Dosa Tiger: Fungi Growth Iterations
To increase the ancient appearance of the Dosa Tiger species I have explored fungi growth around their neckline instead of fur. Below is the development sheet showing the fungi reference that I used.
Dosa Tiger: Development: Costume and Skin
Below are some iterations of the Dosa Tiger costumes. Also, I have imagined what the skin of the creature looks like, revealing all of the scarring. The first thumbnail shows the original layout of the sheet. I later made a second version because the characters seem to engage with each other more when they are facing inwards.
For the costumes, I was inspired by traditional Korean Hanbok. I will try to design a few more variations of costume. Maybe I could design specific costumes to reflect the characters role in the tribe. Below shows the different Hanbok based on status and job role.
Portrait Study: Dosa Tiger
Above is a portrait study of the Dosa Tiger. I have tried to make it actually look like a portrait, keeping in mind the final product of my Masters Project. My final product will be a 'found document' from the land where/when "Tigers Smoked". I imagine that it is like a lost journal that someone kept while studying the species that inhabit this world.
This is a kind of style test. The daily style exploration that I did during the first three weeks of the project helped me develop a textured technique that still had a strong sense of light. Below is one of the most successful experiments based on a folk painting from Korea. The portrait above was a two hour study, so it is less chaotic than the experiment below. Is this an improvement, or does the style look better below?
I used this watercolour study below by Iain McCaig as inspiration for the subtle colouring and the aesthetic of the paper.
Pose Sketches: Dosa Tiger
Above are some more sketches developing the Dosa Tiger. I am exploring the overall silhouette and pose of the creature. I want to design 3 or 4 distinct characters from this species of tiger. I will also design a staff for this species of tiger to use. The Dosa from Korean Mythology is always pictured with a long beard and a staff.
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