visual art Drawing Characters: The Order Guard

[Nameless Knight 1,001]

I got bored and decided to draw the Post-Chaos Royal guard of the Dari'va Empire (Darvi Imperium).

 

Here is some backstory behind them for the hell of it:

 

After end of the rise of Chaos, the original Imperial Guard; The Aldmerian Guard, were disbanded because they were seen as unable to defend what the Imperium held dear and symbolized, Order. They were replaced by the Order Guard (Ostir Gerd in the imperial language). The Order Guard were chosen from the Imperial Military based on three things: Discipline, Loyalty, and fighting ability. Armed with sword staffs that bared the Christian cross and a blade made of Emperium (Lowerdirum in the imperial language). Emperium is slightly lighter and stronger than steel but also had been proven to cut through creatures of Chaos like a flaming machete through butter. They also wield a large Aldmerian Rook Shield and Mercii Lavirun Saber. Their duty is to protect the Emperor and keep order in the Empire. They have the courage of a honey badger, the strength of a Leviathan, the speed of a falcon, the piety of the Pope (this one is less important for their job, more important for ceremonial purposes, also just note these are all hyperboles). 

 

Enough Backstory, I want to know how I can improve (Drawing wise, I know I need to get a tablet and proper drawing software)

 

[Wicked Funky 2,955]

That's quite the developed "World" you seem to have there. I Think you should work on shapes mainly, the left arm for example is very plain. You can also further develop the armor, so it matches the shape of a body, it's important to keep the bodies shape in mind when drawing armor. When drawing chaartcers it's Always usefull to draw him/her/it from diffrent angles, as well as a headshot and other details.

 

A tip, don't get a drawing tablet until you're trained in traditional art. You're gonna have one hell of a struggle using a tablet without technique and knowledge.

 

If you need any further help you know where to find me

[Nameless Knight 1,001]

That's quite the developed "World" you seem to have there. I Think you should work on shapes mainly, the left arm for example is very plain. You can also further develop the armor, so it matches the shape of a body, it's important to keep the bodies shape in mind when drawing armor. When drawing chaartcers it's Always usefull to draw him/her/it from diffrent angles, as well as a headshot and other details.

 

A tip, don't get a drawing tablet until you're trained in traditional art. You're gonna have one hell of a struggle using a tablet without technique and knowledge.

 

If you need any further help you know where to find me

Thank you very much for the advice, and I need anymore advice I will ask you.

Edited December 31, 2015 by Felgirus the Hunter