Fitcher's Bird: Valerie and the Enchanted Skull

Stylised character and prop design inspired by the fairytale Fitcher’s Bird, focusing on the character Valerie and her Enchanted Skull within a narrative of deception, captivity, and escape.

The design adapts key story elements through bird-like form, feathered details, and silhouette, using shape and costume to communicate Valerie’s transition from victim to sorcerer. The enchanted skull acts as both prop and narrative device, creating the illusion of life and reinforcing themes of trickery and reclaimed power.

The stylised packet includes: character turnaround, flat colour, hero pose/full colour render, prop turnaround, silhouette exploration, iterative design development, and research mood boards.