CHAOS LACKEY (juggler version) // Splinterlands art contest (315)
hive-146620·@curamax·
0.000 HBDCHAOS LACKEY (juggler version) // Splinterlands art contest (315)
Finally, I’ve completed my entry for the Splinterlands art contest. I’ve been sharing updates about my progress since yesterday, and now that it’s done, I can drop it as today’s final post. **For this entry, I'm featuring the Chaos Lackey as my subject.**  > The Chaos Lackey is a common neutral monster from the Rebellion edition, costing 4 mana, suitable for lower-level battles due to its single ranged attack, but less effective in higher leagues unless used strategically for its Dispel and True Strike abilities to counter enemy buffs.  <center>CHAOS LACKEY (reference)</center> Hmm, what's with the juggler persona of Chaos Lackey? It was just a playful idea I had when I saw the reference image, where he's tossing metal balls with sharp thorns. So, I gave it a fun, playful twist to add some humor to the design, lol. *** ### Let me show you my work process for this piece. ## Sketching & line work. |WIP 1|WIP 2|WIP 3| |-|-|-| |||| Here's the complete linework.  ## Coloring! |WIP 4|WIP 5|WIP 6| |-|-|-| |||| ## Lighting & shadow study.  ## Shading! |WIP 7|WIP 8|WIP 9| |-|-|-| |||| ## Highlights! |WIP 10|WIP 11|WIP 12| |-|-|-| |||| ## Lastly, the background work!  I find that an effective way to add depth to artwork is by creating contrast with shading and highlights. In my previous works, I tended to make it less pronounced, resulting in a less appealing piece. This time, I made sure to use bolder contrasts, and I hope it worked better. Another change I made for this piece is blurring the background. As a result, the focus is directed toward the main subject, minimizing attention on the background. I think it’s an effective way to add more elements to the scene without distracting from the subject, which in turn makes the subject stand out even more. *** ***To wrap up, this piece has allowed me to experiment with new techniques, like bold contrasts and background blurring, which I believe enhanced the overall composition. The playful interpretation of Chaos Lackey as a juggler added a fun twist to the design, bringing out more character. I’m excited to continue exploring and improving my art in future work, and I hope you enjoyed this one as much as I did creating it!*** *** 
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