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                        Quick-fire Concepts

     Two themes:

1. Steampunk
2. Musician

    Three rules:

1. Has to include an instrument - Since part of the theme for my concept art is 'Musician' I think it is crucial to include a musical instrument as it will instantly demonstrate this trait of the character.
2. Clothing should draw from 1800's fashion- Steampunk is based during the 1800's therefore I think it'd be appropriate for the fashion sense of the concepts to also follow this era's theme.
3. Has to include a mechanical element- Steampunk is also generally based on technology powered by steam so I think it's key to include a mechanical element as it'll make it instantly recognisable as a Steampunk themed concept.

                                                    
                            1800's Fashion

This mood board is helping to give me an idea as to what the 1800's fashion was like, this should help me to design the clothing for the characters as Steampunk is based upon this era. I made sure to research a variety between both male and female so that my concepts are not restricted.

                        Steampunk Research

Steampunk is basically modern technology powered by steam and set during the 1800's. Steampunk is based on creativity and the declaration of an individual style, hence the word 'punk'. Jules Verne and H.G. Wells are known as the authors of Steampunk as well as being part of the foundation of science fiction. Steam punk as evolved greatly over the years, coming from being a sub-genre of science fiction and fantasy, it has now extended into engineering, fashion, music and even a lifestyle. 

http://www.ministryofpeculiaroccurrences.com/what-is-steampunk/ 

Using this small gathering of information, I know to research further into the time period of the 1800's as it would be a good idea to take influence throughout my concept art from the clothing and costume style of this era. It also demonstrates the forms in which I can encounter and include 'steampunk' throughout my concept designs. The fact it takes form as a fashion develops on my already existing idea of looking into the 1800's fashion style. Like wise to it taking form through music which develops on the musician side to my theme. I could perhaps combine the ideas of music and engineering by creating a design for a steam powered/steampunk styled instrument. 

This is a moodboard focusing on the 'Musician' theme that includes images which will be useful for reference of musician character stances and instruments that I could encounter. 

This is a mood board focusing on the 'Steampunk' theme, representing it's key features which I could later use in my concept art.

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