Concept Artist & Illustrator

Red Right Hand: Sniper Character Design

In Spring 2018, I completed a CGMA Master Academy course in 'Character Design For Film and Games'. The focus of this course was to give artists the know-how to create a realistic character from start to finish for use in the game or film industry. We were encouraged to stay as close to realism as we could; to call out/breakdown complicated equipment, armor, or weaponry when necessary; and to think about interesting silhouettes, lighting, value, and eye-catching details. Click on the illustrations for more details about my process!

The final portrait illustration
The final portrait illustration
Initial thumbnails. These were very small and quick - drawn in my sketch book. Here I focused on the silhouette and patterning on the armor.
Initial thumbnails. These were very small and quick - drawn in my sketch book. Here I focused on the silhouette and patterning on the armor.
After review, I cleaned up and detailed some of the best thumbs. I gave him the name "Red Right Hand" here and dubbed him: Sniper in the American Southwest!
After review, I cleaned up and detailed some of the best thumbs. I gave him the name "Red Right Hand" here and dubbed him: Sniper in the American Southwest!
The final design was starting to come through here, and for a while, I was toying with the idea that he'd have a poncho over his shoulders to hide his arm. The mech arm itself really started to take shape in this stage as well.
The final design was starting to come through here, and for a while, I was toying with the idea that he'd have a poncho over his shoulders to hide his arm. The mech arm itself really started to take shape in this stage as well.
To understand how his gun would look, a rifle sketch was drawn.
To understand how his gun would look, a rifle sketch was drawn.
A final grayscale painting is starting to come together here. A Break-down of some of the equipment was drawn to show details that may be unclear.
A final grayscale painting is starting to come together here. A Break-down of some of the equipment was drawn to show details that may be unclear.
After plenty of feedback and iteration, here is where the final grayscale painting ended up before adding color.
After plenty of feedback and iteration, here is where the final grayscale painting ended up before adding color.
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