Head Size Task - Elf and Dwarf Concepts

For this task in class we had to create a Elf and Dwarf concept based on the head count rule to get the correct sizes and proportions for our characters. The Elf had to be 9 1/2 heads tall and the Dwarf had to be 4 heads tall to show a clear contrast and difference in the way the characters work, with the Elf being more slender and tall and the Dwarf being more bulky and short.

I first started off this task by researching into some current concepts out there for both Elves and Dwarves to see what designs and ideas I could take inspiration from and incorporate into my own work.

I then started off my own concepts by creating a grid using the oval shape in Photoshop to represent the heads, the first scale being 9 1/2 heads tall for the Elf and the other being 4 heads tall for the Dwarf. I then painted in my Elf and Dwarf concepts building up in colours and shades following along with the head scale to create an accurate look to both of my concepts. I am really pleased with my final concepts and although they are rough and I could spend more time working them up and adding detail to bring them to life I am pleased with the current state and feel they show off what I was assigned to do in this task.