Star Seekers Project

The original goal was to create an illustration on the theme of "Skies, Space, and Stars" for the Clip Studio Paint 24th International Illustration Contest, but I decided to challenge myself and create a more in-depth concept project designing a character, prop, and environment.

My character Moxie is a "starling." Starlings are a type of star seekers. Starlings are a nomadic space tribe that seek shooting stars to acquire wishes for those in need. These shooting stars vary in speed/direction and shoot into space from different kinds of flowers.

Star seekers all have their own method of capture. Moxie's special weapon is Nova, the magic broom. Nova is known for its speed, lightness, and explosive power. Combined with Moxie's nimble frame, the duo soar through the skies seeking all kinds of stars.