered the opacity. I then topped a layer again to incorporate the light coming from the back. I used a hard airbrush, a flat brush, and a smudge brush. Lastly, I added some particles for some detail.

Finished art! ✨

My referral link: https://splinterlands.com?ref=jijisaurart

Software: Clip Studio Paint Pro

That is it for this art blog. I will see you at the next one!
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