Mikado Concept Pt 1






I created these designs using ink on paper. First, I trace the characters carefully. Then I add more details to the characters. Finally, I did some additional information on them.

The characters are drawn with organic lines. The color scheme is grayscale. Placing my characters at the center of each artwork help make the balance symmetrical. They also make room for negative spaces.

The series, Mikado Concept Part 1, showcases the characters and logo design to pay tribute to the Mikado, one of my favorite operas by William S. Gilbert and Sir Arthur Sullivan. Each character is designed to match the character in the original libretto written by Gilbert. Nanki Poo, the hero, is portrayed as a prince disguised as a wandering musician. Yum Yum, the hero's lover, is seen as young and beautiful. Ko-Ko, the comic foil, is one of the main antagonists against Nanki Poo. Pooh Bah, Ko-Ko's servant, is seen as haughty and dignified. Katisha, another antagonist, is portrayed as plain-looking in her 40's. There is also the logo design I made for the project. Looking at these drawings, I wanted to introduce my version of the Mikado to a new generation.

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