Kings of Nowhere Vol. 1 Variant Cover (Patreon)

As I prepare to launch the Volume 2 kickstarter, I have plans to introduce some new cool things, such as a variant cover to Volume 1.

I spent a while trying to figure out an idea for the cover, but only once I started listening to some hardcore final fantasy rock music did I get an idea for the sketch.

First the body, and then the clothing. It's the best way to make sure the clothing is actually sitting atop a believable body.

Then comes the wavy, buttery smooth linework. I used the volume 1 comic brush.

Flat colors. I was digging a sage green backdrop. Yellow and purple fit well with it.

Simple shadows on a multiply layer.

Overlay lighting and rim lighting.

Added some noise and splatter for texture.

And voila, a sick ass cover.