This week I’ve been developing some initial sketches and some quite rough, to try and get an idea of how I want my main character for my fable to look like. I’ve been inspired by Japanese children’s clothing due to my character being based in Japan as well as animation characters such as Ponyo and Markl.
I find that sketching before going onto digital work can help to make things seem less daunting and drawing becomes more freeing and experimental before moving onto the computer.
I’ve also decided to stick with this idea inspired by my Mum’s opinion on my character that she should have one side up and one side down, to perhaps resembling that the child used to have a guardian who would do her hair for her. But now she is alone and also doesn’t know how to amend her former hairstyle implying her young age.
CCH-Animation Degree 