Software: Open Canvas, Photoshop
Hardware: Wacom Intuos 3
Time: 10-15 hrs
I was suddenly interested in the western game character drawing style. The artist usually starts with a rough sketch and builds color layers to achieve the thick color effect. The result was very exciting. I added the oriental dragon and lion dance elements to make it more “Groovy”.
Sketch done on paper and pen
Concepting is a lot of fun
Color Planning
I hope the color was a lot more vibrant. I always like to start with full background coloring so it sets a clear tone for the image.
Planning the background.
I constantly have to switch between Photoshop and Open Cavas to make the color adjustment
Details on character appearance
Almost always my favorite part. I like to add highlights to the eyes and lips.
