Character Design Challenge 2

21/3/21

The March Character Design Challenge for 2021 had the theme of a 'Mushroom Fighter'. I wanted to do this contest again to see how people would react on the Facebook posting compared to the Instagram one. I felt like the Facebook posts gain the most attraction, as most of the time, they make up all of the winners. 

I based my character on the Inky cap mushroom because its design is very supernatural. After mixing the last 'Thai dancer' theme with the idea of a warrior, I wanted this mushroom 'fighter' to be a more interesting and different fighting class. I thought choosing a mystical looking mushroom would match the idea of something magic, like a mage. And the book they carry, linking to a very storybook looking item, a mushroom. 

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• I think one thing that went wrong last time was the line weight, so I'm glad I got to experiment with thinner line weights and even some lineless
• Lineless let the background look very simple whilst telling a story
• I think I was able to capture the essence of the mushroom type I chose.  
• I was able to use my choice in anatomy and comic book style body height. 

EBI

• I think it needed more designing. I like the pose and the story but I think I should have used my usual block method of colouring instead of blending gradients. 
• Maybe have a better lighting plan.

I did post this on Facebook, and though I did get a little recognition, it was a lot less than on my Instagram. I don't have any followers on Facebook, even less that were on the actual group to like the post. The people who follow my Instagram like my style, where as I haven't had any art on Facebook. Though I am glad I tried it, I think posting this on Facebook gave it more comparison against better works, as they are all in a feed. This made me realise that challenges like these require a lot more thought and style. But it also made me realise that people follow my Instagram for MY style, and I shouldn't post somewhere 'more popular' - because I won't instantly get more likes.   

Notes 24/3/21

We had the last lesson before April break with Mike and I want to start looking in to my branding more through print advertising and possibly making a website to have commissions and a portfolio where everyone can find it - whether you follow my art account or my animation account. I also think it would be a good place for people to get to know me, as I don't have a personal account for myself for people to see who I am and what I like. 

We also need a show reel, presentation about our self and I need to do a little more research in to industry opportunities that I can actually sign up for in time before the deadline.