Anonymous
asked:
How did you nail all the Octopath side characters? Did you just use your imagination or is there official art I haven't seen somewhere?

Referenced from the screenshots mainly :)

Some like Ali and Odette only exist as tiny sprites in screenshots, so those definitely took more guesswork and are personal takes. Some like Darius, you get the big battle sprite to reference from. And for some like Zeph or Yusufa, there are existing illustrations around (eg. official Octopath twitter art, or end cards).

I have come across this link recently that has loads of concept art reference for quite a few bosses and characters. Big warning for spoilers (unless you don’t mind)!

Of course, best scenario is if they release a huge-ass artbook like the Bravely ones :D