Okay, so I stumbled upon this “Project Baby Genshin” thing, and I was like, “What the heck is that?” It sounded kinda cute and kinda intriguing, so I decided to dive in. I’m a sucker for anything Genshin-related anyway.
First, I did some digging. Gotta know what you’re getting yourself into, right? Turns out, it’s all about creating these adorable, chibi-style versions of Genshin Impact characters. Think tiny, squishy, baby-faced versions of your favorites. I’m in!
The Process
- Finding References: This was the fun part! I spent a good chunk of time scrolling through fan art, official art, anything I could find to get a good sense of the characters’ features and how to translate them into a baby-fied style. I made a folder in my computer to save everything.
- Sketching: I started with some rough sketches. Lots of circles and ovals. The key is to exaggerate the head size and make the limbs short and stubby. Think big eyes, tiny noses, and puffy cheeks. I wanted to make something cute, so I kept at it.
- Line Art: Once I was happy with the sketch, I went over it with a clean, dark line. This is where the character really started to take shape. I’m not an artist, I just like to do the best I can.
- Coloring: Time to bring it to life! I tried to stick to the characters’ original color palettes but made them a bit softer and more pastel-like. Baby vibes, you know? I picked the colors carefully.
- Shading and Highlights: This part was a bit tricky for me. I’m still learning how to shade properly, but I did my best to add some depth and dimension. Simple, soft shading works best for the baby look. It’s not perfect, but I’m learning.
- Final Touches: Added some little details, like blush on the cheeks and sparkles in the eyes. Gotta make it extra cute! I wanted it to look really good.
I went with my favorite, Klee, first. Let me tell you, drawing those tiny bombs was a challenge, but I managed it in a way that fit the baby theme. It’s all about simplifying the details but still keeping the character recognizable. And, I have to say, the result was pretty darn adorable.
I’m still working on it, trying out different characters and poses. It’s a fun little project, and seeing these baby versions of the Genshin crew makes me smile. It’s also great practice for drawing in general. I’ve learned a lot about simplifying shapes and using color to create a specific mood. It’s not perfect, but I’m really happy with how it’s turning out!
