Hey guys. So I am many hours into the illustration of this strange mash-up and I figured I had better get some fresh eyes. My bro and I came up with this concept of a Friends tweak (original concept also shown below, shodan swapped for Alma) and are pretty excited but input is always welcome. Be brutal, we have thick skin and just want the best design possible.
Keep in mind that only Alma (minus akuma's hand on her shoulder), Akuma and Sniper Wolf are finished. You can see our progression from left to right, top to bottom so far.
Concept:

So Far:

Detail 1

Detail 2

Detail 3

Keep in mind that only Alma (minus akuma's hand on her shoulder), Akuma and Sniper Wolf are finished. You can see our progression from left to right, top to bottom so far.
Concept:

So Far:

Detail 1

Detail 2

Detail 3

Ya, get what im saying?
And while some might say that isn't important, I think it's the only thing that ties these characters together. Otherwise it's just throwing a bunch of random game enemies into one shot with no rhyme or reason.
I think it's a great design but something that still must be worked on. I think it's honestly Pyramid Head's full body pose and the swords. If only you had done this with the more famous pose, of them in the park on the couch all next to each other, it might have been easier to see the resemblance to the show and the Friends motif. Either way, fantastic art none-the-less.
took this all into consideration by the way, thanks. I did my best to address these problems and I think the design is much better for this.
I have no idea what it's referencing (shame, I know) other than Friends, but I'll tell ya, it looks incredible. Like, ridiculously so. Super jelly of your skills, man! Did you do this in Illustrator? Photoshop? SAI?
Awkward...
thanks, that's very nice of you to say. And no, I don't illustrate for a living.... I deliver pizzas lol
my only complaint would be that Pyramid Head gets somewhat lost in the design, it's really hard to spot him at first glance. I think it because all the other characters either break the design's outline or are surrounded by more contrasting shapes / tones.
but that's really all I could possibly criticize. great job
Thanks! But the truth is I'm still pretty green. It takes me waaaaaaay longer to get the results I want than someone would be willing to pay me for at this point lol!
sorry, I didn't address your last question... I am illustrating in PS/Illustrator combined. Also, the reference is sort of video game villains in general but specifically the ones pictured are (L to R, T to B) Alma, Akuma, Sniper Wolf, Sephiroth, Wesker and Pyramid head :)
HAHA! I thought he was too dominant u_u' You know, I really appreciate that you can always find a legitimate crit even in a design you enjoy! It's much appreciated!