HOME | DD
arvalis — Arvalis-2010
Published: 2010-07-03 14:15:15 +0000 UTC; Views: 46203; Favourites: 785; Downloads: 1153
Redirect to original
Description
Guess it was time for his update. Brought him closer to my initial vision from way back when. I used a lot more western art for inspiration this time. I got tired of the final fantasy comparisons, feels much less hackneyed now. The scythe is much smaller now to make it much easier to wield, and much more farmhand like as intended. Since the community here is all over the japanese weaboo shit, this might not go over super well. Whatever, i like it.2010v2:
2009:
2008:
2007:
2006:
2005:
PhotoshopCS3: 15ish hours
Arvalis(c)RJ Palmer
Related content
Comments: 96
I can't stand most Japanese anime. Well I can't really stand any of it. This is great and you were right about the FF likeness in a few previous versions. Great work, it is unique.
👍: 0 ⏩: 0
Dude i mean, youre the artist and a great one too. You shouldnt care what other people say and how they complain. They dont pay for you, you do it. I like what you did with him
Though i did really like the style of the 2009 version.
Perhaps you can explain to me why you constantly redesign him.
I for one do the same thing with my characters. I always redraw the same group
👍: 0 ⏩: 0
I am so not into that japaneese manga waboo final fantasy art shit.. thx. this looks nothing like that, it actually looks like it could be real.
👍: 0 ⏩: 0
Best comment ever!!!
really nice work arvalis!
👍: 0 ⏩: 0
Wow! You have really developed your style since 2005 *o*! Amazing work, I really love the way you did the background ^^
👍: 0 ⏩: 0
♥ I like this version a lot! ^u^
Love the colours and face~
So subtle, yet it demands my attention and I can't stop staring. 8D
👍: 0 ⏩: 0
I love the ambiance of this painting it'strue!!![link]
👍: 0 ⏩: 0
I like the inscription on the scythe, looks awesome. Background is really nice too.
👍: 0 ⏩: 0
This is the crappy one, i like the color palette, but in terms of technique and execution, it looks not so good. The other recent one has a far stronger sense of design and is all around less derivative.
👍: 0 ⏩: 0
One year you went from single cell shading, to some pretty good digital painting, any hints or tips as too how you got so good so fast?
👍: 0 ⏩: 0
Hohoho, this is so much better than any other version you have created of Arvalis. Love it!
👍: 0 ⏩: 0
ty for showing the progression of the character. I must say you have improved immensely. Bravo! Keep up the fantastic Work!
👍: 0 ⏩: 0
nah, man the scythe looks great! It looks far more realistic, almost akin to an actual warhammer (so perhaps it's a warscythe?). The more realistic approach the arms and armor is something that has been down played a lot in favor of what is more visually satisfying. And really, screw what everyone else thinks! It's yours!
👍: 0 ⏩: 0
I like the scythe it's.. realistic. Looks like cross between weapon and something coal miner could use - very nice... this way it looks more oryginal than any FF inspired weapon.
👍: 0 ⏩: 0
I see alot of nice things in this painting, the tattered fabric especially is something I haven't thoroughly ventured into, altho it was more successful on the sash than on the cape. overall I'm liking the changes, I see improvement, and texture. Nicely done.
👍: 0 ⏩: 0
I think each stage of this character's evolution had its merits; outside of technique, nothing is "better" imo. I look more at concept than technique (thus making me a lousy critic,) but this character is just plain cool. Is he the hero in your own fantasy series or something? Just curious, because he kind of looks like he could be one. (My hero goes from farmhand, to warrior, to "god" in a sense, but always retains traces of his humble beginnings in all his phases.)
Reminds me how I have rehashed my two main protagonists and other characters countless times over the years in my head, but seldomly in this medium or visual quality. (I'm a lit guy myself.) In other words, I'd like to compliment you on ALL the nice work.
👍: 0 ⏩: 0
Love to see the progress you showed by placing the previous arts as comparison.
👍: 0 ⏩: 0
Absolutely love the character design, and I like it over the more eastern style interpretation you were going for way back when.
👍: 0 ⏩: 0
I've been around since the 2007 version, and if I had anything to say about this design, it would be that you managed to simplify and intensify this character. O,O so u are the shiz. nuff sed.
👍: 0 ⏩: 0
Oh my god I love it D: Its like! Soul Calibur now xD you should try and get them to let you design him more thoroughly for the next game and be a guest character. CALL like 300 times a day they may say yes xD.
👍: 0 ⏩: 0
Your art got so much better in such a short amount of time. I'm highly jealous and wondering your secret.
This is absolutely mindblowing.
👍: 0 ⏩: 0
Actually, I REALLY love this version of him! I do think japanese anime and manga influences can sometimes be too much for certain characters, and sometimes simpler, familiar drawing styles are more effective. As always, I love your drawing style and I just love how you did the background! You must done a whole lot of work on this piece and it really pays off; it's very well executed!!!
👍: 0 ⏩: 0
Weaboo is a term used by nationalists and assholes (though both are pretty similar). Nice and steady character evolution
interesting to see where this will go.
👍: 0 ⏩: 0
Fuck weabo. This shit rocks. Like the lighting and the color.
👍: 0 ⏩: 0
I like it. Not as colorful as past ones, but just as good as '08, if not better. I don't like the shift from scythe to more of a mining pick type thing, although I would be eager to learn the deal behind the anti-hero vibe coming from it (aside from being the reincarnation of a god of...war, was it?)
👍: 0 ⏩: 0
Wow your skill just keeps getting better every year. Man looking back on the years you must be really proud of this pic and how far ou have came any way this pic is freakin' awsome!
👍: 0 ⏩: 0
Damn! Bloody awesome. You've also improved MADLY in the past year alone!!! Great work!!
👍: 0 ⏩: 0
Smirttouille and WTP gave you roughtly the same crits I would give you. I like your warshed out colors but do find it to be a little flat.. Great peice overall sir
👍: 0 ⏩: 0
The sash he wears reminds me of Altair's sash from Assassin's Creed...I think he'd be a great assassin lol.
👍: 0 ⏩: 0
It's fascinating to see the evolution of your art as well as the character.
👍: 0 ⏩: 0
Nice pic! I love the shading you did. It kinda reminds me of assassin's creed, but it's still awesome
👍: 0 ⏩: 0
I actually really like and envy this style, love the realism brought to the character. By the way, I always thought Arvalis would make a nice addition to Soul Calibur xD. Realized that when I saw last years version.
👍: 0 ⏩: 0
nice watching this character evolve. i personally prefer ur 2009 version. this one seems to have lost detail in comparison to 2009. but the face and skin superb. the belt/kilt,drapery thing is my fav part. your backgrounds are getting much better (good definition and variety of color) good shit once again man
👍: 0 ⏩: 0
| Next =>