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I can relate to artists that like recreating an existing character as well as to the artists that create original characters.
For those that like recreating an existing character - one can become attached to a particular character not just for the looks but for the familiarity that is developed by following the story the character is part of. That might lead to a desire to bring forth the character in new environments and situations the original creator did not imagine.
For those that like creating new characters - like Pygmalion, you have a unique vision that is yours and want to give it form.
Both paths are useful and can prove very educational. I can say from experience that researching an existing character has taught me many ways on how to figure out proportions and placement when a blueprint is not available.
For those that like recreating an existing character - one can become attached to a particular character not just for the looks but for the familiarity that is developed by following the story the character is part of. That might lead to a desire to bring forth the character in new environments and situations the original creator did not imagine.
For those that like creating new characters - like Pygmalion, you have a unique vision that is yours and want to give it form.
Both paths are useful and can prove very educational. I can say from experience that researching an existing character has taught me many ways on how to figure out proportions and placement when a blueprint is not available.
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