GarryTheSkrall Posted August 13, 2013 Share Posted August 13, 2013 (edited) Behold: Tuma. "He had never been one for deep thoughts, doubts, or reflection. His class within Skrall society – those intended by nature to be leaders and the fiercest of warriors – did not place great value on looking inward or backward. Life was simple: move ahead, conquer, secure what you have taken, and then move on." My interpretation of Bara Magnans is somewhat looser, as they're mostly organic, and they've been mentioned as wearing cloth along with their armor to serve as insulation and protect them from the heat of the metal itself in the sun. The end result looks like Ali-Baba getting teleported into Mad Max and then deciding to dress like a samurai for no apparent reason. I also turned the four blades on his back into two banners, kind of like dual-sashimono, even though only soldiers typically wore those, not commanders, to my knowledge. They'd look kind of silly on a regular skrall anyway. Maybe they look silly on Tuma, too. I don't know. Last art post for a little while. Edited August 13, 2013 by GarryTheSkrall 2 Quote Boom. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dcresistance Posted August 13, 2013 Share Posted August 13, 2013 Dude, brilliant as always. I really love your style. I'd love to see what a Vorox looks like in your art style. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tahukan Posted August 13, 2013 Share Posted August 13, 2013 Dude, brilliant as always. I really love your style. I agree i too would love to see more and more of this art work Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GSR Posted August 13, 2013 Share Posted August 13, 2013 Really impressive work, just like your Helryx piece. I particularly like that you've managed to work in some small details here and there while still maintaining an overall "simple" feel to it. I feel like you've also struck a good balance of organic and mechanical, and the sashimono are an interesting choice. Quote Hey: I'm not very active around BZP right now. However, you can always contact me through PM (I have email notifications set up) and I will reply as soon as I can. Useful Topics: The Q&A Compendium | The Official RPG Planning Topic Stories: Fractures | An Aftermath | Three Stories | LSO 2012 Epics: Team Three | The Shadow and the Sea | The Days They Were Needed | Glitches | Transformations | Echoes | The Kaita and the Storyteller | Nui BZPRPG: Komae · Soraya · Bohrei Blog: Defendant Lobby no. 42 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Voxumo Posted August 13, 2013 Share Posted August 13, 2013 this is amazing. I mean the quality of the work. And it really makes me get a feeling for what tumawould look like Quote Banner made by Onaku BZPRPG CHARACTERS Syvra-Tivanu If you interact with one of my characters and I don't respond or acknowledge the interaction within a day, send me a PM. Odds are I missed or did not see the post. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kanakalackin Posted August 13, 2013 Share Posted August 13, 2013 All hail the mighty Tuma! Anyways, this is awesome work, keep it up! Oh, I think that Malum or Kiina would look epic in your style. Quote I have an Instagram page where you can see these pictures and more like them! Just click HERE! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chro Posted August 13, 2013 Share Posted August 13, 2013 This art... it's so MIGHTY.Seriously, that's awesome. Quote save not only their lives but their spirits Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Click Posted August 13, 2013 Share Posted August 13, 2013 Wow, even though your Helryx was amazing, this is EPIC! Your style makes Tuma look indescribably awesome. The new color scheme looks much better than his old one, and you really portrayed power, age, and strength really well. The cloth looks great and I like your interpretation of the set with the flags. Probably the best part about the drawing is the face though. You put in just enough detail and his expression is great.I'm really trying to think of criticism... but I've got nothing. Great job! I look forward to more in the future! Quote ~ Corpus Rahkshi: Fang | Hoto | Tube | Tear | Canvas | Garrotte | Reda BZPRPG: Azusai | Mitsuri The Scarabax Library | Flickr | Deviantart Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toa Of Anarchy Posted August 13, 2013 Share Posted August 13, 2013 Dude, I think you got him perfectly! I love the sword design, how long does it take you to draw these?Too bad you didn't draw his shield though, I always liked that peice of Skrall gear.Would you be so kind as to draw Tren Krom? That would be SO EPIC! Quote BZPRPG CharactersWant to play all the Lego games? Click Here Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kanakalackin Posted August 13, 2013 Share Posted August 13, 2013 Would you be so kind as to draw Tren Krom? That would be SO EPIC!That'd be kind of hard to do, seeing that he is so massive and there are no canon images. Quote I have an Instagram page where you can see these pictures and more like them! Just click HERE! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Art Vandelay Posted August 13, 2013 Share Posted August 13, 2013 Wow, just like your Helryx, this is absolutely spectacular! The mighty Tuma would be impressed! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toa Nekar Posted August 13, 2013 Share Posted August 13, 2013 oh my gosh, IT KEEPS GETTING BETTER. sorry bout that, but I really want you to draw either a Baterra or a Kestora cause it would be awesome to see them in this art style. Quote VV PM me if you have any of these masks! VV Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Freezer Burn Posted August 14, 2013 Share Posted August 14, 2013 You made Tuma look threatening. Kudos. The render is nicely done (love the style), and he looks like he's wearing armor instead of BEING armor. It's a cool look. Plus the sword is gorgeous. Quote Look at me still talking when there's science to do! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GarryTheSkrall Posted August 14, 2013 Author Share Posted August 14, 2013 You made Tuma look threatening. Kudos. The render is nicely done (love the style), and he looks like he's wearing armor instead of BEING armor. It's a cool look. Plus the sword is gorgeous. Thank you. Tried to turn the sword into something resembling a scimitar while keeping it recognizable. This ties in to the Mad Max/Fallout/Arabian Nights look I was going for, which will become more apparent as I draw more Bara Magna stuff, specifically Bone Hunters and maybe some of the vehicles. Would you be so kind as to draw Tren Krom? That would be SO EPIC!That'd be kind of hard to do, seeing that he is so massive and there are no canon images. Well, not really. He's basically just a gelatinous skull with a bunch of spiky tentacles, isn't he? Quote Boom. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chro Posted August 14, 2013 Share Posted August 14, 2013 Well, not really. He's basically just a gelatinous skull with a bunch of spiky tentacles, isn't he?More or less. sorry bout that, but I really want you to draw either a Baterra or a Kestora cause it would be awesome to see them in this art style.I agree that a Baterra would be cool... but a Kestora might be difficult since we only have very vague descriptions of them. Quote save not only their lives but their spirits Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GarryTheSkrall Posted August 14, 2013 Author Share Posted August 14, 2013 Well, not really. He's basically just a gelatinous skull with a bunch of spiky tentacles, isn't he?More or less. sorry bout that, but I really want you to draw either a Baterra or a Kestora cause it would be awesome to see them in this art style.I agree that a Baterra would be cool... but a Kestora might be difficult since we only have very vague descriptions of them. There were pictures of them in one of the Young Readers books. Granted, not very detailed ones. I've got a lot that I'm already working on, so neither one is too likely, but I'd like to. Dude, I think you got him perfectly! I love the sword design, how long does it take you to draw these?Too bad you didn't draw his shield though, I always liked that peice of Skrall gear.Would you be so kind as to draw Tren Krom? That would be SO EPIC! It depends. I could draw a Matoran or Agori in about 1-3 hours, if I'm properly motivated. Big guys are a bit more complicated. Quote Boom. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Torran Posted August 14, 2013 Share Posted August 14, 2013 My favourite part would have to be that you have the Skrall flags coming from his back, really showing his dedication to the tribe. I take it they are your interpretation of the Skrall swords on the set's back? I like your choice of a darker green; the lime green here would have stood out far too much. The darker shade blends nicely into the grey and beige. Props for the minor cracks throughout his armor as well. This is one seasoned warrior! Quote flickr - Brickshelf Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GarryTheSkrall Posted August 14, 2013 Author Share Posted August 14, 2013 My favourite part would have to be that you have the Skrall flags coming from his back, really showing his dedication to the tribe. I take it they are your interpretation of the Skrall swords on the set's back? I like your choice of a darker green; the lime green here would have stood out far too much. The darker shade blends nicely into the grey and beige. Props for the minor cracks throughout his armor as well. This is one seasoned warrior! Yep. In fact, for a while, that's what I thought those blades were supposed to represent. Quote Boom. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Torran Posted August 15, 2013 Share Posted August 15, 2013 I think I prefer the idea of flags, rather than just having them as swords attached for "an edge in combat" (courtesy BS01). Quote flickr - Brickshelf Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stroxx Posted August 15, 2013 Share Posted August 15, 2013 Ali Baba in Mad Max hehehe. I really like it. And I'm getting the overall feeling that you're actually just working with a mouse seeing more of your art. I mean that's some real hardwork especially in such a big scale. Though I might be wrong here. Only guessing a mouse because it looks like one of those really cool oldscole pixel games. And those detailed little cracks. Yummie. Quote New pages are up! Click to see latest! \(°u°)/ Gallery & conceptart topic - Current: Pre-mut & pre-ev Makuta: Krika | Antroz | Vamprah | Miserix | Bitil | .. Older pics: Helryx's Fury | Makuta Sethuldur | Order's Call (no necro k? C8) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Biff Posted August 16, 2013 Share Posted August 16, 2013 I think he's a little thin, but other than that you captured him perfectly! And I love that sword! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LewaLew Posted August 17, 2013 Share Posted August 17, 2013 I must say, I prefer this over your Helryx piece. While I would have expected Tuma to be more bulky, I like this leaner, meaner approach more, perhaps. I also like his helmet and the look of his eyes. It really redeems him from his poor portrayal in The Legend Reborn. TumaFest didn't hurt either, though. Quote How well will you die? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GarryTheSkrall Posted August 17, 2013 Author Share Posted August 17, 2013 I must say, I prefer this over your Helryx piece. While I would have expected Tuma to be more bulky, I like this leaner, meaner approach more, perhaps. I also like his helmet and the look of his eyes. It really redeems him from his poor portrayal in The Legend Reborn. TumaFest didn't hurt either, though. Well, he was kind of cool in the serials, but the movie made him lame, as it did most things, IMO. I could have made him a little bulkier, but I've always pictured Skrall as being lean and not overly muscular, but still incredibly strong. Denser muscle, as opposed to more muscle. Quote Boom. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kumata Posted August 18, 2013 Share Posted August 18, 2013 Those colours <3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hitoshura Posted August 19, 2013 Share Posted August 19, 2013 Better than Helryx, I must say. I like how you make Tuma look more realistic, but with elements from the set put into this as well, such as his feet. The flags are a nice addition to him, they make him look more leader-ish along with the helmet and eyes. Quote profiles Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
~garnira returns~ Posted August 21, 2013 Share Posted August 21, 2013 This is awesome! I love the style! All hail the mighty Tuma! Quote "Copy and paste me into your sig! The shadows command you!" ( ͡° ͜ʖ ͡°)#tumaislove,tumaislife Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrSciFiGuy Posted November 5, 2013 Share Posted November 5, 2013 I love to see Bara Magna artwork. Some tend to forget they are more organic than mechanical and you really captured the tribe-like stature, but grim resolve of Tuma's determination to escape the Baterra. Tuma has been very under-appreciated with his portrayal in Legend Reborn, and I just love what you did with him. The armor on the arms really make it for me along with his "helmet." Quote Bionicle: ANP aims to create narrated versions of all the Bionicle books, with voice actors for each character, and music taken from various media to enhance the story. Check here if you're interested in voicing a character, and here for the chapters that've already been released!Formerly: Tahu Nuva 3.0Looking for a Bionicle Beanie. Black one with the symbol on it. Contact me if you are willing to sell Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soaring Strawberry Posted November 6, 2013 Share Posted November 6, 2013 So neat! Honestly it made me think of the horse tribe from Game of Thrones for some reason, and not just because I finally started watching it. I'd love to see an animation of this guy doing something awesome! Quote New song parody: For the first time in forever (Bionicle is Back) Hi! I love drawing and animation! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vezok's Friend Posted November 13, 2013 Share Posted November 13, 2013 Awesome illustration! Great job of translating the set-proportions to the artwork without making it look silly.The neck-area is especially well done and the flags give it a nice Samurai-like feel as well. Good job on making the armor feel used and worn. But the best part is the face. Very no-nonsense expression and sharp lines on the cheeks and mask to underline that. A very welcome change after his comedic Arnold-like brutish role in the movie. =) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FallenCor Posted November 23, 2013 Share Posted November 23, 2013 I second all of the above. Seriously, I would give anything to see the movie redone in your style. Quote Hero Factory RPG 2.0 PCs: | Erik Jet | Daren Wolfe | Henry Flint | Helen Corona | Ethan Rez | Dr. Xaal | Wasteland RPG PCs: | Mina | Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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