Drawings and sketches of prototypes of game characters
Imagining and bringing to life the characters of a game, through sketches and renderings can be incredibly exciting. Crafting these prototypes provides an opportunity to bring your vision into reality!
From rudimentary line drawings to fully illuminated renderings, there are plenty of ways to bring your vision into existence. Start with basic sketches and gradually add details such as facial expressions and body language. Such attention to detail can make all the difference between a good character, and an iconic one!
If your game features multiple characters, it is important to consider how they interact with each other. How do their physical features and personalities come together? Developing a backstory or even creating a character bible can help you understand how the characters fit into the game world.
Once your sketches are complete, it is time to transform them into digital art! This could involve tracing over existing drawings in vector software, or even recreating them as 3D models in programs such as Blender. Spend some time exploring the various techniques available and find one that works for you and your project.
Bringing characters to life can be incredibly rewarding - what started as an idea on a piece of paper has now become something tangible and alive! With each iteration, the characters become more real and help bring the world of your game to life.
Good luck! And have fun as you create your very own iconic characters!