The King.

Just some random Ravenclaw for the 21st century.

Goodbye old friend this is the end of the man I used to be. For there's been a strange and welcome change in me...

 (For Once in my Life - Dean Martin’s version)

Part 1/6 - The Framing Device (The Family)

       Part 2 - Style | 3 - The Sicilian Assassins | 4 - Buttercup and Westley | 5 - The Prince and the Count | 6 - Florin Castle

Around two years ago for my final year of college, I was required to pick an existing story to imagine as an animated adaption. So to make sure it could hold my attention for a whole year, of course I chose The Princess Bride.

Let’s start with the grandson from the movie is all grown up telling the story to his own kids. 

The Dad’s design is inspired by Fred Savage, who played the grandson in the movie, combined with a softness and reliably dorky impression that the project calls for. The book talks about the author’s father and his own son while the movie depicts a grandfather and grandson. But the Princess Bride is a story that has something for everyone, it’s not just for little boys. The two children express the idea, further driving it home with their differing personalities — The Princess Bride is for Everyone.

Side note: I needed something to tie their designs together and keep them cohesive, so I thought bears might be a funny way to do it (please get the joke) 🐻🧸🐼

For the kids’ bedroom, I wanted to eliminate the barrier of bed and chair so that a growing closeness between the father and his kids could be literally depicted as the series progresses. I took cues from retro interior design (wood panelling, colours, etc.) and modern design (light wood, shelving/divider, platform, etc.) to create something contemporary but would carry with it a nostalgic undertone.

Logan was supposed to be just a single character exercise (he isn't even supposed to be the main character) but ideas came and now there are a few other characters in my head related to him... so here is Logan so far, before what is probably going to be a new direction.

Some value and composition studies with Harvey

Wayne Hopkins.

Look at what I found in my drawings folder from a year ago 😁 (2016).

Kind of imagined Hufflepuffs would encourage everyone to try out, even young third years (even if they don’t make the team just yet).

Aki-chan ☀️ and Reiko 🌙

The first two party members of the After School Demon Fighters Club Project.

(I made the draft months ago and forgot to post it. sorry)

Akira Hideyoshi often referred to as Aki-chan, is the Twin Protagonists’ childhood best friend. He didn’t have siblings yet at the time, so he treated them like a younger brother and sister. Aki-chan is half American and half-Japanese. He lives with his single mom and much younger sister in Osaka. Although his family isn’t well off, due to his talent in multiple sports (starting out with Baseball and eventually branching off to Tennis and Lacrosse) he was given a full scholarship to the prestigious Tennoji High School. Although not the most academically intelligent, he does dream of eventually going into Sports Medicine.

Aki-chan is the healer of the party but isn’t the traditional kind. He wields a staff with a blade at the end so that he can cast spells and defend himself because he stays in the front lines (and won’t die easily because he’s pretty tough). Apart from his own healing spells, he heals passively creating the ultimate defence with Reiko, the party’s Tank.

Reiko Ishiyama is the “too rich and too good for anyone Student Council President.” Top of her class, Kendo varsity team captain, and rich daughter of the CEO of a security company. She handles the pressure with grace and shines with it. She is logical and practical but is caring and has a genuine want to better the lives of those around her. The problem is that she can be very difficult to approach due to being on the intimidating side and has difficulty connecting with those she is meant to lead. Her best friend Na-chan helps with that. She has a soft side for her best friend in the world Na-chan. The Kimono style-Rayon jacket in her summer outfit was a gift from Na-chan, a metaphor meant to symbolize that the moon, Reiko, will not be alone because she will be surrounded by stars (like Na-chan).

Aki and Reiko become friends due to often encountering one another during sports festivals and tournaments. When their games and/or matches are over, they usually share a nice cold drink. (Sometimes after training in school too).

Two variant designs I made of Nikolai from last year. The one above is him as the Grand Duke (after abdicating the throne) and ambassador to the throne, while the second is of him as a reluctant emperor.

Ignis.

He goes by Igu or Iggy.

(Revamped a character I designed a couple of years ago.)

Julien “Benji” Benito is my entry for this month’s Character Design Challenge.

He was known as the famous Chef Julien of the arguably most prestigious restaurant in the city of Paris, France. He had grown tired of the fast-paced life in the limelight, which is why he had returned to his hometown in the Caribbean. There he had put up a small restaurant serving local cuisine with a twist.

Since his move, Benji has been very happy with his simple life in the Caribbean Islands. He starts his day with a trip to the market to buy fresh ingredients. He then spends the rest of the day running his restaurant where he keeps a close relationship with his customers. During his free time he likes to bum around under the sun, surf, and chat with the townspeople.