Alright, I think I'm about done with the design stage of Beorn, which is great, because I'm also finished with this sketchbook. In the end, going back to the absolute basics of character design really helped figure out his body shape. Square = solidity. Duh.
The final design will probably incorporate elements from a lot of the drawings, which is what usually happens when I go through all this. I think these drawings are more a way of weeding out bad decisions rather than arriving at a final, concrete design.
I like the braid. it's different and characterful without veering off and adding in something too out-there.
ReplyDeleteAnd a squarish body shape does make good sense; I kept thinking kind of sloping, working-man's shoulders, but this is better.
Kung-Fu movie style braid-wrap is key. That last (bottom right) one is super great.
ReplyDeleteI love that wrap around braid pony tail on the bottom pages. (If that's his hair)
ReplyDeleteYes, seconding (thirding? Fourthing?) what has already been said about the braid. Excellent touch.
ReplyDeleteIt's also really interesting to see this kind of intensive character design process.
Just landed in this great blog! Amazing work! Full of energy and imagination! Why do you feel fustrated with the colors? You really have a beautiful palette! I can't wait to read all the story of the Turtle Soupª
ReplyDeletePlease finish this project! Your art is so evocative. I love it!
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