Perseus and Medusa Trail- Initial character design

 

Here's a very quick, mocked up version of my first Perseus drawing. The proportions for this body are completely off. I did this without a reference picture and you can tell it is rushed. However, it is a nice first attempt at my character design. The straight line and the geometric shape really accentuates the illustration being an inspiration of a Greek myth.

My first mock up of Medusa, is very similar to my first Perseus version. The proportions are off, however it shows potential for my future illustrations. The way the snakes are drawn in for her hair are particularly effective as they are following that same geometric style. Although this is a good attempt at a first design for my character, I think the face shape is too feminine and could be made bigger with stronger features. 

Here's my final mock-up of Perseus, the proportions are improved, especially the length of the legs in comparison to the torso. I wanted to make the torso incredibly thin to draw more attention to his upper body. This was to make the muscles look bigger without making them ridiculously big. I also added the shoes that allow him to fly in the story and the helmet that makes him invisible. However, I still haven't added his sickle or shield. 

My final mock-up of Medusa is a much improved version of my original mock-up. I kept the snakes the same to the original. However, the proportions are better suited to her body, her face is more masculine and the expression she has is very cheeky. The previous illustration I did of her gave her relaxed arms, but this time I wanted to make her look likes she's ready to turn anyone to stone. 

Here's a quick illustration of Hermes. For this I recycled Perseus' body shape but changed the outfit he was wearing. I decided to cover up Hermes' chest so that Perseus evidently look stronger and bigger. Hermes wears similar shoes and cap to Perseus so it will be hard to determine who's who if I don't add in enough differences. 

Here's my version of Athena, a friend of Hermes and Perseus, who helps trick the Graeae. I recycled Medusa's body shape, changed the head and added more accessories. The accessories include; body armour, a helmet, a shield and a spear. I wanted her to look strong and more protected than the other two, this is because she's the Goddess of War. 

Here's my illustration of the Graeae, these 'witches' are how Perseus obtains his shoes, cap, shield and bag to defeat Medusa. I wanted to draw these in the same style as the other characters, Using geometric angles, however I wanted to make these characters ugly and mean so that children know that they are not friends of Perseus. The character design of these three is effective. The way I have illustrated the pointy nose and chin definitely gives off the impression of evil and witches.