The Magic Shop Project: Part II

Hello again~ this section of the project will focus on the sketches I developed after doing my preliminary work on dissecting the song. I was particularly inspired by the color scheme that came to mind for the word "galaxy", that it, purples, whites, pinks, and blues. Purple is an important color to BTS fans as well. I also did some searches for images of roses, cherry blossom, and morning glories. Surprisingly, it turns out there is a Milky Way morning glory! Considering the positive message of the song, I knew I wanted to stick to a lighter/brighter color scheme overall. Still, other than knowing I wanted to incorporate purple and white as the main colors, I didn't make any major decisions regarding the color scheme. I wanted to see what came out in the designs first.

The other major decision I made was regarding the styling, that is, I knew I wanted to incorporate traditionally feminine elements. BTS already wears a lot of stage costumes like this, and I wanted to continue that trend. I also tried to take into account the types of styles I've seen each member wear in the past, and what sorts of things wouldn't look to out of place or uncomfortable on any of them.

With these things in mind I dove into sketching. Although I had a particular member in mind for each design, it isn't yet set in stone.

For RM. Design notes: slit-open sleeves with button closure at elbow; skirt as part of the slacks; flowers trailing up back of right pant leg; flowers on shirt back.

For Jimin. Design notes: morning glory collar; sheer sleeves from elbow cuff down; flowers "growing" out of rips in pants; floral pattern on pant cuffs.

For Jin. Design notes: flower crown; ruffle on one shoulder; sheer cape with flowers.

For V. Design notes: knit/sweater top; asymmetrical corset with front frog closures; floral lace on right thigh pant leg; floral painted boots.

For j-hope. Design notes: small flower crown; waist trainer; sleeves attached to shirt via ribbon; flowers trailing up pants side seams.

For Jungkook. Design notes: diaphanous shirt sleeves with flowers; flowers under hat brim; floral print around pant cuffs and up right side seam.

For SUGA. Design notes: floral print on left top half of shirt; flowers "growing" from pant rips; sheer caps attached at shirt yoke and wrist cuffs.

Now that the sketches are complete, I'll be tracing and coloring all the images digitally! One of my goals this year is to improve my digital drawing skills. Once I've completed the lineart I'll go back and revisit the designs to make sure they are cohesive and I'm fully satisfied. Of course, in real life I'm sure these design would need multiple revisits and discussion with the involved parties, but I'll have to make do with my own input for now.

Please look forward to the next update, which will be the lineart!