Crimson CHOW #54 -The Precarious Rider

[CBinnsIllustration]

This week's theme and brief by previous winner, CBinnsIllustration

Crimson Character of the week #54

This weeks theme features a character mount combo to get creative with

The Precarious Rider

Create a combo of rider and mount that do everything but play it safe so you better not either with your design. The precarious rider plays the hands of fate each and every time they climb aboard. Will this be their last mission aboard their controversial mount and will today the day the luck finally runs out? They are a last of their kind and for good reason… no being in their right mind would strive for this station. Push the boundaries and think outside the box. Perhaps an armored squirrel scouring the post-apocalyptic wasteland aboard a giant two- tailed scorpion, or a kamizake rust-rocket pilot. The only must-have is the feeling of impending doom  at any moment by the riders very own mount. Good luck

The best of the CHOWs will be picked by an anonymous poll in the Finals thread and the winner is given the opportunity to pick the theme of the next CHOW's design, as well as becoming the title banner for that week! So go hard, design something interesting and unique!

• Guidelines:

  • No photograph paint overs, must be 100% original work. (See next rule for exception)
    
  • 3D is permitted and renders MAY be used as whole or in part of a painting, as long as YOU created the work. Pre-made and/or purchased, online, assets are forbidden.
    
  • AI may be used in the ideation process, but the final image must be 100% hand-drawn.
    
  • There is no restriction on the character's gender, time period or culture.
    
  • Studies are recommended, but not required.
    
  • There is no restriction on image formats (horizontal, vertical, square).
    
  • Environment backgrounds are optional.
    
  • Keep in mind you are not required to stick to what is in the passage. It is more of a guide in terms of mood.
    
    

  Rules:

  • You must post at least one WIP in the WIP thread to be accepted into the final poll.
    
  • Finals must be posted in the finals thread before the deadline.
    
  • At least 3/4 of the character must be visible (minimum from the knees up).
    
  • Only ONE submission per person in the finals thread.
    
  • No fanart. We want to see your original, unique interpretations!
    
  • Voting will be held for 5 days after the deadline.
    
  • In an event of a tiebreaker, a winner will be chosen through a randomized name picker.
    

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Deadline is Saturday, August 3rd @ UTC: 23:59