If you adore classic video game characters, but wished they were given a modern or more realistic makeover, look no further than to these Lili Ibrahim illustrations. The likes of Cloud Strife, Ash Ketchum, and characters from Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney have all been re-imagined with anatomically correct proportions and, as you can see for yourself, they look totally badass.
And though Ibrahim made significant changes to each game protagonist, she remains faithful to the essence of these virtual individuals. Just look at Cloud, who now has the appearance of a Hollywood leading man, but retains a ridiculous hairdo evocative of his original character design.
Lili Ibrahim is an up-and-coming illustrator, animator and concept artist based in London. Her ability to render pseudo-real fantasy images makes her a tremendous asset to whatever project she works on.
What Makes This Trend Stand Out
- Realistic Video Game Character Design
- Opportunity for gaming companies to update their classic characters with a more modern and realistic look.
- Anatomical Illustration in Entertainment
- Opportunity for artists and designers to apply anatomically correct proportions to fictional characters in movies, TV shows, and books.
- Fantasy Realism Art Style
- Opportunity for artists to blend the fantastical and realistic styles in their illustrations and designs.
Sectors Adopting This
- Gaming
- Gaming companies can update their classic game characters with the realistic design and attract both old and new customers.
- Illustration and Animation
- Illustrators, animators, and concept artists can offer their expertise in rendering pseudo-realistic fantasy images to TV shows, movies and video games.
- Graphic Design and Advertising
- Graphic designers and advertisers can apply the approach of mixing realism and fantasy in creating ads and promotional materials for various products.
