Character Design
When i design my character, i always want to make sure that if a culture is going to be an inspiration that i make it appropriate and accurate as representation is very important in animation. Here i will explain the thought process of what went into designing some of these characters i have created and worked on.
Kaze Thumbnail design pass one
Kaze is a character i am developing for a series i would like to write called 'Malicious or officious?'. Kaze i meant to represent a Wind element kitsune. I took inspiration from different elements about wind and tried to mix that into her design from the cloud like hair to large wings. The 3rd design was the one chosen and was moved into deciding about clothing.
Mori Turnaround Reference Sheet
Another character that was designed for 'Malicious or Officious'. Mori is meant to be a forest like Kitsune, her design heavily inspired by photos of bamboo forests and large rooted forests that fills Japan's country side.
Doctor Octavia Redesign project
For a class assignment we were given the choice of take a few movie characters from the available movie list and redesigning the characters in a different way. i choice Doc Oc's character due to i felt it could be more fun to experiment with.
Malicious or Officious Character Line up Colored
Here is what the final line up of all the characters i had designed for the moment. I am very proud how each design turned out and would like to go back some day and do another round of redesigns when i have gained more skills and knowledge.
