Wrut and the Lion
🕑 Added 2019-08-24 18:00:12 +0000 UTCAnother color study based on Frazetta's stuff; I'm bad at contrast so I'm working on punching contrast more and using light to draw focus. I also want to get better at spot blacks in my inks so I tried a little of that~
Here's some of the refs I looked at while coloring:
https://www.iamag.co/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/The-Art-of-Frank-Frazetta-29.jpeg
https://animeonly.org/albums/nauji/fantasy/Frank_Frazetta_%28The_NorsemaM__2HD%29.jpg
Comments
SurprisinglyOkay
I an intrigued by this piece (and the different style) but I definitely keep seeing the meme about "me when I see my dog chewing on something" :O
Kimber
Definitely a good thing, here. Like others have said, this style is working, definitely. Also, I'm tickled to see more of Wrut. XD
ArmoredSuperHeavy
Gorgeous. I can see you exploring some new techniques in this piece. Your work only ever improves.
Aunt Kwan
I love all the details, from the scars to the piercings and braided mane --especially the brand on Wrut's butt. I hope we'll get a close-up view of it someday. ;)
Frazetta is amazing and I can totally see how he inspired this. Great job!
calicotigercat
I love the gladiator feels this gives off, wrut is an amazing character design. the harsh blacks work so well with your style, it gives it so much pop and intensity.
vol_ctrl
Super interesting to see some of your color image refs! Love the style of this, and the strong pose. It somehow comes across as very manga-esque. I can't quite put my finger on what this reminds me of--maybe Berserk or Lone Wolf and Cub? The color palette itself might be what makes me think manga, despite the Frazetta focus.
HamletMachine
Whooa, I love the black shadows, it looks so intense!
Redshirt42
I love it and I think Frazetta would too. I think using bolder/deeper colors as opposed to the lighter/more muted palette (like your reference pieces) works better for this piece. If you like constructive criticism (if don't stop reading so you don't hate me), I would reexamine the lower back/butt area as something about the posture reads funny. The rest of your fantasy anatomy work is fab. The whole double shoulder blade thing is such a bitch and you continue to tackle it like a pro.
mia6363
This is gorgeous!
Liam Borja
I really love this, it's striking!
Sharon Barela
@-@ amazing!!!!!
Trythisoutchiki
Lovely😲🤩💖
Elizabeth
I'm loving what's happening with all of the Wrut work.
Voracity-Bee
It’s our boy!!!! I love how much Wrut we’ve been blessed with- he’s becoming a regular face around here and I’m loving it!! ❤️