Impressionist Art - Shelagh the Roo and Kiki Shanji the Eastern Dragon

What better way to explore themes and concepts than with an impressionist art movement and sensibility. Speaking of which this style will defiantly be featured in the comic in a more tonal way, well it probably already is, but the reason behind this interest is the discovery of a more complex emotional or aesthetic influences and sensitivity in approach. 

I have always liked this way of creating art and for me I really like extreme aspect of the unknown and mystery in art, that is what will capture fans and attention, instead of my basic drawings/sketches which is very common on DA. 

A recent character reference/practice sheet I have devised because I felt I needed to draw this character on his own.

Comic character background and implementation:
The barracks are in desperate need of recruits to keep defences up, this little guy is a minor working as intel and messenger with the classification of Recon. He can traverse much of the castle fast by fitting through small gaps and shortcuts to deliver his message and receive intel. 
This involves witnessing much of what transpires and keeping up communication on the other side of the battlements bearing official news.  The castle itself is a dangerous place, many endless hallways and structural damage that should be avoided amongst other dead ends and hazards.   

'Now that's a very Yakuza dragon ^^ I can imagine that a series of gangster dragons would be very intriguing. I can't recall a series that's like a mix between Eragon and a Takeshi Kitano-flick. '

- This character is inspired by such a concept, even through I have yet to truly write his story, there are many Chinese mobster films that I reference in my art of him, I suppose I'm building his gangster portfolio.

Here's an animated gif, in case anyone is wondering I'm an animation Ba Hons graduate, and this is my passion, specialising in 2D animation and cartoons. Check me out: https://www.deviantart.com/razorbill1