Chibi Character Rampage

So for quite a bit of time I needed to get back into creating some new drawings or character designing of some kind. I couldn't think of anything new, you know a kind of road block I guess. One thing I always remebered was that I wanted to do character designs based on some of my friends and that's when it hit me. "I'll just do that, but chibi (Small Person/Super deformed) versions of them!" I' have a huge passion for anime, well the good form of anime and chibi like characters are immensely fun to draw.

So I began with my friend Ryan. I always first sketch the drawing out on paper, then ink it in. I prefer using Prismacolor pens/markers. Once all the ink dries off, I have a great time (sarcastic) erasing the left over pencil marks. Scanning the drawing is the next step, then vector-zing it is the next key step for me. Then some good times inking it in color using photoshop. Mess with some effects and what not. BAM!, its done.

Here is one of my friend Humberto.

The next one is my friend Lawrence but we call him Brooklyn. Its fun having nicknames.

This last one is of Humberto's Sister, Nidia.

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