Soviet Dieselpunk Pilot / Shock Trooper Concept art

This project is an exploration of a modern concept art pipeline, blending traditional ideation with an advanced AI rendering workflow. The character is a Soviet-inspired dieselpunk pilot or shock trooper, set in a gritty, war-torn sci-fi universe.My pipeline started with original sketches and design concepts, where I defined the character's silhouette, key armor shapes, helmet anatomy, and iconic details like the CCCP branding. Using these initial sketches as a strict visual foundation, I then utilized AI generation tools to rapidly texture, light, and final-render the character in various cinematic action poses and complex environments. I completed the workflow with manual post-processing, photobashing, and color grading to ensure sharp details, high visual consistency, and a premium cinematic quality.This workflow allowed me to maintain complete creative control over the core design while significantly speeding up the production of dramatic lighting and environmental storytelling. Feedback and thoughts on this hybrid approach are highly welcome!