Art Study: Young Acolyte Dhal

Initial Sketch

Found as a youngling after the great war by the king, now as an acolyte, Dhal strives to become King Liam advisor and best friend.

When not studying or doing his chores, Dhal stealthily follows the King hiding like a 3yo behind the curtain. Because of that Liam’s capacity to maintain a straight face has improved significantly.

Part of my study of this artwork, The Acolyte by Abraham Solomon, 1842

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Good King is a Super Massive Black Dragon

Left to Right (Good King Liam Dragon Form, Normal Sized Soldier, Young Acolyte Dhal, Good King Liam Humanoid Form)

I’m working on remake all my original character, bringing childish musing to a still childish adult musing.
Liam is one of my oldest characters to date, his story exploring concepts like nature X nurture, the sheer force of nature and the passage of time. How a dragon goes from “thanks to the Gods I’m using brown pants” to “Hail the Good King”.