Crimson CHOW #64 Concrete Canvas

[Lege1]

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Previous Winner Lege1 

Name: "Concrete Canvas" (or a more specific name like "Raze," "Apex," etc.)

Concept: A powerfully built individual who uses their physical strength and agility for both extreme skateboarding and creating large-scale graffiti art. Their physique is a result of intense training for both sports, leading to a unique blend of power and grace. They see the city as their personal canvas and skatepark.
Visuals:

• Build: Muscular but lean, with visible definition. Not bulky like a traditional bodybuilder, but powerful and agile. Think a gymnast or parkour athlete, but with more mass.
  
• Style: Streetwear with a functional edge. Think cargo pants or shorts to allow for movement, but with reinforced knees and other protective elements. Might incorporate elements of athletic wear with a graffiti artist's flair. Could have custom-designed, durable shoes.
  
• Graffiti Integration: Their clothing could subtly incorporate graffiti-inspired patterns or designs. They might have tattoos that mimic their art style. Perhaps they carry a custom-designed backpack that holds their spray cans and also doubles as a protective pad.
  
• Skateboard: A custom-designed board, possibly wider and more durable than a standard one, reflecting their powerful build. The board itself could be a canvas for their art.
  
• Facial Features: Intense, focused expression. Might have a piercing or two, a unique hairstyle that stays out of their face while skating, and perhaps paint splatters in their hair or on their skin.
  

Personality:

• Confident, bordering on arrogant, but with a strong artistic drive.
  
• Competitive and driven, both in skating and art.
  
• Sees the city as their playground and canvas.
  
• Has a rebellious streak but also a strong sense of personal style.
  
• Might be fiercely protective of their art and their skating spots.
  

Backstory Ideas:

• A former competitive bodybuilder who found a new passion in skateboarding and graffiti.
  
• Someone who uses their art and skating as a form of protest or self-expression.
  
• A street artist who uses their physical prowess to reach difficult or dangerous spots.
  
• A sponsored skater who designs their own merchandise, blending art and athletic wear.
  

This concept provides a foundation; feel free to adjust the details to create a truly unique character.

We invite all artists to unleash their creativity and design an secretive Merman or Mermaid!
If you would like to also enter this into the characterdesignreferences.com challenge you can find more rules and information here:
Character Design References Challenge Rules

• 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.
  
• 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, June 21st, 2025 @ UTC: 23:59