Motley's Odyssey

Motley’s Odyssey

Motley’s Odyssey

Set off on an adventure with this unusual crew.

My Work

Concept creation, character design, digital drawing

Design Software

Photoshop

About

Motley and his friends travel across the land, facing many dangers as they try to deliver an important message to the king. I designed these characters for a fantasy world, with a mix of different shapes and sizes.

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Colour Scheme

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#a0a45c

#d1ca8f

#f3bc6e

#ffd8b6

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Bernard

We come from the soil, and to the soil we return. It nourishes us and keeps us safe.

We come from the soil, and to the soil we return. It nourishes us and keeps us safe.

We come from the soil, and to the soil we return. It nourishes us and keeps us safe.

Bernard was designed to resemble something from ancient times. He's a big, slow land fish and has an unfriendly, serious personality. I used mostly large, curved shapes to build him to reflect his character.

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Colour Scheme

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#732c42

#da271d

#d24508

#f3af68

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Barkley

I was sipping a peaceful cup of tea one minute, and the next I’m out exploring wild, unknown places and facing all kinds of trouble. How did I get myself into this?

I was sipping a peaceful cup of tea one minute, and the next I’m out exploring wild, unknown places and facing all kinds of trouble. How did I get myself into this?

I was sipping a peaceful cup of tea one minute, and the next I’m out exploring wild, unknown places and facing all kinds of trouble. How did I get myself into this?

Barkley is a refined canine from an upper-class background who prefers the simple things in life over risky adventures. I gave him a top hat and bowtie to highlight his elegant personality.

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Colour Scheme

Colour Scheme

#5a6260

#8c4721

#be7f4f

#e8cea3

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Lucas

Man, this summer break is seriously the weirdest one I've ever had!

Man, this summer break is seriously the weirdest one I've ever had!

Man, this summer break is seriously the weirdest one I've ever had!

Lucas is a relaxed teenager who fully embraces the present. I designed him with a laid-back personality. He savours each moment in life.

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Colour Scheme

#687532

#ad7331

#c2953a

#e6b886

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Motley

Travel isn’t just a pastime, it’s at the core of who I am. What’s the point of having such a big world if we don’t make the most of it?

Travel isn’t just a pastime, it’s at the core of who I am. What’s the point of having such a big world if we don’t make the most of it?

Travel isn’t just a pastime, it’s at the core of who I am. What’s the point of having such a big world if we don’t make the most of it?

I designed Motley to appear intellectual and curious, driven by a desire to learn about the world. He speaks thoughtfully and only when he feels he has something important to say.

Landscape Artwork

Landscape Artwork

Landscape Artwork

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As Motley walked along the winding path, the kingdom slowly came into view. Bathed in the soft glow of the morning sun, it was a sight to see.

As Motley walked along the winding path, the kingdom slowly came into view. Bathed in the soft glow of the morning sun, it was a sight to see.

As Motley walked along the winding path, the kingdom slowly came into view. Bathed in the soft glow of the morning sun, it was a sight to see.

This artwork shows Motley nearing his destination after a long journey. I chose to place him in a fantasy kingdom setting, as I felt it fit his character design.

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