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Inspiracion

Some graphic inspiration

Retro bathrooms

I think it's important, especially for the storytelling part of it, to start thinking about the bathroom and what she would have in it. I think in terms of timeline we can be a little less clear (40s-50s) since I don't think bathrooms change very much within a decade. Do you agree?

1950s:

Check out the wall scroll.

1940s:

Interesting use of accent trim.

Board Style

I've been doing some very basic preliminary boards (which will be up shortly), but I thought I'd share different styles of boards. For inspiration, reference, setting a standard, what have you.

What reads the best for you?

Tom Price



Josh Sheppard



Kris Pearn (wonderful blogspot full of storyboard art and tips) - this is actually storyboards turned into an animatic.



Here's a few comic artists (which I've also been looking at for reference)

Ryan Stegman






Francis Manapul



Michael Oeming



It's not so much about the cool factor as it is about clarity. What do you think?

Fabulous Forty's

Just some reference for costume design, based on 1940s women's fashion. Trying to get a feel for silhouettes and how the character will look. Contemplating how the fashion will translate into a more stylized version of itself.

















And Bec











And Because Paloma Faith is secretly from the 1940s: