I choose to do the sample MTG style brief, "Inspiring Angel".
After reading the description, I tried to come up with reasons why she was inspiring or how she might inspire.
This thumbnail shows the angel being the rallying hero the viewer would look up to. Thrusting up through the heavens, "Onward to victory!", she'd yell, as a beacon in the dark.
This thumbnail I thought would be cool to get closer and be more intimate, like we are there with her. Her expression, an upward smirk, might inspire confidence in her allies. She would laugh and say, "Of course we'll win!"
On this last one, I wanted the viewer to be an unnoticed spectator looking on as the angel prepared herself for battle. A quiet, reflecting moment in a warrior's salute to her adversary. The reverant calm before the savage torrent of war.
I liked these three thumbnails the most, and feel like they could accomplish the goal well enough in their own right. Left to my own vices, I'd probably lean on the last one.
Any and all advice or suggestions would be greatly appreciated! So hype to get in the studio with everyone come Monday!
Cheers!
Nicholas
