I have been searching for a lot of inspirations to keep the right path on my project. However, a lot of things changed. About two weeks ago, I was sure how the project should look. I always wanted to create the background a bit in digital and a bit by hand. But when it comes to drawing the main character, I struggle with where this project going to. The aim of an illustration is narration, which I forgot about it. I still try to not rush and take advantage of more spare time. I still developing the skill of drawing likeness. In conclusion to yesterday's post, I started the day with character design. This is also an Art Portfolio task.
It was a long process and a lot of new sheets...
I separate the workplace window, to easier look at the pictures.
This is the first sketch. I do not like it, is too realistic. The way of look reminds me of Disney's movie characters.
At this stage, I just a bit convinced myself about good points on this sketch. I needed to move on. And the fear came to my mind; how I want to draw the likeness on his face?
I made it! But it not compares to the rest of the body...
Really, it is a disaster.
I did not continue the drawing. Because I cannot find different Native American's outfit. Secondly, only the face looked well. I came with another idea of how to capture this character.
The last screenshot presents a new approach for this character. And apparently again, it was a fail. Just look at the rest of the bod definitely, he has too long chest and a strange proportion of legs. My first thought was to create a bigger head than the rest of the body, emphasizing the proud pose. Maybe, I should start again, but it discouraged me that much...
Afterwards, I looked for the good sides of this drawing. For me, it is the part with plume and face. I took it to myself, 'ok, so I can still develop this thing' anyway I will need to extend the range of facial expression. And I have much more fun with this part.
I completely changed the theme, I picked one picture of my favourite band. And turn the same settings as with Native American character (on Photoshop).
On this stage, I gave up again, becouse it still looks like a doll. I needed more expression.
The new sheet. Different approach. I started from the suggestion lines, which lead me to capture approximately the pose.
I took a screenshot already after features drawing. It was the nicest outcome today. I still have on top on my head word ''expression''.
The next thing which I am proud of is my approach to eliminate the prejudice about proportion. The thing is not in realistic drawings, but with emotions. To make people see and feel the same. Maybe this is not a rule in general. But I like that style. Therefore, still, I will be searching and trying.
Today was a lot of disappointment. In the middle of the process, I was not sure what I want to reach. I needed something different, something with which I will be satisfied.
In the next post, I will share my background board for Leporello.
Your character drawing of the native American is not bad - it is important to recognise that you won't get it right the first time and you have to keep developing the idea by making mistakes. This post demonstrates that you are a bit directionless - once you have your backstory finalised, you will find it easier to visualise what you are doing. Finally I am not sure that you are relating your project to the theme you were given at the beginning of the set project.
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