Vampire Kid-Concept Art

This is my design ideas for the "Vampire Kid," character.  Overall I am pleased with how it turned out.

Character Personality
I haven't developed her full back story or name yet. But I have a idea and know her personality:
•She is a tomboy
•Feisty when she needs to be
•loyal
•hates being told what to do

Process 
I had no ideas for a story or a character, so I started by spending the afternoon just sketching random characters and thinking of the stories they have. It is amazing how much this helped me. Later on I might revisit some characters I left behind and develop them!
ANYWAY! I did pick a character I wanted to explore and develop further. I choose the "Vampire Kid," character.
From there I used a sketchbook to rough sketch different proportions and outfits of the character.
I then traced the best ones and added colour using letraset pro-markers and tria markers, which are great for getting colour down quickly.

My favorite is the one I done four different versions of. This is because the first two a too girly for my "tomboy" character. I didn't chose third design because it was too "modern" and I wanted my character to have aspects of a "traditional vampire".

I'm not sure what colours I will use yet. Opinions please? Comment below

I will be posting the basic plot soon and model sheets next week.

Future Plans for Character Designs

I decided to develop the “Little Vampire Kid” character from yesterday afternoons sketch session (see previous post). 

So far I have sketched the character with different proportions and shapes and also outfits.

Currently I am working on a story for the character whilst also adding some colour to the designs.

I am super excited about this character and might make a mini project out of it. With it ending at the storyboard stage (as I need more of these for my portfolio) or I might turn it into a comic.

I was a bit worried about being totally rubbish at character design or not having any ideas. But it’s amazing what spending and afternoon doodling can do.

I will be posting soon with the sketches and designs of the progress I have made so far!

Just a note: Sorry for the low quality of my sketches, I have to photo them but my scanner will be up and working by tomorrow!

Afternoon doodles

I really need to work on actual character designs rather than just drawing "in proportion" and "semi realistic" illustration. Don't get me wrong I love doing that sort of drawing and I'll still do it, but since I want to go into animation I need to improve on character design and concepts. So I spent the afternoon sketching some random characters. I am currently developing the ballerina character but might develop another as well.

Other things I need to work on:
1-Movement in my drawings
2-Expressions

Disney Princesses

I had a little sketchbook that has always been lying around. I thought I would never use it because I hate/not used to drawing small scale.

So I picked it up I decided to draw some fan art! It turns it I LOVE drawing in the tiny sketchbook and surprisingly found it relaxing.

Just a note: I know on the pictures it has my tumblr address on it. I didn't bother to change it because it still links to one of my blogs.

First Post!

Welcome to my brand sparkling new blog!

I decided to create a blog to post mainly works in progress, rough sketches and practices. As well as finished pieces of work. I also might post reviews on products related to art.

I'll probably post little life happenings here and there when I feel like it.