A face is not enough: designing an identity.

A character is more than one successful image. They need to turn, react and move between scenes while remaining themselves. For Marie, the anchors are face, braids, proportion and a readable silhouette.

The character sheet is a comparison tool. Each variation sits alongside the others: costume may change, while facial geometry, perceived age and gesture need to remain compatible. Drawing experience helps detect small deviations before they grow across a sequence.

AI helps search for possibilities; art direction defines how to choose. Turnarounds and expression sheets become the character’s shared memory.