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Published: 2016-05-12 23:52:41 +0000 UTC; Views: 10997; Favourites: 464; Downloads: 134
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I decided to go back and use the "digital cheats" on this old drawing, it definitely looks better now! The old version can be found HERE ._____________________________________
This is the last drawing I have for now!
I actually have no new drawings at all, so I hope I'll be able to make some new stuff to show you by the time I'll be back at home.Anyways, this is a concept for a warrior of my fantasy feline race. They usually live in forests, some of them have no idea what clothes or metals are, while others have actually a more advanced society. The few tribes that live outside the forests, like this guy above, came often in contacts with humans or other races and adopted many of their costumes, so they live in villages, wear fancy jewels and clothes, wear armours and so on.
The outfit is (very) loosely based on some old photos I found of Ethiopian warriors.Β The sword is also an Ethiopian sickle sword called Shotel. Unlike many other sickle sword it's double edged, and can be used either as a sabre or a falx.
Hope you like it!
Β Any critique or comment to help me improve is more than welcome, as always.
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Thank you a lot!
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You love gladiators too?
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Definitely a guy I'd rather trade with than fight, he looks proper fierce!
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I agree! ^^ He seems to be quite a skilled warrior.
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Cool lore! Would this mostly help them or hinder them? Could they overcome the weight of the armor, or would it really hinder their speed? Just wondering. The shield has a neat design too, almost like an Asian straw hat.
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Thank you!
haha it does, but it's actually an Ethiopian shield! XD
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Ah, I see. Cool! You really go out of your way to look at different cultural designs and weapons. I appreciate that.
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He looks very determined. As always, the equipment is interesting and well-done.
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He sure is!
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Love the armor, sword, and the shield, the expression on his face, as well as his stance.Β By the way, I managed to fix up the arms, legs as well as the overall facial structure of the Anubian Assassin.Β I know it seems annoying that I keep mentioning these additions, so, I apologize in advance. ^^
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Thank you! Sorry for the late reply, I've been busy ^^
I don't see a huge difference from the old one, to be honest! Sorry
I'd again recommend practicing a lot with muscles and proportions in general, small sketches will suffice for practice.
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Cool, thanks man, btw, I finished up another character, was wondering if his overall shape is any good. I did take some consideration in some muscle structure for the legs and arms. was wondering if you could take a quick look. If your not too busy. ^^
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Wow, beautiful decorations on the armour! And the feathers are a really nice touch.
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Thank you a lot mate!
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That's a tiny shield, and a huge sickle/sword. Tradition in their race?
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Probably just his particular tribe. Members of the same race can actually have very different traditions depending from where they live.
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Come al solito, i tuoi felini sono favolosi <3 E grazie allo scan della lineart, sto cominciando a capire come applichi il colore. Ad esempio, ho notato che lasci alcune aree a matita, e applichi un minimo di ombre giΓ al momento della lineart 
Fantastico lavoro anche con il design dei vestiti <3 Questo bel micione ti Γ¨ riuscito benissimo!
I felini della tua storia sono basati su una civiltΓ in particolare? PerchΓ© molti dei costumi mi ricordano l'Europa e il Medio Oriente durante il Medioevo, ma questo felino indossa vestiti di stampo centrafricano (Etiope, come hai menzionato nel commento)
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E come al solito grazie infinite, i tuoi commenti sono sempre super incoraggianti! 
Grazie!
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Aww ma di nulla! E non preoccuparti, ti capisco bene
Interessante! E devo dire che hai reso i riferimenti alle rispettive civiltΓ in maniera impeccabile
Ad esempio io sono una novellina nel riconoscere costumi/mode tipiche di un certo popolo od epoca (a meno che non sia chiaro e lampante XD), e ho riconosciuto i motivi e i disegni tipicamente africani nei tuoi felini
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This is one awesome design you did! You always do such stellar work
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Thank you once more!!
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Lovely work! I like the design for your warrior.
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Nice cheater.... I mean Cheetah art. Some how fits with the commision I asked:Β nanaki-yamabushi.deviantart.coβ¦
He is the defender and I am the warrior hehe.
Should maybe make a picture of us 2 combined. I mean the Cheetah and I
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Glad you like him!
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Always, but what you think of that combo pic?
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Sorry, I'm not interested.
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LOL not talking from as of right now, when ever is more the best thing to say and it was just a suggestion for an Idee.
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That's a really cool armor design. The character looks absolutely badass in it.
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Thank you a lot!
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Nice sword, but the armor won't defend very well. Still looks good!
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Thank you!
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very cool. I love the look on this guy, that he is a warrior spirit.
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