Saturday, March 5, 2011

More from Blizzcon 2010

Here are a few early concepts for the Ranger which eventually lead to the Demonhunter class in D3. I can't wait to play this class the way it finally turned out. In my opinion it's the closest thing to a Gothic-fantasy styled character in the current Diablo hero lineup.

These all range from 3-7 years ago. In order, newest at top:








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  1. Nasan HardcastleMarch 5, 2011 at 12:34 PM

    Awesome! So you're the one who did these. I've been wanting to see a bigger version of the last two ever since they shared them at Blizzcon.

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  2. Tom ZhaoMarch 5, 2011 at 6:56 PM

    These are great. What is the filter on the last 2 images? They've got a really cool feel to them

    Thanks for sharing your work!

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  3. Pete CruzMarch 5, 2011 at 11:30 PM

    Good stuff. Would you mind sharing a bit about your technique? Brushes, brush settings, etc?

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  4. bee_lowMarch 6, 2011 at 1:00 AM

    Your work has been stellar as of late Phroilan compared to your very early WOW card Illustations. Keep it up dude!

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  5. PhroilanMarch 6, 2011 at 6:09 AM

    Sure Pete.

    Take the last image for example, Ranger_LIT: About 6 years ago the brushes I used most often were the hard and soft rounds. I also liked to use the paint daubs filter over my brushwork to help get a sort of watercolor effect. No idea if this is the best way to achieve that, but that's how I did it. I also employed a bit of strategic photo overlay. It's obvious in the grass at his feet, but perhaps less obvious is the chipped paint on a wall photo I used in the negative space around him close to the ground for noise/visual interest? I used to do a lot of weird things 5-6 years ago that I wish I still used. Now I am more all about doing everything through brute force brushwork because I am trying to understand form better, but I've lost a lot of that loose energy from before.

    I also go through phases where I favor using one type of brush. The latest Ranger concept I did at the top was done in '08, and painted almost entirely with a chalk brush. I never used to use pressure sensitivity or brush variation, I barely understood color...still and tackling that one...yeah man, I'm a mess. Thanks for making me take a good long look at myself as an artist, asshole. ;)

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  6. snakeMarch 8, 2011 at 12:27 AM

    Nice! I really like your work for Blizzard

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  7. AnonymousMarch 9, 2011 at 11:29 AM

    awesome phroi! I think the snowy one with the blood is my fav. I love how you are carving out the silhouettes, lots of interesting stuff going on shape-wise.

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  8. mattMarch 9, 2011 at 9:40 PM

    you are great!

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  9. Eric BraddockMarch 14, 2011 at 12:08 AM

    Thanks for breaking a bit of your process down, man! Sick pieces you got here. I'm stoked to see what you post up next.

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  10. Bhagat Singh BediMarch 15, 2011 at 6:23 PM

    The dynamic ones are very good! Awesome work Phrozac!

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  11. PhroilanMarch 17, 2011 at 6:13 AM

    Thanks guys! The Ranger class was always my favorite. Hopefully it'll make an appearance in an expansion.

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  12. Richie MarellaMarch 19, 2011 at 12:39 PM

    Dude, Thanks for sharing your techniques. I always admired your style, and getting to know how you approach things helps so much. Great Works!!

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  13. PhroilanMarch 22, 2011 at 5:24 AM

    Thanks Richie! I didn't really share that much there actually. One of these days I'll just post WIP's. Then you will see that there isn't much intelligence at work.

    This week i'm obsessed with this dude's work:

    http://www.gregtocchini.blogspot.com

    So designy!

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  14. karlovMarch 27, 2011 at 1:17 PM

    Im agree with Richie!
    your stuff is amazing, you are the one of my favourite artist.
    i love your style with one type of brush:)

    waiting for your WIP.

    and i have a one question: how do you setting a lighting in your works?

    Thanks!
    p.s. forgive me my english

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  15. BuyWoWAccountApril 14, 2011 at 9:03 PM

    The look great, I was looking for the mage/wiz one though. Not just into melee characters on games like this.

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