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Inspiration imagery
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Rough thumbnail sketch to get an idea of the basic shape.
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A little more refined sketch.
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First pass in Illustrator. This option was not quite lively enough.
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I used a different face for reference since the previous draft was too similar to Rosie the Riveter.
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The previous face didn't look right so I studied pin-up style artwork seen on WWII airplanes and 1950's and 60's women in sci-fi. I wanted a strong face but not as harsh of a mouth as the previous draft.
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Initial rendering felt a little off in the midsection.
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After further anatomy reference, I emphasized her hip and made her more muscular.
![](https://s3images.coroflot.com/user_files/individual_files/443063_di8ifkidrpnjqzcglsyogo3ob.png)
Dot shading effect used to give the image a vintage pulp magazine look.
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Dot shading effect used to give the image a vintage pulp magazine look.
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The final graphic after multiple treatments and revisions.
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