By yusaymon on Skatehive
I've always been a fan of Klonoa, aesthetically speaking. At first glance, anyone would say it's a game for kids: that adorable bunny-eared character, a colorful world, and a story that seems simple. But anyone who has actually played it knows the truth... Klonoa is hard. It has a learning curve that demands precision, and a narrative that, without being explicitly sad, leaves you with an incredible existential void. I am playing this one / This mix of cuteness and depth is what motivated me to sit down and create a sketch to share on , specifically in the @alienarthive community. I wanted to capture that essence: a character that is "kawaii" on the outside, but carries the weight of a complex and sometimes melancholic adventure. Here's a look at how the idea took shape: The Initial Sketch I always start with loose lines, searching for the right pose. Klonoa has a very distinctive silhouette, with his hat and bandana. The important thing here was to capture that playful essence but wit