A graphic novel project in the early stages, Phylum aims to explore the space where the arts and sciences connect, through stories. Phylum uses house illustrators and special guest artists hired from SteemIt through upcoming incentives.
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With Phylum story brief introduced, the environment previewed, influences considered, and mood examined, we now move into concept thumbnail rough sketches and begin to explore characters. With a female lead to design who performs as part of a stage and dance troupe, our concept artists keep the feeling of movement in the mix.
As well, we begin to ideate potential creatures for the Phylum realm.