Remember, feedback on artwork is appreciated and encouraged.

Last week's subject saw only one submission, but this time around I'm hoping things will be different. Similar to one of our previous rounds, I expect that submissions will encompass a wide range of visual styles, lending more variety to the ranks of a unique species from the Halo universe.

Subject:

New Brute Clan

Specifications:

- Create a new physical structure or build off of what has come before
- Create a new grooming style (hair style, patches shaven/unshaven, etc)
- Include clan-specific tattoos, garments, or whatever else fits your image

Sources:

Halo 2
Halo 3
Halo Wars
Halo Reach

Secondary Sources:

Halo: Evolutions "Stomping on the Heels of a Fuss"

Details:

In the short story "Stomping on the Heels of a Fuss" in Halo: Evolutions, Eric Raab described a conflict between multiple Brute clans, each represented by individuals with different appearances. Members of one clan featured a minimalistic aesthetic, with a lack of grooming that led to heavier fur, representing the Brutes from Halo 2, whereas members of another clan held to a tidier aesthetic, representing the shaven, armor-wearing Brutes from Halo 3 and Halo 3: ODST. Similarly, the Brutes from Halo Reach, with their alternate physical structures and tribal tattoos can be seen as yet another addition to the growing ranks of various clans that we've seen within the Halo universe. With future Halo installments the list can only grow, but right now there's plenty of room for imaginative artists to fill in the gaps with their own creations.

Extra Credit:

Depict a Brute interacting with other members of its clan.

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Can't wait to see what everyone comes up with! Remember you have two weeks to submit your entries.

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