Working On Another Rendition of Kenshin

October 18,2022, Post no. 229

I still have a number of topics in my list that remains unwritten. A few of those are related to personal finance, earning online. Then, since I am now discussing Internet threat and security in my class, I wante to write an article about that topic as well.

However, after my class this afternoon, I decided to relax a bit and starte working on another rendition of Kenshin. I am planning to enter it for this week's challenge in Hive.

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Anyway, for those who have been following me in noisecash, noiseapp, and Hive, have seen my previous drawings of Kenshin Himura of the Anime, Samurai X. Now, I just want to share with you how I created this rendition of Kenshin.

Why Kenshin Again?

A few months ago, I alread drew Kenshin with the same pose. This was inspired by the movie poster of the live-action adaptation of the anime. However, I decided to do this again, for at least three reasons.

1. I want to enter this for this weeks Hive PH Art Challenge

2. I wanted to add more (and as accurately as I could) details especially on his sabakato or reverse-edged sword.

3. I want to improve how I draw the hands especially the one that is holding the sword. I have a tendency to draw the fingers out of proportions.

The Process

The Sketch

I started with the sketch. I did this last Saturday. I spent about two-three hours on this sketch.

Then I turned the sketch layer into blue and reduced it's opacity. This way I can trace the outline on another layer.

The Outline Layers

I started tracing the outline. As you can see, I did not trace the hand yet. I decided to create another layer for the hand's outline

Coloring

I colored the katana first. I did not include the 'ito' or the wrappings of the handle first. I wanted to add that later.

One challenge in drawing the sabakato is, how to show that the sharp-edge of the blade is facing the wielder of the sword. Thus the name sabakato or reverse-edged sword.

I erased some lines of the sword where the finger overlaps. Then I started coloring the rest of the skin and the hair

Adding More Details

I added some dark streaks on the hair. Then worked on the "ito" or handle wrappings.

This is not yet finished. I still to work on his hair and add more details on the ito.

I hope you enjoyed this.

App used: Medibang Paint For Mobile

Device: Huawei 10.4 inch Tablet

Input Device: Huawei MPen 2

Est, Duration: 5 hours.

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