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Sunday, July 13, 2014

Batgirl Sketch – A Teaser I Can’t Wait to Finish



Some sketches come together effortlessly. Others, like this one, demand a little more time and space to breathe. This quick Batgirl sketch definitely falls into the latter category, but not for lack of inspiration.

The new Batgirl design is just fantastic. It has such a fresh energy and strong visual identity that I immediately felt the necessity to dive in and capture something of it. Unfortunately, time wasn’t on my side today. What started as a quick exploration turned into a teaser for something I now really want to finish properly.

Even in its rough state, this sketch has been a reminder of how a well-designed character can completely ignite your enthusiasm. The costume, the attitude, the storytelling potential, there’s a lot to play with here and I plan to push this one further when I can carve out the time.

And while we’re on the topic, to all of you heading to San Diego Comic-Con this year, just know that I’m deeply envious. That kind of creative atmosphere is always a blast and it would’ve been the perfect place to share something like this in person.

More on this Batgirl piece soon. Until then, here’s a peek at the rough stage.

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