Undying Oath Part 02

Final Sketch

Final Sketch

Step 01: Outline the wolf with basic geometry.

Step 01: Outline the wolf with basic geometry.

Step 02: Begin detailing the basic features of the wolf - including Tyr's hand.

Step 02: Begin detailing the basic features of the wolf - including Tyr's hand.

Step 03: More detail, as well as a basic sketch of Tyr.

Step 03: More detail, as well as a basic sketch of Tyr.

Step 04: Further detail and refinement to Fenrir's head. At this point I'm trying to figure out the length, thickness and texture of Fenrir's fur, which underwent many changes during the process.

Step 04: Further detail and refinement to Fenrir's head. At this point I'm trying to figure out the length, thickness and texture of Fenrir's fur, which underwent many changes during the process.

Step 05: Here I'm busy detailing Fenrir's mouth, tongue and teeth. This part was probably the most enjoyable part to paint.

Step 05: Here I'm busy detailing Fenrir's mouth, tongue and teeth. This part was probably the most enjoyable part to paint.

Step 06: This is when the noticeable problems of proportion came into play. I had to resize and reshape Fenrir's mouth and head to match the proportions of his body. This was the most challenging part of the sketch.

Step 06: This is when the noticeable problems of proportion came into play. I had to resize and reshape Fenrir's mouth and head to match the proportions of his body. This was the most challenging part of the sketch.

Step 07: Fenrir was more-or-less done, though I did make numerous changes during the process. Likewise, this is when I began to paint Tyr.

Step 07: Fenrir was more-or-less done, though I did make numerous changes during the process. Likewise, this is when I began to paint Tyr.

Step 08: Fenrir underwent minor changes whilst painting Tyr. The latter's chest plate was more-or-less done; still working on the chainmail.

Step 08: Fenrir underwent minor changes whilst painting Tyr. The latter's chest plate was more-or-less done; still working on the chainmail.

Step 09: Painting Tyr.

Step 09: Painting Tyr.

Step 10: Tyr is now complete; Fenrir still undergoing a few changes here and there. Lastly, I included a very basic background sketch to fill in the white space.

Step 10: Tyr is now complete; Fenrir still undergoing a few changes here and there. Lastly, I included a very basic background sketch to fill in the white space.

The next illustration for my client. It’s a variation of the last one did but with far more detail, thus giving my client a greater selection of illustrations from which to choose. Illustration featuring the Scandinavian God Tyr, (Victory and Justice) with the Great Wolf Fenrir (Fen-Dweller)