Illustration made for a book project in production. The story is set in a post-apocalyptic and desert world. As the main character and protagonist, he was designed to encompass the main traits of a seasoned warrior, brutal and deadly (using the spined flails, the barbwire chest element, the bones stitched to his gown, etc). This illustration / detailed concept was the first look at his demeanour and vibe, and served to lay the ground to his future design, here: Character Design: “Subject Omega”.
The glitchy iridescent effect behind him is a replica of him in virtual form, and was used to explore the way glitches and computer malfunctions (central to the story) could be represented visually.
