2022 · Visual development
Ascendant of the Shadows
A 2D animation visual development pitch. It was a fun, hands-on way to learn how to concept compelling, visually engaging characters — and to understand the creative process through research, sketches, iteration, and refinement.
The pitch follows Seroth, the protagonist, and Rita, the antagonist, from costume studies and expressions through action poses, poster concepts, and a finished battle splash.
Splash art
The final battle scene, with earlier composition thumbnails.
Final splash art
Splash art thumbnails
Poster
A character poster and the layouts that led to it.
Poster art
Poster art thumbnails
Seroth
Turnaround, action, expressions, and costume exploration for the protagonist.
Main protagonist — Seroth
Action poses
Action poses
Facial expressions
Sketches
Rita
Turnaround, action, expressions, and costume exploration for the antagonist.
Main antagonist — Rita
Action poses
Action poses
Facial expressions
Sketches
Sketches