Ricon Concepts vs. Final
Added 2022-03-08 22:45:16 +0000 UTCAbout time that I shared the early sketches of Ricon.
He started off as a redhead like Reimund before I decided that he should be Reimund's father's brother instead of his mother's brother - taking after the darker hair color and making the lineup less confusing. Once I found that direction, I was able to lean into it a lot more, taking into account that he heads the royal military and would probably favor a more practical outfit that he does not vary from in contrast to Reimund's revolving door of outfits. Although I made sure to keep yellow in his outfit as it is the royal family's color.
If any of you have every seen the 2003 Peter Pan live-action movie (one of my childhood favorites), I had images of Jason Isaacs' Captain Hook pulled up to try and capture those same intense vibes.
My assistant Ray helped a lot with the more detailed look of Ricon's metal arm and all and all I really loved where we ended up on him.
Because "Suitor Armor" has been a "from the frying pan into the fire" sort of project every step of the way, Ricon wasn't designed until approaching his reveal in Season 1. I hope he is as memorable a villain as I want him to be. Hate him tho. Evil bastard man.
Comments
YESSSS, I love this WEBTOON so much 🥺
Ak4447
2022-03-23 02:51:29 +0000 UTCAs much of an evil bastard as he is, what I love about his design is that he actually has the look of an upper middle aged man. He has lines in his face and greying hair. Such details I don't often see in cartoony media. Fantastic job, truly.
2022-03-10 06:07:09 +0000 UTCThe result turned out very well and gives this character his very own appearance and look in this story!
ArkaTheWolf
2022-03-09 20:16:06 +0000 UTCThank you for sharing this post! I love seeing how much detail and thought you guys put into designing this character and what your process was!
2022-03-09 14:11:55 +0000 UTCI LOVE that you referenced Jason Isaac's Capt. Hook and I can totally see it in Ricon now! Explains why I find him both utterly repellent but subtly hot.
Bethlee Swanson
2022-03-09 00:13:45 +0000 UTCAmazing work! I always love looking at your concept art! It's as good as "The Art of Disney" imo :)
2022-03-08 23:41:15 +0000 UTCPurpah, was there any hard parts to drawing Ricon?
Dreamland_Roses
2022-03-08 23:35:24 +0000 UTCI would’ve liked 4, make him look nice but have had a darker side to him,
Dreamland_Roses
2022-03-08 23:34:57 +0000 UTCYes! I love that Peter pan over the Disney one. He looked familiar to me and now I know why. Hope you and your family are doing well, or as well as can be. <3
2022-03-08 23:18:25 +0000 UTCWe hate him too! I would’ve liked 5 and 1 for him too.
2022-03-08 23:17:26 +0000 UTCWoahh you're so good at character design!! I've always loved the way draw his eyebrow wrinkles! Also hope things are going okay for you and your family <3
2022-03-08 23:12:43 +0000 UTCI love the concept art for him, number 5 on the first one is my fav but my personal fav will be the one we have now
Jali_Ranchers
2022-03-08 23:06:58 +0000 UTCLove seeing his progress! Hate this guy tho!
2022-03-08 23:04:15 +0000 UTCI kind of like bushy beard Rincon. Gives him a more evil priest vibe. His actual design is more sinister though.
Jnelle
2022-03-08 22:55:06 +0000 UTC
