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Stylised Portrait Commission for a Graphic Novel (2018)

'Triumviratus' is an epic fantasy graphic novel by Shane W Smith. I was invited to create character portraits to be used as prints alongside the final hardcover book. Shane provided 3D models, screenshots and detailed descriptions of the characters as handy references, in which I followed closely. The characters were to be drawn in a semi-realistic style and depicted with a certain colour and emotion with enough space above their heads for headings.

Rynold: Jealousy

Rynold: Jealousy

I used a lot of photo reference to correctly render the face.

I used a lot of photo reference to correctly render the face.

I always start portraits in greyscale because I find it easier to paint tonal values before adding colour.

I always start portraits in greyscale because I find it easier to paint tonal values before adding colour.

Mirelda: Determination

Mirelda: Determination

Greyscale Mirelda

Greyscale Mirelda

Damian: Naivety

Damian: Naivety

Olen: Grief

Olen: Grief