A TALE FROM THE WOODS

Under Wool
and Briar

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A little tale of wool, briars, wandering, and the things that wait beneath the trees.

A fairytale-inspired creative project exploring woodland atmosphere, character design and storytelling.

FOLLOW THE PATH ↓
CHAPTER I

Once Upon a Time

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A world beneath the branches

Under Wool and Briar is a fairytale-inspired project built around a woodland atmosphere. The title suggests a world of nature, wandering, hidden paths and things that might not be quite as friendly as they first appear.

I want the visual identity to feel a little whimsical, but with something darker beneath the surface. This is an aesthetic I enjoy exploring in my personal artwork.

This page will document the actual story, characters, world and creative decisions as the project develops.

THE WOODLAND WORLD Add your strongest project illustration or environment
CHAPTER II

Deep in the Woods

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ENVIRONMENT DESIGN Add forest concepts or environment artwork

The Forest

Show the locations, plants, atmosphere and environmental details that make the world feel believable.

CHARACTER DESIGN Add character artwork and development sheets

Those Who Wander

Introduce the characters and explain how their designs communicate their personalities and place in the world.

PROPS & OBJECTS Add props, botanical details and objects

Little Things

Show the smaller design details that help make the world feel lived in.

COLOUR & LIGHT Add lighting tests and colour studies

Light Through the Leaves

Explain your choices around lighting, palette and the mood of the environment.

CHAPTER III

Bringing it to Life

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01. Research

Gather woodland, folklore, nature and character references.

02. Design

Develop character ideas, silhouettes, colours and shapes.

03. Production

Show the actual illustrations, models and assets you create.

04. Refinement

Show feedback, improvements and final presentation.

CHAPTER IV

My Part in the Story

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My contribution

This section is for the parts of the project I personally worked on. I'll use it to show my own artwork, character development, modelling and other creative contributions.

For each piece, explain the original idea, the decisions behind it and what changed during development.

MY WORK Add your actual project development screenshots here
CHAPTER V

Before the End

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Reflect on what worked well, what was difficult and how you developed the project.

Include specific examples of decisions, feedback and improvements. Explain what you would do differently and how this experience has helped develop your skills as an artist and future character modeller.