Potential Styles

There are a few potential styles I am interested in using. As I've previously stated, I'm already interested in either digitally painting my sets or incorporating other mediums (eg photography) to create them. These are the ones im currently drawn to-

Yasukon's "Tamagotchi", URL- http://www.tumblr.com/tagged/kuchipatchi?before=19

-Childrens cartoons are often very simple and are vector based. This one displays a clear outline of the character filled with flat minimal colour. Expression is shown through the symbols used (hearts, drool, mouth).

Julian Dorado's Typeface Character, URL- http://vector.tutsplus.com/tutorials/text-effects/how-to-create-typeface-characters/

- Using the bear minimum, Dorado focuses more on the positive and negative spaces to create his creatures. There is no outline displayed and has used only one fill colour. I admire the cleanliness and clarity of this style, and how we can still easily interpret its form despite its minimalism.

Ai Dong's "Lovely Girl", URL- http://www.wallcoo.net/cartoon/ai_dong_zoo_2/html/wallpaper12.html

- As for people, I enjoy the clearness of Ai Dong's character illustrations.  She designs cute characters, with the focus more on the line and modesty of her work. I also like the simple monochromatic flat colouring of this particular design. The textured background helps contrast the girl and add depth to the image.