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Dark Souls - Miyazaki on Big Hat Logan: "He's a wise man or a sage, but I really wanted to make him unique, so I had quite a few designs made. Once we arrived on the idea of his big hat the design came together, but that wasn't there from the start and only emerged through continual revisions." Dark Souls Characters, Dnd Characters, Fantasy Characters, High Fantasy, Fantasy Art

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Dark Souls - Miyazaki on Big Hat Logan: "He's a wise man or a sage, but I really wanted to make him unique, so I had quite a few designs made. Once we arrived on the idea of his big hat the design came together, but that wasn't there from the start and only emerged through continual revisions."

Akihiko Yoshida - An example from a continuous project. This depicts a dragoon from Final Fantasy XIV: A Realm Reborn. With a fighting style developed to combat dragons which playable characters can learn. The spiky, claw and fang-like armour combined with scale mail is reminiscent of that of a dragon. His stance alludes to his affinity for jumping and aerial combat. Descending into opponents with a signature lance. The in-game representation is near-identical given today's graphical standards. Final Fantasy Iv, Dragoon Final Fantasy, Fantasy Armor, Medieval Fantasy, Fantasy Online, Final Fantasy Characters, Fantasy Weapons, Drawing Tips

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Akihiko Yoshida - An example from a continuous project. This depicts a dragoon from Final Fantasy XIV: A Realm Reborn. With a fighting style developed to combat dragons which playable characters can learn. The spiky, claw and fang-like armour combined with scale mail is reminiscent of that of a dragon. His stance alludes to his affinity for jumping and aerial combat. Descending into opponents with a signature lance. The in-game representation is near-identical given today's graphical standards.

Yoji Shinkawa - One of the ninjas from the Metal Gear franchise. Yoji's concept work would also be very fitting for manga/comic adaptation. It is pictures like these that make dynamic pose sketches so enjoyable for me to practice. Take way the katana, take away the cyborg appearance, take away the colour... it still - looks - awesome. Street Fighter Alpha, Gray Fox Metal Gear, Metal Gear Solid Series, Animation 3d, Animation Reference, Drawing Reference, Character Design, Character Sketches

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Yoji Shinkawa - One of the ninjas from the Metal Gear franchise. Yoji's concept work would also be very fitting for manga/comic adaptation. It is pictures like these that make dynamic pose sketches so enjoyable for me to practice. Take way the katana, take away the cyborg appearance, take away the colour... it still - looks - awesome.

Yoji Shinkawa - Metal Gear Rising Revengance - One of many examples of Yojis high-contrast sketches. It takes one thing to draw a human form correctly, but to do so in such a detailed outfit using such lighting/colour limitations really is a testament to the artists level of prowess. Metal Gear Rising Revengeance, Solid Snake, Raiden Metal Gear, Metal Gear Games, Cry Anime, Anime Art, Cyborgs Art

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Yoji Shinkawa - Metal Gear Rising Revengance - One of many examples of Yojis high-contrast sketches. It takes one thing to draw a human form correctly, but to do so in such a detailed outfit using such lighting/colour limitations really is a testament to the artists level of prowess.

Yoji Shinkawa - Metal Gear Solid V - Yoji is best known for his work on the Metal Gear franchise. A large number of his images appear to black & white and drawn with either ink or charcoal. He stands out for maintaining a great deal of technical accuracy while also making high-contrast images. Though here we see more of his ability to use midtones. Like myself, he cites one of his inspirations as Yoshitaka Amano. Metal Gear Rising, Gear Art, Snake Art, Japanese Artists, Comic Art, Gears

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Yoji Shinkawa - Metal Gear Solid V - Yoji is best known for his work on the Metal Gear franchise. A large number of his images appear to black & white and drawn with either ink or charcoal. He stands out for maintaining a great deal of technical accuracy while also making high-contrast images. Though here we see more of his ability to use midtones. Like myself, he cites one of his inspirations as Yoshitaka Amano.

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Yoshitaka Amano - Every Final Fantasy has one piece of artwork that acts as a back-drop for the games title. This one is for FFXIV and it effectively doubles as a logo. As it is an online multiplayer game (only the second of the franchise), the artwork draws on the games necessity to work with other players. I believe the use of orange and grey really help to get a 3D sense from the image.

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Yoshitaka Amano - Final Fantasy III was released in 1990. A time before digital art had risen to prominence in the games industry. This painting outlines small details about characters. Most notably a leader figure and combat styles (obviously important to gameplay). But just as importantly it conveys something that games of that time had difficulty doing. Showing the scale and beauty of the world that both developers and customers alike might otherwise have difficulty imagining. Fantasy Magic, Fantasy Concept Art, Fantasy Artist, Fantasy World, Artist Art, Chrono Trigger, Art Watercolor, Watercolor Flowers

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Yoshitaka Amano - Final Fantasy III was released in 1990. A time before digital art had risen to prominence in the games industry. This painting outlines small details about characters. Most notably a leader figure and combat styles (obviously important to gameplay). But just as importantly it conveys something that games of that time had difficulty doing. Showing the scale and beauty of the world that both developers and customers alike might otherwise have difficulty imagining.

Yoshitaka Amano - An image depicting the main antagonists lair in FFVI. Kefka's Tower. It's interesting to see ho a LACK of colour is used to present a solid object as well as a focal point. Yet the edges of the tower disobey the colour-rule, and contribute to the beauty of the structure. As with some of Yoshida's work, this was made for a 2D game, meaning that conveying an atmosphere was more important than technical accuracy. While also allowing the artist more room to apply his own spin. Final Fantasy Vi, Dragons, Yoshitaka Amano, Modelos 3d, Art Et Illustration, Les Arts

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Yoshitaka Amano - An image depicting the main antagonists lair in FFVI. Kefka's Tower. It's interesting to see ho a LACK of colour is used to present a solid object as well as a focal point. Yet the edges of the tower disobey the colour-rule, and contribute to the beauty of the structure. As with some of Yoshida's work, this was made for a 2D game, meaning that conveying an atmosphere was more important than technical accuracy. While also allowing the artist more room to apply his own spin.

Yoshitaka Amano - Best known for his long-running concept work for the Final Fantasy franchise. Amano's artwork is recognisable by an oriental style, serious mood, yet vibrant choice of colours. Which is a great combination for driving the development of a huge number of fictional magical worlds. It should be noted that in almost all cases, the resulting games are less stern in atmosphere. This particular image was made for Final Fantasy 10. Yuna Final Fantasy, Age D'or

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Yoshitaka Amano - Best known for his long-running concept work for the Final Fantasy franchise. Amano's artwork is recognisable by an oriental style, serious mood, yet vibrant choice of colours. Which is a great combination for driving the development of a huge number of fictional magical worlds. It should be noted that in almost all cases, the resulting games are less stern in atmosphere. This particular image was made for Final Fantasy 10.

In many futuristic fantasy settings you'll often see hybrid designs. Typically something new mixed with something that's outdated in our time. If I had to guess from the heavy armour and low-flowing coat, I would say that it is vaguely inspired by samurai armour.

In many futuristic fantasy settings you'll often see hybrid designs. Typically something new mixed with something that's outdated in our time. If I had to guess from the heavy armour and low-flowing coat, I would say that it is vaguely inspired by samurai armour.

I do not have a source of origin for this image. But this captures a quality and mood which I would like to emulate. Character Design Cartoon, Rpg Character, Character Design Inspiration, 3d Fantasy, Dark Fantasy, Armadura Medieval

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I do not have a source of origin for this image. But this captures a quality and mood which I would like to emulate.

Akihiko Yoshida - This is a concept image of Ramza from Final Fantasy Tactics. Due to the fashion of the gameplay, he would swap outfit often to connote the combat-style he was using. He was redrawn with many different outfits. However, as characters are represented as simplified 2D sprites within the game, multiple-angle drawings would not have been so necessary. This gave Yoshida some creative freedom which wouldn't be represented within the game. I mean just at look how long those boots are. Arte Final Fantasy, Final Fantasy Tactics

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Final Fantasy Tactics

Akihiko Yoshida - This is a concept image of Ramza from Final Fantasy Tactics. Due to the fashion of the gameplay, he would swap outfit often to connote the combat-style he was using. He was redrawn with many different outfits. However, as characters are represented as simplified 2D sprites within the game, multiple-angle drawings would not have been so necessary. This gave Yoshida some creative freedom which wouldn't be represented within the game. I mean just at look how long those boots are.

Bioshock - This concept art shows one major character that had undergone change prior to the events of the game. This picture is great because the artist outlines details that he explicitly wants kept before handing the concept over to the 3D and texture artists. Bioshock Game, Bioshock Series, Hector Rodriguez, Bioshock Artwork, Sander Cohen, Bioshock Cosplay, Bioshock Infinite, Game Concept Art, Power To The People

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Bioshock - This concept art shows one major character that had undergone change prior to the events of the game. This picture is great because the artist outlines details that he explicitly wants kept before handing the concept over to the 3D and texture artists.

Bioshock Infinite: Burial at Sea - Here we see another image of Rapture before its war-torn days. The use of neon lights and the dress code seen visible in the characters silhouettes suggests the era the game is set in. The dress code also offers a perceived sense of class and wealth. Meanwhile fish are seen swimming overhead to confirm and remind that this is no ordinary location. Bioshock 2, Bioshock Rapture, Game Concept, Underwater City, Before The Fall

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Bioshock Infinite: Burial at Sea - Here we see another image of Rapture before its war-torn days. The use of neon lights and the dress code seen visible in the characters silhouettes suggests the era the game is set in. The dress code also offers a perceived sense of class and wealth. Meanwhile fish are seen swimming overhead to confirm and remind that this is no ordinary location.

Bioshock - This is Rapture. A secret city beneath the sea. Set in the 1950's era, it homes some of the worlds elite in varying areas of expertise. People can follow their obsessions without repercussion. Artists would not fear the censor and scientists would not be bound by morality. With a political struggle and crazed, genetically "enhanced" citizens, it fell into chaos. Futuristic weapons and tech, magic-like powers, thrown into a noir/steampunk theme. Here we see the place prior to ruin. Art Deco, Art Nouveau, Steampunk Wallpaper, Craig Mullins

Steampunk Wallpaper

Bioshock - This is Rapture. A secret city beneath the sea. Set in the 1950's era, it homes some of the worlds elite in varying areas of expertise. People can follow their obsessions without repercussion. Artists would not fear the censor and scientists would not be bound by morality. With a political struggle and crazed, genetically "enhanced" citizens, it fell into chaos. Futuristic weapons and tech, magic-like powers, thrown into a noir/steampunk theme. Here we see the place prior to ruin.

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Dark Souls tries to capture a different mood in each portion of the game. The first iteration of this image included this Undead Dragon covered in maggots. It appeared defiled more than anything else. Hidetaka Miyazaki, as Lead Director, told his artist to go back and instead of trying to make the dragon disgusting, try to capture the sadness of the great creature. This was the result. Source: http://www.giantbomb.com/profile/7force/blog/dark-souls-design-works-translation-creating-the-w/97235/

Dark Souls - As this game is more brutal in nature than most, characters need to look as dangerous as they realistically would be to your character. Meet Bishop Havel The Rock. As this is not only a fantasy game but a JAPANESE fantasy game, you need a character that spits on the laws of physics and carries impossibly heavy gear around like it's nothing. If his rock-plated armour doesn't say enough about his strength, you can draw your own conclusions with his weapon of choice. A dragon's tooth! Dark Souls Armor, Dark Souls Havel, Havel The Rock, Dark Souls Figures, Demon’s Souls, Dragon's Teeth, Fantasy Games

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Dark Souls - As this game is more brutal in nature than most, characters need to look as dangerous as they realistically would be to your character. Meet Bishop Havel The Rock. As this is not only a fantasy game but a JAPANESE fantasy game, you need a character that spits on the laws of physics and carries impossibly heavy gear around like it's nothing. If his rock-plated armour doesn't say enough about his strength, you can draw your own conclusions with his weapon of choice. A dragon's tooth!

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Dark Souls - A mix of protective platemail, an assortment of loose accessories + belts and an exaggerated, flowing overcoat. This armour set perfectly demonstrates a blend of Western European and Japanese influences that are seen throughout the game. A combination that I enjoy more than either individually. Knight In Shining Armor, Knight Armor, Medieval Armor

Knight In Shining Armor

Dark Souls - A mix of protective platemail, an assortment of loose accessories + belts and an exaggerated, flowing overcoat. This armour set perfectly demonstrates a blend of Western European and Japanese influences that are seen throughout the game. A combination that I enjoy more than either individually.

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Kekai Kotaki - If he loves to draw one thing more than anything else, it is dragons. This image depicts The Shatterer. A giant, metal, skeletal, electrified dragon that was included in Guild Wars 2. He circles one area of the game-world for many hours and when he finally lands, you will usually see a minimum of 50 players trying to tackle him at once. This image does justice to his epic representation within the game. Dark Fantasy Art, Fantasy Artwork, Fantasy Story, Guild Wars 2, Dragon City, Shadow Dragon, Dragon Images, Mythical Creatures Art

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Kekai Kotaki - If he loves to draw one thing more than anything else, it is dragons. This image depicts The Shatterer. A giant, metal, skeletal, electrified dragon that was included in Guild Wars 2. He circles one area of the game-world for many hours and when he finally lands, you will usually see a minimum of 50 players trying to tackle him at once. This image does justice to his epic representation within the game.