Nikahrat design pages (POINT 2)

This was the first sketch/doodle of The Nikahrat. 

The main thing I liked about it was the sunken socket-like eyes that emphasised the face, looking more like a mask than it being the actual face.

What I didn't like was the antlers and the strange markings on the forehead. This was too demonic and too closely linked to current fashion trends.

These were the first two pages I dedicated fully to the Nikahrat's appearance. I immediately chose lilac/violet as the main colour for her because although it is a very feminine-associated shade, originally purple was a colour to signify death and mourning, similar to the more commonly used black.

I experimented with the outer appearance of the body to show its femininity, its vulnerability and its deathly potential. I decided against any hair, horns or adornments as this character is not supposed to stand out. She is a forgotten soul, only trying to do good and help the people around her but no one seems to notice the effect she has on their daily lives and emotions.