Ophelia

Ophelia was illustrated as part of the four-character set for Anissa’s story (Last Trip to Salida) and she has a strong presence that I wanted to respect from the start. Her character feels confident, bold and emotionally solid, like someone who stands her ground. The design leaned into posture and vibe first, because that’s where her personality shows the most. Working on Ophelia was satisfying because it was about clarity. Her look didn’t need exaggeration as she already has weight as a character. I kept the design grounded but expressive, so she feels powerful in a realistic way, not in a “fantasy armor” way.