Visual Research and Reference

Going forward I have been collecting a large selection of visual research for the project. Everything from horses to volcanic regions, ancient Mongolian warriors to the some of the baddest men on the planet today from the UFC.

A few examples of portrayals of fantasy warriors by artists such as Adrian Smith.

Varying body types of MMA fighters in the UFC. Contrary to popular beliefs, the majority of truly successful fighters though highly athletic don't look like they're aiming to compete in Mr Universe. Given that Death Dealer is written to be around 6 foot 4, tanned with dark hair I will be looking at fighters from the heavyweight division such as Cain Valasquez and Junior Dos Santos for reference.

One of the final paintings will portray Death Dealer on horseback taking on the Kitzaak army. For reference for the horse I am looking at Shire, Clydesdales and Draft Horses for their sheer size and heavy set set proportions.

 

The second image will protray Death Dealer taking on the Warlord Klang who has been transformed into a huge lizard man by the Master of Darkness. Looking Having a look at lizards with interesting features to take influence for the design.

The final image I intend to produce will portray the volcanic region where the Temple of the Master of the Master of Darkness sooooo..... volcanicness.