Lust of the Dakini Concept collection 2017
These are concepts for an upcoming graphic novel project with an adventure fantasy theme, based on a set of ideas I've been playing around with since 2011. Originally going to be a parody of the game Doom, the oriental flavour was explored in its further entirety over time, changing the story into a weird mashup of Aladdin, Monsters Inc and the movie Species. I would even say the design and character roles have changed somewhat from when I finished these particular pieces. Still, the core plot and universe has remained the same for the last few years of which I will reveal in due time.
Art and characters by me. Done in inks and photoshop. Some of the backgrounds were created with various personal stock photos, whereas others I traditionally hand-painted a base for. Several designs have been omitted here that be found on my website gallery http://www.genmavisage.com/gallery
Prince Karti early design from 2016. Significant changes to role and design have since been made.
Ramzy the anti-heroic Ifrit. Concept design currently unchanged.
The Dakinis from left to right Farida Uttal, Tahiya Ozric and Hekmet Kamal. Designs remain relatively unchanged, but Tahiya in the middle will be the most predominantly explored character of the 3 (she'll be a main in fact).
Strongman Concept, a collected spoof of john kricfalusi. This chap has currently been abandoned and won't play a particular role in the story (although after recent revelations on John K, I might re-adapt the design for something else).
Lounging Dakinis
The Ladies goofing about.
Karti in his original monster form, having been captured
Bit of Burlesque fun going on.
Karti trying to keep in character, with Tahiya not letting him.