Character Exploration of the Dark Crystal
I was given the opportunity to explore character development in a class setting. I set out to study the Dark Crystal universe and create a character, companion creature, and home that would fit the universe.
Early on I understood that I wanted to work with the idea of an astronomer character that could fit into the canon of the world. I explored different clans from the story the character could fit in to and the place they would call home. I kept elements that were consistent throughout the show and explored ways to reimagine and add new believable elements like new technology and new creatures.
After creating a design I was happy with on paper, I explored the design further digitally so I could further explore the palette I was wanting to go for the character. I drew inspiration from outfits already in Dark Crystal, and from renaissance paintings which gave me a wonder range to explore and select from. The red and blue palette became a quick favorite and became the finalized palette for the character.
My color exploration also went into the companion creature for the character. I wanted a real world element that could push the character to be more interested in the sky than characters of the universe had previously been. This exploration and design came together to create this final piece that was included in the STLCC: Meramec Campus's student show, April 30th - May 11th 2021.
