Inspiration Reference Boards

 3D Creatures

• Strong, easily recognizable silhouettes
• Lots of character in the design and pose
• Strong attention to detail while not being too busy
• Realistic lighting and anatomy, it feels like a creature you could see walking around the room with you
• Realistic materials and textures, even if the character is fantastical it feel like it can be real
• Anatomy on everything is plausible and nothing looks fake

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2D Characters

• Strong shape language and poses
• Emotional lighting that sets the scene
• Good blend of hard surface and organic shapes
• Exaggerated proportions
• Lots of personality

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3D Characters

• Excellent anatomy, both in stylized and realistic
• Character design that defines the character
• Expressions and poses that tell a story
• Good hair definition
• Props that further the story