Character Concept Art; The Tempest.

Ariel concept art for interpretation of 'The Tempest' from the project I've just completes at university. 

Thought it a good time to begin getting into regular blog updates again, as blogging will be a part of the module next term, there's no time like the present to attempt turning it into a regular habit! 

My idea for Ariel was that instead of being a fantasy based ethereal spirit or fairy, instead they're a piece of non-physical software or interface, that can be seen to the audience and characters as a hologram. 

Caliban concept art.
After being referred too as 'moon-calf' from one of the other characters, I decided to incorporate bovine features into my interpretation of the monster Caliban. 
The symbols seen are representative of the planets Earth and Saturn, which are the planets I drew inspiration from during the design period of this project. Having tattoos or brand marks also show ownership to Prospero, who calls to him as his slave. The scythe is used to both defend from unknown monsters on the planet, and harvest food for the humans Caliban serves. No breathing apparatus is needed for this character as he is native to the planet.