The Midnight Train: Station One, The Fundamentals

 

The Midnight Train has officially reached its first stop | Proportion Valley. I kicked off the journey with a fresh blockout, laying down the core shapes and structure that will guide the entire sculpt. Even at this early stage, keeping proportions clean is incredibly important, especially for stylized characters like this one.

This checkpoint was also the perfect moment to explore the head variations. I sculpted four different options to find the right personality for the Conductor, each one shifting the tone of the character in subtle ways. Experimenting early prevents bigger headaches later and honestly, this is one of my favorite parts of the process.

Quick tip from this stage: strong foundations save you from a world of pain later. A clean blockout and clear proportions make everything that follows easier, especially in stylized work.

With the blockout shaped, the musculature established, and the head variations ready for review, this feels like a natural moment to pause and reflect before the next leg of the journey.
The next stop awaits, thanks for riding along the Midnight Train.

— Arsenal Avery