90's Cartoon Yeti

[Naters.Art]

Okay, here are my first sketches of the yeti. I used a nib pen and ink well because I'm trying to get away from digital, but I may need to go that rout for the final render. It wasn't until I drew the face on the bottom right of this first page that I found a good direction to go in.

If you look close at the top left figure I tried blocking out its skeleton.

I decided to take some character design inspiration from the Tasmanian Devil.

Let me know what you think or if you have any suggestions/critiques. Thanks.

[Michael Angelo Go]

@Naters-Calderone Very nice. I'd say it's giving me Doug Tennapel vibes.

[K.Flagg]

these designs are great! You really have captured that 90's cartoon vibe

[Naters.Art]

Oh my goodness @Michael-Angelo-Go you are so right! and I'm flattered.

[danielerossi]

Awesome character design!

[krish iyer]

love the no torso style here! i think this yeti would look so good in a 90s cartoon
love to see more as this develops !
great work

[shereen said]

Looks great, great poses too!

[Naters.Art]

Here are some more drawings. I'm trying to figure out it's personality. I have two questions for everyone.

1. Are there any props or costume elements you think I can add?
2. Should I keep the horns? I'm not sure if they make it look too much like a generic monster.

[Lorna H]

@Naters-Calderone - I LOVE these!!! Your drawing style is just awesome. Lovely to see pen and ink sketches too rather than purely digital. I love the horns so would definitely keep then even if you decide to adjust their size, they give him an edge I love the falling on his face image, so funny. I can’t think of any additional props at the moment but will mull over. I just wanted to say these are AWESOME and he is adorable!

[Naters.Art]

Thanks @Lorna-H I like the horns too but they kind of take away it's "ape" feel.

[Naters.Art]

I'm working on the final layout for the character sheet and I wanted to share a fun idea. It knocks out two of the poses in one image while giving it a bit of personality. It's looking at its reflection in a wall of ice.

[Georgios Christopoulos]

@Naters-Calderone I think looking himself in the mirror is pretty clever!I don t know if it would work on a concept character sheet, but for a study challenge is a neat idea!
Also the design is awesome! Ready to give Bugs Bunny a whole lot of trouble! Well done mate!

[Naters.Art]

@Georgios-Christopoulos Yeah I was thinking the same thing. It's a fun illustration, but not a great character sheet idea.

[Naters.Art]

Alright, here is my sketch layout. I like the poses and the expressions but I feel like its lost its "character" somehow. Or maybe it's character changed along the way. What do you all think?

[K.Flagg]

I think he’s still got plenty of character. Looks great! I think yours will be one of the most original designs.

[Naters.Art]

Too many more sketches... but I feel like these capture it's personality a bit better.

[miranda-hoover]

@Naters-Calderone These look great! I definitely get the 90's vibe.

[Naters.Art]

Alright I'm working on the color scheme. I'm leaning toward yellow fur like a polar bear. What are your thoughts?

[Meg Clayburn]

@Naters-Calderone I am liking A. I really don't like b. The green accent color makes the yellow fur look like a not appealing green color instead.

[Jacy13]

@Naters-Calderone I really like A as well! It's the most visually appealing color scheme to my eyes My 2nd choice would be D.