Duchess Marah Kishil-Feyd by LyleAryn
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So in getting ready to finally do the package of issue one of the comic, I decided I wanted to do a short scene with one of the villains. Now, I had the aesthetics figured out (I posted her portrait before, as well as the Duke) I still didn't really know the character herself. What is she like? I figured she's the Princess' older sister, but that was it. She seemed ok with Duke sending his men to kill her sister, so she's probably involved/behind that. So, I had to ask "Why?" and this led to a couple days worth of playing around with various elements, and to this render.
Which I did in iray because I was again practicing not just lighting, but compositing within GIMP. This particular piece has some simple composition, but it is a lot more than I would have done had I not done the practice. That's pretty much been the goal with the whole comic. Learning new things.
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Marah is a powerful woman. She's proud of her body, and flaunts her scar. Her goals are more than simply becoming Queen. To the court, she is the Duke's royal plaything. However, it's all an illusion. In this she manages to both draw attention, and hide her true nature. Satisfying that need to be admired, while none are the wiser. She often dresses in clothing that would be unbecoming on a Duchess, and it is implied that is how the Duke likes it. The truth is, their alliance works on deception. He bears no illusion. She holds the reigns. And he has profited very well from it.
Now, why is it she's ordered her sister's death? Only time will tell, dear readers!
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Now, we've got the old "Castle Courtyard" as our background. Fantasy Castle Alcove as our room. Marah is a Gen6 character by Fred Winkler, with gen4 hair (Dragonkeeper hair) Everything converted to iray. And in the background is a Gen7 - Fuko for Kenji 7. (I recycled my vampire hunter named Buddy)
Two spotlights and an HDRI provide all the lighting.
Comments (12)
ikke.evc
Interesting story and great image. Well done!
LyleAryn
Thank you.
Tracesl
excellent
LyleAryn
Thanks, as always. I hope your day is bright and cheery.
eekdog
Very elegant in work.
LyleAryn
Thank you. Maybe not my most intense and painstaking iray conversion, but considering it was on a whim, I think it turned out alright.
jdwtrxk
Nice work - keep going. Need something fun to read and the graphics ain't half bad either :) Thinking your right about Marah's wardrobe not cutting it with some at court and the bright scar must have a story behind it as it's not your typical Heidelberg dueling momento....
Royal Courtyard is a classic...
LyleAryn
Thanks! I need to spend more time with the character so I have a better handle on her. This experience just trying to do a single page with her has been very interesting.
A_Sunbeam
She certainly looks like a woman who won't be crossed!
LyleAryn
Indeed!
beachsidelegs
Wonderful image :)
LyleAryn
Thank you!
Koala44
Splendid scene
LyleAryn
Thank you.
Saby55
Superb work on this one, love the lighting 👍🙋♂️
LyleAryn
Thank you.
JohnnyM
Great story to go along with this stunning character! Well done! :-)
LyleAryn
Thank you! She'd be very pleased to be described as stunning.
RodS
Such a delightful view..... And lovely lighting on this lovely if deadly lady. Super job!
Ah, yes.... That sounds familiar - starting a comic as a great way to learn new things... It does work, and quite well, I might add. You have to stop and think about how the poses, expressions, light, and everything else will fit into and effect the scene. It's a constant learning experience - and that keeps it fresh and fun.
LyleAryn
Indeed! I'm looking forward to issue two! Thanks.
STEVIEUKWONDER
I wish a few more villains looked like her! This is exemplary art!
LyleAryn
Yes! Honestly, Evil Lyn was my favorite MOTU character.
miwi
Agree : She certainly looks like a woman who won't be crossed!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
LyleAryn
Thanks. You wouldn't like your fate.