It felt nice to do something totally self-indulgent alongside all my commissioned work. I’ve been itching to design some battle-ready armor for the Dhuriiehm (they are warriors, after all)—something that matches the cultural style I’ve invented for them.
Dreds are easy. Block in each lock with a basic midtone and shadow tone, then use smaller brushes to add texture by crosshatching and scumbling. It's very loose at 100%.