Character Concept Art An Amalgamation of Creativity and Technique

1. Article: Spikeadillo.com Character Concept Art: An Amalgamation of Creativity and Technique There is no Super Mario without Mario, Hitman without Agent 47, or Tomb Raider without Lara Croft. These legendary video games became cult-favorites owing to the well-crafted characters, which brought the imaginary world to life; got the adrenaline pumping as the gamers climbed one level after another. The ultimate and undeniable credit for this magical world of mythical characters goes to the artists, the chief architects who weave their creativity infused with master techniques to enthrall the world with character concept art. The Concept behind “Character Concept Art” Character concept art refers to the ideation and complete development of an artwork based on a character concept and style. The creation of a character on screen requires the concept artist to depict the nature of the character, such as the personality, background, habits, etc. through detailing in the appearance, the way the character behaves, its gait, posture, etc., all in the form of art. The early instances of character concept art can be found in comics and animation movies. The Role of a Character Concept Artist At present, there are multiple genres of games in the industry, such as RPS, MOBA, etc. that are based on intuitive and interactive character art. The level of expertise and intricacy that goes into creating a character has made concept artists the unsung heroes of the genre, the ones who create magic behind the scenes. Character concept art designing has a very articulate workflow. The concept artist: Starts with ideation; Conducts extensive research to flawlessly depict the character traits and; Finally drafts the final concept sketch of the character. While developing a character concept, the artists initiate with the; Mood board to commence the art design process; Follows up by creating multiple sketches to choose from; Post finalizing the sketch, work starts on colors and angles; Movement sheet captures the personality traits of the character; After that the character is modeled and rigged; The final stage is animating the character in video games. A step-by-step rundown of the character concept art involves: History and background. Silhouette. Harmony of color and composition. Accents.

2. Article: Spikeadillo.com Emotional quotient. Expert Tips for a Flawless Character Concept Art 1.The character needs a detailed definition detailing the areas such as name, age, complexion, height, eye and hair color, physical traits, location, emotional traits, and flaws. 2.Colors should be used with caution so that, it does not overpower the scene and the subtlety of the character sketch. Playing with too many colors can often confuse the beholder. It is best to stick to the base colors and related variations. 3.The idea should not be too scattered. The best characters are the ones that have a central theme. 4.Addition of distinctive features adds uniqueness to the character concept art. 5.Simplicity and minimalism always manage to grab the attention of the target audience. 6.Expressiveness and exaggeration can add more glam factors to the sketch along with eye- catching accessories. These are the basic thumb rules of character concept art creation that any artist worth his/her caliber will abide by. Ultimately, it’s the mix of creativity and art techniques of the concept artist that brings to life the most striking and memorable imaginary characters on screen, capturing the attention of the intended audience and enthralling them. About Spikeadillo: Spikeadillo - feat. the Art of Gerrin Tramis. Gerrin Tramis is a leading concept artist and illustrator currently residing on the outskirts of Redmond, WA. Gerrin provides top quality concept art and illustration services for character design, video games, movie poster art concepts, environment art, game art, animation, comics, marketing, graphic design and more.