Started as a 30-minute spitpaint titled Royal
Cat, this is 5 hrs later. I grew up watching romantic epic films from
the past and as a kid, I'm a sucker for period uniforms and armors. The
Queen mother stretches her arm straight and in formal
pose signifies royal bearing and position. The daughter, the new queen,
cannot be in contact with outsiders. The geometric silhouettes on the
royalties signifies regimented, rigid, and very formal lifestyle. The
profile of the Sphinx echoes the profiles of both queen and mother. This
shows their family dynasty. The papyrus message is directly in front of
the sphinx as if coming out of it's mouth. This shows that this message
is honest as if coming also from the mouth of their ancestors. On the
other hand, the Roman emissary and general behind him are in less formal
poses and uniform showing less respect to the authority in front of
them. Right hand on the gladius shows readiness and bit of distrust.
General behind leans slightly to his left getting a glance of the new
queen. Warm light behind the women for their warm hospitality. Cool
light behind the Romans for their hidden intention. Visual Aesthetics
for effective Concept Art is part of my lecture when I do Visual
Development workshops. Fun exercise.
Original 30-minute spitpaint.
All images ©2014 Armand Serrano.
