The introduction of my story takes place on Main Street in Huntington Beach. We see my protagonist push his way through crowds of people who are enjoying their free time after work. He crosses Pacific Coast Highway and finds a place to set up his street performance. I imagine close-up shots of him, highlighting key details about his outfit like his rabbit bag, the graphics on his outfit, and the belted detail of the hoodie. It ends with a wide shot of his stage as he scrawls the word "ABRACABRERA" across a plank of wood using spray paint.
Introduction: walking through the crowd
Setting up stage.
Finishing touches.
Developmental CAD
Initial concept.
This first look was initially inspired by graffiti artists and the athleisurewear they may wear when creating artwork around the city. At first, I wanted this to be a nylon set; but after finding further inspiration in straitjackets, I felt that a heavyweight cotton fleece would better hold the structure of the belt detail. I wanted graphic elements on the shoulders, sleeves, and outseams of his set.