05-25-2024, 09:38 PM
Ok so I'm working on this character design. I posted in my sketchbook introduction message a design of a "vampire hunter" I did without really thinking about it, a couple of years ago.
So the idea is pretty basic: take the same character brief/idea and create something a little bit more well-made.
About the character:
His name is Vladislav. He's a pious man who hunts vampires. He's experienced, self-assured and sometimes arrogant. In reality, Vladislav's faith is put to the test and his never-ending quest makes him question himself. As his body urges him to leave this life behind, he discovers clues to the existence of a supreme vampire, the source of all evil in this world. Who is this mysterious being? Is the death of this creature the key to inner peace for Vladislav?
I read a bit about Dracula, vampires in general and tried to use that information. My character evolves in what could be Romania, during the late XIVth/XVth century. I found out that Vladislav was the name of the man who inspired the character of Dracula so I thought it'd be a fun reference.
I focused the costume designs around 3 aspects :
- How do you protect yourself physically from a vampire? You need to have your neck protected. You're not fighting a dragon, a vampire is agile and strikes by surprise. Protect yourself, but not too heavily!
- The owl and the hawk are 2 predators of the bat. (feathers, hawk-shaped helmet...) I tried to incorporate it in how Vladislav look too.
- Religion
I can't quite decide which costume to go with for the moment. My favorites are the 3 of the top row with a slight preference for the 3rd one. I'll work with colors once I chose one
let me know what you think
So the idea is pretty basic: take the same character brief/idea and create something a little bit more well-made.
About the character:
His name is Vladislav. He's a pious man who hunts vampires. He's experienced, self-assured and sometimes arrogant. In reality, Vladislav's faith is put to the test and his never-ending quest makes him question himself. As his body urges him to leave this life behind, he discovers clues to the existence of a supreme vampire, the source of all evil in this world. Who is this mysterious being? Is the death of this creature the key to inner peace for Vladislav?
I read a bit about Dracula, vampires in general and tried to use that information. My character evolves in what could be Romania, during the late XIVth/XVth century. I found out that Vladislav was the name of the man who inspired the character of Dracula so I thought it'd be a fun reference.
I focused the costume designs around 3 aspects :
- How do you protect yourself physically from a vampire? You need to have your neck protected. You're not fighting a dragon, a vampire is agile and strikes by surprise. Protect yourself, but not too heavily!
- The owl and the hawk are 2 predators of the bat. (feathers, hawk-shaped helmet...) I tried to incorporate it in how Vladislav look too.
- Religion
I can't quite decide which costume to go with for the moment. My favorites are the 3 of the top row with a slight preference for the 3rd one. I'll work with colors once I chose one
let me know what you think