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The feared Nidhögg

My entry for the 20th Art challenge of DigitalPainting.School about pirates ! It was a concept art challenge and we had briefs about concepts, among them I chose the Nidhögg because I love to paint dragons.
So, for this creature, due to the fact that it is part of a viking faction, I've chosen to make it similar to a drakkar (famous viking boat).
This challenge was a great opportunity for me to try Zbrush, I have used it one or two times before. It was very pleasant to sculpt this creature !
On the final illustration, the Nidhögg lands on a boat hull after sinking it. Drakkars in the backgrounds come to him to continue the battle against an opponant faction.

Final keyart

Final keyart

First iterations and research

First iterations and research

First idea and iterations colors

First idea and iterations colors

Front and side view of the final concept

Front and side view of the final concept

Size

Size

Concept explanations

Concept explanations

Sketchy sclupting on Zbrush

Sketchy sclupting on Zbrush

Quick composition idea

Quick composition idea

3D render in Blender

3D render in Blender