More Designing!

Some character/costume exploration for my post-apocalyptic story Skip to My Loo.

Designing with the story in mind is one of the most rewarding aspects of my career. I like to set aside a chart of different aspects that make this character who they are to determine what they'd look like, how they'd dress, and of course how important they are to the narrative. (It also helps me to write down what aspects of their character will change so I know what aspects of their visuals may change.) 

For Skippy, imagine if Snake Plissken from Escape LA met Michelle Rodriguez. She's a loner, she's aggressive- and because of that, even her anatomy is sharp! She's a scavenger, so her outfit has to be suited for her position and the environment as she travels.

Marc, on the other hand, is a young boy who is a product of his upbringing. He's been raised most of his life by two fairly middle-class parents.  His character is a cross between Kevin from Home alone and Mark McCain from The Rifleman- resourceful, but quiet, still malleable. Like most children, he's still finding his personality. I wanted to be sure that his outfit suggested that he's been alone for a short time though- so he's dressed himself. 

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