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Sk8r Grrls Character Profiles by Edeyn Hannah Blackeney Mary Holmes (Art by Heather Rose Brown) |
Mary Holmes, the taller of the two blondes, and the second tallest Sk8r Grrl, is one of my favourites to write.
Some basic facts about her:
- Her family is pretty much loaded. Upper Middle Class at the least, more likely Lower Upper or Middle Upper.
- She takes ballet classes.
- She doesn't want her friends to know that she enjoys the ballet IMMENSELY.
- Thin, but not scary-skinny, strong and lithe build.
- Has a punky-gothy "look" most of the time.
- Is the best on a board of any of the Sk8r Grrls.
Now, Heather Rose Brown and I discussed the look of all the characters, and I was ecstatic with her take on Mary! Here are the sketches that she gave me of Miss Holmes as the conversations progressed:
First Rough Sketch:
Here, she's stretching before hitting the ramps in the Skate Park. Her right arm is pulling right leg in a stretch, very girly and ballet-ish, so to compensate she's glaring at whoever it is looking at her. Using the fence to balance, her things in a pile at her feet. That's a rough pose for anyone, but... in combat boots? She just oozes awesome. I know, right?
Second Iteration Sketch:
Some clothing shading detail was added here to come more in line with the character's personal style, her hair and face defined a lot better and you can just FEEL the malice in that glare now! Notice the little skull on the choker?
Third Iteration Sketch:
Details, details, details! The fence wire filled in with enough detailing to provide a backdrop, the board and backpack shown better, the overall defining lines cleaned up, and the cargo pants made camouflage.
Final Sketch:
Final revision, with more board details added, and notice the little white pupils in the "eyes" of the skull crash helmet.
So this is just a basic profile on Mary Holmes, more to come on her and both basic and more coming for the other Sk8r Grrls!
