Back again for another exciting round of the Doodle Magic challenge this time, I started with a really dynamic, swirling blue shape that had some fantastic curves and sharp points at the top. Usually, I have to rotate these shapes a few times to find the spark, but the moment I saw this one, the inspiration was instant.
Looking at that main swoop, I didn't see a random object or a splash of water I immediately saw the back of a neck and hair going upwards and the top is an abrupt baldness. The points at the top felt so much like a stylized, spiky hairstyle that I knew I had to build a character with a lot of focus and personality around it.
Decided to keep that original blue shape exactly as it was. I used those top flickers to define the hair and let the lower curve naturally guide where the ear and neckline should sit. From there, I completed the profile by giving the character a bold, prominent nose and a single, huge eye that really captures a sense of curiosity and unease. I really love how that vibrant blue pops against the neutral, flat skin tone that I usually choose for this kind of challenge; it makes the original challenge shape pop even more.
Stuck closely to my favorite clean and flat aesthetic for this one. I find that keeping things simple with bold lines and solid color blocks really helps the narrative of the transformation stand out without getting cluttered by too much detail. It was fun to take an organic, wavelike blob and find the human character hiding inside it. Building a whole mood just from a few sharp angles and a specific shade of blue is exactly why I love this challenge.
When you look at abstract shapes like this, do you immediately start seeing people and personalities, or do you find yourself imagining objects or landscapes? Why not give it a go and show us what you got
Here is the reference shape should you want to try this challenge
