Primary Witch Character Design

These are my primary character designs. Looking back on them now, I don't like them very much but it is important to try lots of different styles and to experiment in order to realise a happy outcome.

• Too librarian.

• Glasses may be too much like Harry Potter.

• More abstract character design ideas - simple shapes, easier to animate.

• I like the look of white eyes, but may be difficult with the colour palette.

• I want the witch to be easy to animate but also detailed enough for expression.

• Leaves coming from the hat to signify her talent with plants?

• I like the idea of the witch having a hat but it's a dangerous trope to go with.

• What sort of hair? Probably short.

• I love the idea of freckles.

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• I really like the short hair idea, as well as the hoop earrings.

• This is maybe my favourite design so far.

• Does she have any recognisable + discerning features such as a gem in her forehead?

• How old is she? More traditional kind of witch.

• Freckles!

• Broomstick and wand?

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• Other facial + hair designs, I don't want to pin myself down too soon.

• I still prefer the witch with short hair.

• Should I make her hair even shorter?

• Freckles again! Always freckles!

• I like the more stylised profile.

• I will play around with more stylised characteristics.

• Another more traditional approach.

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• I'm going to stick with short hair - try out different hat types. Does she even need one?

• More stylised way of drawing - still short hair.

• Is she too cat-like? Or does this work to show she isn't exactly 'normal'?

• Leaves in hair and gems.

• Definitely want her to have hoop earrings.

• Shall I experiment with more simplistic features?

Favoured Physical Aspects

• Short hair without fringe.

• Hoop earrings + gems to match the familiar.

• Freckles!

• Pointed witch's hat/crown of leaves - not worn all the time.

• White hair + eyes, darker skin tone.

• Stylised facial features.

These primary character designs aren't the best but they have helped me get a sense of direction for where I want to go with the physical aspects of the witch. It may all change drastically as I move on and develop my film - we shall see.