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The Hermit project

Starting from the given task "design an hermit" I decided to go for the Archetype of SHUT-IN Hermit and I created this character getting inspired by my younger brother, since he is the closest introvert person I know. Lover of video games and staying a lot of time inside, I thought it would have been the perfect choice for my Hermit character. I designer him as a humanized pig taking in account his Chinese zodiac sign and also I thought it would fit perfectly since in the common knowledge people consider pigs lesser animals, and this general POV and misunderstanding fits perfectly the type of character I designed. 
Developing it from an early exploration studying shapes and forms and sizes, I continued picking the design that fits more his actual physical characteristics. I created a full turnaround of the character and then developed expressions and actions sheets.

Early exploration

Early exploration

Shape language and alternative design and color palettes

Shape language and alternative design and color palettes

Turnaround

Turnaround

At home actions

At home actions

At work actions

At work actions

Render and expressions

Render and expressions

Illustrations

Illustrations