Sorry I didn't post anything last week, BUT today I am happy to announce that I've officially wrapped up my share of the work for that secretive,collaborative project I've been mentioning. The results of all the effort will be slowly revealed shortly - with some full images making their appearances in March.
In the meantime, here are some sneak peeks of the characters' design processes and more finalized versions:
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| A mix of pencil sketches, inked drawings, and finished pieces - all cropped closely for this collage. |
Prior to starting on my paintings,
I created portraits of all the characters from the story. This step helped me
to better contemplate each of their personalities, which were then easier to translate into
their "in-scene" presences. And yes, they all wear patterned attire (in the end), because I couldn't resist, and more importantly it's part of the traditional Japanese clothing aesthetic.
Most of these portraits are quite small (4 x 5.25") and I'm considering putting up some originals for sale. I'll return to this thought later and keep you updated. :)
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