another piece for the
Hive...
The 2012 Avatars in Hiveland show, April 7th through the 28th
the goal for this show was for each artist to create an 'avatar' that would exist in the fantasy world of Hiveland. We had to assign powers, attributes, abilities, temperament, etc to this character, and describe where they live and what kind of creature they are.
I knew right off the bat what kind of character I wanted to create...a wandering giant. I wanted him to be strong but solitary. fearsome on the outside because of his great size, but wise and pensive on the inside.
Anyway, first some sketches, then i'll show my characters' attributes.
This was done at 8" x 10" on a masonite paint board...
The original sketch, pencils then sharpee markers.
first paints...
...and the scanned final piece.
close-up with cool Instagram filter on it.
And here is the brief story, description of the character:
Region:
Nomadic. Wanders along the Golden Current, mostly Melting Pot, The Heart Land, and The Forest of Zzub.
Avatar Name: The Lumbering Honey Giant
Avatar Story:
The Lumbering Honey Giant is a nomadic creature, with a great thirst for the sweetest honeys. Although he is seen a threat and a danger by most habitants of Hiveland, the giant is actually quite harmless and content to lead a solitary life, drinking the nectars of the Golden Current and searching for the sweetest deposits on the banks of Lake Honeysac. The Giant generally travels through the Melting Pot, The Heart Land, and The Forest of Zzub, moving frequently to avoid depleting the supply of any one area along the Golden Current.
What is largely unknown to the creatures of Hiveland, is the Lumbering Honey Giant’s great wisdom. As an outsider to all communities, the giant is highly introspective, meditating on the philosophies, cultures, technologies, and politics of Hiveland, while having no direct involvement with any of them.
HP: 21
Fairly durable. The heartiness of his Honey Power is mostly untested.
DM: 3
Does not have many Dance Moves, nor does he attempt to improve the quality of those he does have.
PP: 34
Monastic approach to life in Hiveland. Possesses great Pollen Processing skills, yet prefers ascetic simplicity and to maintain a solitary existence.
WP: 2
Large, slow, ungainly. With his long legs, the Giant can cover great distances quickly, but his Wing Potential is defined by his inability to manipulate small objects and react quickly to events around him.
SP: 27
Brute Strength. The Giant is rarely involved in battles or quarrels, but his Sting Power is evident in his great size.
EX: 13
Moderate hide thickness. The Lumbering Honey Giant prefers to keep his body free from armors and jewelry, and his Exoskeleton leaves him relatively vulnerable to attacks and spells.
thanks!
PAUL
