Not liking the look of Cockoo...she looks a bit too generic. Didn't like the long hair and her dress is a little out of place. Here's an updated version. I am much more satisfied with this new one. She's just more defined as a character.

All done and I promise myself to never never, ever ever touch it again!

Final version. Added hair to her arms. Makes her even more savage like.
Just noticed the right shoulder/back is a little wonky. Going to have to fix that. Though the point of these designs isn't to make pretty drawings, it is still worthwhile to make them as presentable as possible. I never know what these could also be used for, other than just getting the designs fleshed out.

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sword

For the concept of this sword. I tried a different process this time. I had a pretty good idea of the basic look of the sword I wanted with a lot of straight hard lines and spikey look. Knowing that, it was going to be easier to just model it out in 3D (I used 3D Max) instead of drawing it. Got it done in a little over 2 hours. Overall I am pretty happy with the result. I can see soldiers fighting with these in a lot of unique ways and these will look brutal. The handle may be a bit too thin but I think that's ok for now. 

Soldier - Final

This is the final design of the soldiers commanded by Doygun. They wear hard, heavy armors and weapons. They are pretty brutal and fearless fighters. For the design, I needed something that is unique, but also not overly complex as the armor needs to be easy enough to draw in the comic. It's not perfect but I think this will work out pretty well. I may change the color of the sword to black or a darker color in the comic but for the concept's sake, this dark brown color makes it easier to see.  

Red Sword

This is a design for the armor for the soldiers under the command of Doygun. I imagined something brutish and strong looking. Did different tries and this is one that I like. Weapon of choice will be black metal long sword and/or large black heavy sword. These will be concepted soon.

Work in progress color added

A design for the emperor when he's human...just an initial sketch. I could see him evolving more or even change to a different look.  

Title Logo Desgin

These are different design of the title logo. I made the green version first and make variations based on that. I like upper right version as it is pretty dark. But I like the bottom 3 more. and from those 3, I like the two on the left. They are just darker and still being pretty simple look, and easy to read. My initial approach for the logo is to make something that's iconic, easy to recognize and easy to read. This is not the final design choice for the title but we will see.  

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Twin Swords - Moye and Ganji

This is a pair of swords that plays important role in the story. They are cursed powerful weapons. I don't plan for these to be used in action in their physical form. For their looks, I knew I had to make something that looks unique and unconventional. I think the green sword is more successful in that, but I like how the purple one turns out in the end as well...though that one took some more reworking to get right. 

This is an earlier version. I liked it but I felt the hilt could be a little more unique and detailed. The purple color version I made later would also go with the theme of certain element in the story better. 

Here is are the earlier sketches of the swords. These were at a stage that I was first happy of their design and shape and could see what direction to take them.