Character Design by Alan Defibaugh

Character Design

I'm seeking gigs in the animation and video game industry I have too many years
of professional drawing experience that I would like to channel into your project!
Hit me up!

Below is a big personal project showcasing my character design turnaround skills. I picked the 90s game Bust a Groove to revamp for an afternoon cartoon. The cast is so varied and fun!

Project Introduction & Key

Bust a Groove is a hybrid music/fighting video game for the Sony PlayStation released in 1998.

Kelly Turnaround

Heat Turnaround

Burger Dog Turnaround

Gas-O Turnaround

Full Bust a Groove Cast (front)

Full Bust a Groove Cast (back)

Full Bust a Groove Cast - Silhouettes

My first pass on this project was to create a group of striking and cohesive silhouettes in my style based on the original models from Bust a Groove.

Bust a Groove Cast (1st Round of Sketches)

Bust a Groove Cast (2nd Round of Sketches)

This is the second set of sketches for Bust a Groove, nailing down more of their spirit and features.

Heat's Mouth Chart

Bust a Groove Cast Sketches

I'm a big fan of the artist Craig Gleason. Each October he hosts a character design project on Instagram called "Season of the Bad Guy's Club". Here's some of my favorite designs for the crazy prompts he gives, they're some of my favorite drawings!