Okay, so I’ve been wanting to make some fan art for Childe’s birthday, and I finally did it! It took me a while to figure out what exactly I wanted to do, though.
Brainstorming and Sketching
First, I spent some time just brainstorming. I looked at a bunch of official art and fan art of Childe, trying to get a feel for what kind of pose and expression I wanted. I knew I wanted something dynamic, maybe showing off his hydro powers, but also with a bit of that playful smirk he always has.
I started sketching out some rough ideas in my notebook. Just really loose, messy stuff, you know? Nothing fancy, just trying to get the basic shapes and proportions down. I probably filled like five pages with different poses before I found one I kinda liked.
Refining the Sketch
Once I had a basic pose, I started refining the sketch. I added more details, like his outfit and his weapons. This part took a while because, let’s be honest, Childe’s outfit is complicated. So many layers and details! I kept erasing and redrawing things until I was মোটামুটি happy with it.
Line Art
Next up was the line art. I used a darker pen for this, and I tried to make the lines as clean and smooth as possible. My hand was a bit shaky at first, but I got the hang of it. This part is always a bit nerve-wracking, because you can’t really erase pen!
Coloring
Now for the fun part – coloring! I decided to go with a watercolor-ish style. I love the way watercolors look, all soft and blended. I started with the base colors, just blocking in the main areas of color. Then I went back in and added shadows and highlights, slowly building up the depth and dimension.
- I used a light blue for his hydro effects, and I tried to make it look like it was glowing.
- I spent extra time on his eyes, because I wanted to capture that mischievous glint he has.
- Childe’s hair, and his clothes, I mixed several colors.
Finishing Touches
Finally, I added some finishing touches. I cleaned up any stray lines or smudges, and I added a simple background. I didn’t want anything too distracting, so I just went with a gradient of blues and purples. And that’s it! I’m pretty happy with how it turned out, especially since it was my first time trying this style. I feel like It is a birthday gift for him.
