Uji no Hashihime

johntw812

This was my submission to Artstation's Real Time Character contest with the theme being Feudal Japan - The Shogunate. I decided to tell the tale of Uji no Hashihime, a woman so scorned she sought to become an oni. Overall pretty happy with the piece, and I felt I captured the mood I was looking for from the quick concept painting I did.

You can see the entire work in progress submissions, along with a short video and a marmoset viewer at my submission page. Let me know what you think, and I hope you enjoy the piece!

Lether

I find your character cool ! Maybe you could give more love to your envi background? (More contrast, a lighting who have a mood, less harsh shadow even if it is moon light on your scene). I think your character will be more in light

Here is an example of mood for better understanding But maybe it isn't your art line direction !

https://o.aolcdn.com/images/dims?quality=100&image_uri=https://s.aolcdn.com/hss/storage/midas/1b22ddcf054abe17c0908255b78f78da/205082013/IS8V0JA2XPP81489792100167-ed.jpg&client=amp-blogside-v2&signature=d620632175b5eb9ee1dd6acc9719338821f712ab

johntw812

Thank you for your reply! I do agree that the background could be pushed more. Lighting is still a relatively new thing to me, and im working on understanding its complexities more with each piece. The lighting in that screenshot is definitely more evocative and fitting for a more night scene.

kungfoolai

I like the texture and the eyes, looks pixar esque. I think you did a good job on the floor. Can tell alot of effort went into making this