A technique we learned for creating a character was to draw a library of features, spending about a minute on each one (i.e. a minute to create different mouths), and then to combine them to create the character. I found this useful as we were at the stage where we had no previous idea of who this character is, so for purely aesthetic design it was a fun process. However, I found it challenging as it focused heavily on a much more cartoony style where the style of individual features were what defined the character rather than their overrall makeup. It became more of a initial starting point and reference to build on for me.
I found that using pen helped me to draw quickly and to not get too boxed in to the neatness of the drawings.
This was the first version of my character, refining the previous drawings so that they're more unified.
What I like/what went well?:
- The character's sense of weight
- The hunched look
- The character's appeal
- The overrall shape of the body
What could be improved?:
- The side view's head, as it doesn't match up to the front view proportion wise
- The character's garb makes him too caveman looking
- The crown
- The lineart style
- The expression isn't fitting with the character's personality (he looks like more of a slave character than a king)
Other people's comments:
- Rectangular shapes are fitting with the character's persona
- An exaggerated underbite, warts, and/or a sloped forehead could help with the face
- Grubby beard and/or torn royal robes could aid in making him more King-like
