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Course Project: Risa Character Design & World Building

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Tala tackles the legend of Bathala and his deity offspring. But this time, it’s not the ordinary cliché Filipino fantasy setting. In this epic, the gods are living, breathing celestials.
The tale also tackles Filipino-inspired tribes, but with a sci-fi twist. The tribes also include other races aside from humans that are inspired by Filipino mythological creatures.
Each tribe represent a planet in the Anito-Anita Star System, 2 stars gravitating each other, with 7 planets revolving around the suns. This is approximately 50 light years from the Solar System. Many humans speculate that this is the origin of the myths of Filipinos. And a lot of ancient relics and texts found there checks-out.
The main characters Risa and Baste, mercenary siblings, will see and investigate shrines and altars that look like ruins of ancient sci-fi deities.
On their supposedly final job that will make a fortune of 10 lifetimes, they discover these hidden, ancient shrines and altars. As the plot moves forward, it will turn out that Risa is *spoilers* the god Tala all along as she and Baste investigate the shrines one by one.

Main Character: Risa
Age and Sex: 25 years, Female
Archetype: The Outlaw Technician (Agile Class)
Physical/Visual traits: Athletic, Mildly Strong Facial Features but still Feminine Looking, Short Curly Hair
Job: Mercenary
Arsenal: Dual Wielded Pistol, Tech Bombs, Tech Tools
Clothing and Gear: Tactical Gear, Tech Tools, Black Market Military-Grade Wear
Personality: Persuasive, Self-Assured, Assertive, Born Leader, Feisty, Rebellious, Riley

Final Render of Risa, Tala's main character
Final Render of Risa, Tala's main character
Temple of the god Bathala - for context (I have previous experience in environment concepts, so this one came first)
Temple of the god Bathala - for context (I have previous experience in environment concepts, so this one came first)
Research 1
Research 1
Research 2
Research 2
Research 3
Research 3
After Researching, I wanted to get the general looks and personality so I made some expression sketches
After Researching, I wanted to get the general looks and personality so I made some expression sketches
Phase 1: Blocking Stage using a mannequin. I made sure the pose yells confidence and assertiveness.
Phase 1: Blocking Stage using a mannequin. I made sure the pose yells confidence and assertiveness.
Phase 2: Line work - I wanted to convey that she knows how to use tech. I also added a few tiny Filipino inspired details
Phase 2: Line work - I wanted to convey that she knows how to use tech. I also added a few tiny Filipino inspired details
Phase 3: Local Colors
Phase 3: Local Colors
Phase 4: Values (after this, I added the color back and continued rendering the piece like how Even instructed)
Phase 4: Values (after this, I added the color back and continued rendering the piece like how Even instructed)

UPDATE:
I'm also adding Risa's brother Baste to this project, and I will probably keep adding to this as I move forward.

Secondary Character: Baste
Age and Sex: 29 years, Male
Archetype: The Soldier/Warrior (Tank Class)
Physical Traits: Heavy Weight Lifter Type, Slightly Strong Facial Features, Slightly Strong Nose and Brow Ridge, Short Curly Hair
Job: Mercenary (Ex Marine)
Arsenal: Assault Rifle, Hydra Rocket Launcher, Frag Grenades
Clothing and Gear: Tactical Gear, Military-Grade Armor
Pet: Young Santelmo
Personality: Obedient, Loyal, Protective, Caring, Warm, Loving

Baste Render (Risa's Brother)
Baste Render (Risa's Brother)
Phase 1: Blocking Stage using a mannequin
Phase 1: Blocking Stage using a mannequin
Phase 2: Rough Sketch
Phase 2: Rough Sketch
Phase 3: Local Colors
Phase 3: Local Colors
Phase 4: Values
Phase 4: Values
I'm very much looking forward to creating more characters for this universe. And I will be keeping in mind what I've learned!
I'm very much looking forward to creating more characters for this universe. And I will be keeping in mind what I've learned!

If you've reached it til the end, it means you're interested in my work! Thank you so much. You can get more updates on future characters I'll work on at my Instagram page (my main art page): @juni.puny (https://www.instagram.com/juni.puny)

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14 comments

  • junifrio7

    30.04.2023 at 05:42
    Juni Frio

    @fethennour Thank you! I appreciate the kind words.

  • ice_colours

    07.05.2023 at 09:39
    Anuj Rishov Kaibartta

    Very cool to see a story develop, also very good rendering.

  • miguelon

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    08.05.2023 at 11:04
    Miguel Márquez Romero

    Great project!!!. Juni, thank you very much for sharing the process

  • junifrio7

    08.05.2023 at 11:08
    Juni Frio

    @miguelon Thank you, and thanks for the feature! :D

  • aishaahya

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    18.05.2023 at 04:27
    Aisha Ahya

    this is so awesome! Risa is such a loveable character :D

  • junifrio7

    18.05.2023 at 04:46
    Juni Frio

    @aishaahya thanks for the kind words! Had fun creating her. :)

  • jezzajen_creations

    02.06.2023 at 03:28
    Jenny Muller

    Outstanding work! You are brilliant at character design and colouring! the silhouettes would really stand out :)
    Thanks for sharing your process!

  • junifrio7

    02.06.2023 at 03:50
    Juni Frio

    @jezzajen_creations Thank you Jenny! I appreciate the kind words :D

  • harleysmith028

    06.06.2023 at 00:47
    harleysmith028

    @fethennour Hi, nice to meet you, greetings dear remote worker. I am a Blue print expansions registered and verified staff recruiter. We Blue print expansions are a digital solutions agency specializing in providing digital transformation services and custom software solutions for growing businesses. In addition, we are a global brand consultancy that does not do all types of development and we are a group of experts who share a single common feeling. We make software and we do all types of Design for all companies and clients and first level companies that want to be more profitable and lucrative.
    We are hiring logo designers, graphic designers, translators, data entry designers, interior designers, etc. qualified to help us finish the above remote job opportunities and also to work as a contractor on the above projects.
    Please we need you to work with us as a design contractor, stakeholders, new staff members.
    NO SCAM ZONE, if you are interested in participating in our design project, please feel free to click on this link below:
    ["https://wa.me/message/WXGMND5ZJARBJ1"]or message via WHATSAPP as soon as possible👇👇👇
    +880 1689-134706

    Emily Bell, our Customer Service Manager, will explain all the information about the job, for every possible update and change, and we look forward to your response as quickly as possible, thank you.

    We wish you our best and most sincere regards, thank you for your cooperation...

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  • harleysmith028

    06.06.2023 at 00:48
    harleysmith028

    @jezzajen_creations Hello, nice to meet you, greetings dear remote worker. I am a Blue print expansions registered and verified staff recruiter. We Blue print expansions are a digital solutions agency specializing in providing digital transformation services and custom software solutions for growing businesses. In addition, we are a global brand consultancy that does not do all types of development and we are a group of experts who share a single common feeling. We make software and we do all types of Design for all companies and clients and first level companies that want to be more profitable and lucrative.
    We are hiring logo designers, graphic designers, translators, data entry designers, interior designers, etc. qualified to help us finish the above remote job opportunities and also to work as a contractor on the above projects.
    Please we need you to work with us as a design contractor, stakeholders, new staff members.
    NO SCAM ZONE, if you are interested in participating in our design project, please feel free to click on this link below:
    ["https://wa.me/message/WXGMND5ZJARBJ1"]or message via WHATSAPP as soon as possible👇👇👇
    +880 1689-134706

    Emily Bell, our Customer Service Manager, will explain all the information about the job, for every possible update and change, and we look forward to your response as quickly as possible, thank you.

    We wish you our best and most sincere regards, thank you for your cooperation...

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  • janee

    10.06.2023 at 10:53
    Jane E Porter

    These are fantastic. I really enjoyed looking through all your designs.

  • junifrio7

    10.06.2023 at 12:38
    Juni Frio

    @janee Thank you for the kind words! :D

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