Designing Character Variations
Designing Character Variations
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Designing Character Variations
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Danylo Vashchenko
I continued developing my character and added more variety to the silhouette.
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We are back in the studio to expand on our previous character design. This lesson focuses on creating meaningful variations that go beyond simple costume tweaks. You will learn a "quick and dirty" workflow using copy-paste techniques and a tracing paper effect to rapidly generate new ideas without getting bogged down in perfect anatomy.

We explore how to drastically alter silhouettes, shifting from top-heavy shapes to weighted, triangular designs. The lesson demonstrates how to iterate on themes, turning a standard vendor into a mysterious fisherman or a stationary shopkeeper. This approach ensures you provide art leads with distinct options rather than just changing a belt color. It is a vital skill for professional portfolios that shows you can explore the full boundaries of a concept.

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COMMENTS
Dave Greco
Don't settle for changing a belt color when designing variations. You need to push the silhouette and shape language to create distinct options. Work quick and dirty to find the magic in the scribbles instead of worrying about clean lines too early. This shows you can explore real ideas rather than just minor tweaks.
Rain Skoog
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Tried to push one of my other silhouettes from the first assignment for practice!
Danylo Vashchenko
I continued developing my character and added more variety to the silhouette.
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