This piece is meant to capture various looks of a single character, Aihara Mayu, traveling through different Japanese time eras.
Rough sketches w/ pose outlines
Silhouettes
Lineart
Greyscale render
Finalized piece w/ slight highlights and shading
Mayu as a kunoichi, or female ninja. Due to her more laidback nature, she's exhausted from the intense training.
Mayu as a courtesan, wearing a patterned kimono. She hides behind her folding fan to create an allure of mystery.
Mayu in an outfit inspired by various Japanese magazine covers from the 60s.
Mayu in the Bubble Era. Note that due to cultural views, this is the first time period in which she can freely dye her hair.
Mayu in her school uniform in current times. Her style is gyaru-inspired, with legwarmers and a loosely worn cardigan.