Character Sketch – Water / The Daughter🌊

This is a quick sketch of my new water-based character. I wanted to mix nature and fantasy in this design. The outfit idea came from natural textures like water plants, stones, and flowing rivers. 

The I decided to change the pose a little bit, I chage the way of hands, face look position and the legs. I search for the images to create the water effect, I also generated image with AI, and it was helped me a lot to pose it and giving the water effect. 

This is my first rough sketch, just trying to imagine how the character will look in the end. It’s all about testing ideas and starting the creative process.

This is the image I used as a reference to create the water-like appearance of the character. I focused on the texture, flow, and color of the water in this image to help shape the design and mood of the character.

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Pinterest Water Image

The water effects in the background and the magic flow in the hand were inspired by some images I found on Pinterest. I really liked the light reflections and smooth movement of water in those photos.

Other than that I used this images give me an idea for the clothing for her.

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The texture of the leaves gave me the idea for the character’s clothing. It helped me create a natural, organic look that feels connected to nature.

I found a concept design of a costume with detailed leaf patterns, and it looked really beautiful and inspiring. However, I decided to draw it in a simpler and more stylized way that fits my character better. The original design is still a great reference, and the artwork itself is truly impressive.

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This character feels peaceful but also powerful – just like water in nature. Also this is the not final design for this character I will upload the development.

References:

Dowdy, M. (2025). Apple Sketch. [online] Pinterest. Available at: https://uk.pinterest.com/pin/150659550029976346/ [Accessed 21 May 2025].

Potter, C. (2025). Goblincore Outfits Drawing. [online] Pinterest. Available at: https://uk.pinterest.com/pin/1900024839032962/ [Accessed 21 May 2025].

glow_tattooer (2025). Blough Water Splash - Wrapped Canvas Photograph. [online] Pinterest. Available at: https://uk.pinterest.com/pin/252623860342875444/ [Accessed 21 May 2025].

Clark, A. (2025). Water Splashes Set Vector, Free CDR Vector - Dezin. [online] Pinterest. Available at: https://uk.pinterest.com/pin/510243832802723309/ [Accessed 21 May 2025].