Haven't post this account on a while, still figuring out what exactly it is for XD
If you've been struggling to find your 'identity' or look as an artist, you might want to check this one. I though it could be fun to bring my main account icon character's design journey. This is for my primary account @astronautrobot
Soo, this was the very first icon I used. I didn't really had an idea what to with it. Lit just threw in ideas I thought would work together
This fellow managed to get all it's gears back into place. Again, just going with concepts.
This is where I decided I should have a full design for it. And really liked it! There was just one problem...
It does look like an Astronaut, yes. Does it look like a Robot? Not so much....
Also, some concepts I had for the helmet XD
I did tried to go full machine, but nothing really stuck. I spent a lot of time trying to make it look like a real life space robot
Doesn't look that bad by it self, but not what I was looking for me.
Reblog for image limits on posts XD
These are some concepts and options on the next design. Trying to find the balance
I found the eyes way to creepy XD Still, I tried to play around for a while thinking they could grow on me eventually... They didn't...
This is also when I introduced the name. I've been using it to name folders and stuff for myself, but I genuinely forgot I've never mentioned to you guys.
Then we have the latest design. I absolutely adore it and I believe I'll stick with it for a while.
It is full of references XD I'll make a post explaining them later, tho you may have found some of them. Here's the lineart so you can have a better look
Is the design of the character I present myself as relevant to my art? Not really XD I'm not even using it right now, I have Cyn as my icon at the moment.
Is it fun to do? Absolutely. Should I have the freedom to change it's design as many times as I want? Yes. Do I wish I had the final design sooner so people would get used to related it to me sooner? Also yes XD But part of being an artist is getting used to chances.
Do what feels right in the moment, but don't block yourself from the idea of evolving a concept. External criticism is great for your growth, but you also have the right to be critical of your own art.
Just don't be extremely hard on negative on yourself. Try thinking: Wow, this is good. But I bet I can make it great! Everything can be improved. Is not a 'oh, no. I did it this way and there's no going back and make it better.'
I personally change my physical look all the time. For real, I picture myself as my real life custom character XD So it only feels natural to do the same with the one I present myself as in here.
This is C-8, the @astronautrobot . Thanks for coming to my TED talk XD
