This is a "Half Orc," concept for Lord of the Rings Online. I wanted to make him look barbaric and tribal like an orc but designed his armor to reflect his human blood.
This concept was for a creature that was designed for Borderlands called the "Sythid." I was asked to combine an antelope with Geiger or Barlow qualities. His mandibles fold under his head and neck and can be unfolded to pierce its victims.
Here is a concept I worked on for "ImagineFX" magazine. The Demo showing my step by step process was a 4 page spread in the December 2006 issue. I appreciated the opportunity and Future publishing was so easy to work with. Although an old concept I hope you enjoy it.
I am originally from Northern Virginia and currently live in Dedham, MA, a suburb of Boston where I work as the senior character concept artist for 38 Studios. I met and married my beautiful wife Joanne while working in the Boston area where we enjoy traveling whenever we get the chance.