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Currently working on a new character concept for a project — a priestess exploring the space between the sacred, futuristic and cyberpunk.
I’m playing with the idea of a figure that feels like a priestess from another world, mixing ritualistic elements with a futuristic, technological visual language.
Still in the exploration phase, testing silhouettes, materials, details and atmosphere to find the right direction.
A lot of experimenting, a lot of iterations — but that’s probably the most interesting part of the process. I love seeing the character slowly take shape through the process.
What do you think?
Wooooahhhh crazy 🔥
Great work :)
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These are beautiful!