Redesigning My FIRST Character || Concept Art & Commentary

Join me as we cringe at an old character design, and walk through the process of concept art to recreate him today!
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🕯️ CHAPTERS 🕯️
0:00 - Introduction
1:23 - Later Designs
4:26 - Starting the Redesign with a Portrait
7:12 - Body & Clothing
10:38 - Final Render & Details
12:54 - Results
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🕯️ CREDITS 🕯️
≽ VOD of Corvo Sketch: • bush man is REAL and h...
≽ Song: • Korok Forest (The Lege...
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[@miasworld6352]

jesus I thought I was waching one of thouse artist who had atleast 20k followers! your artstyle and persona(?) idk sorry are amazing !! :D

[@LykusArt]

🥺 You are so sweet what the heckkkk! I'm very glad you enjoyed, thank you SO much!

[@Brenilla]

For real! I was like you know Lemmie subscribe and I saw the number and went !?!!?!?!!

[@tirramasu7948]

I mean to be fair this is just the second video. But if they Keep going I can see this reaching 50K!

[@LykusArt]

​@@tirramasu7948​ 🙈 thank you so much !!

[@tirramasu7948]

@@LykusArt Keep Going!

[@ellie7252]

this is twinkdeath lol. looks great!

[@LykusArt]

Not the twink erasure!! Don't worry someday I'll make another to balance it out

[@ellie7252]

@@LykusArt for every Yin there is a Yang afterall!!

[@UUUSSSEEERRR333]

The way you talk about your characters makes it super easy to get interested and invested in them even after just one video 😅😋

[@LykusArt]

🥹 Oh, that makes me super happy to hear !! I'm really glad you like my bush man, and I will definitely talk about him and more in future videos!! Thank you so much 💕

[@alexwest9015]

Dang, this is one heck of a glow-up!! I love the changes you made to his character, they all seem very thought-out and practical, while still keeping that fun original vibe. Very cool!

[@LykusArt]

Thank you!! I'm glad you think so ✨️ He is a fun character, so I'm happy to hear it still shows!

[@ryutatzu6247]

DAMN He looks hot (actual design), also love your style and sona!! Really amazing!

[@LykusArt]

Thank you so so much!! Like I said, people dig the bush man ✨️ Hehe!

[@Deor_r]

**roll a dice and get number 20** "Congrat you have a new subscriber."

[@LykusArt]

LETS GOOOO NAT 20 🎉 ❤

[@Oblivitana]

Nat 20. That gets you an extra sub

[@LykusArt]

I'm gonna spike my dice like a football celebration

[@Oblivitana]

@@LykusArt imagine if you land another 20

[@LykusArt]

Mathematically improbable!!

[@ensistura]

I did a double take upon seeing the thumbnail. "Hm, that looks like Corvo...wait, it is Corvo!?" Hi Ly, funny seeing you out in the wild like this! XD

[@LykusArt]

ENSIS LMAOOO yahaha, you found me! *does a lil dance*

[@Skimmer951]

I wouldnt mind some dnd campaign stories I always love hearing those.

[@LykusArt]

Heck yeah, I will definitely be telling some campaign stories in the near future!!

[@MoonMoon-zz3lq]

This reminded me of one of semi forgotten but similar Ocs. I made him to play as in dnd when I was 13 but we only got through a single session before the DM dipped because they were older and had exams :( still love him tho he’s my boy even though I really didn’t know how to draw men back then and I haven’t used him for anything since. For anyone interested he was a blue-skinned firbolg Druid and a total sweetheart

[@LykusArt]

Yesss, I love Firbolgs! He sounds lovely 💕 I hope you get a proper chance to play him someday! I know I have quite a few in the vault that were made for campaigns that never happened :( but I love them and keep em around just in case!

[@TheBlackHatOutlaw]

Wow... of all the things to randomly show up in my suggested, i get one of the biggest blasts from the past I could have gotten. I'm quite a bit older then you, but I too did the character/rp scene back on deviantart forever ago. It was nice to see that others have that character or group of characters that "grow up" with them and it's not just me, lol.

[@LykusArt]

Ahh! I'm so glad to meet another person who was also a DeviantArt roleplayer! There are still plenty of us, younger and older, out and about on Discord, Toyhouse and such ^^ I'd love to hear about some of your groups or characters!

[@TheBlackHatOutlaw]

@@LykusArt I used to be on toyhouse but never actually used it, lol. My main two characters right now are the one who has grown with me (my personal/persona character) and my cowboy who is much newer and sort of my branding now not that I have anything to brand. My persona started as a mafioso mean character until I sort of realized he was my anger when he started changing and developing within rps. My cowboy came about when I was playing a game and a song sorta struck me from it. As a creative perhaps you know how one random thing can cause an explosion in your mind. XD I'd show you them, but I don't post my art anywhere thanks to AI theft.

[@attackpossum4245]

Would LOVE to hear more about your fairy tale characters! Just the silhouettes are so intriguing and this video got me so invested in this silly guy, will need regular updates about how things go with the hot single mom :))

[@LykusArt]

Thank you!! I'll be talking about my hefty headless silhouette on the left, next~ It makes me so happy to hear you are invested in them already! 🥹 I'll make sure to update on his pursuits as well ♡♡

[@LunarWanderers]

This is such a great breakdown for character design, and he came out AMAZING! Subscribing, can't wait to see more ✨

[@LykusArt]

Thank you so very much!! I'm glad you enjoyed 💕

[@victoriapauls7430]

Man I remember being in this group and remembered Corvo just from that thumbnail! It's so nice to see what he's become and that you've kept revamping him as the years have gone on!

[@LykusArt]

Oh my gosh ❤️ Thank you!! I remember Morden and your lovely moon character as well!! They were so cute! Super happy to see your art again - your animations are just gorgeous and your style is perfect for it!!

[@MakeHimTheCutest]

Wow that’s a crazy glow up !! he looks so lovely and your anatomy skills are really good 🫶 (also really love the sprite you use to represent yourself, bone masks will forever be cool) it would be nice to hear about your other fairytale characters if you decide to make content about them since they look pretty interesting based on their silhouettes

[@LykusArt]

Thank you so much for all the kind words aaaa! I appreciate it a lot ❤️ I'll be talking about my headless fairy tale next!

[@Brenilla]

We love keeping old characters! I’m not one for redesigns, but I have given new fits to some. My first character became my persona, she got a new outfit but she did just have the TShirt and Black Pants look XD. Love what you did to him, he turned out lovely. I could see many a fans fawning over him.

[@LykusArt]

Even just a new outfit is fun! I love making clothes for my characters, even just for different occasions !! Thank you so much! ✨️

[@eltsforestathis]

Really cool video !! It’s funny, you seem the type of artist to create characters by rolling dices xDD (that’s a compliment). Really cool video !! Love to see people explaining the lore in their stories, it’s always so fun !!! Keep going !

[@LykusArt]

Hehe sometimes I do! Only for DnD though~ Thank you so much for the encouragement! I appreciate it lots!

[@starthornfromscratch2718]

Waitttt I have an old OC that looks very similar to your old OC! :0 This has totally given me the inspiration to redesign him, too. :)

[@LykusArt]

Heck yeahhh! I hope you enjoy the process ❤️

[@starthornfromscratch2718]

@@LykusArt :D Ty!!

[@galaxydragons6244]

I love your character design and style. even your persona ( I love how expressive it is!!) and background down to the music, this video is very cozy. I think I will be keeping up with your uploads! Also I would love to hear more about the other characters and the greater worldbuilding, and the d&d characters just everything!! I love hearing about people's stories and characters.

[@LykusArt]

Wah! 😭 Thank you for all the kind words!! I'm very glad you enjoyed - I will definitely continue talking about my characters and worldbuilding very soon ♡♡♡ It's one of my favorite things, I love hearing people talk about their creations, too!

[@embe_r]

would love to hear more about the other characters and the worldbuilding!! ❤

[@LykusArt]

Thank you so much! Will definitely be coming out with some more characters soon!

[@glossedi]

oc redesign videos gotta be my favorite

[@LykusArt]

Heck yeah!! Thank you ~

[@JoLuna999]

I think I just found my new favorite art/story writing KZbinr!!!🤩

[@LykusArt]

😭💕 I'm honored! Thanks so much!

[@itsnotevenfunny]

your art is so edible (in the best way)!! i always love seeing people’s art improve over the years and all the choices you made for this redesign felt so grounded and right :3 you love to see it

[@LykusArt]

Thank you so much!! 💕 I'm so glad to hear the redesign is good as well~ I appreciate it!!

[@Lee-9]

This is so cool and fun to see the way your art grew and changed over the years with the same character! ✨✨

[@LykusArt]

Thank you so much! It's always super fun to look back on him in particular since I drew him so often~ Glad you enjoyed!

[@RikkuButterFly]

i loved seeing your progress! this inspired me to dig into some of my old characters too. i cant wait to see more vids from u!

[@LykusArt]

Awh thank you so muchhh! ✨️ I hope you enjoy giving some love to your old characters!

[@megamikmini]

I'd love to hear about your other characters!

[@LykusArt]

Thank you!! I have another character video in the works!

[@El3CTR0F1SH]

Omg i LOVE this ❤

[@LykusArt]

Waaah thank you! ❤️

[@vause1735]

Love this style of content!

[@LykusArt]

Thanks so much!!

[@lisalilo7848]

omg that was such a nice video! you are really inspiring and I love your relaxing voice.

[@LykusArt]

Omgosh 🥹 thank you so much!! ❤️

[@kawaiikiwi.1820]

HOLY SHIT THIS WAS SO COOL!! I’m not big into fantasy but man your art is awesome!! I for sure thought you had at least 25k… 😭🙏

[@LykusArt]

WAHHH Thank you so muchhh! 😭💕

[@kawaiikiwi.1820]

@@LykusArt FORREAL I find it so cool you made these characters cause of rp that’s like one of my favorite things to do and and I love fangirling over other peoples characters shshshsh

[@LykusArt]

@@kawaiikiwi.1820 Me too me too!! Feel free to drop some links if you have any social media / character profiles you'd like to share, I would love to see :)

[@friedfishdonuts]

OH NO HE'S HOT

[@LykusArt]

😳👉👈

[@Gleamiarts]

i love your sona :0 so cool

[@LykusArt]

Thank you so much!! ^^

[@LACHRYMA]

This video is so high quality how do you have so few subscribers??

[@LykusArt]

🙈 Just new around here I suppose.. thank you so much!! 💕

[@keio7269]

1. LOVE him and I love seeing the journey of redesigning ocs they’re fun 2. We pray that he gets the hot single mom. I wish him long lasting luck in it (I’d love to see the kid too)

[@LykusArt]

AShfdjskf thank you!! Hehe and thanks for the luck, I think they are already a bit smitten I will have to draw him, her and the kiddo sometime!

[@samsam-xn9ce]

this made me redraw my old middle school oc ! i missed the old girl haha

[@LykusArt]

Let's goooo! I love redrawing old art and characters, I hope you had fun!

[@uraki1019]

On this day, I became your 324th sub 😁🎉

[@LykusArt]

Thank you so much!! 💕

[@shadowbrine114]

2:53 so he's Hawkeye. Green Hawkeye. I love Hawkeye btw, its not a bad thing, I just thought it was funny 😂

[@LykusArt]

Hehe, that's a good comparison! We stan Hawkeye. ❤️

[@emmamahaffey2810]

Hello!! I love this so much!! Please share all the lore and your other characters! You just gained a sub from me! :D

[@LykusArt]

Thank you so much!! I sure will keep sharing

[@leozkiii]

I have never played D&D, would you recommend something? Love the new design!

[@LykusArt]

Thank you so much!! I would definitely recommend looking into 5th Edition, and maybe watch some videos on getting started with it and seeing if you would want to be a Dungeon Master (person who runs the game) or a player! It's so much fun with a group of friends or people online!!

[@Broadside72]

First. Yeah you thought Pope

[@thepope8005]

Perish boat

[@LykusArt]

[@LykusArt]

@@thepope8005 RIP

[@anapedro8865]

I WANT TO BE ONE OF THE FIRST SUBSCRIBERS (i had a vision of the future and this channel will groww a lottt :3)

[@LykusArt]

😳 I'm so honored that you think so! Thanks so much for being one of the first ❤️