Contest Entry "Ronin" (CLOSED) (CLOSED)

Hello. My name is Red.

This is my contest entry, I guess i can show the process of making my character from scratch. I dont know if its allowed. but I will probably upload a final images soon. right here.


Character name: Ronin 

So it all starts with the reference photos. I know that when you hear word Ronin or Samurai, You will probably think of popular movies or games like Ghost of Tsushima or Last Samurai. But My plan is to create a character so that it doesnt resemble those characters - it will be original. Of course I cannot change some traditional styles like Menpo mask or Straw hat, but still I will try to make them different and unique. 

Good luck to everyone. Here are some Reference pictures and Screenshots of my character

Here is some progress!

This could make an awesome Mortal Kombat character! Looking forward to seeing it finished : ) 

Some updates. Creating all this from scratch is soooo time consuming haha

Hand guard with ropes



Buddhist prayer beads, usually worn by Monks or just ordinary people - like Ronin or Samurai


Obi Belt

I have changed some stuff- here is the progress.

Checking the weight painting and rigging.

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Final one with little bit contrast and brightness added. All previous images were raw renders:) Good luck all

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I like the realism here, not too fancy makes it more true to life and history. Well done.