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This is perhaps approaching graduate level information as far as digital costuming is concerned, but I think that the more fidelity professional game artists have access to, the more mindful the details ought to be. This is especially true in the case of low-tech/medieval/pre-industrial fantasy where everything in the world is handmade; these little details are really crucial to selling that look.
A compilation of stuff I know about drawing Asian faces and Asian culture! I feel like many “How-To-Draw” tutorials often default to European faces and are not really helpful when drawing people of other races. So I thought I’d put this together in case anyone is interested! Feel free to share this guide and shoot me questions if you have any! I’m by no means an expert, I just know a few things from drawing experience and from my own cultural background.
My favourite character designs from Monster Hunter Illustrations Vol. 2 (2013), a 400 page art book featuring a crap-load of creature, character, armour and weapon designs. The armour designs are so detailed and varied in cultural influences. Non-stop inspiration in this book.
Summer dress, 1860′s
From the John Bright Historic Costume Collection
Right. Here it is everything you ever wanted to know about fashion cuts, trends, style, all in one post.
Every example of a trend that existed is list in the above post. So get to know your styles, perfect your image and enjoy mixing trends and different eras together.
Use these to help you, it’s a guide I found. Could be useful to some..I’ve learnt something new..half my wardrobe can now be categorised, I now know what to buy,styles etc.
The original content source is Pinterest.com, Fashion Editorials and Styling Templates. The accuracy I can’t account for 100% but I found this post very useful for myself! Please feel free to edit and update If you know the correct labelling for anything that is inaccurately categorised.
If nothing else, enjoy. 😍👌👌
People will stare. Make it worth their while → Gardem Haute Couture | S/S ‘14
Couture Corset “The Admiral”
“The Admiral” is a uniform inspired corset top with high collar, lapels, spikey epaulettes and semi-transparent detachable skirt pieces. The corset is made from satin and is elaborately decorated with lace appliqué, synthetic leather cutwork, silver beads, Swarovski crystals and metal buttons. The epaulettes are made from sturdy thermoplast and are also decorated with beads, Swarovski crystals and buttons.
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These are all the characters I designed for Spera: Ascension of the Starless Vol 1 (now available in stores: Amazon/bookstores etc). Enjoy!