Beginning as a passion project belonging to a long time friend and writing partner, I was brought onto Nautilus as a Character Concept Artist in mid 2022. The original goal for the project was to create a two to three season animated series that explored the colorful and diverse realm of the Void- a dimension between dimensions- through the eyes of a wide cast of characters and a protagonist who is trying to find her place in the chaos of it all. Since being brought onto the project I have aided in the visual development of a few different characters, as well as provided guidance as to the Illustrative technique and styling of the series. Below are a few WIP concept pieces from the project.
Below is the expressions sheet for one of the characters I helped Design. I was inspired by the way in which cats move their ears.
This is a fine inking of the bust of Captain Yaro, a supporting character of Nautilus. He is a fluffy, ferocious, feline pirate captain who mentors the protagonist as to life in the void.
This is the remnants of the draft sheet whereupon I began various sketches of Yaro, and collaborated with the Project lead to finalize ideas and concepts.
This is the draft sheet I began working on for another supporting character by the name of Barry DeSuede- ultimately taking the Project Lead's notes.
Below are the spread of immediate drafts I had made for Barry, each attempting different styles and appearances for both his astronaut and his ghostly side.
Barry is the ghost of a deceased astronaut whose soul was pulled into the void at the moment of death. He is also Yaro's right hand man and first mate.