A Pixel Art Adventure
The motivation for this proposal comes from a first-year university project. This project focuses on developing concept art and animations for an ongoing Metroidvania game. A major part of my inspiration comes from my father, who introduced me to video games, and I now want to pursue this branch of illustration professionally.
Story
You are in Labirinthya, a region of five villages surrounded by a dark forest and consumed by witch hunts.
You are Avilio, and you just turned thirteen. Five years ago, your father accused your mother of witchcraft and presumably killed her. Since then, he descended into alcoholism and madness. Though you hated him, you stayed because he was all you had left.
Today, you wake up to find your village devastated: the children are dead, and the adults -including your father- have vanished. The only clue left behind is a messy journal by your father about witches and a drawing of a house with the warning: "Dangerous. Better not go near." With no other leads, that house is your only path forward.
Concept Art
Avilio is a cunning and intelligent 13 year old boy who must explore a world consumed by corruption and darkness. Although he stands out for his ingenuity and observational skills, his clumsiness makes him an easy target for the dangers that surround him.
His father's disappearance marked the beginning of an obsessive search for answers. Convinced that the truth is hidden behind the coven ravaging the village, Avilio embarks on a journey that will test both his intelligence and his determination. As he enters into an increasingly hostile world, he must face not only the matriarchs responsible for the tragedy, but also his own fears.
Initial concept
Redesign sketch
Final design
Animations
Known as the Raven, Velina is the first matriarch to stand in Avilio's way. She is part of the coven responsible for the misfortune ravaging the village and, despite possessing enormous magical power, lives marked by her own shortcomings.
Underestimated by her sisters due to her analphabetism, Velina is obsessively trying to meet impossible expectations. Her childlike appearance and her status as the youngest member of the coven have made contempt and mockery a constant in her life. Behind her cold exterior hides a girl desperate to prove she deserves her place among the matriarchs.
Sketch
Final sketch
Final design
Phase 2
Background tests
Final backgrounds
Artbook examples
