CRIMSON CHOW #10 - The Merchant WIP

[pnate]

Hello Daggers!

Welcome to the Crimson CHOW (Character of the Week)! This is a biweekly challenge which was created as a way to hone your skills in design and character creation, in a fun and competitive way. Each challenge, we will give you a short character prompt and it is your task to interpret the character as you imagine it, with your own unique spin. The winner will be chosen through a poll in the finals thread, and in addition to being able to pick the next challenge topic, his/her piece will be featured in the "Crimson Champions" Winner's thread!

This week's topic comes from the winner of CHOW #8, Artleech!
(http://crimsondaggers.com/forum/showthread.php?tid=5945 )

The elders say the Merchant arrives once every century, bringing with him good fortune and carrying the rarest of pieces, some that are only known through legend. It is said he appears and disappears like a wisp in the wind, wandering through the remote and lifeless lands beyond what is known to us. It is only known what he does not carry - a name.

Your task: Design the Merchant, the mysterious vendor of the rare and exotic.


Guidelines:

• 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.
  
• There is no restriction on the character's gender, time period or culture.
  
• Photo textures, 3D, and traditional mediums are allowed.
  
• Studies are recommended, but not required.
  
• There is no restriction on image formats (horizontal, vertical, square).
  

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). No back views are allowed without a front.
  
• Only ONE character please.
  
• Only ONE submission per person in the finals thread.
  
• Sketches, WIPs, or rushed artwork will not be accepted into the poll.
  
• No fanart. We want to see your original, unique interpretations!
  
• Have fun!
  

Deadline is Sunday, January 11 @10pm GMT

[Adrian]

My sketchy sketch idea thing haha.

C'mon guys .. holidays are gone ! Wanna see your ideas :D

[marjoriedavis]

ok gonna try and do this thing

[pnate]

Woooo first CHOW of the new year
Awesome cart designs Marj :)

[Gliger]

#Totallynotgonnafinishthisontime

[Patrick Gaumond]

I'm with gliger

Started this today. Who dares me to try finishing by tomorrow?