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01 / Turnaround
Four views of the same fox mechanic character
02 / Expressions
Six distinct expressions of the fox mechanic
03 / Details & colors
The fox mechanic's tools, clothing details, and color palette
Full-body fox mechanic holding a wrenchView full sheet

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Vera, original character referencevera-character.pngCharacter referencevera-reference-brief.txtCharacter brief

Build a useful reference collection for VERA. Keep her identity recognizable while exploring front, three-quarter, side and back views, distinct expressions, running, crouching and waving poses, two alternate outfits, and close studies of her face, jacket, boomerang, footwear and belt. Choose the studies needed for the next creative step.

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One original character, explored through turnarounds, expressions, action poses, outfit ideas and close-up details. Prepared studies; choose the references you need in Studio.

Angles · Front viewAnglesFront view
Angles · Three-quarter viewAnglesThree-quarter view
Angles · Side viewAnglesSide view
Angles · Back viewAnglesBack view
Outfits · Rain-ready lookOutfitsRain-ready look
Expressions · A familiar smileExpressionsA familiar smile
Expressions · LaughingExpressionsLaughing
Expressions · SurprisedExpressionsSurprised
Expressions · DeterminedExpressionsDetermined
Expressions · Playful winkExpressionsPlayful wink
Poses · In actionPosesIn action
Poses · RunningPosesRunning
Poses · CrouchingPosesCrouching
Poses · Saying helloPosesSaying hello
Outfits · Training lookOutfitsTraining look
Details · Jacket constructionDetailsJacket construction
Equipment · Signature boomerangEquipmentSignature boomerang
Details · FootwearDetailsFootwear
Equipment · Belt and pouchesEquipmentBelt and pouches
Details · Face and hairDetailsFace and hair
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Explore a pose prepared artwork 3
Explore a pose prepared artwork 4

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Explore a pose · A stable design, with four different gestures.

REFERENCE STUDIES

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Front identity detail of the same white crane explorer.Front
Three-quarter identity detail of the same white crane explorer.Three-quarter
Side identity detail of the same white crane explorer.Side
Back identity detail of the same white crane explorer.Back
Same details. Every angle.

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Four prepared views of one white crane explorer: front, three-quarter, side and back. Choose the missing views your next creation needs.

Neutral expression of the same adult red-haired female rogue.Neutral
Delighted expression of the same adult red-haired female rogue.Delighted
Concerned expression of the same adult red-haired female rogue.Concerned
Three feelings. One identity.

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Give each feeling a clear shape.

Neutral, delighted and concerned portraits of the same adult red-haired rogue make subtle changes in expression easy to compare.

Standing identity detail of the same stocky cobalt robot.Standing
Reaching identity detail of the same stocky cobalt robot.Reaching
Crouching identity detail of the same stocky cobalt robot.Crouching
One robot. Three poses.

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See how the character moves.

A stocky cobalt robot stands, reaches and crouches. Prepared pose studies clarify balance and articulation while keeping its identity.

“Make the teal tunic crimson. Keep everything else.”

Prepared original: adventurer wearing a teal tunic.
Prepared follow-up edit: the same adventurer wearing a crimson tunic.
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Explore a clear costume color edit: teal becomes crimson while the adventurer’s face, pose and equipment stay recognizable.

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