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With classes coming to a close and finals week happening, I've been rather too busy lately to actually spend much time on any more... elaborate drawings (though I am working on one), but I have been working out 'bios' for all the Matoran Tribes on Bota Nui and making simple sketches like this one to accompany them.
Ta-Matoran are easily recognizable by their predominantly red, orange, and yellow armor. They’re also one of the taller and more athletic of the Matoran; both males and females have relatively broad shoulders, and in general the proportions of the Ta-Matoran give off a decidedly masculine vibe. Their masks are designed to provide full facial coverage and protection, lacking large gaps apart from the eye and mouth holes, and some Ta-Matoran add in visors to protect their eyes from the bright light and sparks of the forges. They have little or no hair. Both Ta-Matoran masks and body armor have plenty of cooling vents to keep them from overheating in their natural environment, which Ta-Nuva models pretty well.

In this picture, the male (great kanohi Kualsi, on the left) is carrying the largest smithing hammer anyone would think to be useful, or perhaps it's just an iron ingot on a stick; Ta-Matoran have a strange sense of humor. The female (great kanohi Hau, on the right) showcases the traditional equipment of the Ta-Matoran guard: the forked spear and shield.

Description
With classes coming to a close and finals week happening, I've been rather too busy lately to actually spend much time on any more... elaborate drawings (though I am working on one), but I have been working out 'bios' for all the Matoran Tribes on Bota Nui and making simple sketches like this one to accompany them.
Ta-Matoran are easily recognizable by their predominantly red, orange, and yellow armor. They’re also one of the taller and more athletic of the Matoran; both males and females have relatively broad shoulders, and in general the proportions of the Ta-Matoran give off a decidedly masculine vibe. Their masks are designed to provide full facial coverage and protection, lacking large gaps apart from the eye and mouth holes, and some Ta-Matoran add in visors to protect their eyes from the bright light and sparks of the forges. They have little or no hair. Both Ta-Matoran masks and body armor have plenty of cooling vents to keep them from overheating in their natural environment, which Ta-Nuva models pretty well.

In this picture, the male (great kanohi Kualsi, on the left) is carrying the largest smithing hammer anyone would think to be useful, or perhaps it's just an iron ingot on a stick; Ta-Matoran have a strange sense of humor. The female (great kanohi Hau, on the right) showcases the traditional equipment of the Ta-Matoran guard: the forked spear and shield.