So- Finally got to designing the gods for Epic with starting off with the god king himself- Zeus. Is is between this and a stubble look for the beard. Leaning towards a long stubble/close to the face beard. Not sure if I'll add horns, but I am definitely adding in some age lines and jewelry. Probably will add horns because the fluff is calling for it to me. Clothes too, but I'm working on just what's underneath the toga/chiton right now.
For his hair likes to take upon the texture of clouds, so sometimes it's straight and sometimes it is really tight curls. It does tend to shift in monochrome colors depending on his mood (White- happy/joyful/flirtatious/joking | Mid-tone Grey- Neutral/professional | Black/Dark Gray- Angry/Divine Fury/Sad to a point of anger | These are just a basic colors to describe the idea.) Blush matches the color of the sky at the time. Have fun with any implications it can have in stories.
For what's going on below the bust? He does have wings. I love drawing them and Zeus is highly associated with eagles, so it made sense in my brain (Plus feathered Zeus is one of my favorite Zeus designs). His hands have talon-like nails. I'm thinking of giving him a cross between a bull and eagle tail. I will be giving him the legs of a bull because I like drawing hooves.
I will figure out coloration, accessories, clothing, et cetera once I get the chance and get more confident with doing full body art to give justice to the vision of his design.
As a note: Zeus can hide his wings for practicality purposes. Normally he shows them as a means of dominance and a fear tactic to those who oppose him. Otherwise this man hides them.
^ Also, I'll be fixing the eyebrows a little so he seems to be looking more intimidating and not like a chill surfer dude archetype.