I'm trying to figure out a way to make a comparison of light and dark but struggle. The traditional demon/angel depiction wouldn't work based on the anti theism going on in the same artwork. Originally I was thinking a little goblin creature similiar to 'The Darkness' comics but that still greatly resembles a demonic look and doesn't give me a contrasting good image.
So if you weren't tied to specific ideas other then strictly avoiding anything that could be argued to be of religious origin, how would you depict the traditional good and evil influences (like an angel in one ear the devil in the other style of contrasting imagery).
In my head it seems impossible but I'm sure it's simple and I'm just missing it.
I'm trying to figure out a way to make a comparison of light and dark but struggle. The traditional demon/angel depiction wouldn't work based on the anti theism going on in the same artwork. Originally I was thinking a little goblin creature similiar to 'The Darkness' comics but that still greatly resembles a demonic look and doesn't give me a contrasting good image.
So if you weren't tied to specific ideas other then strictly avoiding anything that could be argued to be of religious origin, how would you depict the traditional good and evil influences (like an angel in one ear the devil in the other style of contrasting imagery).
In my head it seems impossible but I'm sure it's simple and I'm just missing it.
to be honest, it is very hard to avoid connotations in artwork unless you go completely abstract. Like, abstract expressionism abstract. Anyway, I dont think you have to worry too much about religious connotations, because of the style you would be drawing it in. Depending on the style, and if its comic booky like you suggested, I certainly wouldnt worry.
Also, as an artist, you pour a little bit of yourself into your work. Maybe its just you (;
Well the darkness comics are far from comic booky in the style of spider man etc. They're really dark and creepy. It also is just me, it's to be a part of the tattoo that I've posted about in another thread. My reason for needing to seperate from religion is the fact that I know I'll receive a great deal of grief from my friends and family, both the ones who just like needle people and the ones who don't agree with my views on religion.
well maybe you could go with spy vs spy, or working with fat vs skinny goblins, or maybe a human/ were creature, or even if you wanted to be real original a demonic angel, and an angelic demon. or simple one being, YIN and YANG. interconnections are well connections. draw it, and let it be seen. Or don't. lets see.....Maybe?
It's all in color choice and specific builds in your characters. Sharper edges make things look more sinister, and darker colors as well. Whereas rounder edges and lighter colors make things look more "friendly", or by contrast to sinister, divine. The reason I think you think those little goblins look demonic is because demons are very much depicted using this basis. I'd highly suggest perusing the Muddy Colors art blog.
So if you weren't tied to specific ideas other then strictly avoiding anything that could be argued to be of religious origin, how would you depict the traditional good and evil influences (like an angel in one ear the devil in the other style of contrasting imagery).
In my head it seems impossible but I'm sure it's simple and I'm just missing it.
to be honest, it is very hard to avoid connotations in artwork unless you go completely abstract. Like, abstract expressionism abstract. Anyway, I dont think you have to worry too much about religious connotations, because of the style you would be drawing it in. Depending on the style, and if its comic booky like you suggested, I certainly wouldnt worry.
Also, as an artist, you pour a little bit of yourself into your work. Maybe its just you (;
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How about birds? Like a raven depicting evil and a dove depicting good; or if you like fantasy more you could do dark and light faeries.
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