Character concepting is always a fun exercise – whether your character is serious, silly, or something in between, bringing a new character to life is a thought-provoking endeavor with lots of little details to consider. We wanted to unpack this process, so Game Art Team Lead Natasha Soglin crafted the speed sketch below, in which she walks you through the creation of a brand new character from start to finish. Note: on the serious to silly spectrum, we went decidedly silly. Meet Hot Dog Hawk:
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