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Published: 2019-07-05 16:41:45 +0000 UTC; Views: 50530; Favourites: 1078; Downloads: 0
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Description Few years ago I drew some character designs of Aztec goddesses for a tabletop miniature game "Going Native" which focuses on mesoamerican folklore. They were top sellers in the campaign, so I was asked to draw some more design. I normally don't take commissions because I hardly have the time and energy to draw even my own projects, but these were interesting to work with.

It seems that the new campaign isn't up yet, but here is a link to the earlier kickstarter:  www.kickstarter.com/projects/2… . I also received the figures of my design as a part of the commission reward, and boy they look awesome!

Nagual - a human shapesifter in mesoamerican folklore. There was already a male version, so I was asked to draw a female version with similar design. I drew her her arm in the middle of transforming into a panther.

Lady Six Sky - She was a ruler and general of one of the Mayan City States. I was given various references to build up the design.

Mother of Coatls, Na'kaano - A fictional hero able to command feathered serpents representing three elements, earth, wind and fire. Mixcoatl, the cloud serpent, Tetlcoatl, the stone serpent and Xuihcoatl, the flame serpent were drawn according to their respective design sheets and therefore aren't my original creations. The character is a mixture of several references.

All designs were heavily referenced from the material I was provided. My chosen inking technique was rather laborious to draw, especially the feathers. Na'kaano was really difficult with the feathered serpents around, I literally drew each individual feather. All dark/black areas are drawn with crosshatching, so drawing tons of thin lines took a lot of time and patience. Each design took at least 10 hours or so.

These designs are uploaded with Paymaster Games' permission.
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Comments: 29

jjuliuz [2022-01-28 12:18:02 +0000 UTC]

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Krystear [2019-09-13 18:11:46 +0000 UTC]

WHoa! I love these designs! Especially the snakes and the feathers. Fantastic.

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BrendanRizzo [2019-07-10 18:08:01 +0000 UTC]

¡Muy bien!

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THOR16000 [2019-07-10 14:39:13 +0000 UTC]

wow those are amazing designs!

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Zora-Wolfe [2019-07-07 22:42:42 +0000 UTC]

nice

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Wireguise [2019-07-07 01:45:18 +0000 UTC]

Oh hey, that fire arm thing is really cool! Well done.

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Kyouken0w0 [2019-07-06 15:51:21 +0000 UTC]

Very cool work!

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YoucandoA [2019-07-06 15:30:41 +0000 UTC]

Amazing details! Beautiful!! 

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ClaFanN1 [2019-07-06 15:15:24 +0000 UTC]

Adding too much detail shortens one's life, so, it's not nice at all...

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icaropio [2019-07-06 13:59:20 +0000 UTC]

great work  

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Theredtiedevil [2019-07-06 09:53:08 +0000 UTC]

Cool work!

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nortam5 [2019-07-06 08:15:54 +0000 UTC]

amazing costumes!! congrats

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Honor-ra [2019-07-06 07:19:11 +0000 UTC]

You did a wonderful job.  The details are intricate and interesting. 

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CMVreud [2019-07-06 06:53:07 +0000 UTC]

Game of Thrones - Aztek style

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TenkoSama9 [2019-07-06 03:23:03 +0000 UTC]

Nagual be my fav ^_^.

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Lookafar [2019-07-06 00:37:49 +0000 UTC]

I am in awe. I have huge respect for those that can draw detailed clothing, and even more-so for those who Do The Research!

You have done a extraordinary piece of work here (THREE of them!) and deserve twice whatever they've paid you. 

Can't wait for the coloured versions!!

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Mekton2 [2019-07-05 22:50:38 +0000 UTC]

These are some really awesome designs.  All three are fantastic but I love the Mother of Coatls.

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yulii [2019-07-05 21:41:10 +0000 UTC]

Wow awesome details in all 3

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Gralegio [2019-07-05 19:50:23 +0000 UTC]

Fantastic work, the detail in their outfits is amazing! 

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TheTubich [2019-07-05 19:35:34 +0000 UTC]

Fantastic :V

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falcoDArgento [2019-07-05 19:13:59 +0000 UTC]

Impressive! Gorgeous designs!

Say, can I ask why is it Nagual instead of Nahual? 

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Nsio In reply to falcoDArgento [2019-07-05 20:33:49 +0000 UTC]

Thanks!

That's probably an alternative name, I've seen it as Nagual most of the time. Wikipedia says "Nagual or Nahual"

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Burksaurus [2019-07-05 19:08:56 +0000 UTC]

This is awesome. I really like their designs

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TrickTownsend [2019-07-05 18:39:45 +0000 UTC]

These are amazing looking

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AlchemistMoon [2019-07-05 17:46:53 +0000 UTC]

great work

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Fuego-fantasmal [2019-07-05 17:23:35 +0000 UTC]

Awesome job, man.

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OffensivenessMaximus [2019-07-05 17:12:45 +0000 UTC]

Really nice detail!

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SV-Writer [2019-07-05 16:53:41 +0000 UTC]

0_0 
These are freaking AMAZING!!

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S3rb4n [2019-07-05 16:47:52 +0000 UTC]

They look so awesome!

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